Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files
- October 6, 2022
- BeeWorks
This jam-packed collection features Touch Detective 3, the biggest and best adventure of junior detective Mackenzie and her faithful sidekick Funghi, playable in English for the first time. With the arrival in town of the highly competitive detective Norman Touche, the pressure's on Mackenzie to solve cases before her rival does! Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files also includes the entir…
Reviews
- The Touch Detective series is an adorable and quirky gem that offers a fun and unique point and click adventure experience.
- The characters are enjoyable and the interactions with objects lead to funny dialogue and item descriptions.
- The art direction is top notch, and the gameplay translates well from its original touchscreen format.
- The game is essentially a straight port from handheld, which affects the mechanics, pacing, and screen presentation.
- The mandatory borders and shrunk screen can detract from the experience on a home console.
- The pricing is high for a collection that feels like a simple port, which may not justify the cost for some players.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the player's role as a young detective, which evokes a sense of curiosity and determination as they gather clues through interaction with the environment. This premise sets the stage for an engaging narrative that encourages players to connect with the character's journey.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by its abundant quirkiness, with each character offering a distinct and entertaining personality. Players can also enjoy humorous interactions with various objects, which often lead to amusing dialogue and item descriptions.
“What sets this apart is its overflowing quirkiness; every character is fun and unique, and even interacting with random touchable objects can lead to funny dialogue or item descriptions.”
“The humor is brilliantly woven into the gameplay, making every encounter a delightful surprise filled with witty banter and hilarious situations.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the clever puns and absurd scenarios that unfolded throughout the game.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for feeling like a straightforward port, with issues related to mechanics and pacing, as well as an unappealing shrunk screen that includes mandatory borders.
“Just remember this is a straight-up port, and it shows with the mechanics, pacing, and that awful shrunk screen with mandatory borders.”
“The gameplay feels outdated and lacks the innovation that modern players expect.”
“Controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
