Crime O'Clock

 Switch
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Video Chums
    Jul 14, 2023
    80
    Crime O'Clock may be an easy-breezy game but watching everything play out as it does is simply as mesmerising as it is rewarding.
  2. IGN Italia
    Jul 3, 2023
    75
    A competent variant on the classic "hidden objects" theme, with excellent artwork and interesting plot.
  3. TouchArcade
    Jul 10, 2023
    70
    The premise of Crime O’Clock is a solid one, and the art is really fun to look at. On top of that, each scene has ten slightly different variants. It’s neat to see things play out, even the bits that aren’t relevant to the case. Still, I can’t help but feel that the game held my hand too much most of the time. I never felt like I was actually solving any of these cases but rather just watching my AI do it while I fetch it a cup of water now and then. If you like games built around hunting objects in busy scenes, you’ll probably enjoy this game. Those who are simply intrigued by the set-up should be aware that it doesn’t deliver on it the way you might hope.
  5. Siliconera
    Jul 9, 2023
    70
    Crime O’Clock is a novel take on a hidden object game. The idea is sound. It can get a bit repetitive, but then someone could argue that is a general flaw inherent in the genre and not necessarily a huge issue here. I really appreciated the design direction and artistic approach, even if the minigames felt a little unnecessary or simple when tossed in. Crime O’Clock is generally a lot of fun, especially for a quick timesink on the Switch.
  6. GamingTrend
    Jun 30, 2023
    70
    Preserving the true timeline alongside my AI companion was certainly an interesting investigation. Finding clues amongst the crowds was a simple yet entertaining gimmick, often making for enjoyable short play sessions. With a large amount of story missions alongside a decent free-play mode, there’s definitely fun to be had even if the gameplay lacks complexity.
  7. COGconnected
    Jun 30, 2023
    65
    Crime O’Clock’s lovely art direction and charming premise can’t save the game from its repetitive gameplay loop. While at first, it delivers a wave of nostalgia, it soon drowns in its concept. Even though it’s extremely accessible and fun to play with others, it quickly loses momentum as it struggles to innovate on the idea.
  8. Vandal
    Jul 14, 2023
    60
    As a game, it’s a step forward for the genre in the right direction, but the enjoyment gets lost many times in its frustrating controls.
  9. Nintendo Life
    Jul 5, 2023
    60
    Crime O’Clock adds a smart twist to the hidden object concept. By showing the characters in its lively scenes going about their business as time passes, Bad Seed has found a way to build masses of detail into the little worlds you explore. However, the minigames are very weak and we never escaped the extremely repetitive gameplay typical of this type of game. As a result, it’s one for genre fans only.

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#78 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2023

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  1. LadyNight
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    I finished the game in 15+ hours on Switch, and I liked this game. I'm rather surprised by the low notation. My reproach is that the game isI finished the game in 15+ hours on Switch, and I liked this game. I'm rather surprised by the low notation. My reproach is that the game is too long and the investigations become less and less interesting, sometimes I didn't understand what was happen. And there are too much mini games at the end. It's fun to make mini games sometimes, it breaks the game's monotony, but too much is too much. Moreover some mini games are a little hard to understand.

    Anyway I found the game pleasant to play, it is beautiful and the finish is good. But maybe the presentation and some musics are too generics. Finding the object ou people is most of the time logical, and if we don't find, there is something to give us clues.

    Personnally I'm happy of my purchase (my eyes less, playing in portable mode on Switch is not the better for your eyes, but it's ok).    … Full Review »