Detective Story: Investigation

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Detective Story: Investigation is an adventure game that offers an interesting plot and stunning game mechanics. The game transports players to a crime scene to hunt down a killer and solve a mysterious criminal case, with stellar visuals adding to the overall experience. However, the game is marred by annoying ads. Players must search for clues, interview suspects, and piece together the puzzle to catch the culprit.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Detective Story: Investigation screenshot

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,279 reviews

story132 positive mentions

monetization43 negative mentions

The game has a captivating storyline and engaging gameplay that keeps players interested.
Graphics are impressive and enhance the overall experience of solving mysteries.
The game offers a good variety of tasks and challenges, making it enjoyable for players.

Players often experience long wait times for energy to refill, which can hinder gameplay.
The game can feel repetitive, with many tasks revolving around finding hidden objects.
Some users report issues with ads being overly frequent, disrupting the flow of the game.

story
200 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
32%
3%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging and intriguing narrative, often based on real-life events. However, some users criticize the gameplay for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, feeling that it doesn't challenge the player enough or involve them in the story. Overall, while the graphics and storyline are praised, there are calls for more interactive elements and less reliance on hidden object mechanics.
- “The storyline is great and the graphics are very realistic!”
- “I love the story lines and the things are not too hard to beat.”
- “Great storytelling and puzzles are great.”
- “Don't bother with this one, it's not a game, it's a bedtime story.”
- “There is no investigation, no logic, just spot the objects while the tedious boring story unfolds.”
- “Not story based, just a simple hidden object game.”
graphics
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
10%
2%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users highlighting their impressive quality and realism. However, some players noted issues such as blurriness and small object visibility, suggesting that further improvements could enhance the experience. Despite these critiques, the visuals are often described as a standout feature that contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “Wonderful graphics and a variety of mini-games.”
- “The graphics are amazing, and the storyline is interesting.”
- “Great graphics, easy play, and not loaded with ads.”
- “The graphics must not be working correctly because when I pressed the hint button, it highlighted an object I couldn't even see.”
- “Some hidden objects are way too small and the graphics are too blurred to find.”
- “The graphics just suck.”
monetization
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
2%
91%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of these interruptions, often feeling they detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game benefits, the overwhelming presence of ads has led to mixed reviews, with many users indicating that it hampers gameplay and enjoyment. Overall, while the game is free to play, the excessive ads have resulted in a significant number of players considering it a major drawback.
- “I really like the game; there are no ads yet, and it's a really good and cool game. It's helping me solve the mystery, which is sometimes hard and sometimes easy, so I think you should try it and see if you like it.”
- “And most importantly: no in-game purchases needed.”
- “Just started, but it's cool so far with no ads.”
- “Constant ads, you can't get into the game without a 30-second ad popping up. I did about 2 hidden object puzzle scenes and had to suffer 2 ads that were longer than my time taken actually playing.”
- “Now after playing the game for two days, reality is different. Not enough energy, ads and ads... shameful game. I deleted this game only because of the ads and lack of energy to play search objects.”
- “The game is great but it has so many ads it is very annoying and bothersome.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
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9%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing a desire for a more traditional hidden object format that includes story progression and item interactions, while others appreciate the unique mechanics and graphics. Many users find the current gameplay to be straightforward but lacking excitement, with suggestions for improvement including more diverse scenes and a shift away from the "find from list" approach. Overall, while some enjoy the fun and challenge, there is a consensus that enhancements are needed to elevate the experience.
- “The graphics are pretty good, with photorealistic cutscenes, and the overall atmosphere fits the gameplay.”
- “Fun gameplay, many ads but, all around it is a ton of fun and a real challenge.”
- “I love the gameplay and stories so far, I hope it keeps getting better from here!”
- “Which made the gameplay terrible.”
- “Differences are terrible; trying to find them is impossible, especially when you're only searching a third of the scene. Just stick to 10 items or something, and it counts as a mistake when you tap on the side where the item is missing, which is a bad game mechanic.”
- “Gameplay is okay but not very interesting or exciting.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Users express a desire for more engaging and immersive music in the game, noting that while the existing soundtrack is present, it often feels disconnected from gameplay. Many feel that additional sound effects and music would enhance the overall experience, making it more exciting and atmospheric. Overall, the current music is seen as lacking in integration and impact.
- “The music adds an exciting layer to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is engaging and complements the game's atmosphere beautifully.”
- “Having music while playing makes the experience much more thrilling.”
- “May need more music / sound effects.”
- “Music plays but can't see or do anything.”
- “Downloaded game, got opening developer screen then nothing...but music.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences notable stability issues, including frequent freezing and crashing, with users reporting multiple glitches that hinder gameplay, such as jumbled text and unclear item representations. While the game has potential, these technical problems significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “I just downloaded it about 45 minutes ago and it freezes up on me 4 times and it crashed on me 1 time.”
- “Game freezes.”
- “Good game if it wasn't for the glitches.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Reviews indicate that the emotional aspect of the game is lacking, with players finding the story tedious and unengaging. The gameplay, which revolves around simply spotting and touching objects, fails to evoke a deeper emotional connection or investment in the narrative. Overall, the experience is described as monotonous and uninspired.
- “There is no investigation, no logic, just spot the objects while the tedious, boring story unfolds.”
- “The emotional moments feel forced and lack genuine impact.”
- “I found it hard to connect with the characters, making the emotional scenes fall flat.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game appears to be primarily optimized for tablet use, leading to challenges on phones where certain items are small and difficult to distinguish from the background.
- “The game is likely optimized for tablet use, as some items can be difficult to locate on a phone due to their small size or similarity to the background.”
- “Probably optimized for a tablet, as some items are hard to find on a phone due to them being really small or hard to differentiate from the background.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is enhanced by impressive graphics, including photorealistic cutscenes, which effectively complement the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are pretty good, with photorealistic cutscenes, and the overall atmosphere fits the gameplay.”
- “The immersive sound design and haunting music create a chilling atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The world feels alive, with dynamic weather and day-night cycles that enhance the overall atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game to be outstanding, with many expressing that it keeps them engaged and entertained, making it hard to stop playing.
- “Absolutely hilarious! I can't stop playing.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; it keeps me laughing.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes throughout the game.”