New England Detective: Breakfast in Boston
- June 7, 2019
- Little Black Book Entertainment
Get on Steam"New England Detective: Breakfast in Boston" is a mystery adventure game featuring Ingmar Gustafson, a down-on-his-luck detective with a knack for solving cases. When the heiress to a massive corporation goes missing, Ingmar must navigate a web of treachery, beauty, and passion to find the truth. The game boasts striking anime-style art, intriguing characters, and a captivating jazz soundtrack, promising a immersive experience.
Reviews
- The story is well-written and has a decent level of detail, making it an engaging read for fans of detective narratives.
- The character art is charming, and the backgrounds are visually appealing, contributing to the overall aesthetic of the game.
- The jazzy music complements the atmosphere of the game well, enhancing the experience for players who enjoy that genre.
- The pacing is slow, and the plot lacks excitement, with no significant twists or engaging action scenes, making it feel predictable and bland.
- Player choices have minimal impact on the story, primarily affecting only the endings, which diminishes the sense of agency in the game.
- The game feels low-budget, with limited character sprites and CGs, and lacks a gallery feature, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its smart dialogue and engaging characters, while others find it mundane and lacking excitement. Many users appreciate the stylish artwork and jazzy music, 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 narratives but may disappoint those seeking a more dynamic plot.
“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.”
“Great story, great dialogues, lots to read.”
“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.”
“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.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's music, primarily featuring a jazzy soundtrack, has received positive feedback from fans of the genre, with many praising its quality and suitability for the story. However, players who are not fond of jazz may find the music less appealing, as it dominates the game's audio landscape, with only a few romantic piano pieces providing variety. Overall, jazz enthusiasts are likely to enjoy the soundtrack, while others may not share the same enthusiasm.
“The 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 was no voice acting.”
“The jazzy music accompanying the story is relatively decent.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics feature nice artwork and a simple yet well-executed art style, complemented by superb music. However, there is a lack of a comprehensive gallery, and while the game includes descriptions of heavy violence and some graphic sexual content, these elements are not visually represented.
“Nice artwork, sprite, and story, but they fail to provide a basic gallery.”
“Art style is impressive and adds depth to the game.”
“Graphics are fairly simple, but well done, and the music is superb.”
“The graphics are fairly simple, but well done.”
“There is one description of heavy violence, but no graphics about it.”
“The art style is not very impressive.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is notably absent, with users highlighting a consistent and rather somber tone throughout.
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is criticized for its limited focus on female characters, with only a handful of character designs and variations 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 character graphics, with a few variations, in the whole game, which probably accounts for the low price point.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character growth; it feels like the characters are on a predetermined path.”
