Murder Mystery Machine (2019)

A crime scene can tell a thousand stories. What's yours? Murder Mystery Machine is a provocative detective game powered by a procedural crime generator that can shock, surprise and challenge your ability to analyse the scene and put the pieces together.

Point-and-click Puzzle Adventure Indie Mystery detective female protagonist crime black protagonist previously on - apple arcadePlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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LadiesGamers.comMina Smith Aug 2021
That being said, the game is overall very solid. It’s easy to learn, difficult to master, and filled to the brim with smart puzzles for anyone who loves a good who done it story. If you like trying to solve the murder before the end of a mystery book or try to pick out the culprit before the TV show or movie ends, you’ll dig this game in spite of its eccentricities.
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Video ChumsMary BillingtonAug 20217.3/10
Murder Mystery Machine is a solid whodunit with an engaging storyline and a campaign that puts you in charge of solving 8 interconnected cases. Having said that, it's ultimately quite linear which makes the gameplay feel a little inconsequential at times.
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GamePittRob PittSep 20217.5/10
Murder Mystery Machine is a thought-provoking puzzle game that requires you to think outside of the box if you wish to obtain the best grade. Rather than having you solve the crimes committed by simply talking to and arresting the suspects, you must piece together the who, why, where, and how through the use of the initiative crime board mechanic. However, in order to get the best result, you must leave no stone left unturned and ensure you link every possible clue and conclusion to the correct reason and motive – which is very hard, even for veteran puzzle gamers. It delivers an interesting story over eight cases, full of suspects, clues, red herrings, beautiful dioramas, and victims, but can a rookie solve one of the biggest cases of her career?
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Games FreezerCasey RobertsOct 20215/10
"A disappointing experience that had the potential for so much more
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PlayStation LifeStyleRebecca SmithSep 20216/10
Murder Mystery Machine could be a great distraction from the usual adventure games. Its emphasis on deductions rather than evidence gathering turns it more into a puzzle game than an adventure game, and it genuinely makes you feel like you're working things out for yourself. The problem is it's held back by several design issues that didn't translate well from mobile platforms to console and these can dilute the fun.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Blazing Griffin
Publisher: Microids
Released: September 19, 2019
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 7.3/10 from 1 ratings.

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