Lord Winklebottom Investigates

Lord Winklebottom Investigates is a fun, gorgeous and often funny point-and-click adventure that is a solid addition to the genre’s library.

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96% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

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Lord Winklebottom Investigates is a single player action adventure game with a mystery theme. It was developed by CaveMonsters and was released on July 28, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Lord Winklebottom Investigates" is a 1920s-style point-and-click murder mystery game, where you play as a giraffe detective named Lord Winklebottom. Along with your companion, Dr. Frumple, you must solve puzzles and interview suspects to uncover the dark secret behind the murder of your old friend on the Isle of Barghest. The game features full English voice acting and a 1920s-inspired soundtrack.

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Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

story20 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features charming artwork and excellent voice acting, contributing to a delightful atmosphere.
The humor and writing are top-notch, with clever dialogue and entertaining characters that enhance the experience.
Puzzles are generally logical and enjoyable, making for a fun and engaging point-and-click adventure.

The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it doesn't offer enough content for the price.
Certain gameplay mechanics can be frustrating, such as needing to interact with items in a specific order or only after triggering certain dialogues.
The hint system is often unhelpful, leading to moments of confusion and requiring players to rely on walkthroughs.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its humor, engaging writing, and captivating plot, featuring a unique premise centered around a talking giraffe detective. Players appreciate the well-developed characters, unexpected twists, and the charming art style that complements the narrative. While some found the latter part of the story to be a bit rushed or overly silly, the overall experience is described as delightful and entertaining, making it a standout in the point-and-click genre.
- “The writing is hilarious, and the story is captivating.”
- “The world feels very complete, and the implications of animals being humanlike were taken into consideration. It doesn’t feel like a secluded world but part of something bigger, and this is also expanded upon as the story progresses and the mystery starts to be unfolded.”
- “I loved the diverse range of characters in the immersive and rich story.”
- “The game's plot becomes somewhat rushed and takes a turn for the silly near the end—yes, 'silly' even in a game about a talking giraffe detective—and there's no way you could be expected to deduce the culprit from the information given.”
- “The story does get a bit weird in the latter half of the game, which I found a bit out of place.”
- “Some elements I can accept as necessary consequences of the way the story was written, but there are others that I feel were not needed (spoilers: the fact that we find out some information from an actual ghost is a bit too out-there for me, and it doesn't seem like information that we only could have gotten this way.”
humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Lord Winklebottom Investigates" is widely praised for its clever writing, engaging dialogue, and charming British wit, often drawing comparisons to classic murder mysteries with a light-hearted twist. Players appreciate the quirky animal characters, excellent voice acting, and the game's self-aware comedic style, which combines absurdity with well-timed jokes. Overall, the humor enhances the game's appeal, making it a delightful and entertaining experience for players of all ages.
- “The writing is hilarious, and the story is captivating.”
- “The humor works extremely well and adds to the uniqueness of the game and the overall charm of it.”
- “This game is one of the only games in recent memory that I can honestly say made me laugh out loud many times.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique hand-painted, cartoonish style that complements the humorous narrative. Reviewers highlight the stunning artwork, well-designed characters, and polished visuals, which contribute to an overall charming atmosphere. The combination of great art, witty dialogue, and attention to detail creates a visually appealing experience that enhances the enjoyment of the game.
- “The artwork and animation are all very well done.”
- “The graphics are somewhat unique; it is all hand-painted, which gives it a more cartoonish feel and look, one that complements the humorous and cartoonish story well. Each of the characters is well designed, and the player is able to tell what each is supposed to be, and all of the items are also clear as to what they should be.”
- “The writing is terrific and the artwork is stunning.”
- “Not having a more traditional pixel-style art style works very well in creating a distinct image.”
- “Undoubtedly, lots of love has been put into the visuals.”
- “The graphics are somewhat unique; it is all hand-painted, which gives it a more cartoonish feel and look, one that complements the humorous and cartoonish story well.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy, immersive, and fitting the overall atmosphere, particularly with its 1920s jazzy style. While some reviewers found the soundtrack to be fine but not particularly standout, many highlighted the excellent voice acting and how well the music complements the game's humor and art. Overall, the combination of engaging music and voice work significantly enhances the gaming experience.
