Agent A: A Puzzle In Disguise

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34

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  1. jeffbizloc
    Oct 16, 2019
    8
    Agent A was a fun point and click game that I beat in about 6 hours.

    Game(s) like: The Room, Myst

    Pros:
    - Enjoyed the story/atmosphere of the game
    - The tap controls I really appreciated
    - The puzzles/clues were mostly well done

    Cons:
    - Felt like the puzzles could of been more challenging
    - Some of the game felt like just tapping to find the right area versus "solving"
  2. Wilcze
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Brilliant combination of engaging 60's spy movie setting with challenging puzzles.
  3. Kassetflip
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Sharp, graphics, smooth animation, mellow soundtrack, funny dialogue, amazing pace and puzzle. Best point & click in a while.
  4. Anzipex
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    An excellent game with an interesting story-line and setting. Puzzles are not so difficult, but at the same time they are varied. The whole family played the game, they really liked it. The game reminds old school point and click games that I played on PC in my childhood. I would love to see sequel someday
  5. MetaMcCritface
    Apr 15, 2021
    8
    In this point-and-click puzzler nice artwork meets humorous storytelling. I liked playing it with the whole family because it's not to dark to play with kids in school age.
  6. Chimerat
    Jul 8, 2021
    8
    Good puzzle game with a few minor issues.

    There were a few sections that I nearly went to a guide for, but I did end up figuring them out on my own. (Just remember that there's a bit of pixel-hunting to do to ensure nothing's missed if a scene is changed.) All characters are voice-acted well enough, except for the main character. There are loads of Bond-tier puns as well.    Good puzzle game with a few minor issues.

    There were a few sections that I nearly went to a guide for, but I did end up figuring them out on my own. (Just remember that there's a bit of pixel-hunting to do to ensure nothing's missed if a scene is changed.)

    All characters are voice-acted well enough, except for the main character. There are loads of Bond-tier puns as well.

    All-in-all a fun game. The ending leaves things open for a sequel.    … Expand
  7. Monkeylime
    Jul 25, 2022
    8
    A really enjoyable point-n-click game with just the right level of difficulty to keep you interested. It's a fun story, with stylised graphics and suitable 'secret agent' music. I played through it in a few hours, then again with my 9 year old grandson 'driving', with me giving a few hints when it got tricky (i.e. didn't have the patience!) for him. There's a few points where you mightA really enjoyable point-n-click game with just the right level of difficulty to keep you interested. It's a fun story, with stylised graphics and suitable 'secret agent' music. I played through it in a few hours, then again with my 9 year old grandson 'driving', with me giving a few hints when it got tricky (i.e. didn't have the patience!) for him. There's a few points where you might have to search around a bit to progress, but it's fine if you leave it for a bit and come back to it later, the solution often comes to you while you're not playing. Recommended. particularly when on deep discount, as it often is.… Expand
  8. Gumdrop
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    Definitely one of my favourite puzzle games of all time. There's a good mix of puzzle difficulties here. Some are really easy, while others make you think a bit more. Although I wouldn't say any are particularly challenging. But that's part of what I liked. For me, it's a fun puzzler that I can play through and enjoy the scenery and the story. I don't particularly want super difficultDefinitely one of my favourite puzzle games of all time. There's a good mix of puzzle difficulties here. Some are really easy, while others make you think a bit more. Although I wouldn't say any are particularly challenging. But that's part of what I liked. For me, it's a fun puzzler that I can play through and enjoy the scenery and the story. I don't particularly want super difficult puzzles. In other games, yes, but I don't think they would have worked in this one.
    It's designed in such a way that it's not difficult to remember where you saw the thing where this thing I just picked up works.

    It's not the longest game. I pretty much played it in one session. Took me around 5 hours without walkthroughs. I'm not sure if it could have used an extra chapter or if that would have made it outstay its welcome.

    Even though it's a totally different kind of game. It reminds me of the NOLF {No One Lives Forever).

    Overall, a really enjoyable game.    … Expand

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Gaming Age
    Nov 21, 2019
    75
    If you want anything more than a few nice-looking puzzles, you won’t really find that in Agent A. It’s a fine little puzzle game that you can fly through in five hours or so, but if you expect anything more than that you’ll be disappointed.
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  2. Switch Player
    Oct 25, 2019
    70
    With its humorous spy theme and its satisfying, varied puzzles, Agent A is great fun. Admittedly, it’s currently cheaper and probably more at home on mobile, but it’s still a solid point-and-click addition to the Switch library.
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 7, 2019
    85
    Overall, Agent A: A Puzzle In Disguise is a clever and straightforward adventure-puzzle game. It’s much more accessible and condensed than something like Myst or The Witness, but it’s easy to complete over the course of a few evenings. Unfortunately, the Switch port seems to have done away with the challenges and achievements of the mobile versions, so there isn’t really any reason to replay Agent A after completing it. Regardless, I can highly recommend assisting Agent A in her mission as it’s a fun distraction that doesn’t overstay its welcome. This review will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck, Agent!
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