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• gamedeal user

  Oct 31, 2015

  A really fun and endearing little point & click that stands out for its narrative qualities. Unfortunately it is also very streamlined and easy, at least for anyone who has played the first game in the series and expects a bit of a sleuthing challenge. [h1]Some history...[/h1] Detective Grimoire's first appearance was several years back in a free browser game that you should go and play [url=http://armorgames.com/play/200/detective-grimoire]right now[/url] if you haven't already. As a browser game it was unique, interesting, well made (for a free game) and its best selling point was that you were actually required to do some detective work: The game expected you to collect clues, solve puzzles, interrogate people with a fun little lie detecting mechanic, and actually stop, think and make some deductions on your own before you could accuse someone of the crime. It was perfectly possible to make mistakes if you didn't think things through and that was exactly what made the game really interesting. [h1]...and some crushed expectations.[/h1] This is sadly not the case with its crowdfunded follow-up. You are asked to sit back and enjoy an easy ride, in which yes, you are interacting with the world and the story in interesting ways, but, no, you are not asked to do any real thinking of your own. And then when you have collected all the strands and are hyped about thinking through the mystery, the game will step in and hold your hand while it reveals its secrets. To me (with my previous high expectations) it felt dumbed down, and that was a disappointment. [h1]The Good: Writing, Art, Animation, Soundtrack[/h1] That said, this is a really really good, if short, point & click. It is less the answer to the mystery at its core that makes it interesting and more the charming, intriguing characters whose motivations and backstories you're watching untangle. I have a special soft spot for well written dialogue and Detective Grimoire delivers that in spades, accompanied by fantastic voice acting that makes the characters come alive. Bonus points for a dialogue system that expects you to pay attention when interviewing suspects, allowing you to become even more immersed in the game world. In fact not only the characters but the whole "Boggy's Bog" you are walking around in feels alive, thanks to some adorable art and an atmospheric soundtrack. I thoroughly enjoyed the lovingly hand-painted backdrops and all the neat animation details. [h1]The Mediocre: Gameplay, Puzzles[/h1] My own expectations aside, the gameplay is not bad per se. The fact that it is so streamlined may make the game feel too easy (for me), but one could claim that it also helps in allowing you to become engrossed in the game's story. Still, the puzzles are simplistic and many gameplay elements feel like a missed opportunity. For example, having a suspect screen where you can look through various facts that you have uncovered and tag them as suspicious or not suspicious but then never being allowed to use this mechanic in any meaningful way felt like a real let down. On the other hand, combining your clues into logical claims in order to open up new interrogation opportunities is a much better utilised mechanic, and thus becomes one of the most entertaining gameplay elements. All in all, there are many original ideas here, most of which were sadly not allowed to shine. So come to it expecting to interact with an interesting little mystery, but not to be a real agent of change in this world. [h1]The endorsement[/h1] So there you have it. I was disappointed by this game, and yet I thoroughly enjoyed it. There is no denying its charm. It is a polished and very entertaining experience but it is also less than 3 hours long with no replayability, so gauge your preferred price tag accordingly. I experienced no technical problems, those elsewhere cited bugs seem to have been patched out. And for any achievement hunters amongst you, it is a really easy game to 100%. It gets a full thumbs up from me, it's a good little game despite its flaws and I have not regretted my purchase. But whatever you do, definitely do yourself a favour and go play it's free predecessor.
• gamedeal user

  Feb 12, 2015

  A short, but fun adventure game. The story is fairly interesting and the dialogues are fun to read, especially some of Grimoire’s snarky lines. And very good voice acting definitely adds to enjoyment! Gameplay isn’t one bit challenging, but finding pieces of evidence, questioning suspects and piecing together what has happened is still fun if you are looking for a more relaxing gameplay. Puzzles could use more complexity, though, even for a casual game. If you are looking for a short casual game to pass a few hours with, Detective Grimoire has my full recommendation!
• gamedeal user

