75
In the end, Detective Gallo is a fun adventure game for those starting to get their feet wet in the genre. The environments are limited, but that also takes away the frustration of getting lost. The puzzles can be a little obtuse but not to the point of being nonsensical. The constant backtracking can be annoying at times, but that's all mitigated by the previously mentioned elements. It is a funny game, though, and humor always serves as a good gateway for those wanting to get into a new genre. It isn't the best the genre can offer, but it's good enough for those who aren't already entrenched in the genre's more difficult offerings.
50
If you long for the days of Maniac Mansion or Day of the Tentactive…well, this is a pretty poor approximation. But it’s still an approximation nonetheless, and if you miss the days of ‘90s adventure games, you can rest assured that Detective Gallo shares your pain, and wants to try and help you relive them.
50
Detective Gallo brings a point and click adventure to the Nintendo Switch, an unusual contribution to the system's catalogue and one which features a welcome work of voice acting and some interesting character interactions and plot. The game doesn't fully stand out, as its control system is rather problematic on the Nintendo Switch and several of its puzzles don't really make much sense. Detective Gallo is thus not a first choice option.
7
Nice and satisfying adventure with good humor. Puzzles are not that complicated, but not easy at all! Which is good, of course.
6
It's alright, too expensive I think. I enjoy the puzzles in the game but it's just not for me
6
Not bad, story is entertaining especially in tue end where it all makes sense. Puzzle solving is fun, but few times unfair and before you understand the game's logic, it's over. Overall a fun ride, bit too expensive.
Detective Gallo
Released On:
Aug 17, 2018
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Mixed or Average
61
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5.6
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Sep 24, 2018
80
Overall, Detective Gallo is a great point and click game with little to dislike. It brings a solid story, some very likable and dislikable characters, and it does the point and click genre justice. The difficulty might be a bit too much for some, but the payoff is worth it.
Sep 9, 2018
75
Detective Gallo is a graphic adventure that clearly show off its sources of inspiration, such as the LucasArts titles. The studio is small, the production limits quite obvious, but it's still and enjoyable game.
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Aug 19, 2021
7
Nice and satisfying adventure with good humor. Puzzles are not that complicated, but not easy at all! Which is good, of course.
May 25, 2021
6
It's alright, too expensive I think. I enjoy the puzzles in the game but it's just not for me
Sep 25, 2018
60
Detective Gallo is a charming and beautifully drawn comic point and click, but it's the controls which stop it from scoring higher. It relies too heavily on dragging a cursor back and forth, and there's a fair bit of in-game backtracking too.
Aug 20, 2018
60
While it doesn’t entirely succeed in carrying the spirit of the games that inspired it, the love and care that the team making the game has poured into it alone makes it worth checking out. There are some really quirky environments to explore along with a fun, lighthearted, and silly plot to experience. In this drought of point and click adventures, if you’ve been craving to get your hands on more puzzle-solving action, Detective Gallo’s office is open and ready for business.
Nov 14, 2018
50
Detective Gallo brings a point and click adventure to the Nintendo Switch, an unusual contribution to the system's catalogue and one which features a welcome work of voice acting and some interesting character interactions and plot. The game doesn't fully stand out, as its control system is rather problematic on the Nintendo Switch and several of its puzzles don't really make much sense. Detective Gallo is thus not a first choice option.
Sep 14, 2018
30
I began Detective Gallo feeling quite peckish for some good point-and-click action. Unfortunately, though, the game has me migrating elsewhere, as Detective Gallo’s cockiness as a character was very grating, and I found myself beginning to moult as a result.
Nov 23, 2019
6
Not bad, story is entertaining especially in tue end where it all makes sense. Puzzle solving is fun, but few times unfair and before you understand the game's logic, it's over. Overall a fun ride, bit too expensive.
SummaryDetective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.
Rated Efor Everyone
