Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case Reviews

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case is ranked in the 30th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
4 / 10.0
Aug 29, 2023

Even though the story and its mystery are much better this time around, its pacing might turn off some players before they finally get to the interesting parts. It also suffers from poor controls and lots of needless filler. Honestly, it might have been an alright game if it worked well and was trimmed down a bit, but as it stands, I wouldn’t waste your little gray cells on this one.

Read full review

Sep 20, 2023

Hercule Poirot's newest outing features some charms, but it struggles to maintain a consistent standard of quality across all aspects of the game.

Read full review

5 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2023

I wasn’t a fan of The London Case, admittedly I am not a huge fan of Hercule Poirot outside of live action media though. But for me this game just felt unpolished and perhaps rushed, which maybe it was because as I write this a new Hercule game is set to drop this very week. Again, this is a sequel in a series that I haven’t played so this may be an improvement I don’t know, what I do know is that for someone who enjoys mystery, adventure games The London Case shall remain unsolved for this fledgling detective.

Read full review

Aug 28, 2023

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The London Case is a fun detective mystery that’s well written and acted, particularly in the titular role. Unfortunately, some random bugs and glitches do creep in to affect the experience somewhat, you revisit the same locations time after time, and the gameplay flow does become a bit frustrating between ordering things a certain way and relying a little bit on random, dumb luck. A great time can be had throughout, however, and this is a good one to play in-between 2023’s beefier experiences.

Read full review

6 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2023

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case is an enjoyable, if unambitious detective yarn. Though its simplicity might fail to stimulate the tactile minds of more practiced video game sleuths, the resolutely relaxed and accessible detective beats on offer mean that newcomers will find few better introductions to the genre and should probably feel free to add a point to the review score below in the process.

Read full review

6 / 10
Sep 4, 2023

Hercule Poirot: The London Case delivers on its promise of a new Agatha Christie-style story in the Poirot universe. While it doesn't have the same level of tricksy, interweaving motives and relationships as Poirot favourites, the story is entirely entertaining nonetheless. However, the game lacks polish to the extent that it's distracting, progress is not always logical and the loading times on Switch are a real problem. For all its charm, you don't have to be a world-class detective to see its flaws.

Read full review

6 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2023

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case has its fair share of issues, but if you're a Poirot fan you'll still get a kick out of it.

Read full review

64 / 100
Sep 10, 2023

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The London Case is a solid detective game with easy puzzles. London's atmosphere is missing though and the only thing remarkable about the game's graphics is the horrendous presentation of its characters. The gameplay does it make it a good game for players new to the genre - more experienced players will probably be happy about the easy platinum trophy.

Review in German | Read full review

65%
Sep 10, 2023

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case is a fun detective story that actually feels like it was written by Agatha Christie. Gameplay and graphics leave much to be desired, though.

Review in Slovak | Read full review

70 / 100
Sep 25, 2023

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The London Case follows the patterns of its predecessor and delivers a great mystery plot worthy of the author's best works. With simple mechanics and a shaky look, however, its best qualities are in the way the investigation is conducted and the twists that only good stories of the genre can provide.

Review in Portuguese | Read full review

7 / 10.0
Aug 30, 2023

The London Case is a successful detective story. Linear, relatively short, technically uninteresting. But we still have a case worth to play.

Review in Slovak | Read full review

7 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2023

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case tells a good story starring Detective Hercule Poirot, who, although rejuvenated compared to his expert and moustached version, is equally shrewd, intelligent and charismatic.

Review in Italian | Read full review

3.6 / 5.0
Aug 29, 2023

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The London Case starts as a slow burn but, through the methodical observations of its titular detective, devolves into a satisfying ending. Avid readers of the Hercule Poirot series are bound to find a pleasant mystery to solve here. To be in the shoes of the detective and sniff out clues in scenes of the crime will satisfy the most eager of fans.

Read full review

7.5 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2023

Fans of the Queen of Crime can once again incorporate an inexperienced Poirot in Agatha Christie: Hercule Poirot - The London Case, a new story that lives up to the british writer's narrative style. Even though there are a few blunders here and there, especially [when it comes to] the performance, players looking for an excellent mystery plot will find this to be an excellent adventure able to captivate for hours on end without getting tiresome.

Review in Portuguese | Read full review

7.5 / 10.0
Aug 29, 2023

Despite a few blunders, Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case does an excellent job in offering an interactive story worthy of the books, giving us the chance to once again assume the ever-observant mind of Hercule Poirot.

Review in Portuguese | Read full review

75 / 100
Sep 4, 2023

Let's face it: we love to live great stories and feel part of them. Although it is not the main thing in a video game, a good plot will always catch the player for many hours of gameplay. And this Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The London Case achieves this purpose, proposing an exciting and well-written plot, with a multitude of very well planned and not cheating twists, an enviable rhythm, brilliant dialogues and characters that overflow charisma.

Review in Spanish | Read full review

7.6 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2023

The London Case is a better game than the previous on in virtually any expect. It doesn't have the same compelling cast of characters, but its mystery is way more compelling.

Review in Italian | Read full review

7.8 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2023

If you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your deductive reasoning skills in search of connections and answers, this delivers

Read full review

78 / 100
Aug 29, 2023

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case is a fun addition to the murder mystery genre and plays true to the source material with plenty of parlour room scenes that the player helps create. The gameplay is varied, with many interesting choices that add to the immersion. Linking clues and finding physical evidence are all done well and interact with each other in a way that proves the attention that went into these elements of the game.

Read full review

8 / 10.0
Aug 29, 2023

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case is another enjoyable mystery with great gameplay and a complex storyline that'll keep you guessing. I'm definitely looking forward to Blazing Griffin continuing to improve the series and seeing what they come up with next.

Read full review