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James Noir's Hollywood Crimes
3DS
Released On: Nov 1, 2011
60
6.6
Where to Buy
Where to Buy
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
60
14% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
73% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
14% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
60
14% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
73% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
14% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Delightfully cheesy and not afraid to try new things. It's short but fun while it lasts. [Feb 2012, p.96]
James Noir's Hollywood Crimes is a bit rough around the edges, but it offers some fun, quirky puzzling.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 7 User Ratings
6.6
29% Positive
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
57% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
14% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 7 User Ratings
6.6
29% Positive
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
57% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
14% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Puzzle game with a not bad story line. Puzzles are not bad although would be a bit easy if you don't find layton to be taxing. The blending of puzzle and the story is done alright but the story is too short and feels like you are only at 50% mark when it ends. The use of 3ds features is appreciated and is actually quite appearing. I would say this could be a very good launch game. As others mentioned the voice acting is not perfect, but i would cast a doubt of benefit to the motion picture. The game is full of motion presentation for all characters composed from series of still images. That's why there is no lip sync and the movement is repetitive. The voice acting is therefore presented "lively" to compensate for the loss. But maybe it is a bit over the board. Another thing worth mentioning is the creative writing. It successfully delivered the feel and taste as a popular show contestant which you receive fans and haters letters. The realm of 60's and the mystery atmosphere is also done successfully and you could enjoy immersing into the scene.
A not bad game overall considered that it is from Ubisoft which specialized in full action games. I would say sometimes it feels like a game made under really tight budget but it is a good game for its current pricing.
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3DS
It takes the Professor Layton formula of combining puzzles with a mystery story, and puts it into 1960's Hollywood with mixed results. The puzzles aren't as good as Layton's, but most are decent enough. The story itself is actually very good, with some twists and turns that are truly unexpected. Sadly, the execution of the story is marred by some awkward voicework, and bad pacing. Still it's good enough that you'll want to keep playing to see what happens next.â
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3DS
If you're an absolute brainteaser junkie, you'll get some value out of Hollywood Crimes. It should at least hold you over until something more substantial comes along.
Although Ubisoft has managed to ship a solid and well rounded gaming experience, Hollywood Crimes proves unable to amaze and engage as much as many hoped and expected.
James Noir's Hollywood Crimes 3D isn't a bad game by any stretch of the imagination. It is however a game that has been done before and done better. It offers nothing new to the genre. It can however be grabbed for less than £30 in most places and is fun while it lasts. It is almost worth it for the hammy acting alone.
It's a shame the puzzles aren't more varied. The structure of James Noir's Hollywood Crimes could use some work too. [Nov 2011, p.75]
Overall, I feel like it's a pretty poor entry on the 3DS, and it would have been better off as a simple collection of puzzles than something enveloped in a poorly told noir tale.
Right of the bat you can see the game has a unique identity, and the story is interesting. However it's too short and there's a general lack of gameplay. It's basically a series of cutscenes interrupted by some puzzles you need to resolve. The puzzle itself are okay and some of them are pretty difficult
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3DS
Summary James Noir's Hollywood Crimes for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch is a mind-bending puzzle adventure in an interactive 3D world! Experience the thrill of uncovering a deadly mystery as you solve over 150 tailor-made mind games. Hollywood, 1961. As an expert in puzzles and riddles, you have been selected to participate in a famous TV game sho...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- 3DS
Initial Release Date: Nov 1, 2011
Developer:
- Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
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