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Inspector Waffles Early Days

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100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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Inspector Waffles Early Days is a single player action game. It was developed by Goloso Games and was released on November 15, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Controls Z - A button (Interact) X - B button (Cancel) Enter - Start (Pause) Inspector Waffles Early Days is a new game for Game boy color and PC, and it's  the prequel of Inspector Waffles, the adventure/detective game released in 2021.  This time, follow Waffles in his first days as a Inspector and prove to everyone that you are more than just a rookie. Find clues, report to your partner and so…

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story4 positive mentions
  • Charming retro aesthetics and engaging gameplay that captures the essence of classic Game Boy titles, making it nostalgic for longtime players.
  • The investigation mechanics are straightforward yet satisfying, with clever puzzles and humorous dialogue that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game offers a good balance of challenge and accessibility, making it suitable for both younger players and fans of point-and-click adventures.
  • The Game Boy Color style may limit gameplay fluidity, with stiff controls and invisible walls that can frustrate players.
  • Text readability issues arise from the condensed dialogue format, making it difficult to follow longer conversations.
  • Some players may find the overall difficulty too easy, with the main storyline lacking the depth and twists expected from a detective narrative.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Inspector Waffles: Early Days" is engaging and well-crafted, featuring a charming protagonist and a mix of standalone cases that gradually converge into a cohesive narrative. Players appreciate the humor and depth of Waffles' backstory, alongside optional side quests that enhance the main storyline and provide additional challenges. While the main puzzles are relatively straightforward, the inclusion of secret puzzles adds complexity and intrigue, making the overall experience satisfying for fans of detective games.

    • “I loved the characterisation of Waffles as a newbie investigator and gamer, as well as his relationships, backstory, and the milk plot element that make him a relatable protagonist.”
    • “It offers a backstory to Waffles, with both humor and a compelling mystery.”
    • “Second, I was curious if the story would keep my attention, as we knew where things would turn out from the first game.”
    • “Indeed, I would have appreciated some further twists or side material, but the story was well crafted and I can't really complain.”
    • “The story is spread over several standalone cases which progressively converge to the main storyline.”
  • gameplay
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a unique style that may feel janky due to its limitations, but it offers engaging investigation mechanics that require thoughtful deduction rather than random clicking. Players appreciate the charming dialogue, original puzzles, and the blend of point-and-click elements with a Game Boy aesthetic, drawing favorable comparisons to the Ace Attorney series. Overall, the game provides a delightful detective experience with a good balance of challenge and accessibility, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.

    • “The investigation mechanics are simple and cannot get too difficult, due to the limited number of choices, but trying to piece the solution without clicking at random is engaging and at times surprisingly thoughtful.”
    • “On the brighter side, the core gameplay of Inspector Waffles is still largely intact; you investigate crime scenes, collect clues, and interrogate suspects, trying to determine the truth.”
    • “Great characters and story, original puzzles with fun detective mechanics, and lots of secrets to be found.”
    • “While it does give the game a unique style and feel, it also makes the gameplay a bit janky due to the limitations the game imposes on itself while adhering to a specific style, which limits what can be done.”
    • “If you think you will hate the gameplay due to how it looks, you probably will; on the other hand, if you love this style, you will love the game.”
    • “The investigation mechanics are simple and cannot get too difficult due to the limited number of choices, but trying to piece the solution without clicking at random is engaging and at times surprisingly thoughtful.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a charming Game Boy Color aesthetic, characterized by chunky 8-bit visuals and retro chiptune audio, which some players find delightful while others may find it garish. While the graphics differ from the previous installment, they successfully evoke nostalgia and appeal to fans of retro gaming, enhancing the overall experience of this point-and-click adventure. Despite mixed feelings about the sound effects, the authentic old-school graphics and engaging gameplay elements contribute positively to its charm.

    • “Presented in a lovingly authentic Game Boy Color style, the game embraces chunky 8-bit visuals and chiptune audio.”
    • “Very short but charming point-and-click adventure game with a lovely retro Game Boy aesthetic.”
    • “The artwork and music are very authentically old school Game Boy graphics.”
    • “First, I was divided about the Game Boy aesthetics, especially the sound effects, which sounded pretty garish to my ears.”
    • “A bit different than the first game, they went with a Game Boy aesthetic for better or worse, instead of a more traditional point and click.”
    • “Now, the visuals—Game Boy-like aesthetics and mechanics—might appeal to many players.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nostalgic and cozy chiptune soundtrack, others miss the original's smoky jazz vibe that complemented its detective noir theme. Overall, the soundtrack is considered solid and enjoyable, enhancing the gameplay experience despite the shift in style.

    • “Very cozy and nostalgic, rather short game, loved the soundtrack! Good old days when Inspector Waffles was a strict anti-milk-drinker and played by the rules.”
    • “The artwork and music are very authentically old school Game Boy graphics.”
    • “The soundtrack is cool as well and it's a lot of fun trying to unveil the mysteries of Cattown.”
    • “Gone is the smoky, hard-boiled jazz soundtrack of the original, replaced with a chiptune soundtrack that, while solid in its own right, doesn't have the same feel of detective noir.”
    • “The artwork and music is very authentically old school Game Boy graphics.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by clever dialogues filled with puns and pop culture references, particularly around themes like cats and dogs. While the initial cases feature lighthearted humor, the tone shifts dramatically in later cases, introducing darker themes such as drugs and murder. Overall, players appreciate the balance of humor and compelling storytelling throughout the game.

    • “I'm especially enjoying the game's pacing and humor, and I find the interfaces for clues and interrogations to be very clever!”
    • “It offers a backstory to waffles, with both humor and a compelling mystery.”
    • “The dialogues are cool with tons of funny puns about cats and dogs and pop culture references.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability due to its unique blend of charming graphics and point-and-click gameplay, alongside engaging animal-pun-filled dialogue and hidden secrets that encourage players to explore multiple playthroughs.

    • “The charming animal-pun-filled dialogue and in-game secrets significantly enhance the replay value.”
    • “The unique blend of BGC-style graphics with point-and-click gameplay offers a fresh experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.”
    • “The game is filled with hidden secrets that make each replay feel rewarding and exciting.”
    • “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay or story on subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive.”
    • “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to replay the game as the side quests feel uninspired.”
    • “Despite the charming graphics, the limited variety in gameplay mechanics leads to a lack of replayability.”
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Inspector Waffles Early Days is a action game.

Inspector Waffles Early Days is available on PC, Web Browser, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Inspector Waffles Early Days.

Inspector Waffles Early Days was released on November 15, 2024.

Inspector Waffles Early Days was developed by Goloso Games.

Inspector Waffles Early Days has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Inspector Waffles Early Days is a single player game.

Similar games include Inspector Waffles, The Darkside Detective, Murder by Numbers, Aviary Attorney, Duck Detective: The Secret Salami and others.