Detective Story (2021)

Developer: LTZinc
Publisher: Conglomerate 5
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 99 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, methodical detective game with a grim tone, where you search for clues and interview witnesses through mazelike, trap-filled environments.

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What players say

Players say it is extremely short, around 8 to 15 minutes, and broken in several ways, with a single maze, one looping music track, and graphical glitches. There is almost no detective gameplay, just walking and reading dialogue, and the story is widely considered silly or terrible, though a few find it enjoyable for the low price.

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