The Walsingham Files - Chapter 1 (2019)

Developer: Sapphire Dragon Productions
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 59 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A point-and-click detective mystery set in a small town, driven by a noir-ish pixel art aesthetic and a slow-burn crime investigation.

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What players say

Players are split on this free mystery chapter. Some enjoy the detective work and note-taking, while others call it an asset flip with bad writing and bugs. Puzzles often require very close attention or an outside guide, and the game can crash on startup.

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