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Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging detective story with modern twist
    • Well-integrated puzzles and mind map system
    • Good voice acting and character design
    • Immersive atmosphere and music
    • Long playtime with additional story content

    Cons

    • Slow pacing and excessive backtracking
    • Unskippable and slow dialogue
    • Some puzzles feel irrelevant or tedious
    • Linear gameplay with limited player agency
    • Voice acting accents sometimes inconsistent

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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    • Competition

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    • Continuation

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      "Players report engaging story and characters that encourage long play sessions despite some pacing issues."

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    • Cooperation

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    • Creativity

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    • Domination

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    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game to immerse in a fictional detective world, escaping real life through story and exploration."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in detective stories and narrative puzzles."

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    • Experimenting

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    • Exploration

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    • Expression

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    • Fantasy

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    • Fellowship

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    • Growth

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    • Health

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention to manage time and dialogue choices effectively."

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    • Intimacy

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management elements."

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    • Progression

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    • Relaxation

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    • Sensation

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      "Moderate sensory stimulation through voice acting, music, and visuals; not intense or highly stimulating."

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    • Status

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    • Story

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Autonomy, Strategy, Experimenting, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

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