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Inspector Waffles

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

What works

  • Engaging detective story with humor
  • Well-written characters and dialogue
  • Clever puzzles and interrogation mechanics
  • Charming pixel art and hand-drawn cutscenes
  • Atmospheric jazzy soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length with limited replay value
  • Some pixel hunting due to art style
  • Repetitive dialogue during item presentation
  • Lack of character animation and movement
  • Minor interface and quality of life issues

What to play next

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Inspector Waffles: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 24/07/2026