  May 30, 2017

  Detective Grimoire is one of the fun games I've played and enjoyed so much. When I started to play it, one of the characters at the beginning of the game asked if I remember them, I had to search if this game has a first part, and it turned out there was a previous game which has a separate story and it is not on steam since it was a flash game you can [url=http://armorgames.com/play/200/detective-grimoire]find here[/url] (It doesn't matter if you play that game first or this one) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=927832151 The game is short, has some nice variety of likable characters, I didn't dislike anyone to be honest. I liked the art style and the way you search for evidence, interrogate the suspect's characters and take notes. It is fully voiced and the puzzles were nice and simple. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=927832000 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=927831727 Pros: +Great art. +Good story. +Amazing music. +Fast travel map. +Mystery/detective style. +Good voice-over. +Steam achievements. Cons: -Short game. I wished it had multiple endings, it would have been more fun. I recommend this game to everyone who loves point & click games, detective, or adventure lovers! If you don't enjoy the story you'll at least enjoy the soundtrack or the funny puns and conversations! [quote]𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤𝑠 𝑐𝘩𝑒𝑐𝑘 𝑚𝑦 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑔𝑒 [url=http://store.steampowered.com/curator/32399565/]𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑛𝑎'𝑠 𝐶𝘩𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒[/url][/quote]
• gamedeal user

  Jul 5, 2022

  Detective Grimoire is a short-and-sweet point-and-click detective game where you play as the titular character as he investigates a murder in a remote swamp-based tourist attraction. The game unfolds through investigating the scenes, completing simple puzzles and talking to the people who live and work in the swamp. +Great art that holds up even 8 years on due to its style, reminiscent of Double Fine games, particularly Psychonauts +Great character design (with the exception of Grimoire himself, who is quite the ugly looking character imo) and the characters are interesting to talk to +Great voice acting (with the exception of the Little Girl, who seems to be the only character who's lines weren't recorded in a booth) +Compelling mystery and great location -The puzzles are so simple that they may as well have not been included It goes on sale for just over a dollar these days, so if you're interested in detective point-and-click games I'd say it's well worth picking up. [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33633486/]Kemo's Corner.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 1, 2016

  [h1]More for kids.[/h1] This is a point-n-click adventure game where you, as Detective Grimoire, are tasked with solving the murder of a proprietor of a tourist attraction that's located in a swamp. The game has nice graphics and is well-made on the whole, but I just found it way too simple, the story so-so, and the interface and gameplay aimed too much at children. [u][b]I would only recommend this to kids/teens aged 7-15.[/b][/u] [h1]Here's what I liked:[/h1] + Mystery to be solved + Pretty, vibrant visuals + Fully voiced + Voice autoplays during conversations, so you can just sit back and let things flow + Good music + High production values + Quite a few trading cards [h1]Here's what I didn't:[/h1] - Puzzles are way too simple - Some puzzles are poorly conceived and have nothing to do with the context - Mainly just talking to other characters - No object use (i.e. you never have an inventory and never need to use any item) - Not a "real" adventure game per se (due to the points mentioned above) - Almost all the clues are pieced together by combining words to form a sentence - Very kiddish interface - Story is dull, uninspired, unoriginal and bland - Conclusion is really boring and anti-climactic - No satisfaction in solving the mystery - Game holds your hand throughout and treats you like you're 5 years old [h1]Some examples of the "puzzles" you will encounter:[/h1] 1) Moving objects aside to find what was beneath them. And you are [i]specifically instructed[/i] to do so. DUH. 2) Selecting the correct phrases to form a sentence. E.g. "___ was told to ___ yesterday." And the choices you are given are dead obvious. 3) Putting the correct pairs together. 4) Entering the correct code to open a lock, and the code has [i]nothing[/i] to do with the lock. 5) Choosing the correct image to form a clue. E.g. On a diagram of a person hiding in a tent, you must choose a picture (out of 4 choices) that depicts what made him stay in the tent. All the choices other than the correct answer are completely nonsensical. 6) Putting gears in the correct place to open something. 7) Choosing the correct string in a tangle. 8) Matching the correct shape to the keyhole. [h1]Conclusion[/h1] It's not a bad game, but it's definitely not for the discerning old-school adventure gamer looking for at least some creative & challenging adventure game puzzles to solve. Add to that a really [i]blah[/i] story with no drama or excitement whatsoever, and I say give this a miss.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 18, 2019

