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Review of Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind on Nintendo Switch

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo May 2021
Cover image of Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 14 May 2021
Genre: Adventure
Developer: MAGES
Publisher: Nintendo

Introduction

Ahoy, fellow sleuths! Prepare to don your detective hats, because 'Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind' is here to challenge your brain cells as vigorously as trying to find your socks in that pile on your floor. This game is a remastered treasure from a time when scrolling text and pixel art were all you had, and it's come back to remind us that solving mysteries can be both fun and somewhat time-consuming.

Gameplay

Gameplay is classic point-and-click detective work where your intuition is your greatest weapon. You'll dive into menus with commands like 'Ask', 'Examine', 'Take', and 'Show', trying to solve the case like a caffeinated Sherlock Holmes. The characters are chatty, and you'll need to channel your inner Agatha Christie to really get into the juicy details of their lives, even if that means asking the same person 15 questions in a row to find the golden nugget of info. It's like trying to pry a secret snack from a roommate - you just have to keep asking until they finally crack. But hold onto your magnifying glass because solving mysteries here isn't just about collecting random bits of info; you have to piece them together like a jigsaw puzzle with half the pieces missing. There's a fine art to this deduction dance, where missteps lead to dead ends more often than you'd like. The game even throws in some quirky moments where you're given questions to answer, which can feel like a confusing pop quiz. You might find yourself scrambling to type out your answer on-screen while frantically hoping you won't embarrass yourself in front of a fictional police officer. The only challenge that's more nerve-wracking? Actually submitting an exam paper in school. Oh, and don't forget the classic save feature appears only when you need it. It's like your game's way of saying, 'You really want to stop now? Are you sure you don't just want to keep dying like a houseplant in your care?' So plan your save points wisely before disaster strikes - which in my case was every time I interacted with a door for the third time!

Graphics

The graphics are magnificently modernized to capture attention while reminding you to respect your retro roots. It's a visual buffet featuring lush backgrounds and character designs that are more impressive than your online profile after a successful filter job. Each scene spills with colorful details, almost as dizzying as trying to compare how many anime characters you can name in a minute. The art style does justice to the chilling atmosphere of the narrative, immersing you deep into the mystery without actually making you jump-though there are some spooky moments that may cause you to spill your popcorn, if you're playing with snacks on hand.

Conclusion

'Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind' isn't just a game; it's a journey back to a time when story-driven adventures were king. However, keep your detective patience levels high, because you will need every ounce to navigate its tricky mechanics and narrative twists. This game isn't just for seasoned gaming detectives; even your grandma will crack a smile as you bring her along on your investigations! With a solid mix of challenges, humor, and nostalgia-along with a storyline that grips like your mom's hug after months apart-it's a worthy investment for any Switch owner. So grab your magnifying glass, work those brain muscles, and dive deep into the mystery that stands behind!

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