Underplayed Gems

Mystery P.I. - Lost in Los Angeles (2009)

Mystery P.I. - Lost in Los Angeles cover
Developer
SpinTop Games
Publisher
GoBit Games
Genres
Casual
Rating
4.2 of 5, 66 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A relaxed scavenger hunt through glamorous Los Angeles locations, searching for objects against a ticking clock.

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What players say

Players call this a straightforward hidden object game with a relaxed mode that removes time pressure. They appreciate the 10-plus hours of content but note scenes repeat frequently and the graphics feel dated. A few report crashing bugs in seek-and-find mode, and some find the puzzles boring.

Screenshots

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