Lovely detective game! Camera rotation sometimes a bit strange but good game. Really enjoyed that one of suspects was as well presented in previous game. Would recommend the game to everyone who like detective games.
Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case
- Release Date:
- Aug 29, 2023
- Developer:
- Blazing Griffin
- Publisher:
- Microids
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
A new adventure awaits

About the Game
From the brilliant mind of the BAFTA Award-Winning studio, Blazing Griffin, get ready in 2023 for a new adventure as the famous detective Hercule Poirot travels to London for a seemingly simple task of delivering a painting for an exhibition, that will be unfortunately stolen during the grand opening.For the first time ever, players will have the opportunity to team up with Poirot’s beloved sidekick in the books, Hastings, as they uncover a new mystery. Expérience a new location, adventure, and partner in this exciting next chapter of Hercule Poirot in his youth.
In this detective adventure game, you will take on the role of the famous detective, Hercule Poirot, as he joins forces with Lloyd's of London to ensure the transportation, protection, and sale of a valuable painting of Mary Magdalene. The painting is to be the centerpiece of a new exhibit at a London Museum, featuring other works of ecclesiastical art on loan from Brussels.
As an employee of Lloyd's of London, your colleague, Hastings, will assist you in handling the insurance of the artworks and the sale of the painting. Upon arriving at the museum, you will meet with the new owner of the painting, Mortimer Ailsworth, and the curator of the museum, Evelyn Warbeck. Use the resources at your disposal to examine the security and protect the painting from any potential threats.
One week later, a Preview Gala will take place where all of the main characters will be in attendance. However, things take an unexpected turn when the painting is stolen from under everyone's noses. Your sharp detective skills will be useful to uncover the truth and find the culprit behind the theft.
Will you be able to solve the mystery and retrieve the stolen painting?
FEATURES
- Continue the journey in the Award-winning saga with the second episode, set in London.
- Discover iconic locations in London as you play as the famous detective Hercule Poirot and experience the thrill of being a detective and solve the mystery with investigation features such as interviewing suspects and collecting evidence.
- Immerse yourself in a dedicated original story, with fully voiced characters in English, French, and German.
- A script faithful to the Agatha Christie's original material, as you uncover the story and characters of Poirot's youth.
A brand-new mystery
- Written by Blazing Griffin Studio comes a gripping new adventure for Poirot with a whole new cast of characters to challenge the great detective.
Witnesses and Suspect Interrogations
- Solve mysteries and challenge suspects using the new match puzzle system to spot inconsistencies on the spot.
Environment and Item Inspection
- Explore all new environments and get up close with new first person inspection puzzles for a more cinematic view of the scenes.
Mindmaps and Character Profiles
- The game’s trademark mindmaps return allowing you to ese Poirot’s famous little grey cells to build challenging mindmaps and then draw the correct links that can solve the case.
The same now applies to the various suspects as Poirot gathers facts and information about each one to build detailed character profiles, key to solving the case and finding the true criminal among them.
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User Reviews
I'm sorry to say that this game is not worth any amount of money at all, even if you buy it on steep discount as many reviewers advise, which I did, for $5.99. The makers of this game should be paying people to play it to help them work out its many flaws. The story meanders back and forth pointlessly without any build and without any excitement or emotional payoffs. It lurches from scene to scene totally aimlessly, with Poirot going on unfounded wild goose chases for no apparent reason which all turn out to be dead ends, as the player already knew they were. The "deductions" are usually completely illogical, which is not great when the target audience of people who enjoy detective mysteries tend to enjoy logical deduction. The logistics of gameplay are frustrating and annoying, full of errors and bugs. This appears to be an unfinished game that was rushed to market when they had only roughly sketched it out and were literally much less than halfway done developing it. I was too stubb...
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce 970
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce 1080
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case cost?
Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case costs $29.99.
What are the system requirements for Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i3 Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 970 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 10 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 1080 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 10 GB available space
What platforms is Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case available on?
Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case is available on Windows PC.
Is Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case worth buying?
Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case has 63% positive reviews from 8 players.
When was Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case released?
Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case was released on Aug 29, 2023.
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