Touch Detective

 DS
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
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  1. RPG Fan
    80
    A unique little adventure game with loads of style, fun characters, and plenty of charm.
  2. AceGamez
    80
    I understand that the slow-paced adventure gameplay isn't for everyone, but there is so much to love here that I firmly urge each and every one of you reading this right now to open your mind and try it for yourself.
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  3. GameZone
    75
    Touch Detective’s old-school, slow-paced gameplay may not be for everyone, but fans of the genre will enjoy the quirky aesthetic and witty story.
  5. GamePro
    75
    For those looking for a nostalgic adventure game experience, you'll be pleasantly surprised, at least in function. For anyone else, Touch Detective offers a quirky and off-kilter, albeit short and at times frustrating, adventure.
  6. GamingTrend
    75
    All but the most hardcore adventure gamers or those totally smitten by the art style and characters will easily bore of the game halfway through the second case.

Awards & Rankings

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#63 Best DS Game of 2006
56
#56 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
25
#25 Most Shared DS Game of 2006

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. BobR.
    Jan 25, 2007
    7
    Not at all as bad as some would have you believe, this game mixes traditional point-and-click gameplay with some utterly charming art Not at all as bad as some would have you believe, this game mixes traditional point-and-click gameplay with some utterly charming art direction, wacky humor and puzzles that only rarely reach frustrating. my main criticism is that it is too short! i ripped through all four cases in only a couple of sessions, although the bonus case is a little nicety. I get the feeling from some of the more negative reviews that they didn't find it so easy... I give it a B.… Full Review »
  2. Diesel360
    Jan 19, 2007
    8
    Classic Point - n - Click Adventuring comes to the DS. Touch Detective boasts responsive controls, w/ a styus only interface, that work quite Classic Point - n - Click Adventuring comes to the DS. Touch Detective boasts responsive controls, w/ a styus only interface, that work quite well on the DS touch screen. The graphics are crisp and clean with a nice sense of style that matches the quirky gameplay nicely. If your looking for a take along game reminisent of some of the early Monkey Island stuff - then, look no further.… Full Review »
  3. RobertJ.
    Oct 24, 2006
    9
    Incredible graphics! I couldn't stop laughing at the dialogue! A true point and click adventure game and a must buy!
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