Underplayed Gems

Lord Winklebottom Investigates (2022)

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Developer
Cave Monsters
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 236 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A leisurely, whimsical murder mystery with a surreal, humorous tone, driven by puzzle solving and narrative exploration.

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What players say

Players praise the charming art style, British humour, clever puns, and great voice acting. It is a short point-and-click at around 3 to 6 hours. Some players find the auto-save frustrating because there is no way to replay chapters, forcing a full restart if they get stuck without a needed item.

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