duck detective – GameSkinny https://www.gameskinny.com/tag/duck-detective/ Wed, 22 May 2024 16:55:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 213321062 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Review — All Style, Little Substance https://www.gameskinny.com/reviews/duck-detective-the-secret-salami-review-all-style-little-substance/ Thu, 23 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.gameskinny.com/?p=191933

Charming presentation and interesting investigation mechanics can't make up for the underwhelming story of Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

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Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is an investigation game about a down-on-his-luck duck and the low-stake crime he’s forced to investigate. It’s also an example of what happens when a mystery game fails to build tension, suspense, or even a vague sense of curiosity but pretty much nails everything else.

Good Game, Bad Mystery

Sophie the giraffe from Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
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What makes a bad mystery? In the case of Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, it’s a mix of underwhelming resolution and a plot that never thickens enough. Its short playtime doesn’t help either, wrapping up at just over two hours. Even the final revelation carries a weight that would only be appropriate for a mid-game twist. That’s not great for any game, but it’s utterly devastating for a mystery.

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