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Is Arcane Investigations worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Mystery fans who want a self-contained case lasting about an hour
- Adventure players who enjoy examining crime scenes and questioning suspects
- Players seeking comedic courtroom puzzles with a magical setting
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long investigation may reach the ending after the approximately one-hour case
- Players who prefer open-ended investigations may find the linear train journey and defined case too limited
- Players looking for mysteries without courtroom puzzle sequences may not enjoy the trial-focused finale
Our take on Arcane Investigations
The bounce point comes when the investigation reaches its courtroom phase: players who do not enjoy cross-examination puzzles will encounter the game’s central concluding system. The approximately one-hour length may also feel restrictive to players expecting a lengthy case.
What is Arcane Investigations?
Arcane Investigations is a short mystery adventure set aboard the Quartzway Express after a magical robbery.
Players control Kabili, a newly accredited arcane investigator, and examine the crime scene through point-and-click interactions. The investigation involves questioning suspects, searching for evidence, and meeting Kabili’s investigative co-workers. Evidence gathered during the case is used in a trial featuring cross-examination puzzles, unexpected revelations, and accusations. The game presents hand-drawn characters and backgrounds, with a soundtrack containing over 30 music tracks. Its comedic mystery takes about an hour to complete and reaches its conclusion before the train arrives at its destination.
How Arcane Investigations plays
- 01Point-and-click investigation
- Crime scenes can be examined to uncover clues for the case.
- 02Suspect questioning
- Kabili interviews suspects while working with investigative co-workers.
- 03Trial cross-examinations
- Evidence from the investigation is used in puzzle-based courtroom sequences.
- 04Hand-drawn presentation
- Characters and backgrounds use a drawn visual style.
- 05Thirty-plus music tracks
- The game includes more than 30 pieces of music.
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Arcane Investigations: platforms & release
Is Arcane Investigations worth it?
It is worth it if: mystery fans who want a self-contained case lasting about an hour. Skip it if: players seeking a long investigation may reach the ending after the approximately one-hour case.
Where can I download Arcane Investigations?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Arcane Investigations's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Arcane Investigations on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
