She is the queen of detective novels: her most famous character, Hercule Poirot, is at the heart of numerous stories, not only in books, but also on TV and in films. On August 29, 2023, the Belgian detective arrives in a brand-new video game. French developer Microids is bringing us an unusual investigative game, available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch this fall. Discover Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London case .
" Get ready in 2023 for a new adventure as Hercule Poirot travels to London for a seemingly simple task: to deliver a painting for an exhibition. However, an incident along the way leads to an unexpected encounter with a young insurance agent, Arthur Hastings.
For the first time, players will have the opportunity to team up with Poirot's trusty sidekick from the books, as they uncover a new mystery. Discover a new city, a new adventure and a new partner in this exciting new chapter of Hercule Poirot in his youth. "
This new Hercule Poirot adventure follows on from The First Cases, released in 2021. However, you don't need to have played that first opus: The London case is a brand new story, with all-new characters.
In this investigation, you'll have to explore each location in search of clues, solve puzzles and riddles, question suspects and test their words, find links between information to unlock answers to your questions... Real detective work!
Our verdict:
One third of the game completed.
After seeing Kenneth Branagh's latest film, Mystery in Venice, are you dreaming of immersing yourself in the thrilling world of Hercule Poirot? Then this is the game for you!
We were able to test this adventure on Nintendo Switch. The London Case is a fun, easy-to-learn point-and-click game. The story is divided into different chapters to keep the suspense alive and the mystery going. Clue-finding aids remain subtle, to give us time to work out the solution on our own. Hercule Poirot is faithful to the character created by Agatha Christie, although his appearance may come as a surprise: his design is quite different from the image we usually have of the Belgian detective.
A few minor annoyances can spoil the gaming experience. The biggest drawback is the loading times between scenes, which can be very long. Similarly, this game is very chatty, and this can slow down the pace of your investigation. However, don't skip these conversations: they always contain clues that will help you solve the case. Finally, it's a shame that this game, released in 2023, doesn't have slightly more pleasant and well-developed graphics.
Nevertheless,The London Case remains a fun and entertaining game.
There's no need to dive into your novels to find the solution to this riddle: The London Case is an original story by Microids, revolving around Poirot's youth. But don't worry: the world of Agatha Christie is faithfully respected.
Can you find the precious painting stolen in the middle of a gala evening?
Dates and Opening Time
On August 29, 2023
Prices
€39.99
Recommended age
From 12 years old
Official website
www.microids.com
