Touch Detective

by Atlus

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FUG5TA
• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 24, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,555 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #1 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > Flying
  • #35 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > Racing
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

After her father unexpectedly passes away, Mackenzie inherits the family business: a renowned detective agency in a fantastic world of mystery and intrigue. With the aid of her investigative assistant Funghi and her faithful servant Cromwell, Mackenzie sets off to prove herself worthy of being called... the Touch Detective!

With the DS stylus, players can guide Mackenzie through crime scenes, talk to witnesses, and discover new evidence. Touching mysterious objects, people, or places allows essential case cracking clues to develop. The dual screens also enable players to simultaneously view clues, inventory, and maps throughout investigations!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Delightful, November 6, 2006

By 

D. Porter "gamer4hire2002" (Walnut Creek, CA. United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Touch Detective (Video Game)

Quite simply, it's great, though a bit on the challenging side. Gorgeous art style and some great music come together for an atmospheric title, and one that, despite it's 'rated 'E' for everyone' approach, will appeal to adults as well as kids. It's not without some light frustration, but the good far outweighs the bad.

Ignore the mediocre reviews and pick this one up. Replay value is in the four different cases, as well as some unlockable minigames and a 'touch' list. If you like adventure titles like Phoenix Wright and Trace Memory (or Maniac Mansion, for that matter) then you'll really dig this game.

A good solid four stars.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Game so far for DS, January 22, 2007

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readingaway (bookville, nc) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Touch Detective (Video Game)

I'm an "older" person who enjoys handheld video games. However I consider myself a novice. After receiving the DS, I've tried several games. I absolutely loved this one. It was not too hard, and it was not too easy. It doesn't have the jumping around as the Mario games, and there is no time limit involved which is something I prefer. You can pick it up from where you left off with little frustration.

It is very cute. I like the Tamagotchi game, and this has a certain similar cuteness. At times the antics of the characters made me laugh out loud.

I used the stylus throughout the game, and was amazed at the smoothness of the movement.

Solving the four stories is relatively quick, and I am not too sure of the replay value. However, it was an enjoyable weeks worth of play, and for about four dollars a day I consider the money well spent.

This would probably be good for a child of 9 or above. The reading is fairly minimal and it is mostly cartoonish comments that the characters make.

If you like Japanese Manga, you will probably enjoy this game. The humor is much the same as the "chibi" characters in Manga.

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touch Detective, October 28, 2006

By 

Mary "mrhc45" (California) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Touch Detective (Video Game)

This is a fun game to play. I am on the 2nd mystery to solve. I do love these types of games. This one is sort of like Trace Memory, alot of reading to do in it. I am an adult woman. My 11yr. old son says it doesnt think he would want to play it though.