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If you aren't too hot for replaying games, this is probably worth a rent instead of a buy. Along with the pair are a vibrant cast of characters, from the loud and mischievous Chloe to the sweet and ditzy Penelope. I enjoyed this game very much. This is the kind of game that you can play and finish, then come back a while later and finish it again. Although very fun and laid-back, the game lacks replay value. The art is very cute and the music (while sometimes repetitive and annoying) is very appropriate. Well, that's how it is for me, at least. You play as Mackenzie, a young detective that has yet to be acknowledged.She goes about with her mushroom friend Funghi, and they solve small cases brought to her by friends.
But be prepared to search around a lot.Final rating is a 75%. Realism. And being Atlus, I did expect the game to be more.Still good though. So you do need patient and the willpower to walk to many different places trying to push on the story.One complaint I didn't notice until 3/4th the way through is that the items really aren't used enough.
It still delivered enough for it to be an excellent game.So, in Touch Detective you're a cute little detective walking around looking for clues on cases. Though I did complete the game fully, and all the mini-objectives.As for after the main quest, there are quite a few little mini-quests to do, though none are really hard and probably harder to trigger than complete. The first thing I'm going to say about this game is it's charming and cute. The second thing I'll say is it delivered far less than the potential it had. None, nothings realistic really, almost all fantasy. It can be frustrating as others have said, as sometimes for the story to progress you have to talk to the perfectly right character who basically says the same thing they said 2 minutes ago.
I wouldnt buy it for more than $15. The 2nd "Quest" you have a load of items, the 3rd and 4th you don't really at all. Difficulty wise the game seemingly gets much easier the further you get. But there was charm in the game.From rescuing a fairy, to your friend being kidnapped, to a lost banana, if you like bizarre this game will for sure win you over. So if you're a Phoenix Wright fan looking for a nice case to solve put this game down. The final quest was basically purely talking, with no items. And the third.
The items were the fun part, not talking to people 20 times until you figured out who you missed. You talk to people, receive information, and occasionally find an item on the ground to use. The cases are always given to you by Penelope, whom is a bizarre peer that likes bananas.Yup, the game is very weird, but also entertaining. Basically it's a simple point and clic---, touch if I may, game.
While still fun, it's a letdown to not have any "real" mysteries. As long as it stays around it's current price, I recommend this game for those who like to exercise their craniums. I've been forced to put the game down and go online for help. This one is no exception: once you complete the four main mysteries, your best chance of replayability is in the Bonus episode. Quite annoying.3.
I do enjoy puzzles, including mysteries. Cute characters. When you are stuck, it immediately "freezes" gameplay in it's tracks, and you can't do anything. Frustration. All of them are comical. I got a little tired of just solving things for Penelope.Pros:1.
Good graphics. Replayability. Silly cases. All of them are interesting. It's well worth the price it's currently at ($24.99), but I wouldn't go too much higher than that. This is a fun game.
There was room for a lot more characters and more intricate cases. She gets into a lot of funny situations though *wink, wink*), and Penelope (the girl always in dire need of your services. Even that is limited.2. All of them are funny. While I'm not sure younger kids have the patience to enjoy this, those of the age of 10 to adulthood will probably have fun playing this game (assuming they like mysteries and puzzles).3. This time I feel like being very cut and dry; I shall give you the cons and pros in that order.Cons:1. Sufficient problem solving skills required. Likes bananas.
The main characters are: Mackenzie (the girl you control), Funghi (Mackenzie's pet and assistant, follows you around), Chloe (a girl who rivals you. Even Penelope, who I became tired of. A lot).2. It's cartoonish, but not in a way that's too childish; more like a Japanese anime if you understand what I mean.Conclusion: Overall this is an excellent game; it's major problem only being lack of replayability. There are catchy tunes that suit the themes of this game, and the music is very memorable.4. Undeveloped characters. Good music. As sad as it is for me to say, I often try to avoid "Detective" games because once you solve the mysteries, there's little to no replayability.
Sometimes she helps, other times she just gets in the way. Just the fact that this opportunity was there, and the developers didn't sieze it, makes me ill. You can get stuck on the simplest things. Basically, you figure out who stole Penelope's dreams (who cares)., How to save an ice fairy, who kidnapped Penelope (again, who cares)., and who assaulted a bunch of *SPOILER COMING UP, YOU MAY WANT TO SKIP TO THE NEXT PARAGRAPH* fleas (yet again, who cares.).4.
I wouldn't recommend this for kids because some of the jokes are directed at adults and some of the puzzles require the persistance to do the constant back and forth work of re-interviewing people and checking the same spots. This is my new favorite series. This game is adorable in the typical Atlus style, which, if you're unfamiliar with it, is cute anime-like characters with some strange personalities. There's no fighting, no racing, no learning for small kids.
Depends on maturity, most kids won't have the patience, won't appreciate the graphics, and won't understand many of the words and jokes -definitly not for kids in the single digit age group.Is it for you. If you only like certain genres of games -no. Yes becuae it's so charmingly cute.Ages. I hope they will release more in this series, look to Japan for that.Replay.
The format is 3D and the title character, Mackenzie walks wherever you point to with the stylus. The game is complete when you have filled in your 50 item touch list, 4 cases, and 4 pages of mini-tasks. played these games in the wrong order and I would recommend playing this one before 2 1/2 because there were some extra features and improvements made into 2 1/2. Upon completion, you are rewarded with the bonus episode that consists of small mini-tasks to solve such as hide-and-seek, finding ingredients, and solving problems.
Mackenzie "touches" things (tap with the stylus) to examine them, add them to her list, or interact with them.There are four episodes, each with a new case to solve complete with side tasks.One of the best aspects of the game is Mackenzie's running sarcastic commentary thought-bubble on the screen above. They have a range of expressions, from exclamation points to hopping up and down in anger. There are several areas on a map, office, apartments, and shopping center to begin with where you will find the rest of the cast.
Chloe is a pretty funny character. However, I sure had fun during the process. There's some humor in it, too. It's a very fun game. The graphic is pretty and the music is great. It's pretty short though. If you enjoy detective type of game, you'll enjoy this one. It only took me three days to beat it.
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