Uncover the Smoking Gun

About

"Uncover the Smoking Gun" is a narrative-driven game set in 2030 where robots and humans coexist. A chilling series of murders have occurred, and the prime suspects are robots. Players must examine crime scenes, analyze robots' testimonies, and ask questions to unravel the truth behind the experiment known as "Project Atlas." The game features five episodes with deep conversations and system overload questions to reveal the incidents' truth.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

story12 positive mentions

The game effectively utilizes AI chat mechanics, creating an immersive and engaging detective experience.
The story is well-crafted and keeps players intrigued with its twists and emotional depth.
The unique dialogue system allows for freeform conversations, enhancing the detective gameplay and making it feel fresh and innovative.

The AI can be inconsistent, often losing context between conversations and providing incorrect or repetitive information.
Some players experienced bugs and system errors that disrupted the flow of gameplay, leading to frustration.
The game lacks certain quality-of-life features, such as key bindings and the ability to check clues during conversations, which can hinder the experience.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
42%
12%
The story is widely praised for its immersive and engaging narrative, with many highlighting its fantastic pacing and complex themes that evolve throughout the game. While some players noted flaws in execution, particularly with AI mechanics that occasionally disrupt the flow, these quirks are often seen as fitting within the context of the story. Overall, the combination of compelling storytelling, satisfying puzzles, and strong visuals contributes to a highly rated narrative experience.
- “Truly a fantastic story and the idea has been very well carried out.”
- “Amazing story, perfect pacing, enough puzzles and detective work to keep you occupied and engaged.”
- “The story suddenly becomes more complex, but stick with it, and you'll see it has a different kind of appeal compared to chapter 1.”
- “The idea is great, but the execution is flawed to a point that made me quit after the second mission.”
- “Unfortunately, it's still a quirk of the AI as it will try and fit a certain story point into the narrative.”
- “I will forgive it though, as with AI in the story itself, it is flawed, so this bug actually fits into the story of the world seamlessly.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
30%
10%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative use of AI chat mechanics, offering an engaging story and enjoyable interactions. However, it occasionally deviates from the intended script, leading to inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the game mechanics. Overall, it presents a unique and fun experience, despite some flaws.
- “This game is the best example of utilizing AI chat mechanics in gaming.”
- “Great story, fun AI mechanics, but sometimes goes a little off script and provides false data.”
- “A great gameplay mechanic!”
- “You can also get the robots to agree to things that aren't supported by the game mechanics.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
50%
10%
The game's art style is praised for its readability and thematic coherence, enhancing navigation and interaction with uniquely characterized bots. However, some users note a mismatch between the vibrant anime art in certain elements and the overall dark, moody, cell-shaded aesthetic. Overall, the visuals are considered impressive and well-integrated with the game's music and narrative.
- “The choice of art style makes the game very easy to read, as well as pleasant to navigate and look at.”
- “The graphic style is perfect for the theme, communicating with the bots is fun and they all have individual personalities.”
- “The visuals, music, and story are all amazing.”
- “Some of the AI art, particularly the framed photographs, have a bright, colorful anime art style that really doesn't fit the dark, moody, cel-shaded style the rest of the game has.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music and sound effects enhance the overall experience by creating an immersive atmosphere that complements the mystery-solving gameplay without being overly intrusive. Reviewers praise the combination of visuals, music, and story as exceptional.
- “Music and sound effects also add up well to the experience, creating a mood that doesn't try to stand out too much but feels just right while you're solving mysteries.”
- “The visuals, music, and story are all amazing.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of "Smoking Gun" is highlighted by its profound and philosophically rich dialogues, particularly in interactions with robots, which resonate deeply with players. Fans of detective and sci-fi genres, especially those who appreciate titles like "Detroit: Become Human," will find the game's narrative depth captivating and impactful.
- “If you enjoy detective games or are a fan of sci-fi stories like 'Detroit: Become Human,' you'll likely be captivated by the depth and expansiveness of 'Smoking Gun.' As felt in the previous demo version, the dialogues with robots in this full version are so philosophically and emotionally impressive that it's hard to believe a human could have written them to be more profound.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting excellent performance and no encountered bugs.
- “The game's performance is excellent, and I haven't experienced any bugs.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmospheric design, highlighting its immaculate quality that enhances the overall experience. The presence of unexpected twists further intensifies the immersive atmosphere, eliciting strong emotional reactions from players.
- “There's been a twist in both of them that made me gasp out loud; the atmospheric design is absolutely immaculate.”