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I just finished reading “the burning room” by michael connelly, and was wondering what point&click; adventure games provide a similar sleuthing experience as a crime novel like this. Basically you are trying to solve a murder as a detective.
I guess i mean that the games plot must really make you feel like solving the case, rather than following a linear narrative.
Some games I had in mind are Blade Runner, Disc World Noir and the Gabriel Knight trilogy, but I was wondering if any other games are worthwhile checking out?

Thanks!

The Detail,Ethan Carter Redux,Aviary Attorney should suffice as outstanding titles but
there are lots of more less ordinary titles you may find ok like Holmes,Agatha Christie series,The Raven etc.

Thanks for the tips!
I already own the detail, LA noire and contradiction, and I added Ethan carter and aviary attorny to my wish-list. Contradiction is one of my personal favorites BTW
Next in line I guess will be the detail.

Gabe - 16 June 2016 12:36 PM

Ethan Carter Redux,

other than being virtually awesome this game is worthless when it comes to gameplaying.

and since thread OP mentioned Blade Runner as a detective crime investigation, and i guess its close enough, Overclocked too and TMoS as well could fall under this type of investigation game playing style.

I think both Black Dahlia and The X-Files can be included.

Stupid puzzles and monetary situation notwithstanding then Mystery Of The Druids

The last 4 Tex games as well.

The Sherlock Holmes and Ace Attorney games are obvious recommendations (can’t believe that nobody has mention them yet). Crimes and Punishments and Dual Destinies are the best ones in respective series (although the Ace Attorney games are pretty even qualitywise).

I’d throw Face Noir into the ring for this, even though it does feel a bit linear, it nails the atmosphere pretty well.

I also remember some of the CSI games as actually being quite good for feeling as though you’re really piecing together clues to solve a crime.  I don’t really remember any of them in detail though.

Black Dahlia. But be prepared for some of the hardest puzzles ever encountered in an adventure game.

Origami - 17 June 2016 12:18 AM

Michael Connely…those are the stories with a supernatural twist right?

That’s John Connolly. Michael Connelly writes about LAPD Detective Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch and criminal defence attorney Mickey Haller.

Jabod - 17 June 2016 06:58 AM

That’s John Connolly. Michael Connelly writes about LAPD Detective Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch and criminal defence attorney Mickey Haller.

Bosch? That the TV series with Titus Welliver? I’ve heard that series is very solid.