Fit check
Is Noir Chronicles: City of Crime worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure players who want a structured detective story with puzzles
- Fans of film-noir mysteries who enjoy searching scenes for clues
- Players interested in mature crime narratives centered on character relationships
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-focused action rather than investigation, hidden-object searches, and puzzles
- Those looking for an open-ended mystery may find the story structured around 41 puzzles, 20 search scenes, and a defined cast
- Players who prefer light or non-romantic themes may not suit the mature intrigue and dangerous relationship plot
Our take on Noir Chronicles: City of Crime
Its defining structure is a fixed detective investigation that combines 41 puzzles with 20 hidden-object scenes across more than 43 locations.
What is Noir Chronicles: City of Crime?
Play as Alfred Fox, a private investigator drawn into a dangerous case involving Barbara Le Purr, a former lover who is being stalked.
The investigation unfolds across a city shaped by film-noir intrigue, where questions about Barbara's past lead toward the person controlling events. Examine 20 hidden-object scenes, solve 41 puzzles, and visit more than 43 locations while pursuing clues. The story follows 20 characters caught in a mature and sometimes deadly mystery, including the consequences of Alfred and Barbara's past relationship. Progress depends on investigating the case, uncovering secrets, and identifying the person behind the threat.
How Noir Chronicles: City of Crime plays
- 01Citywide Investigation
- The case takes Alfred through more than 43 locations in a crime-filled metropolis.
- 02Puzzle Solving
- A total of 41 puzzles stand between the investigation and the person directing events.
- 03Hidden-Object Scenes
- Clues are found by searching 20 scenes for concealed objects.
- 04Character-Focused Mystery
- The story follows the outcomes of 20 people involved in the central intrigue.
- 05Film-Noir Romance
- The investigation is tied to Alfred's former relationship with Barbara and its dangerous consequences.
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Noir Chronicles: City of Crime: platforms & release
Is Noir Chronicles: City of Crime worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure players who want a structured detective story with puzzles. Skip it if: players seeking combat-focused action rather than investigation, hidden-object searches, and puzzles.
Where can I download Noir Chronicles: City of Crime?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Noir Chronicles: City of Crime's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Noir Chronicles: City of Crime on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
