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Hotel Dusk: Room 215
Hotel Dusk: Room 215Solve a noir mystery with stylus‑driven point‑and‑click adventure.
The Detail
The DetailA gritty noir adventure where every case counts
Overview
Description

Take control of former detective Kyle Hyde as he unravels a tangled web of lies, betrayal, and murder inside the enigmatic Hotel Dusk. Using the DS stylus, you navigate dialogue trees, examine clues, and piece together the truth behind Room 215. The game blends classic point‑and‑click puzzles with a visual‑novel storytelling style, delivering an atmospheric experience that feels like reading an interactive mystery novel.

Step into a modern American city drenched in crime and intrigue. As a detective, you chase leads, solve puzzles, and confront the moral gray areas of justice in a story-driven point‑and‑click adventure. The game blends classic noir storytelling with modern investigative mechanics, delivering a tense atmosphere where clearance rates matter. With hand‑crafted visuals and a moody soundtrack, The Detail offers a compact yet immersive experience for fans of narrative mysteries.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Story-Rich
Best for
Fans of noir detective stories
Adventure gamers and narrative fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$9.99−50%
release date
2007-01-22
2014-10-28
Specifications
developer
Cing
Rival Games
publisher
Nintendo
Rival Games
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
80/100+13%
71/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging noir storyline with memorable characters
  • Stylus‑based interaction feels natural on the DS
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn visuals and atmospheric music
  • Multiple endings encourage replayability
  • Engaging noir narrative with strong writing
  • Atmospheric hand‑drawn visuals
  • Meaningful choices affect case outcomes
  • Compact playtime suitable for short sessions
Cons
  • Limited to handheld hardware; no modern platform ports
  • Some puzzles can be obscure and require trial‑and‑error
  • Dialogue can be text‑heavy, slowing pacing for some players
  • Relatively short overall length
  • Some puzzles can be obscure without hints
  • Limited combat or action elements
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