Cat Detective Albert Wilde

Release Date: January 24, 2025

Adventure, FPP, noir, humorous, indie games, animals, cats, singleplayer

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A noir point&click adventure game filled with a lot of humour. Cat Detective Albert Wilde has us playing as the titular character, trying to solve the strangest murder mystery of his career. We meet a bunch of other interesting human-animal characters, examine locations and push the investigation forward.

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Cat Detective Albert Wilde is a point & click adventure detective game. It was developed by the independent Greek studio beyondthosehills, which has projects like The Minims and reky in its portfolio.

Story

Cat Detective Albert Wilde takes us to a world inhabited by humanoid animals, inspired by noir films from the 1930s. The main character of the game is Albert Wilde, the titular detective with a human body and a cat's head, who undertakes to solve the strangest murder case in his career.

To accomplish this, the protagonist must use all his experience related to drinking in bars and questioning suspects, as well as searching locations. The situation is complicated by the fact that, deprived of friends, a girlfriend, and the ability to pee on the office wall, Albert himself is not in the best shape.

Although (almost) everything sounds very serious, the game is permeated with humor.

Gameplay

In Cat Detective Albert Wilde events are presented from various perspectives. The game allows us to walk around locations and examine them through the eyes of Albert (FPP). Upon interacting with a character or an environmental element, the camera changes position, showing the hero in "cinematic" shots.

The core of the game are conversations with other characters. We encounter such personalities as a pig-lawyer, a moose-bookmaker, a sheep-singer, or a pole-dancing flamingo. We also have to come face to face with representatives of the crocodile gang.

In addition to this, we need to carefully examine the visited places in search of items and clues that will lead us on the right track and allow us to push the investigation forward. Driving between locations gives Albert the opportunity to share his thoughts on current events.

Graphics

The graphic design of Cat Detective Albert Wilde is maintained in monochromatic colors. The whole is covered with a filter that makes it resemble noir cinema.

Videos and Screens

[1:25] Cat Detective Albert Wilde - Launch Trailer

[1:25] Cat Detective Albert Wilde - Release Date Trailer

98%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (52)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Unique Concept: The idea of playing as a cat detective in a film noir setting is highly praised and considered inventive.
Humor: The game features clever writing, comedic characters, and hilarious dialogue that consistently entertains players.
Art Style and Atmosphere: The unique art style and film noir aesthetic, combined with good sound design and voice acting, contribute to an engaging experience.
Narrative and Characters: Players appreciate the well-developed story, engaging plot twists, and the charming personality of the protagonist, Albert Wilde.
Short and Sweet: Many users found the game's length (around 5-10 hours) to be ideal for the type of story it offers, making it a perfect casual play.

The main cons of the game

Length: Some players expressed a desire for the game to be longer, indicating they would love to see more of Albert Wilde.
Story Depth: A few reviews noted that while the humor is strong, the story itself may lack depth or become tedious halfway through, leading to some players skipping dialogue.
Gameplay Complexity: The game is described as not very challenging, with some players wishing for more complex interactions or puzzles to enhance gameplay depth.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

More Complex Puzzles: Players suggested that the game could benefit from additional challenging puzzles or gameplay elements to provide more depth and engagement.
Language Options: Some users noted that the game is only available in English, which could limit accessibility for non-English speakers.
Variety in Gameplay: A few users mentioned that the game could include more varied gameplay mechanics beyond dialogue and light puzzles to keep the experience fresh throughout.

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