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Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
Released On: Oct 19, 2023
64
8.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
64
44% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
44% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
64
44% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
44% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express is a narrative adventure with puzzle interludes, which will appeal to Poirot fans, old and new, thanks to a good retelling of the original novel and a valuable final addition that expands on the familiar story. It's not meant for those who want a complex detective title to squeeze their little gray cells into, nor for those who want a state-of-the-art graphical presentation, but if you know what you're getting into you'll hardly be disappointed.
Solving a compelling mystery is always rewarding, and Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express absolutely nails the thrill of stepping into the shoes of a celebrated detective. Allowing you to take the lead on a intriguing case, Microids’ latest visit with Poirot gives players just the right amount of agency, presenting us with a varied and engaging mixture of puzzles to solve. Add to the mix pleasing visuals, good voice acting and a story that’s worth sticking around for, and you’ve got a very good mystery game indeed.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 33 User Ratings
8.7
85% Positive
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
6% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
9% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 33 User Ratings
8.7
85% Positive
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
6% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
9% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Great game. Well done Microids.
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PlayStation 5
Incredible work by Microids. Good story, good gameplay, good music... nothing to complain about. Well played.
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PlayStation 5
Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express modernizes a classic. However, the original additions have not always managed to convince us. From the new character, to an ending written almost entirely from scratch, Microids creates an experience that could convince, if it weren't for the extreme ease with which it approaches the case. You will have to take the adventure, therefore, for what it is: an accessible product but without flashes of brilliant design.
Murder on the Orient Express may not have the best balance between storytelling and puzzles, however, it still offers well-written characters, an excellent story and good voice overs. All in all it's a very good "excuse" for fans of Hercule Poirot to revisit one of his most famous cases.
This refreshed iteration of Murder on the Orient Express is a joy to play. The inclusion of new content and the unique modern setting really make for a very fun time. Small issues can’t mar the fact that this is ultimately a very enjoyable case to crack.
Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express is a timid attempt to modernize a classic of world literature. Aesthetically old with poorly implemented game mechanics I can't make this game shine.
Lacklustre original ideas combine with a dull
execution of a classic. You’d need a huge
magnifying glass to find what little works
here. Please read the book. [Issue#34, p.73]
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PlayStation 5
Absolutely incredible! This game fully deserves its 10/10 rating on Metacritic. Jaw-dropping graphics, a captivating story, flawless gameplay. An exceptional gaming experience that every gamer should try!
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PlayStation 5
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PlayStation 5
The game equivalent of curling up with a good book, which is apt since the book that the game is obviously based on is, well, a good book. It is also a book that a whole lot of people know how it ends, which I thought was going to be a bigger problem that it turned out to be. Chiefly thanks to Microids having added their own little twists to the story but even the parts that I did know beforehand was generally pleasurable to go through. It's for the most part fun to work out who did what through questioning and puzzles.
But... that being said the game doesn't offer you much in terms of doing things your own way. Your supposed to go through all the conversation options and you can't advance the scene until you've found every bit of evidence at a crime scene. Then, when you organize your findings and try to work things out, you can make a hundred wrong guesses before getting it right and the game doesn't punish you the slightest for it, which makes it all feel too easy. It's pretty much "difficulty setting: story only" all the way through.
Tech wise the graphics are somewhat dated but that isn't a big problem in the more confined spaces aboard the train - talking to Captain Arbuthnot in his compartment or fine-combing the dining cart for clues - but once off the train it sort of pulls you out of the story a bit.
But with it's cozy whodunit atmospere and clever narrative Murder on the Orient Express remains a bit of a... page turner. I'm just going to pop into the pantry and question the chef... and perhaps also try and get this briefcase opened... and THEN I'll turn it off and go to bed.
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PlayStation 5
If you love Christie's story, don't play this adaptation. It's ending undermines the original, basically rendering the storyline pointless. The game is very slow with puzzles that are not interesting, just tedious. I love detective games but this left me very frustrated.
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PlayStation 5
Summary Set in 2023, Murder on the Orient Express brings the classic tale to life in a way that will surprise even the most dedicated fans. With brand-new elements added to the original story, experience the mystery and suspense like never before and rediscover one of the most famous case of Hercule Poirot. A crime is committed on board the O...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Oct 19, 2023
Developer:
- Microids Studio Lyon
Publisher: Microids
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