
This city fears me. I saw its true face... And it smelled like sawdust. Welcome to the world of pretentious film noir, where it rains even indoors, and cool guys don't look at explosions (because they forgot to wear sunglasses).
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Film noir, explosions, and... a hamster? Join grumpy old Johnson and the spectacularly dimwitted intern Billy on the most absurd investigation of the century. Save the world from the furry menace!
Will Johnson and Billy save the world? Will Fluffy enslave humanity? Or will it all end with him simply being put back in his cage?
This city fears me. I saw its true face... And it smelled like sawdust.
Welcome to the world of pretentious film noir, where it rains even indoors, and cool guys don't look at explosions (because they forgot to wear sunglasses).
PLOT:
The Mayor's daughter has lost her pet hamster, Fluffy. Seems like a simple matter? Not so!
The best of the worst take on the investigation:
• Detective Johnson: A veteran cop who's too old for this crap, but whose mortgage won't pay itself.
• Intern Billy: A walking disaster. A man capable of starting a shootout in an empty room and losing.
Together, they must navigate a hell of idiocy, interrogate witnesses who saw nothing, and uncover a terrible secret. Fluffy isn't just a cute little furball. He's a criminal mastermind who founded an underground "Hamster Diaspora" with the goal of taking over the planet!
You simply read the story and choose your answers. But be careful: one wrong word from Intern Billy could lead to the explosion of a police station (or a bonus, depending on your luck).
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Defective Detectives is a short graphic novel that gives a nod to film noir and is sure to make you smile. The story opens when the local mayor calls to report that Fluffy, his daughter’s hamster, is missing, Detective Johnson and Intern Billy are off to solve the case, which turns out to be more complex and dangerous than one might expect. You travel through the underbelly of the city and meet a host of unique and (mostly) villainous characters. Gameplay involves clicking through dialog to progress the story. There are no voiceovers, no exploration, no puzzles. It is a short story that will take you about 30-45 minutes to read through. I enjoyed the style of the graphics and the creativity of the characters. The story is well written, and the soundtrack creates a fun mood. However, the game lacks polish. It starts out in a language other than English, and one must navigate an untranslated menu to find the option screen. During the game, there are menu options displayed at the bottom of the screen that feel as if they were left there by accident. And, on a couple of occasions, I got an exception screen that allowed me to “keep going” without issue. Achievements are not supported. There are about a dozen places in the game where a dialog choice is presented. Usually, one of these progresses the story and the others result in various flavors of “game over.” My strategy quickly became saving my game before each dialog choice. There are adequate slots available and this eliminated replay. I would recommend Defective Detectives if you enjoy the "click-only" style of a pure graphic novel and are looking for some dark humor. You may also want to consider the price that you are willing to pay for such a short game experience. [quote][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32732116-IndieGems/]Follow [b]IndieGems[/b] if you enjoyed this review and want to see more like it.[/url][/quote]
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Languages: Russian, English
Hours played at review time, across 26 reviews with recorded playtime.
