Mark & Lara: Partners In Justice
- April 16, 2021
- Mark Lara Devs
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Mark & Lara: Partners in Justice" is a cooperative detective game for two players, who take on the roles of New York's most eccentric detective duo. Players must work together to solve the mysterious death of David Thompson by gathering evidence, questioning suspects, and conducting research. The game features unique gameplay mechanics, such as pairing sentences together to spot contradictions, and can be played on both mobile devices and PCs.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging cooperative experience, perfect for playing with friends or family.
- It features an interesting story with challenging puzzles that require teamwork and communication to solve.
- The game is reasonably priced for the amount of content, providing a unique take on detective gameplay.
- The game is very short, with only one case to solve, leading to limited replayability.
- The English translation is awkward and contains grammatical errors, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The search mechanics can be frustrating, as they rely on specific phrases that may not yield results if not entered correctly.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised for its complexity and ability to engage players, offering surprising twists that deviate from typical narratives. While some players found the depth lacking at times, the overall experience is described as captivating, with a strong desire for future installments. The cooperative gameplay enhances the storytelling, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
“The story itself is amazing and really pulled us in.”
“The story was surprising at quite a few points, and it was refreshing to not have a standard 'why I killed him' plot but something more complex.”
“Highly recommended and can't wait for the next game or update, love the storyline too!”
“This game has no story.”
“I loved the artwork and the story, but sometimes it seemed to be lacking depth.”
“The story was surprising in quite a few points and it was refreshing to not have a standard 'why I killed him' plot but something more complex.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an engaging pace and interesting mechanics, but some players find the clue-searching aspect frustrating and the overall experience somewhat lackluster, especially given the game's promising co-op concept. While the story unfolds nicely, the total gameplay time is limited to around 90 minutes to 2 hours.
“It's true that the search part of the game where you have to find clues on a browser can be a little frustrating, but nothing that actually takes away from the nice overall pace and gameplay.”
“Interesting mechanics and story to unfold.”
“I feel terrible leaving a negative review, because the developers for this game are incredible and quite involved with the community, but the gameplay is really lackluster for how cool of a co-op game concept this is.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability in multiplayer mode, allowing for infinite playthroughs, but it lacks solo play options and overall replay value when played alone.
“The game is infinitely replayable, especially in multiplayer mode.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it a game you can return to time and again.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two sessions feel the same.”
“But mind: you cannot play this game solo, and it has no replay value.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the excessive grinding required in the game, suggesting that it demands an unrealistic time commitment akin to having a second life to keep up.
“A lot of grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game can become annoying quickly, but players appreciate the option to easily turn it off.
“The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is carefully crafted, making the music not just a background element but a vital part of the storytelling.”
“The variety of musical styles keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, ensuring that there's always something new to enjoy.”
“The music was annoying after a short while, but you can turn it off very easily.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their artwork and storytelling, though some users feel they lack depth at times.
“I loved the artwork and the story, but sometimes it seemed to be lacking depth.”
