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Lord Winklebottom Investigates

Lord Winklebottom Investigates

Released: 7/28/2022

It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. A mysterious invitation to an isolated island results in a grisly murder and a race against time to track down the killer. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom. Join Lord Winklebottom and his steadfast companion Dr Frumple as they investigate the murder of their old friend. Uncover clues, interview suspects and solve puzzles to crack the case, capture the killer and uncover the horrifying dark secret at the heart of the Isle of Barghest! FEATURES Full English voice acting. An original 1920s inspired soundtrack featuring live instruments. Play as a gentleman giraffe! Unique 2D hand painted artwork. Animals of all shapes and sizes! Streamlined point and click interface. Collection of bizarre characters to interrogate! Dozens of puzzles to solve!

It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. A mysterious invitation to an isolated island results in a grisly murder and a race against time to track down the killer. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom. Join Lord Winklebottom and his steadfast companion Dr Frumple as they investigate the murder of their old friend. Uncover clues, interview suspects and solve puzzles to crack the case, capture the killer and uncover the horrifying dark secret at the heart of the Isle of Barghest! FEATURES Full English voice acting. An original 1920s inspired soundtrack featuring live instruments. Play as a gentleman giraffe! Unique 2D hand painted artwork. Animals of all shapes and sizes! Streamlined point and click interface. Collection of bizarre characters to interrogate! Dozens of puzzles to solve!

It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. A mysterious invitation to an isolated island results in a grisly murder and a race against time to track down the killer. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom. Join Lord Winklebottom and his steadfast companion Dr Frumple as they investigate the murder of their old friend. Uncover clues, interview suspects and solve puzzles to crack the case, capture the killer and uncover the horrifying dark secret at the heart of the Isle of Barghest! FEATURES Full English voice acting. An original 1920s inspired soundtrack featuring live instruments. Play as a gentleman giraffe! Unique 2D hand painted artwork. Animals of all shapes and sizes! Streamlined point and click interface. Collection of bizarre characters to interrogate! Dozens of puzzles to solve!

Critics
77
Steam
93

Score Breakdown

76.8

Critic Average

12 reviews

93

Steam User Score

233 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-15.9
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-15.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

5 early (42%)7 launch window (58%)0 late (0%)