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Parker & Lane

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43%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, music
55% User Score Based on 29 reviews

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Parker & Lane is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by GameHouse and was released on February 27, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Are you ready to solve the case and bring a criminal to justice?

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
story15 positive mentions
character development2 negative mentions
  • The story is engaging and offers a refreshing take on the detective genre, with interesting character dynamics.
  • The gameplay includes fun mini-games that add variety and excitement to the overall experience.
  • The graphics and cutscenes are well-designed, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
  • The game lacks a difficulty setting, making some levels frustratingly hard and potentially inaccessible for players with different skill levels.
  • There are significant issues with game balance, particularly with achievements and mini-games that can feel unfairly difficult.
  • The character development and plot execution are often criticized for being clichéd and lacking depth, leading to a less satisfying narrative experience.
  • story
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Parker & Lane: Criminal Justice" is described as gripping yet inconsistent, featuring a rookie detective, Lily Parker, and a defense attorney, Victor Lane, navigating a crime investigation. While some players found the plot engaging and appreciated its darker themes, others criticized the character development and abrupt ending, leading to mixed feelings about the overall narrative experience. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers a substantial amount of content, including 60 main story levels, but may not satisfy those seeking a deeply immersive detective story.

    • “The story is very gripping and cohesive.”
    • “It was a fun storyline and engaging.”
    • “This is a challenging but fun game with an interesting adult-oriented story, and is a great crime drama.”
    • “Sadly, I didn't enjoy the story itself very much.”
    • “The story from this series is fine, but not to the point that it really captured my heart entirely nor left any lasting impression.”
    • “The time management game setup makes the detective storyline develop relatively slowly, which takes away from the urgency and the thrill of a murder mystery.”
  • gameplay
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Parker & Lane: Criminal Justice" features a mix of time management and mini-games, providing an engaging experience for fans of the genre, despite some clunky mechanics and a lackluster story. While it offers familiar gameplay elements seen in other Gamehouse titles, it may take some time to adjust to its unique mechanics. Overall, it can be entertaining, but there are better options available within the Gamehouse lineup.

    • “The gameplay wasn't too complicated and the mini-games were a nice touch.”
    • “Throughout the game, there are various mini-games available that made the gameplay more lively.”
    • “That being said, while I cannot recommend Parker & Lane: Criminal Justice solely for the story, the gameplay is engaging nonetheless and will be entertaining for any fan of the time management genre, although this part sadly does have its shortcomings as well.”
    • “Very unlike any of the Emily games I've played as far as game mechanics go.”
    • “The gameplay is the same as in every Gamehouse game.”
    • “The gameplay differences from the other Gamehouse originals take some getting used to, and although the mechanics can feel kind of clunky in comparison, it becomes more natural as you progress.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features a decent soundtrack that enhances the detective experience, but players report significant issues, including random glitches where music fails to play in certain levels, leading to mostly silent gameplay. Additionally, the end-of-level music continues to play on the star screen, which some may find distracting. Overall, while the music has potential, its inconsistent implementation detracts from the experience.

    • “The soundtracks are not bad; they really get you into the detective mode!”
    • “After you finish a level that has music, it keeps playing on the star screen with the end-of-level music.”
    • “Options include separate sliders for music and sound, full-screen (not the default), and show game hints.”
    • “I've also noticed some serious glitches with the game, such as the daily challenges never resetting and music not playing in some of the levels—although this seems to happen at random, rather than on the same specific levels.”
    • “Most parts of the levels are silent without music; only some at the police station have music.”
    • “After you finish a level that has music, it continues playing on the star screen with the end-of-level music.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is poorly optimized for PC, with users recommending mobile or tablet play instead. Additionally, it lacks performance metrics, leaving players unable to track their progress or identify which levels hinder their perfect performance, forcing them to rely on manual tracking.

    • “The game does not keep track of metrics for the player's performance on any level.”
    • “There is no way of knowing which level is preventing the player from achieving perfect performance.”
    • “Players are left with the option of randomly picking levels or replaying the entire game while keeping track of their own performance manually.”
    • “Play it on mobile or tablet because it's literally not optimized for PC.”
    • “Additionally, the game does not display metrics for the player's performance at any level.”
    • “Players are left to randomly pick levels or replay the entire game while keeping track of their own performance on a sheet of paper.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are well-designed and consistent with the game's style, which appeals to players familiar with the series. However, some users reported glitches that affected gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are very well designed.”
    • “I immediately recognized this game was in the same style and artwork, so I bought it.”
    • “The minigames were not as fun as others in the Gamehouse series, and there were a few times that the graphics glitched out and made things difficult to play properly.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many users have criticized the character development in the game, citing issues with the plot and instances of sexism, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, some players find certain parts of the game to be unfairly difficult and frustrating, further complicating character engagement.

    • “A bunch of people have already mentioned issues with the character development, plot, and sexism throughout the game.”
    • “There are parts of the game that seem unfairly difficult and frustrating.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers replayability through its two playable characters, Lily and Stella, allowing players to experience different gameplay styles and narratives with each character.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game heartwarming, particularly in the developing relationship between Lily and Victor, which evokes feelings of warmth and connection as they gradually grow closer.

    • “Nonetheless, regardless of the relationship between Lily and Victor, it felt heartwarming when both of them were slowly but surely starting to get closer to each other.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that "grinding" in Parker and Lane shifts away from traditional tasks like serving customers or farming, focusing instead on solving murder cases, which may feel repetitive for some.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report experiencing significant stability issues, including glitches like daily challenges not resetting and music failing to play in certain levels, though these problems appear to occur randomly rather than consistently on specific levels.

    • “I've also noticed some serious glitches with the game, such as the daily challenges never resetting and music not playing in some of the levels. This seems to happen at random, rather than on the same specific levels.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the humor in the game may rely on outdated stereotypes, particularly regarding gender roles, which some players find unoriginal or offensive. This suggests that the comedic elements may not resonate well with all audiences, particularly those sensitive to such themes.

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Parker & Lane is a casual simulation game.

Parker & Lane is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Parker & Lane was released on February 27, 2018.

Parker & Lane was developed by GameHouse.

Parker & Lane has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Parker & Lane is a single player game.

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