Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
Last updated: 2026-01-14
- Interconnected and cohesive narrative experience
- Accessible and casual-friendly gameplay design
- Satisfying puzzle-solving mechanics included
- Visually appealing art style enhances immersion
- Overemphasis on name-matching mechanics frustrates
- Lack of challenge and depth disappoints players
Emotions
Frustration28%Satisfaction19%Disappointment19%Enjoyment11%Appreciation4%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 73%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 27%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 67%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 33%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 292
- Negative points
- 275
- Gameplay points
- 263
- Perf. points
- 6
- Rec. points
- 51
- Misc points
- 1
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Interconnected and cohesive narrative
| The game's story is praised for its tight structure, logical connections between cases, and foreshadowing. Players appreciate how smaller cases converge into a larger mystery, creating a satisfying overarching plot with strong pacing. | 56% |
Accessible and casual-friendly
| The game is described as short, easy to complete (3-5 hours), and suitable for casual play. Its low difficulty and smooth controls make it ideal for beginners or players seeking a light, engaging experience. | 50% |
Satisfying puzzle-solving mechanics
| The fill-in-the-blank puzzle design, clue collection, and logical progression are described as intuitive and rewarding. Features like a clue counter and note-taking system prevent frustration and enhance the experience. | 34% |
Visually appealing art style
| The comic-book aesthetic, retro 1970s setting, and immersive atmosphere are consistently praised. The art style is noted for enhancing the game's dark, suspenseful tone and fitting the Hollywood theme. | 33% |
Well-developed characters and relationships
| The game features a large cast of distinct, well-written characters with unique traits and engaging interactions. Players appreciate the depth of character development and how relationships drive the narrative. | 26% |
Improved localization quality
| Localization is highlighted as superior to *The Case of the Golden Idol*, with smooth translations (especially in Chinese) and minimal issues. Players appreciate the effort put into making the game accessible to non-English speakers. | 24% |
Quality-of-life features
| Minor but impactful improvements, such as a clue review system, immediate feedback on answers, and a note-taking feature, are praised for reducing frustration and enhancing gameplay flow. | 20% |
Strong 1970s Hollywood atmosphere
| The game's setting, sound design, and art style effectively evoke a grimy, cinematic 1970s Hollywood vibe. Players enjoy the dark themes of performance, drugs, and murder, which enhance immersion. | 19% |