Watson's Watch

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Watson's Watch is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Retro Warp Gaming and was released on June 6, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A story driven game where the player assumes the role of a detective thrust into the middle of a series of disappearances on his relaxing vacation. Not only is the city of Watson's Watch shrouded in mystery but so is our fearless detective. Unravel the story while dialogue interactions lead to its conclusion

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Watson's Watch features an intriguing storyline with several plot twists that keep players engaged.
The game has a decent pace and enjoyable gameplay, allowing players to quickly travel through the city during investigations.
The developers are responsive and dedicated to improving the game, showing promise for future episodes.

The game is very linear, limiting exploration and player choice, which may disappoint those looking for more freedom.
The first episode feels short and ends abruptly, leaving players wanting more without a clear timeline for future content.
There are several spelling and grammar errors in the dialogue, which detracts from the overall experience.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The story of *Watson's Watch* is a strong point, featuring an intriguing plot with several twists that engage players, particularly fans of JRPGs. While the game follows a linear path that may feel restrictive, it effectively delivers a compelling narrative experience, leaving players eager for the next episode with a cliffhanger ending. Overall, it is praised for its storytelling, despite some concerns about plot revelations and pacing.
- “The storyline is intriguing.”
- “Strong story, with a number of plot twists.”
- “Watson's Watch is a mystery game that focuses on storytelling.”
- “You can get this achievement if you skip all dialogues - but that ruins all the experience of the game, because if you don't follow the plot then it's just another RPG Maker game where you move around and constantly click next on dialogues.”
- “There's really only one straight-path like route through the game... in that sense, it's really more of an interactive fiction than a traditional game; while it's true you can go where you please (among possible destinations), the story only unlocks in a 'follow the bread crumbs' manner.”
- “I am a bit puzzled as to why some of the bigger plot twists were revealed in episode one, but I trust that they are needed for the remaining two episodes.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that the grinding aspect in RPG Maker games can be tedious, particularly when searching for clues in certain areas. The ability to run would enhance the experience by making exploration less monotonous.
- “A lot of RPG Maker games let you run, and that would have made it less tedious to check some areas for further clues.”
- “The grinding feels endless, and it often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I spent hours leveling up, but it felt more like a chore than a rewarding experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a good pace that allows for quick travel by cab throughout the city, which helps maintain engagement and prevents tedious backtracking.
- “It has fairly enjoyable gameplay and pace.”
- “The gameplay is good. During the inquiry, you'll quickly travel by cab through the city where the events take place, preventing the feeling of eternal back and forth.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere, though players express a desire for volume control options. While the graphics and music are praised, some bugs are noted, likely due to the game's early access status.
- “The graphics and music are good; there are some bugs, but the game is very new and in early access.”
- “No options at all. The ability to change the volume level of the music would be nice, although I suspect that the lack of that is to set the mood and tone. However, the ability to change the game resolution would have been very welcome.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that they look good despite some minor bugs. The game's visuals, along with the music, contribute positively to the experience, especially considering its early access status.
- “The graphics and music are good; there are some bugs, but the game is very new and in early access.”
- “Graphics-wise, everything looked fine to me.”