Detectives United: Origins Collector's Edition (2023)

Detectives United: Origins Collector's Edition cover

Developer: Elephant Ar
Publisher: Big Fish Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You click through static scenes to find hidden objects and solve simple puzzles while following a straightforward mystery story.

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What players say

Players praise the crossover of three characters from different game series, each with unique abilities like time travel. The puzzles and hidden object scenes are satisfying, though some find the mini-games confusing or frustrating. A few report crashes that require disabling special effects.

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