  Utterly charming investigation adventure with high production values. Perfect for playing with family and kids. “Detective Grimoire” starts up like a Disney cartoon – a snazzy intro brings on the mysterious atmosphere while a rich, involved soundtrack is playing in the background. We’re immediately thrown in a world with tons of quirky style, sleek animations and top-notch voiceover that makes it a commendable feat for a small indie team SFB Games to pull off (while keeping the price reasonable). It’s a well-polished, lovely game with a spooky/cozy vibe. Detective Grimoire was called to investigate a murder at the tourist attraction… which turned out to be a big swamp with mysterious creature, Boggy, who hasn’t been sighted for 60 years. Befuddled how any “attraction” can exist in a place like this, our detective also learns that Boggy is his prime suspect. Everything points to that – there are tracks, the wound seems like it was made by claws, and there is swamp slime all around. The case seems almost closed – Grimoire just has to find the creature, but something doesn’t seem right to detective; so slightly bewildered (and put off by the smell and the slime), he sets out to uncover the truth. The gameplay mostly consists of talking to suspects and putting logical statements together from the information gleaned. You have a journal in which all the info recorded, a box of clues where you collect the vital stuff, and the list of people that happened to be near the crime scene at the night it was committed. You can present each suspect with your notes, clues or ask them what they think of the other people (and get some juicy gossip). When making logical statements the game allows you to have some wacky fun, throwing random options along with the important ones, so you can stump detective even further by making him come up with some outlandish conclusions. Once you have enough information, each person will unlock a “challenge” where you can confront him/her on the things they said earlier and learn a few secrets. There are also puzzles, but of the very “light” variety – untangle the weeds, put the picture together, move stuff out of the way – these will present challenge to kids but will be a breeze for adults. The entire investigative/puzzle system has this feel to it. It wasn’t made easy so some grown-ups can feel better by waltzing through the stuff, but rather designed in such manner that it would be fun to work on for children, but still enjoyable enough for adults to engage. The story is intriguing and written in a fine humor/mystery balance. Detective meets some quirky characters with larger than life personalities and always teeters on the edge of putting on airs/being somewhat insecure in his responses, so the overall dialogue is funny with a slice of awkward. Some of the folks will throw our detective for a loop, in which case he has sassy retorts up his sleeve as well. Put all that together with a fantastic voiceover for every unique character and you’ll get an amazing experience. Now add superb soundtrack (that sounds like a score written for a big animated cinema release that was forgotten, somehow) and now you’re just having too much fun. Too bad it’s over so quickly! “Detective Grimoire” is an investigative adventure game for any age: adults will find it charming and entertaining, kids – challenging and fun. Considering fantastic production values and how polished this game is, $7 for 3 hours of playing is a fair price for this wholesome experience. Recommended for those on the lookout for games to play with kids; those craving some cute cartoonish and cozy fun; and players who doesn’t mind puzzles taking back to a delightful story.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 12, 2016

  Detective Grimoire is a handy little interactive mystery game of (cue title) the 'detective' genre. It has this charm to it, as well as a subtle sense of humor. The game entertains you enough, and is definitely worth playing to pass time. [h1]Pros:[/h1] [list][*] Distinct colorful, cartoon art style [*] Gloomy and dark environment contrasted by bright and colorful characters [*] Creative and quirky character designs and dialogue [*] Diverse and impressive voice acting [*] Decent and balanced story progression, with the right amount of suspense [*] Unsettling (in a good way) atmospheric soundtrack [*] Achievements are easy to obtain[/list] [h1]Cons:[/h1] [list][*] Puzzles are almost a no-brainer [*] Story was personally too short for me, would have preferred it to be longer [*] Little to no replay value, as you already know who our killer is after the first playthrough[/list] [h1]Overall Rating:[/h1] 7.5/10
• gamedeal user

  Nov 5, 2014

  Detective Grimoire is a beautifully illustrated game full of funny dialogue and charming characters. HOWEVER, the game was just way too easy to be fun. The puzzles and challenges were mind-numbingly simple, like Highlights Magazine simple. The dialogue choices didn't impact the game progression, and you basically know who the killer is as soon as you meet him/her. There were too many hints littered throughout and the inclusion of the precocious little girl character was utterly pointless. I think this would be a great game for a young child (or parent and child to play together), but not for anyone high school aged or up.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 14, 2023

  pros + good looking, cartoony and colorful hand drawn background artwork + intriguing story. you re an detective and you re investigating a murder in swamp + deduction board and dialogue puzzles are challenging but fun to solve. You just need to follow dialogues very closely. + there are too many suspicious and quirky side characters + decent voice acting + there is a map for fast travel + a great soundtrack perfectly fits the game's style and atmosphere. + well made long cartoony cut scenes + there are steam achievements and cards cons - game short - way too much dialogues - some very easy puzzles (if you want to some challenge) - I think its style and humour appeals to more children. You may find it simplistic, infantile and boring as an adult. Overall, if you're into detective and investigation-themed point-and-click games, you're going to enjoy this one.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 29, 2017

