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Review of James Patterson Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion on Nintendo DS

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Sep 2009
Cover image of James Patterson Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion on DS
Gamefings Score: 5
Platform: DS DS logo
Released: 22 Sep 2009
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: Griptonite Games
Publisher: THQ

Introduction

Prepare to enter a world of crime-solving that has all the thrill of a sealed envelope from your dentist! 'James Patterson Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion' is an ambitious attempt at blending the worlds of gaming and crime literature, and it's slathered in enough plot twists to make even James Bond shake his head. Get ready for puzzles and investigations sprinkled with that special sauce you only get from the minds of those who have never been in real danger-yet still manage to alarm you with just how enthralling a dismembered foot can be!

Gameplay

'Games of Passion' places you in the sensible shoes of some of our favorite female investigators. Your key mission? To scour crime scenes for hidden objects. Think of it as a shopping spree, but instead of getting the latest sneakers, you're on the lookout for a bloody knife or a mysterious locket, which sounds WAY more fun at parties! Each level challenges your hoarding instincts as you hunt for items that are both impeccably well-hidden and crucial for identifying those fallen from grace-here's a hint: it's never someone with a strong alibi. After scavenging the scene, you'll be making deductions worthy of Sherlock Holmes-however, instead of a deerstalker cap, you'll have an unyielding DS stylus as your tool of choice. Yes, you're truly going to drag it across the screen until your thumb is sore, locating objects like 'dead guy's watch' and 'suspicious stain' to develop a gripping storyline as the mystery unravels! With every successfully found object, you'll inch closer to the truth-because nothing says 'detective of the year' like succeeding due to mad scavenger hunt skills! Keep those observation skills sharp; it's about as challenging as solving a Rubik's cube with a blindfold while riding a rollercoaster. As characters chat and banter in between scenes, you can't help but feel like you're in a live-action episode of a soap opera-murder, mystery, and a whole lot of talking!

Graphics

Ah, graphics. The lifeblood of any game! In 'Games of Passion', you're treated to the stunning visuals that one might expect from a DS game circa 2009. This game doesn't stretch the console's capabilities, but it does manage to get across a respectable atmosphere of grime and sleuthing. Characters prance about with so much dialogue, you could almost forget you're playing a game designed for your portable device. If you squint a little and tilt your head just right, you might even get a smidge of realism out of it! Sure, don't expect to be wowed by art that makes Picasso look flat-footed, but there's definitely a charm to its cozy, illustration-style aesthetic.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'James Patterson Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion' is not the crown jewel of the gaming world, but it's a decent romp for puzzle enthusiasts who love a good 'whodunit'. The challenge lies in your observational prowess; the game subtly pokes fun at the absurdities of crime-solving while giving you just enough intrigue to keep you guessing. While it may not have exploded the gaming universe like a well-placed explosion in an action flick, it serves its purpose: it challenges you to think, investigate, and to fend off that ever-present threat of potential boredom! So grab your DS, don your detective hat, and dive into the chaos of clues-just don't forget to return your borrowed item before someone deduces your true identity as the bumbling gamer who forgot to clean up after themselves!

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