And though this seems to hint at side missions, I never found any. The game mentions that if Amira misses a client's timeframe, money could be lost - or it could result in a game over. Luckily, you can fast-forward time whenever you want so it doesn't impede the flow of the game. and 4 a.m., then you must wait until that designated time frame. For example, if a client needs to meet Amira at the bar between 8 p.m. There is an in-game 24-hour clock and certain places within Singapore can only be accessed during specific times of the day, adding urgency and tension. Fortunately, if a particular puzzle is too hard, you can always call up Mei Ling and ask her to either give you a hint or just spill the answer outright (for an in-game fee).Ĭhinatown Detective Agency also uses money and time as mechanics. Some of the puzzles can be very challenging but deciphering them and figuring them out is incredibly gratifying. There's no encyclopedia or any other aid in Chinatown Detective Agency - you'll have to use real-world resources to come up with answers. In another puzzle, I was given pictures of Egyptian gods, and I had to slot them into specific holes with the correct descriptions.
To decipher the message, I first had to research what the actual language was, and then translate it myself. For example, one case has a stone tablet with an ancient language on it. These have you act as a detective and go on a real-world search engine to find the answers to questions posed in the game. The pixel art gives Chinatown Detective Agency that retro feel reminiscent of those aforementioned Carmen San Diego games, but the equally beautiful character portraits add a sense of realism that juxtaposes it nicely.Īs for the gameplay, Amira solves a variety of puzzles and riddles to close out cases. She has an incredibly bubbly personality that contrasts with the world's bleakness. Another standout is Mei Ling, the local librarian Amira calls on for help during investigations. Tiger Lily, for example, is known for her rather promiscuous nature, and whenever she's shamed about it or condescended to, she fires off sarcastic barbs of her own. Her clients and comrades are equally fun. She comes off as confident and smug but not obnoxious. Amira herself is quite the sarcastic detective, and a few of her quips had me chuckling. The script and writing are superb as well.
Given that a Singapore studio developed Detective Agency, all of the voice actors sound native to the southeast Asia region, giving things an authentic feel.
Helped along by excellent voice acting, Chinatown Detective Agency focuses on a small cast of characters, choosing to (rightly) flesh them out instead of creating a sprawling cast that just fades into the background. Chinatown Detective Agency Review: A Neon-Dripped Global Adventure With a solid narrative, standout visuals, and challenging puzzles, Chinatown Detective Agency is an engaging game that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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