Release Date: May 30, 2018
A point-and-click adventure game, in which we assume control of the eponymous Detective Gallo – an anthropomorphic bird that attempts to solve the mystery behind the murder of five exotic plants. During the game, we often solve puzzles and conduct conversations with neutral characters in order to shed new light on the case. When it comes to visuals, we are dealing with hand-drawn 2D graphics.
Detective Gallo is a classic point-and-click adventure game released by Adventure Productions. The PC version of the game was developed by Footprints Games, while MixedBag (the authors of Futuridium) is responsible for the console version.
The story of Detective Gallo is heavily inspired by noir detective stories; nevertheless, the game maintains a lighthearted attitude achieved thanks to a healthy dose of peculiar humour.
The game takes us on a journey to a noir town inhabited by anthropomorphic birds. The death of five exotic plants has led a local billionaire to offer a bounty to anyone that is able to solve the case. The case is picked up by a cynical Gallo, a detective and the protagonist of the story.
The action of Detective Gallo is seen from a side-scrolling perspective. Our task is to lead the investigation – a mission which requires you to go through fifteen locations in search of needed items, as well as engage in riddles. Moreover, Gallo has to conduct conversations with neutral characters in order to learn more about the subject at hand and push the story forward.
Interestingly enough, the protagonist often “breaks through the fourth wall” by directing his monologues at the player and making it known that he takes part in a video game.
The game sports hand-drawn 2D visuals inspired by popular Disney cartoons. The events on the screen are accompanied by a jazz soundtrack. It should be mentioned that Nintendo Switch and Play Station 4 versions make use of their respective touch controls.
Platforms:
PC Windows May 30, 2018
PlayStation 4 August 14, 2018
Apple iOS January 24, 2019
Nintendo Switch August 17, 2018
Developer: Footprints Games
Publisher: Mixed Bag
System Requirements for Detective Gallo Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 9400 / 256 MB Radeon HD 3400 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 7.
Recommended System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.6 GHz, 3 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce 9400 GT / Radeon HD 4500 or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10.
Game Ratings for Detective Gallo Video Game.
Pure Nintendo: 8 / 10 by Trevor Gould
Much like its title character, Detective Gallo is a game that manages to grow on you and is a pretty easy purchase for genre fans.
Cubed3: 6 / 10 by Renan Fontes
Although quite rough around the edges, the sheer amount of love and care present in Detective Gallo warrants at least one playthrough. With a surprisingly strong voice cast, coupled with an appropriately moody atmosphere, with a jazzy soundtrack and cartoony visuals, the point-and-click adventure is able to craft an identity all of its own, even if it isn't particularly unique in regards to its genre. The adventure does fall on the short side with puzzles that are not always particularly engaging, but Detective Gallo nonetheless makes for an interesting playthrough even if it does ultimately fail to live up to its potential.
PlayStation LifeStyle: 7.5 / 10 by Keri Honea
Detective Gallo has most of the telltale signs that this would be a great point-and-click adventure—on paper, anyway. The cartoonish art style, the dark sarcasm, (most of) the puzzles, and the unpredictable story all heavily suggest this game has the makings of a hit. It's unfortunate that a few bad eggs spoil the experience a smidge.
Average score from votes.
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