Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard

Lighthearted walking simulator all about talking to characters with very silly dialogue to figure out a (not so) terrifying mystery. You have a very useful magnifying glass to inspect the suspects real close with, like a real second best detective. There isn't really a puzzle element to this game, or anything else that would create difficulty, it's just a nice relaxing experience. Great game to beat in one sitting, with a fairly short playtime of around 60 to 90 minutes. It is also a great experience on the Steam Deck. I highly recommend all three games in the franchise, which are all quite similar, with some new and recurring characters, and a new environment and mystery to solve.

[i]Having played Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island - I had to give this a try[/i] [h1]Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard is a short, cozy detective game, but as a sequel it falls short.[/h1] Frog Detective is set in a vibrant universe, where a frog detective is sent to solve a mystery by the supervisor. The detective arrives in a dark forest to witness a horrible crime scene. The game takes place after the events of the haunted island, and manages to make some meaningful references, for fans of the series. As in the prequel, the accompanying music hits the spot and delivers what we have come to expect from the series. There's about an hour worth of gameplay, which is close to double from the prequel. The gameplay however, feels dragged out and tedious. It feels like each character's dialogue follows the same pattern and therefore doesn't manage to bring about the excitement, that was present in the prequel. As a new feature, the game introduces a notebook, which keeps track of your key items and suspects information. The book comes in handy during the game and feels like a natural extension and welcome addition to the game. After a first playthrough I noticed I had missed out on several achievements, however this was the only reason I felt for returning to play the game again. I managed to get the remaining achievements on the second run, and I admit it did provide a bit more value, but not enough for me to be able to recommend this game. [b]"(3/5) A nice game - you should buy it, only if you're a fan of the genre."[/b]