  [b]Quick introduction[/b] [i]Skip to "Review" for the game review[/i] To begin with, I'd like to mention that SFB Games have been part of my life years before I even knew what Steam was. It all happened the day I discovered the original free flash version of "Detective Grimoire" - a wonderful, beautiful, dark, moody and entertaining murder mystery solving game. It was good then, and it still is one of my all times favorite flash games. If you haven't played it yet, I highly recommend to - the newer game even references to the older game a couple of times. After playing the original Detective Grimoire, I - as did many others, I'm sure - sought to find more great games by SFB Games. I was not disappointed to find other great games such as the "Blue Rabbit" games series (Climate Chaos was absolutely stunning, at the time anyway), and "Haunt the House" (which got a sequel on Steam as well, but that's for another review). With that said, you can guess I was pretty hyped to try the brand new, shiny Detective Grimoire. When I saw it was 80% off for the Steam summer sale (2017, for future reference), I immediately bought and played it. [b]Review[/b] So, what is Detective Grimoire? It's a "lightweight" and beautifully created detective game where you attempt to solve a murder under strange circumstances - a theme park in the middle of a swamp, themed around the sighting of a strange creature 60 years ago - which happens to be your primary suspect. As you can tell by this short paragraph, the game is not extremely serious, and surely less so than the original Grimoire. The setting is much less dreary than the original, which is not exactly a bad thing. The characters are very memorable and likable, the voice acting and music is absolutely amazing. The game features many innovative ideas, such as combining clues with pieces of sentences to create a thought and progress through the game. Now, while I did enjoy the game, two things annoyed me. First, the game is extremely short, which isn't the main problem - some games are better short. The second and biggest issue was, without a doubt, the confusing choice of audience the developers were going for. Allow me to explain my thoughts... This is a murder mystery game, featuring a creepy swamp and a scary monster as the prime suspect. While this may depend on the parent (or the child, who knows), one could debate that this would hardly be considered a kids game. But then again, the puzzles were hardly puzzles - more like ideas that mostly focused on the game engine's abilities (lots of 2D physics involved there) but not much thoughts put into making it any challenging. Some of the puzzles didn't even make much sense at all (the chemistry set one, for those who played the game - you'll know what I'm talking about) and could have been skipped entirely, at this point. Most puzzles were great ideas, but so poorly implemented that it was more like an attempt at slowing down the player's progress by a moment than anything else. No puzzle took me more than seconds to crack, and I'll be very honest - I generally suck at solving simple puzzles. So the question is, were the puzzle (and the game in general) designed to be easy on purpose? Another thing that was a bit irritating was the slightly annoying "move" implementation. When playing games like these, you need to move from one screen to another while looking for hints. The fact that you must select the move option to get anywhere, and at every new screen you need to select the option to move again, made me just use the map move feature more than anything else. And this caused problems, because I only found one of the characters wayyy too late into the game. Sure, I'm partially to blame, but honestly, I just really didn't like the way moving from one location to the other is designed - I think it's just personal preferences, though. That aside, I have to admit I did enjoy the game. As I mentioned before, the characters design, voicing and animations make the game a very pleasant experience. What could have been done better? Well, obviously the puzzles should be more challenging, the game should be longer, and the mystery a bit more "mysterious" rather than pretty obvious. The idea to combine hints was neat, but I would have loved to see it used a bit more often, with more "freedom" for lack of better words. The ability to take pretty much anything anyone said and combine it with any evidence or hints would have been extremely interesting, although I admit it would have its downside as well. Overall, I feel that the "new" Grimoire series is off to a good start, although I'd like to see a bit more of the old game in the new one. As for the pricing, I think it is slightly steep for such a short game. I finished it within roughly 2-3 hours, and would have been pretty disappointed if I hadn't bought it during a sale. But honestly, this is one of these opinions that change from person to person, or, more likely, wallet to wallet. Heh. Well, that was longer than expected. Thanks for reading, if you managed to get all the way down here.