Chinatown Detective Agency Reviews

I really loved it. The mechanic that forces you to become a real detective and do the research yourself was right up my alley. It felt like I wasn't just brainlessly consuming lore and pixel hunting objects as with most point-and-click adventures but I actually had to learn stuff and understand information to progress. That's why this game feels special to me. I also liked all the storylines and every ending was touching. The art was beautiful as well, I love pixel art both as a player and as an artist and this one was very well done.

A friend recommended this game to me, knowing my love for puzzle games. What immediately caught my interest was his mention that solving the missions would require the use of a search engine. It was an intriguing concept I hadn’t encountered before. The first mission sets the tone perfectly: you’re given a quote by an in-game client and tasked with identifying its author using online search. It’s a clever way to blend real-world tools into gameplay. The second mission takes a more open-ended approach, presenting clues in the form of passport stamps. Determining their country of origin took some time, but the hints were thoughtfully designed to steer you in the right direction without feeling forced. Overall, this game offers a refreshing twist on the puzzle, mystery, and detective genres. It cleverly incorporates how people commonly seek answers today by the use of the internet, making it both immersive and intellectually rewarding.