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Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders

Nintendo DS • 2016

Should you play it?

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

What works

  • Faithful adaptation of agatha christie's novel
  • Engaging detective story and atmosphere
  • Pleasant art style and voice acting
  • Varied puzzles and deduction mechanics
  • Accessible gameplay for beginners

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear and guided gameplay limits autonomy
  • Short playtime with limited replayability
  • Some clunky controls and minor bugs
  • Lack of meaningful player choice impact
  • Minimal character animation and expression

What to play next

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

Last update: 03/08/2026