The Sexy Brutale

 Xbox One
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. XBLA Fans
    Apr 14, 2017
    100
    I thoroughly enjoyed my time with The Sexy Brutale. It’s been a long time since I felt the desire to replay a game past completion to find every collectible and every secret, but the game is so intriguing it’s almost addictive. With gorgeous graphics, a jaunty soundtrack and some seriously spicy murders to solve you’d be crazy not to want to take a peep at the action. It’s perhaps a bit early to be talking about Game of The Year contenders, but certainly, The Sexy Brutale just raised the bar for 2017.
  2. TrueAchievements
    May 3, 2017
    90
    There is something special about The Sexy Brutale, something you don't come across often.
  3. Generación Xbox
    Apr 11, 2017
    90
    Like playing Clue with Hermione's Granger Time-Turner, The Sexy Brutale is an unusual graphic adventure that'll delight the genre fans and newcomers alike. The indie game that you cannot miss until you wait for RiME, the next project of Tequila Works.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 16, 2017
    85
    The Sexy Brutale is a brilliant game that all puzzle's lovers should try. Artistically delicious, there are still some problematic technical details for the console version but overall it is a very successful work.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 29, 2017
    80
    Strange, brilliantly original and almost impossible to stop playing until you've solved the puzzle. [June 2017, p.80]
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  7. Eurogamer Italy
    May 15, 2017
    80
    Brilliant, passionate, challenging. The Sexy Brutale is a puzzle game reccommended to all fans of the genre, but also for those looking for a bizarre video game, characterized by a sophisticated art design.
  8. XboxAddict
    May 5, 2017
    80
    After my stint in the mansion I can say, without hesitation, that Tequila Works has developed a classy indie game that is full of sophistication, charm, witty plot lines and a dark side that would make Edgar Allen Poe happy. While the drawbacks cause the game to suffer somewhat, the overall experience will bring a smile to your face. If you're a fan of puzzle games The Sexy Brutale should be on your radar.
  9. Xbox Achievements
    Apr 24, 2017
    80
    The Sexy Brutale is the perfect example of an interesting concept and excellent execution. Sure, it might have its issues, but underneath the unique puzzle mechanics is one hell of an enthralling story. Worthy of your time, indeed!
  10. TheXboxHub
    Apr 21, 2017
    80
    The Sexy Brutale is definitely one of the more original ID@Xbox games that we’ve seen recently. On one side there is an incredibly dark and sinister side to the game solving, sometimes described in great gory-detail, murders. But then ultimately it is a game of hope as Lafcadio tries to prevent his friends re-living their nightmares day after day.
  11. Windows Central
    Apr 14, 2017
    80
    This is a gorgeously executed murder mystery puzzle game where there's more than meets the eyemask. The main story is further fleshed out with collecting guest invitations and finding 52 playing cards, giving you an ever greater reason to leave the guests to their fates for a little longer. The puzzles are wickedly difficult, with the perfect amount of obviousness that will have anyone kicking themselves for thinking within the box.
  12. SomosXbox
    Apr 20, 2017
    78
    Is easy to be satisfied with The Sexy Brutale, especially because it’s a breath of fresh air due to its innovative ideas. Also because discovering all the secrets the manor conceals is satisfactory and amusing. Is because of all this that we forgive its possible flaws, although we retain a certain sensation that the game could have been something bigger and more important.
  13. IGN Italia
    Apr 16, 2017
    78
    The Sexy Brutale is brilliant and intelligent, with its beautiful art style, its witty puzzles and its captivating story, but it's far from perfect, especially on Xbox One, where it has quite a few problems. It has near-zero replayability, but will keep you intrigued for more than seven hours.
  14. MondoXbox
    Apr 30, 2017
    72
    The Sexy Brutale introduces a very interesting and original concept having us re-live over and over the same day like in a video gaming version of Groundhog Day. The gameplay, though, isn't deep enough and doesn't offer any replay value even if still worthy of being played.

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#66 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. DarkSideMC
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    I finished the game 2 days ago and the end made me cry, I did not expect the game to have such a profound message about remorse and forgiveI finished the game 2 days ago and the end made me cry, I did not expect the game to have such a profound message about remorse and forgive oneself. Many AAA have to learn from this game.… Full Review »
  2. madno
    Jun 7, 2017
    8
    No entiendo como la versión de PS4 y Pc tiene un 8 de media y la de Xbox one que es igual no llega el 7, los usuarios de Xbox deben ser muy criticos.
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