40
The Detail sets out to provide a memorable police thriller with visual flair, but can’t quite seal the deal in either storytelling or gameplay across its three-part narrative arc.
72
The game rushes to reach the end which sours the experience slightly, leaving the player with an undercooked taste.
65
The Detail is a videogame in which the dialogue and its design are the parts that stand out the most. However, the mechanics are so simple that it can be considered as an interactive comic.
3
This game thinks it's an American TV crime program. Cliches, stereotypes, catchphrases, credits after the first scene, and so on. The comics format doesn't bring any energy or interest into the narrative. The gameplay is essentially visual novel, and during the point n' click scenes the interface is second-rate with a mouse, impractical with a gamepad. A lot of watching/waiting, very little of playing, and of course no ability to save, the one that entertaining games, a.k.a. other games, provide.
3
I just cannot recommend this game. From the bland and cliched detective story to the dull and uninteresting characters, I was left bored the entire time and just wanted it to be over so I could say I finished the whole game. Can appreciate the effort by the developers and with a bit more time could of been a decent game but instead we got this. Bought this on sale and I still feel robbed. Anybody expecting this to be anything like a Telltale narrative will be sorely mistaken.
3
Way too short. And you won't have solved ANYthing by the end (which you will have reached after 60 minutes even if you played slowly and followed every hint). This is not the first episode. This are the first scenes of the first episode. But the worst: Right and the end the one and only mini game takes place. Decisive for the story and you have to read confusing instruction under time pressure for the first time. Add to this the fact that you cannot save the game (one automatic savepoint gets immediately overwritten) and you get an epic designer fail. Up to this point the game was at least an interactive TY-Show. After this it's not even interactive. So this game covers the first scene of a comic strip/animated TV-Series... Upsides: Drawings are good and characters are interesting. But that does not make up for the flaws. Not by a long shot ;(
The Detail
Released On:
Apr 28, 2016
Metascore
Mixed or Average
71
User score
Mixed or Average
6.6
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39% Positive
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Apr 12, 2015
90
Rival Games has kicked off The Detail with an unforgettable first episode, setting a very high bar for itself. With so many different story threads started, the challenge will be to weave those threads together into a rich and satisfying tapestry that involves the player. And this is all while seeking to recapture that explosive opening where the player is pushed to look within themselves without necessarily finding a “right” answer.
Apr 10, 2015
80
Its story and atmosphere are intriguing, if a little too reliant on dark tropes to get the gravity of the situation across, and the unique art style is eye-catching and memorable.
User score
Mixed or Average
40% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
30% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
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6 Ratings
6 Ratings
May 28, 2015
10
Excellent neo-noir crime game. If you enjoyed choose-your-own-adventure books as a kid you'll love this. The comic book style is also a plus, and I really did feel for the characters. You are forced to make tough choices with real consequences.
Jun 12, 2015
6
SCORE: 6.2/10 I thought this game had some redeeming qualities like cool artwork and some moderately interesting characters but despite some level of charm, it just was plain boring. I don't feel particularly ripped off since it was $1.50 and lasted 1 hour, but it was just boring.
Feb 13, 2015
75
It tries to mix The Wire with the Telltale Games and maybe the ambitions are too high, but the mood is strong and there's some potential.
May 23, 2016
70
Played as a complete season it feels much more like a complete game, especially as you don’t have to wait eight months between episodes as they were initially released, and overall I very much enjoyed it. However the rushed ending and lack of polish does unfortunately count against it – despite comparisons to The Wire it’s nowhere near that level.
Jul 16, 2016
65
The Detail is a videogame in which the dialogue and its design are the parts that stand out the most. However, the mechanics are so simple that it can be considered as an interactive comic.
Nov 13, 2014
65
The Detail isn’t bad, it’s just not as good as the games it’s trying to emulate.
May 4, 2016
40
Rival Games started something very interesting with The Detail in the first two episodes. The story was immersive and the characters engaging. But because of budgetary constraints episode three undoes what the first two set up, with plot lines left abandoned and bugs that are very detrimental to a game based on choice.
Jun 2, 2015
4
"The Detail" is a visual comic book style interactive novel set in noir atmosphere of an American city. You solve a crime playing as an aging old-school bald detective and an ex-gangster. Don't let other reviews convince you that it's a point-and-click game! It's an interactive story with some choices. But mostly it's just click, click, click. That's why I don't recommend the game. The graphics style is quite good (only the "perspective" style faces in dialogue box are sort of "wrong"), there is no audio, no voice acting, only some music (it's OK). The story is... well, nothing special. Not bad, but not good either. The whole game took about 90 minutes of my time, but I believe you can finish it in 45-60 minutes. Unless you get it in some sort of game bundle, it's not worth the money.
May 22, 2021
3
This game thinks it's an American TV crime program. Cliches, stereotypes, catchphrases, credits after the first scene, and so on. The comics format doesn't bring any energy or interest into the narrative. The gameplay is essentially visual novel, and during the point n' click scenes the interface is second-rate with a mouse, impractical with a gamepad. A lot of watching/waiting, very little of playing, and of course no ability to save, the one that entertaining games, a.k.a. other games, provide.
Aug 10, 2019
3
I just cannot recommend this game. From the bland and cliched detective story to the dull and uninteresting characters, I was left bored the entire time and just wanted it to be over so I could say I finished the whole game. Can appreciate the effort by the developers and with a bit more time could of been a decent game but instead we got this. Bought this on sale and I still feel robbed. Anybody expecting this to be anything like a Telltale narrative will be sorely mistaken.
Nov 16, 2015
3
Way too short. And you won't have solved ANYthing by the end (which you will have reached after 60 minutes even if you played slowly and followed every hint). This is not the first episode. This are the first scenes of the first episode. But the worst: Right and the end the one and only mini game takes place. Decisive for the story and you have to read confusing instruction under time pressure for the first time. Add to this the fact that you cannot save the game (one automatic savepoint gets immediately overwritten) and you get an epic designer fail. Up to this point the game was at least an interactive TY-Show. After this it's not even interactive. So this game covers the first scene of a comic strip/animated TV-Series... Upsides: Drawings are good and characters are interesting. But that does not make up for the flaws. Not by a long shot ;(
SummaryA crime noir adventure in a modern American city.
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date:Apr 28, 2016
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