The Case of the Golden Idol

This was such a cool and unique game, and I had a lot of fun puzzling through each scenario. It feels like a Lucasarts adventure game crossed with a murder mystery. I would definitely recommend taking notes as you go, to keep track of the tiny details, and to have something to refer back to as you progress.

A wonderful game. No real hand holding, just use the clues available and your reasoning skills to advance. Nothing cheap, everything is 100% figurable based on the evidence provided. Significant story details are hidden amongst the evidence in supremely clever ways. I didn't fully grasp the final major plot development until slotting the last word in the last spot on the last puzzle, that moment felt like a divine achievement. awesome game.

Great detective-puzzle game to play with a friend over shared screen. 10/10

Great investigative puzzle game. Sucked in by the story and played it in one sitting.

Never felt so dumb and so smart with a game before. 10/10. Still need to finish some chapters in my playthrough.

Great puzzles and captivating story! Couldn't put it down until I finished.

So far the best detective game I've ever played. Challenging, but not impossible. Only the last case tying everything together was a bit too much for me, and I didn't get enough information from the game. But that might be a skill issue.

I wasn't a fan of the UI and it might be considered a bit short by some, but that's all the negative traits can think of against all the qualities everyone lauds.

Amazing mystery games with two amazing DLCs. The mysteries were all really fun to figure out and the story was very fun. Only complaint is the identity of the "Spider of Lanka" was too obvious.

Great example of an approachable yet challenging point and click game. Nothing is ever too obvious but the game never leaves you completely lost as the context clues are very well laid out for the player to find and reason with. The art style is unique and one I found very enjoyable/appropriate considering the setting and subject. The story kept me hooked from a to z. If you're looking for a detective type game where you get to feel like Sherlock Holmes, this is it!!

Wonderfully executed game. The puzzles really make you think and it's incredibly satisfying to finally get that green "correct" mark. The story is full of twists and turns and requires you to pay close attention to get the full picture. The music is delightfully strange, creating a true feeling of uncertainty and an overall unique soundscape.

Truly brilliant piece of engaging story telling that knows how to perfectly pitch a puzzle at you. I stopped playing this game near the end a long time ago without completing it. Today I ended up replaying every single stage of the game, with my old solutions in hand, happily rediscovering the story and piecing it all back together again, just to finish it off with the final stage. 10/10 would rediscover again if possible.

A good puzzle/detective game. Each case is a piece in a larger picture and linking things together in the long run makes for a series of clues that's as important as what you'll find in each individual case. Quite a lot to keep track of or consider actually. Working things out was as satisfying as you'd expect, though a few things felt like a bit of a stretch but that was probably just me. The Case of the Golden Idol is worth it for those interested but it's on the shorter side so get it on sale.

Pro: Very unique and refreshing gameplay. Just the right difficulty for my taste, everything seems logical and the answers don't require any weird jumps to reach. Interesting story, scenarios and characters. Cons: I really can't think of any. Summary: If you like this kind of game, it's a no-brainer to buy. It's not even expensive.

so much fun. was a little frustrating at times (because i decided to go for it without hints) but the logic of the puzzles were solid and overall just had a blast playing!

A very unique and atmospheric point and click detective story. It makes your brain sweat!

Reviewing (mostly) every game (or DLC) in my library, part 54: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (9/10 stars) A grim, brain-bending detective game that invites you to step into the shoes of a true investigator. No hand-holding, no glowing objective markers—just your logic, your notes, and a trail of very dead bodies. [i] The Case of the Golden Idol [/i] is a stellar example of how to do deduction right. You’ll unravel a sprawling conspiracy through 12 interconnected murder scenes, each one packed with clues, contradictions, and increasingly bizarre circumstances. It’s creepy, clever, and completely compelling. [i] The Case of the Golden Idol [/i] is a masterpiece of mystery design. It’s unflinchingly smart, unapologetically strange, and deeply satisfying—if you’re up for the challenge. Murder has never been so delightfully confusing. [b] 🧐 Pros: [/b] [list] [*] Phenomenal deductive gameplay. Each case presents a frozen-in-time diorama of murder and mayhem. You collect clues, build a web of information, and slot everything together to reconstruct exactly what happened. It’s like [i] Return of the Obra Dinn, [/i] but somehow even weirder. [*] Incredible writing and worldbuilding. The narrative is completely told through observation—letters, notes, body placement, facial expressions. Over time, you start to trace the rise and fall of a cult, political schemes, and generational madness. It’s wild in the best way. [*] Unique visual style. Offbeat, grotesque pixel art gives each scene a distinct and unsettling vibe. Everyone looks slightly wrong, and it’s perfect for the tone. [*] Genuinely rewarding when you solve things. No cheap twists. When you figure something out, it’s because you earned it. Every realization is a little "aha!" moment. [*] Smart UI. The “Thinking” screen is intuitive and lets you track deductions at your own pace. Being able to move between the scene and your puzzle board is smooth and satisfying. [/list] [b] 🧩 Cons: [/b] [list] [*] The difficulty curve is STEEP. This game does not go easy on you. Later cases require tracking dozens of moving parts, names, timelines, and motives. If you get stuck, there are no traditional hints—instead, you solve logic mini-puzzles to unlock vague nudges. This can be frustrating if you’re already overwhelmed (like I was!) [*] Not for casual puzzlers. If you don’t *love* cross-referencing clues and building flowcharts in your head (or notebook), this might feel like work rather than play. [/list]

MAJOR Sherlock Holmes & the Case of the Serrated Scalpel vibes. A little Sanitarium too. WORTH EVERY CENT!

this game is ✔ pro gambling 🍷 pro drinking ❤ pro cheating play more to find out why

If you love observational deduction mysteries like Return of the Obra Dinn I can't recommend this enough.

Brilliant point-and-click puzzle game. Who knew fill-in-the-blank worksheets could be so intellectually stimulating?

Intruiging plot and absorbing gameplay. At the last case I was so engaged that I kept imagining possible solutions while not playing the game. Throughout all the cases I liked how solving non-mandatory elements of investigations helped to organize the thoughts. Brilliant position!

This is actually the best detective game ever made.

amazing, best mystery solving game

Good story, need more of these type of Games.

Nice little detective game

maybe I'm just too dumb for this game

Fantastic gameplay!

great detective game

Absolute masterpiece

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