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"Peek a Phone - Detective Game" is a single-player mystery game with an intriguing story and ingenious gameplay. The game features good graphics and plenty of humor, but be prepared for excessive advertisements. As a budding detective, sharpen your skills and gather clues in this realistic and immersive mystery experience.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,725 reviews

story146 positive mentions

monetization294 negative mentions

The game is highly immersive, making players feel like real detectives as they solve mysteries using a phone interface.
The puzzles are well-designed, offering a good mix of challenge without being overly difficult, keeping players engaged.
The game features minimal ads, allowing for a smoother gameplay experience, and players can choose to watch ads for hints or battery life.

The battery life drains too quickly, often requiring players to wait or watch ads to continue playing, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
Some puzzles can be vague or confusing, leading to frustration when players are unable to progress without external help.
There are occasional bugs, such as missing elements or glitches that can hinder gameplay and require restarting the app.

story
516 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
69%
3%
The game's storylines are generally engaging and well-crafted, with a mix of captivating missions that draw players into a detective experience. While some missions are praised for their creativity and interconnectivity, others are criticized for being too simplistic or repetitive. Overall, players appreciate the immersive storytelling and the unique format of solving mysteries through fictional phone interactions, though many express a desire for more complex narratives and additional missions.
- “Good variety in storylines, amazing details in texts, photos and video way beyond hints, really well developed characters, even side ones.”
- “The great storyline draws you in, the realistic layout of the phones and applications, the meticulous attention to details for each clue, the real actor videos and sound clips, and the easy game layout; I completely got sucked in and couldn't put it down.”
- “The storytelling in this game is very well done and I love the combination of actual footage and mobile gaming aspects.”
- “Some of the storylines aren't great.”
- “My issue, and why I'm giving it 2 stars, is that after I played through a few missions, all it wants to throw at me are 'exclusive' or 'premium' missions.”
- “There is one thing that's tearing the whole thing down for me and that's the community missions.”
monetization
360 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
3%
82%
The monetization strategy of the game features a mix of optional ads and in-app purchases, with many users noting that ads are generally not intrusive and do not significantly disrupt gameplay. While some players express frustration over the frequency of ads, particularly after missions, others appreciate the ability to watch ads for hints or battery life, viewing it as a fair trade-off for a free game. Overall, the game is praised for its relatively low ad presence compared to other mobile games, making it a more enjoyable experience for players.
- “Really fun game so far, it's fair with monetization.”
- “The game encourages in-app purchases while not limiting users' experience or drowning them in ads; it is very clever and charming.”
- “Best part is no ads; I love playing mystery games on my phone/tablet but I hate the ads because it takes away the fun.”
- “Came back yesterday and it's been overloaded with time-locks and ads.”
- “The game itself is really entertaining and immersive but every single mission has 2-3 forced ads in between which breaks the immersion and is pretty annoying.”
- “The amount of ads you need to do in order to play is unforgivable.”
gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
41%
5%
The gameplay is generally praised for its immersive and unique mechanics, with many players enjoying the puzzle-solving aspects and the realistic navigation of mobile phone apps. While the game features a manageable amount of ads that do not significantly disrupt the experience, some users noted that certain levels can feel repetitive due to a lack of new mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is described as smooth, engaging, and of high quality, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “Let me start by saying I love the game and it has limitless opportunity for content just based on its gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay is immersive, and the puzzles are challenging yet solvable.”
- “Honestly, the gameplay is very immersive so far.”
- “Seriously, it's so swamped in ads. I wouldn't mind one between missions, but two or three interrupting the gameplay is ridiculous.”
- “The one problem I have is that some levels feel a tad bit repetitive, since new mechanics don't really change up the gameplay too much, and you go back to stuff you already did.”
- “Because the current mechanics make me feel rushed to finish a chapter; that's not a fun experience.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
27%
8%
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising their realism and high quality. Many reviewers noted the impressive use of real people and videos, which enhances the immersive experience. Overall, the visuals are described as top-notch, captivating, and a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics are awesome and the construction is very realistic.”
- “I've never played a game similar to this one... the graphics are 100% on point.”
- “So realistic and the graphics are amazing; this is overall 5 stars 🤩”
- “I thought the graphics would be like 2D, but it's real people and videos!”
- “Extremely realistic graphics.”
- “The concept and visuals are unlike any I've seen in a game.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its witty writing, funny character interactions, and amusing easter eggs that enhance the overall experience. Many found specific missions, like the "pepper mission," to be particularly hilarious, contributing to the game's charm as a passion project. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch, making the game enjoyable and engaging.
- “There's a lot of funny little easter eggs; this game was clearly a passion project. I love it.”
- “The writing is good - each character has a distinct voice, and some of them are really funny.”
- “I don't ever leave app reviews, but that one had me laughing so much I had to make an exception.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
11%
78%
The stability of the game receives mixed feedback; while some users report experiencing occasional freezes and bugs that hinder gameplay, others praise it for having minimal glitches and a smooth experience overall. Overall, the game is generally stable, but there are notable issues that can affect enjoyment for some players.
- “I really like this game; it gives me a similar high to what I get with escape rooms. So far, there are no glitches or issues. I think most of the puzzles are easy, while a couple are appropriately challenging.”
- “However, I'm only giving three stars because sometimes the game freezes up or the keyboard won't pop up, which is crucial for typing in the responses.”
- “However, occasional bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience.”
- “Great app but buggy.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players expressing their love for it and its contribution to the overall experience. However, some users have suggested the addition of background music to enhance the atmosphere, as the absence of it can make certain moments feel empty or too silent.
- “This game is awesome! I love the music and I love getting to find the clues. I'm definitely telling my friends about this.”
- “This game is awesome! I love the music and I love getting to find the clues. I'm definitely telling my friends about this.”
- “No music running in the background... no dark mode enabled.”
- “Only suggestion: add background music because sometimes it feels empty or too silent.”
- “Only suggestion: add background music because sometimes it feels empty or too silent.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its fantastic vibe during missions, creating an engaging experience. However, some players feel that the constant need to search for clues detracts from a relaxing atmosphere, turning it into more of a chore.
- “The vibe and the atmosphere of the missions are fantastic.”
- “The atmosphere started off intriguing, but quickly turned into a tedious chore of searching for clues instead of providing a relaxing experience.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it difficult to immerse myself in the world.”
- “Despite some interesting elements, the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, failing to engage the player.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While some users feel that the game could benefit from greater emotional depth and tension in its storylines, many find it to be a deeply touching experience overall.
- “This game is so touching.”
- “This game is so touching.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that players are concerned about the grinding aspect of the game, feeling that it often leans towards tedious puzzle-solving and impractical challenges rather than offering meaningful difficulty. Many find certain puzzles either too short or overly complicated, detracting from the overall experience.
- “I hope as they continue development they won't mistake increasing difficulty with tedious puzzle solving or improbability of completion in comparison to creating more challenging works depending on subtle information hidden in the provided phones.”
- “Some others are too short or tedious to navigate, or have puzzles to unlock that make no sense on a phone.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is noted for its excellent optimization, with users consistently reporting that it runs smoothly without any performance issues.
- “The app runs smoothly.”
- “The app runs smoothly.”
- “The app runs smoothly.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that the character development in the game is minimal, with straightforward stories and simplistic puzzles, suggesting a lack of depth in character arcs.
- “The stories were simple, with not much character development.”
- “The character development felt shallow and unengaging.”
- “I expected more depth in the characters, but they remained one-dimensional throughout the game.”