- Be the detective!lupe image by mangia from Fotolia.com
Adventure games are a popular genre on gaming platforms and a popular setting for these games is as a detective trying to assemble the evidence to solve a case. Detective games are available on a variety of platforms and in a variety of settings. - Sleuth is an open-ended mystery-solving game with role-playing game (RPG) elements. Sleuth allows you to train your character in various skills, such as Lock Picking, Hair Analysis, and even Necromancy, which will allow you to talk to the dead to help solve cases. There are two games in the Sleuth series so far, both playable for free, and designed to be played on any computer capable of running Flash.
playsleuth.com - For those looking for a cozier experience, Malinche Entertainment offers "Greystone", an interactive detective novel. The game comes with several clues included in the box and full text command. It also offers the unique feature of forty different endings, meaning each time you play the game, you can take a different path through it to a different ending! "Greystone" can be replayed almost endlessly for hours of fun.
malinche.net/murdermystery - For those interested in forensic science, and who want to learn more about it, Interactive Investigator, from the Virtual Museum, offers an educational mystery. First, brief yourself on forensic science, then play the interactive text game and use what you've learned to discern clues and solve the murder mystery that's been presented to you. This game is especially good for children who want to learn more about science and crime-solving.
virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Myst/en/index.html
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