Это вполне себе забавно, но очень коротко. Верить отзывам людей, кто просидел в этой игре 1-3-9 часов - совершенно глупо, потому что вся игра проходится за 30 минут или меньше. Однако, хочу сказать, что за эти деньги - очень хорошо) Мне очень понравилась визуальная составляющая, звуковое сопровождение, и тупейший рэп-баттл который озвучили. Но оказалось чертовски мало. Однозначно рекомендую к прохождению! 10 хомяков Наполеонов из 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ It's quite funny, but very short. To believe the reviews of people who have spent 1-3-9 hours in this game is completely stupid, because the whole game takes place in 30 minutes or less. However, I want to say that for this money it is very good) I really liked the visual component, the soundtrack, and the stupidest rap battle that was voiced. But it turned out to be damn little. I definitely recommend the passage! 10 Napoleon Hamsters out of 10
[h1]🕵️ Defective Detectives - A Noir Comedy That Made Me Laugh Out Loud! 🎮[/h1] [b]Playtime:[/b] 2 hours (with multiple replays for all endings) [b]Verdict:[/b] [b]✅ RECOMMENDED[/b] I just finished playing "Defective Detectives" and I have to say - this game completely surprised me. What could be a quick one-hour playthrough turned into 2+ hours of me savoring every joke, every screenshot, and replaying dozens of times to see all the endings. I literally laughed out loud multiple times! [b]Note:[/b] If you rush through without exploring branches, you can finish in under an hour. But why would you? The fun is in the detours! [h2]🎭 What Makes This Game Special[/h2] This is a visual novel that perfectly blends [b]noir aesthetics[/b] with [b]absurd humor[/b]. You play as Detective Johnson - a grumpy veteran who's too old for this crap but needs to pay his mortgage - and his spectacularly dimwitted intern Billy. Together they investigate what seems like a simple case of a missing hamster... but things get [i]wild[/i]. The game constantly subverts your expectations. One moment you're in a moody noir scene with dark streets and cigarette smoke, the next you're facing a hamster mastermind in a jar demanding a champagne bath. The dialogue choices are brilliantly absurd - I've seen options like "Start Rap Battle" in a rodent-filled bar and "Give Billy into slavery for an hour" during negotiations. [h2]😂 The Humor - Why It Works[/h2] [list] [*] Every single screen has jokes - in the dialogue, in the background art, in the character reactions [*] Multiple endings, many of them hilariously dark (my favorites involved becoming hamster slaves or getting buried in a car instead of a coffin) [*] Pop culture references that actually land (Titanic pose on the cover, Bruce Willis jokes, and more) [*] The post-Soviet humor hits hard if you understand it - "mosquitoes that suck mortgages instead of blood" had me dying [*] Even the "Game Over" screens are funny - you'll want to die just to see them all [/list] [h2]🎨 Visuals & Sound[/h2] The hand-drawn art style is fantastic. Every scene is packed with details that add to the humor - like Billy covered in trash with a fish bone in his hair, or the drug-dealer beaver showing off his "corn" stash. The color palette shifts beautifully between moody noir tones and surreal green radioactive glows. The music and sound effects are solid. There are even funny songs scattered throughout! The voice acting is robotic rather than professional, but honestly? It fits the game's self-aware, imperfect charm. [h2]⚙️ Gameplay & Technical[/h2] [list] [*] Simple point-and-click visual novel mechanics [*] Excellent save system - easy to jump back to any story branch [*] Fast skip feature for replaying to see different endings [*] Lots of hotkeys for smooth navigation [*] Zero crashes during my entire playthrough [*] Runs on basically any PC (only 500 MB!) [/list] [h2]✅ Pros[/h2] [list] [*] Original, high-quality humor on every screen [*] Tons of story branches and endings - great replayability [*] Perfect noir parody for genre fans [*] Great sound design and music [*] Family-friendly (no excessive vulgarity) [*] Incredibly affordable price - best value per laugh! [*] Russian and English language support [*] Short but sweet - perfect for a weekend evening [/list] [h2]❌ Cons[/h2] [list] [*] Only 2 languages available at launch [*] Voice acting is robotic (but it works for the style) [*] You'll finish it too fast and immediately want MORE! [*] Some jokes may land better if you understand post-Soviet culture [/list] [h2]🏆 Final Verdict[/h2] "Defective Detectives" delivers exactly what it promises - a hilarious, absurd noir adventure that doesn't take itself seriously. The chemistry between Johnson and Billy is perfect, the writing is sharp, and the multiple endings give great replay value. [b]Is it short?[/b] Yes. [b]Is it worth it?[/b] Absolutely. For the price of a cup of coffee, you get 1-2 hours of genuine laughs and a memorable experience. Some players will rush through in an hour, others (like me) will savor every moment for 2+ hours. Both ways are valid! This game helped me relax, forget about real problems, and laugh like I haven't in a long time. I genuinely hope there's a sequel - I want more of these phenomenal detectives and their ridiculous cases! [b]Rating: 9/10[/b] 🌟 [b]Recommended for:[/b] Fans of visual novels, noir parodies, dark comedy, and anyone who needs a good laugh. Perfect for a cozy evening when you want something light but clever. [i]Thanks to Reanim Games and STuNT for this gem! Now please make a sequel! 🙏[/i]
Сколько стоит удовольствие? За 57 рублей вы получается час отсылок, юмора и хорошего настроения!! Правда если вам меньше 30 лет, вы наверное нихера не поймете))) Но я очень был рад найти и покекать с этой игры. Каждая реплика это шедевр, с которого меня просто разрывало)))
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A noir quest about Detective Johnson and a dimwitted intern, featuring absurd dialogue, explosions, and saving the world from a furry evil genius. But you have to choose your answers wisely, or the city will fall!
