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New England Detective: Breakfast in Boston

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56%Game Brain Score
story, music
character development
69% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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New England Detective: Breakfast in Boston is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Little Black Book Entertainment and was released on June 7, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Special Offerhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1382840/Space_Bar_at_the_End_of_the_Galaxy About the Game Ingmar Gustafson, an alcoholic nihilist that spends all his time at an Irish pub in Newton, doesn’t paint the typical picture of a successful man. But don’t let looks deceive you; this unassuming Swede happens to be the best private detective in all of Boston. When the beautiful heiress to…

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
story12 positive mentions
character development1 negative mentions
  • The story is well-written and has a nice blend of intrigue and character development, reminiscent of classic detective series.
  • The art style is charming, with stylish character designs and beautiful backgrounds that enhance the overall experience.
  • The jazzy music complements the narrative well, creating an enjoyable atmosphere throughout the game.
  • The gameplay is very linear with limited choices that mostly affect the ending, leading to a lack of engagement in the mystery-solving aspect.
  • The pacing is slow, and the dialogue can feel dragged out and uninspired, resulting in a monotonous experience.
  • There is a low amount of content, including very few character CGs and a lack of variety in scenes, which contributes to a feeling of low-budget craftsmanship.
  • story
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its smart dialogue and interesting developments, while others find it mundane and lacking excitement. Many users appreciate the stylish artwork and professional writing, but criticize the limited interactivity and short length, suggesting it may not be worth the price for a brief experience. Overall, it appeals to fans of detective stories but may not satisfy those seeking a more engaging narrative.

    • “The story, characters, dialogue, it's all very smart, more than you could expect at first glance. I really encourage everyone to give this a try.”
    • “No details are overlooked; when new developments happen in the story, they take the time to address them and ponder their significance. A smart game.”
    • “Great story, great dialogues, lots to read.”
    • “The story is rather mundane and is a bit heavy on the minutiae, which does not make for very exciting reading.”
    • “Not worth the money for only 2 hours of 'story reading'.”
    • “While the writing is professional enough, in clear English and thankfully free of typos, the plot is just unexciting.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music, primarily jazz, has received positive feedback from fans of the genre, with many praising its quality and suitability for the story. However, those who are not fond of jazz may find the soundtrack less appealing, as it predominantly features jazz compositions, with only a few romantic piano pieces as exceptions. Overall, jazz enthusiasts are encouraged to consider the soundtrack.

    • “Graphics are fairly simple, but well done and the music is superb.”
    • “I happen to like jazz a lot, so I thoroughly enjoyed the soundtrack for this game.”
    • “So yeah, if you’re a jazz fan then definitely pick up the soundtrack as well.”
    • “If you don’t like jazz, you might not like the game’s music at all as it's all jazz (except for some of the romantic scenes where there is romantic piano music instead).”
    • “The music was okay, and there is no voice acting.”
    • “The jazzy music accompanying the story is relatively decent.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by a simple yet well-executed art style, complemented by nice artwork and sprites. However, there is a notable absence of a gallery feature to showcase the visuals, and while the game includes descriptions of heavy violence and some graphic sexual content, these elements are not visually represented. Overall, the graphics are appreciated for their quality, but the lack of a comprehensive gallery detracts from the experience.

    • “Nice artwork, sprite, and story, but they fail to provide a basic gallery.”
    • “Art style is impressive and adds to the overall experience.”
    • “Graphics are fairly simple, but well done, and the music is superb.”
    • “Graphics are fairly simple, but well done and the music is superb.”
    • “I ended up with all 3 achievements, so there is one description of heavy violence, but no graphics about it and a bit of graphic sex.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its consistent dour tone, which results in a significant lack of humor throughout the experience.

  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is limited, with a primary focus on female characters and only a handful of character graphics (4-5) available, which may reflect the game's lower price point.

    • “While the character design is attractive, it's focused solely on the female characters, and there are only 4-5 CGs, with a few variations, in the whole thing (which probably accounts for the low price point).”
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New England Detective: Breakfast in Boston is a casual simulation game.

New England Detective: Breakfast in Boston is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

New England Detective: Breakfast in Boston was released on June 7, 2019.

New England Detective: Breakfast in Boston was developed by Little Black Book Entertainment.

New England Detective: Breakfast in Boston has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its character development.

New England Detective: Breakfast in Boston is a single player game.

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