Introduction

Grab your mustache wax, because Hercule Poirot is back and ready to solve some murders on the Nintendo Switch! Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders is a point-and-click adventure that allows you to channel your inner detective. But let’s be honest, it might also give you an excuse to wear a bowler hat around the house. Plus, who doesn’t want to solve mysteries while enjoying a donut? Spoiler alert: you don’t get a donut, but you do get to save the day!

Gameplay

In this game, you step into the ridiculously polished shoes of Poirot and embark on a quest to catch an evil murderer who just loves listing victims by the alphabet. Seriously, it’s like a morbid game of Scrabble gone wrong. The game follows the plot of the original novel, which means you’ll be piecing together clues and interrogating characters with some rather interesting backstories. You’ll click around gorgeous hand-painted environments, solve puzzles, and engage in some thrilling (yet very British) conversations. Just be careful – a wrong click could lead you to ask the butler ‘how’s the weather?’ instead of the murder question. Talk about awkward! Plus, you have Hastings, Poirot’s trusty sidekick, who basically serves as both his conscience and the guy who feels the need to over-explain everything. It's like having a walking Wikipedia, but one that keeps getting sidetracked and mentions its favorite color too often.

Graphics

Let’s talk about visuals, shall we? The game is as visually stunning as a sunset over your favorite fast-food joint. Hand-painted backdrops pop, and the character designs? Stunning! Each character looks like they've popped right out of a classic novel – or a slightly confused caricature of one. However, sometimes it feels more like a colorful storybook rather than a thrilling murder mystery. But hey, at least it doesn’t look like a potato!

Conclusion

So, should you grab your detective hat and drag the ABC Murders onto your Switch? Absolutely! While it might not rival the latest action-filled shooters, Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders offers a more cerebral experience. It’s perfect for puzzle lovers, mystery buffs, and anyone who wants to feel just a little smarter than they actually are. Just remember: no one likes a spoiler, so keep the ending to yourself and enjoy solving the alphabet soup of crime! With a score of 7 out of 10, this game might just have you grasping for your next puzzling adventure or at least practicing how to say 'mon dieu!' in the most dramatic way possible. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a donut (not really) to find!

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