Perfect blend of humor and noir aesthetics. Unique atmospheric gaming experience!
[h1]Análisis técnico: ¿Detectives de élite o el caos personificado?[/h1] [hr][/hr] [b]Defective Detectives[/b] es una bofetada de aire fresco (y algo de locura) al género de las novelas visuales. Olvida a los investigadores serios con gabardinas impecables; aquí el motor principal es el absurdo y la comedia situacional. Es una experiencia que utiliza el humor como su mecánica de juego más sólida, logrando que cada decisión se sienta como tirar un dado en una partida de rol donde fallar es más divertido que ganar. [h3]🚀 ANÁLISIS BAJO NUESTROS PILARES[/h3] [list] [*] [b]⚙️ Arquitectura de la Comedia y Sistemas:[/b] Aunque técnicamente es una novela visual, la estructura de sus diálogos está diseñada para sorprender. La ingeniería detrás de cada chiste y situación disparatada está perfectamente cronometrada. Es un juego sencillo en ejecución, pero complejo en su capacidad de mantenerte riendo. [*] [b]🌐 Accesibilidad Lingüística (Punto a mejorar):[/b] Actualmente, el juego solo cuenta con soporte para [b]Inglés y Ruso[/b]. Dada la calidad de su humor, sería un acierto técnico total que en próximas actualizaciones se incluyeran más idiomas, como el español, para que la barrera del lenguaje no detenga esta ola de locura detectivesca. [*] [b]🎨 Dirección Artística y Animación (El punto estrella):[/b] ¡Vaya sorpresa! Las animaciones están [b]excepcionalmente bien logradas[/b]. No son simples sprites estáticos; los personajes tienen una expresividad orgánica que eleva el nivel cómico. Los gestos y el estilo visual tipo caricatura moderna hacen que ver a estos detectives fallar sea un deleite visual. [*] [b]💻 Inmersión en el Absurdo:[/b] El juego juega con tus expectativas. Te prepara para un misterio y te entrega un caos total. Esa sensación de "no sé qué acaba de pasar, pero fue gracioso" es un pilar fundamental de su diseño narrativo. [/list] [h3]🎯 ¿A QUIÉN VA DIRIGIDO?[/h3] [list] [*] [b]Buscadores de risas aseguradas:[/b] Si quieres desconectar y disfrutar de una historia hilarante donde el sentido común no existe. [*] [b]Fans de la animación de calidad:[/b] Para quienes valoran que una novela visual tenga personalidad y movimiento real. [*] [b]Estudiantes de idiomas:[/b] Una forma divertida de practicar tu inglés o ruso mientras resuelves (o arruinas) crímenes. [/list] [h3]🚫 ¿PARA QUIÉN NO SE RECOMIENDA?[/h3] [list] [*] [b]Jugadores sin dominio de inglés o ruso:[/b] Al ser una novela visual, la barrera del idioma es total si no manejas alguno de estos dos. [*] [b]Puristas del género policíaco:[/b] Si buscas un simulador de investigación serio tipo "Sherlock Holmes", huye... estos tipos son un desastre. [/list] [hr][/hr] [h2]✅ ESTADO: RECOMENDADO[/h2] [i]Una joya de la comedia visual que demuestra que el error es, a veces, la mejor forma de resolver un caso.[/i] [hr][/hr]
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