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Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies
Adventure 14 October 2014
The thirty-first episode of a popular adventure series about the adventures of teenage detective Nancy Drew. This time the action takes place in Greece, where valuable museum exhibits disappear in mysterious circumstances a few days before the planned exhibition.
Nancy Drew: The Shattered Medallion
Adventure 20 May 2014
"The thirtieth edition of the popular Her Interactive adventure series. In this part of the cycle Nancy Drew goes to New Zealand to take part in a reality show called Pacific Run. When things on the set start to slip out of control, the brave teenager decides to explain who or what is behind the series of mysterious events.
CSI: Hidden Crimes
Adventure 23 April 2014
Detective game of the "hidden objects" type, based on the license of a popular TV series about the work of police forensic experts. In the game we play as a new member of the CSI team, and our task is to solve further criminal riddles by searching for clues and their analysis with the help of logical-skillful mini-games.
Nancy Drew: The Silent Spy
Adventure 22 October 2013
Detective adventure with a point'n'click interface, which is the next installment of the popular series about the adventures of Nancy Drew. This time the title character learns that her mother's death was not accidental. Trying to solve a riddle from the past, the young heroine gets entangled in an intricate intrigue. The game was produced by Her Interactive.
Mansion Lord
Strategy canceled
Mansion Lord is a hybrid species, combining elements of economic strategy and turn-based RPG. We build a hotel and then we invite the psychopathic aristocracy to it. When one of its members commits a murder, we employ detectives to expose and apprehend the perpetrator.
Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart
Action 22 April 2014
A several-hours long story DLC included in the Season Pass to the action game Batman: Arkham Origins released in 2013. Just like the original game, the expansion was developed by WB Games Montreal. The story of Cold, Cold Heart features Batman’s trying to stop Mr. Freeze — one of the super villains from the original comic books — whose actions threaten lives of guests at the New Year’s Eve "Humanitarian of the Year" gala.
Murder at Mystery Manor
Adventure canceled
An atypical detective adventure for up to eight players in multiplayer gameplay. The action takes us to a residence where murder takes place during a lavish reception. One player takes on the role of a killer, and the remaining players are asked to collect and analyze clues in order to expose and capture the perpetrator.
Crossing the line
Adventure canceled
Crossing the line is a dark FPP shooting game in which the main character solves the death of his wife. Russian studio Zomboko Entertainment used an advanced CryEngine 3 engine to create a convincing and mysterious world.
Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes
Adventure 18 October 2011
Twenty-fifth meeting with the titular detective - Nancy Drew, who this time will showcase the mysterious arson of the River Heights Town Hall building. Traditionally, the creators offer us a title realized in the convention of an adventure game with a point and click interface.
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
Adventure 30 October 2012
Adventure created in cooperation with writer Jane Jensen, known for such games as Gabriel Knight or Gray Matter. We play the role of a FBI agent, who tries to solve the mystery of serial murders with the help of the extraordinary ability to clairvoyant.
Murder in Tehran's Alleys 1933
Adventure 02 September 2013
Adventure game by Iranian studio RSK Entertainment. We play the role of a detective who tries to solve the brutal murders that took place in Tehran in 1933. The game consists mainly of exploring locations, collecting evidence and circumstantial evidence, interrogating witnesses and suspects and solving riddles.
Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney
Adventure 29 November 2012
An adventure game in which the protagonists of the Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright series play: Ace Attorney. The title characters are transferred to another world, where they must discover the secrets of the mysterious city and lead to the acquittal of a girl accused of being a witch. The game is about taking part in a virtual process and solving puzzles.
Balko
Adventure 06 October 2005
Balko: A risky investigation is a classic adventure game, based on the motives of a popular crime series. Players are helping Commissioners Stefan Balkowski and Klaus Krapp to solve the murder of a young man. The title was produced by a German development studio Silver Style Entertainment.
Chronicles of Mystery: Secrets of the Lost Kingdom
Adventure 28 January 2011
Chronicles of Mystery: The Mystery of the Lost Kingdom is the fourth installment of a series of adventures developed by City Interactive's development studio. The player's task is to help the main heroine solve the mystery of her father's disappearance and face the powerful forces that will stand in the way. The game is based on puzzles such as hidden objects.
Mean Streets
Adventure 11 November 1989
A detective adventure maintained in the climates of science fiction, which is the first part of the "Tex Murphy" series. The game consists mainly in searching locations, conducting conversations and solving puzzles. The game is made more attractive by occasional dexterity sequences, during which we pilot a flying car.
Martian Memorandum
Adventure 15 June 1991
A detective adventure film set in the near future, which belongs to the popular "Tex Murphy" series. This time we are hired to find the lost daughter of a rich corporate boss. The game consists mainly in collecting evidence, interrogating witnesses and solving puzzles.
Under a Killing Moon
Adventure 31 October 1994
The third part of the series of detective adventures, in which Tex Murphy plays the main role. This time, looking for the lost statue, our hero is entangled in the matter of a mysterious cult. Unlike the previous parts of the game takes place in a fully three-dimensional environment, which allows you to freely explore each location.
The Pandora Directive
Adventure 31 July 1996
The fourth installment of the popular series of detective adventures in which the main role is played by Tex Murphy. This time we are looking for a scientist lost in mysterious circumstances and discover the secrets of the government conspiracy connected with the catastrophe of the flying saucer in Roswell.
Ripper
Adventure 29 February 1996
A point-and-click adventure prepared in the form of an interactive film. We play the role of a reporter on the trail of a serial murderer of women called the Ripper. We explore the dark, cybernetic New York by talking to people we meet and solving puzzles. Famous actors, headed by Christopher Walken, played the roles of the protagonists.
Wonderbook: Diggs Nightcrawler
Arcade 28 May 2013
An interactive story about the detective Diggs Nightcrawler - a book pier, who has to solve the mystery of the murder of his friend, Humpy's egg. This is a parody of noir movies for children, created by Moontbot using the PlayStation Eye camera and the PlayStation Move controller.
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure
Adventure 07 May 2014
An adventure from the detective franchise focusing on Tex Murphy. Similarly to its three previous installments, the game offers 3D locations featuring recorded actors. Gameplay comes down to collecting evidence, interrogating witnesses, and solving puzzles.
The Blackwell Deception
Adventure 12 October 2011
The fourth part of a series of independent adventures that allow you to embody the medium and resolve issues involving ghosts haunting New York. The game consists in conducting conversations, solving riddles and visiting the location in search of objects necessary to cope with encountered adversities.
Criminal minds
Adventure 19 April 2012
A HOG (Hidden Objects Game)asual adventure based on the license of a popular TV series. The player has the opportunity to direct the actions of the FBI profilers during two investigations and try to catch dangerous criminals. The title was produced by Legacy Interactive studio in cooperation with CBS Consumer Products.
The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes 2
Adventure 23 March 2010
Continuation of the detective adventure published in 2008 by Legacy Games studio. Playing the role of the famous detective, the player has to unravel 16 mysterious crimes that shook the Victorian England. The gameplay is based on the mechanisms typical of HOPA games, combining puzzles of the "hidden objects" type with puzzles in the form of mini games.