Clockwork Detective review: a mystery game that trusts you to think

Clever cases, a charming mechanical partner and a deduction board that makes you feel like a real detective.

8.7 out of 10

Our verdict on Clockwork Detective

What we liked

  • Excellent case writing
  • Deduction board is satisfying
  • No ads
  • New free bonus case

What could be better

  • One case relies on pixel hunting
  • Voice acting is uneven

Clockwork Detective is a mystery game that lets you solve the case yourself instead of walking you to the answer.

How it plays

You search scenes, question suspects and connect clues on a deduction board. Getting a conclusion right is genuinely satisfying, and wrong answers lead to interesting dead ends rather than game overs.

What could be better

The fourth case hides an important clue in a tiny corner of the screen, and some voice performances are weaker than others.

Should you play it?

Yes, if you enjoy mysteries. It is one of the best adventure games on Android.

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