Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows

Finished. I really enjoyed this, speaking as a massive fan of AA and AA-likes. This game wears its inspiration on its sleeves with a furry twist and a fun gimmick of the mc using all of his senses for investigation (including taste to lick stuff). The characters were distinct and endearing in terms of writing, brought to life by wonderfully hand-drawn designs and even little breathing animations. The backgrounds were also excellent. Architecture matches the art style used with the characters and each investigation scene was drawn with careful consideration to details, which is crucial for a detective game The music captures the vibe of being a detective perfectly, always fit the mood of the scenes they're used in, and is just long enough to not overstay its welcome I enjoyed all 4 cases. They were all intriguing and had a good sense of progression in terms of complexity. It's a detective vn so I can't really be specific without spoiling the experience. They all have their separate mysteries and murders to solve. But they all contribute elements to the overall worldbuilding as well as the greater plot. And everything gets paid off so wonderfully in case 4 after all that build up. Th…

I'd let Noxley taste me EDIT: Ok having finished the game, I have some thoughts. I like the presentation a lot; the art is excellent and I love the soundtrack. I think the first case has the best atmosphere and use of the setting. How the ending frames a certain choice bothers me, but I get what the author was going for. I'd still let Noxley taste me

If you are in need of a game that scratches the detective genre itch without a heavy time investment, Dragon Detective is an easy recommendation. What it lacks in flashiness, it more than makes up for in delivering a satisfying logic puzzle and story. The multiple endings was a surprise that I delighted in. (I'm very use to the genre having only one.) The biggest con is the tediousness of traveling through several rooms, but thankfully that is short lived. Overall a well made game in my opinion.

It's a fun game, the characters are well thought and the scenarios are interesting. I would recommend this game to people who like a detective point and click.

Well-made game where we play as a detective in different locations and investigating cases. Well-written dialogues, good plot, awesome artworks and good music, other words awesome game.

A great visual novel/mystery game in the spirit of Ace Attorney with some real heft to its world and characters! Highly reccomended to lovers of the genre.