- “The music is catchy and immersive.”
- “Music is absolutely amazing, fits the scenes and of course the voice acting was a++!!”
- “I adored the premise - 1920s style jazzy music and fully voice acted with a range of British accents; yes please.”
- “The soundtrack is fine, nothing about it stood out, however.”
- “Soundtrack is also fitting to the era, making a great impression with the use of live instruments, but it’s the voicework that steals the spotlight here.”
- “The voice acting and music are so well done.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Lord Winklebottom Investigates" is characterized by a mix of charm and frustration, with some players noting inconsistencies in item discovery and a lack of integration of the journal into the gameplay. While the mechanics offer a unique twist on traditional point-and-click adventures, the overall experience is more about atmosphere and humor than a deep detective challenge, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate its quirky style despite its gameplay shortcomings. The game is relatively short, lasting around four hours, but is considered worth the price for its engaging writing and art.
- “Lord Winklebottom Investigates is a good game; while there are some frustrating aspects to some of the gameplay, both the writing and art style work well together to create something special and overall more fun than expected from a point-and-click adventure game.”
- “Very cute and amusing little game that doesn't overstay its welcome, with only middling gameplay but lots of charm to make up for it.”
- “Good dialogue and voice acting, and I enjoyed that the mechanics were just a little different from traditional point-and-clicks.”
- “It does have an annoying mechanic in that sometimes you can search an area and find things to pick up without knowing why they might be useful, yet other times you can search an area and find nothing to pick up, only to find later that there really was, but you have to trigger a clue first.”
- “I did find the journal not really useful in this; it's not really tied into the gameplay, like how Sherlock Holmes had a mind map or Hercule Poirot had evidence maps.”
- “While the animation style, music, and dialogue were fun and entertaining, I did not enjoy the gameplay.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, featuring excellent voice acting, charming art style, and music that enhances the overall experience. While it may lack challenge for some players, the delightful animal-related humor and immersive environment make it a standout in the point-and-click genre.
- “A nice little point-and-click experience with great atmosphere, voice acting, and of course animal-related humor.”
- “Fantastic game, probably not for people who like more challenge in their point-and-click adventures, but the voice work, art style, and atmosphere are all top notch.”
- “Marvelous art, music that most perfectly enhances the atmosphere, did I mention hilariously British animals?”
- “But despite its gameplay shortcomings, the game has plenty of what I actually play adventure games for, and that's atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is highlighted by its exceptional and fully voice-acted performances, which enhance the overall experience and contribute to its authentic British atmosphere. Players find the voice acting to be both enjoyable and believable, adding significant value to the game's presentation.
- “The game is fully voice acted, and the voice acting is exceptional, making the game extremely enjoyable and adding to the very British feel. The performances are all very believable.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game's humor and charm help mitigate some minor glitches, players note that stability issues are present, and the overall experience is relatively brief.
- “Overall, the humor and charm of the game overcome the niggling glitches, but it's still quite a short game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally feel that the game lacks significant replayability, particularly for a murder-mystery genre, suggesting that its value diminishes after the initial playthrough.
- “$10 is probably where it should be priced normally, as there is no real replay value to a murder mystery, is there?”
- “Once you've solved the mystery, there's little incentive to play again since the outcome remains the same.”
- “The game lacks the depth and variety needed to encourage multiple playthroughs.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be rewarding, as successfully solving puzzles evokes a strong sense of satisfaction and cleverness.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users find that the last third of the game can become tedious due to excessive grinding, suggesting that players should prepare for a potentially monotonous experience.
- “The last third can get tedious, so be ready.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the story.”

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Lord Winklebottom Investigates is a action adventure game with mystery theme.

Lord Winklebottom Investigates is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS and others.

Lord Winklebottom Investigates was released on July 28, 2022.

Lord Winklebottom Investigates was developed by CaveMonsters.

Lord Winklebottom Investigates has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lord Winklebottom Investigates is a single player game.

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