Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express

October 19, 2023

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Discover a modernized and revisited version of the Agatha Christie&s;s classic. 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 …

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Alex Gilbert Invision Community Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"‘Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express’ was the game that I didn’t know I needed right now in a time of flops and day one disappointments."

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Alyssa Rochelle Payne GameGrin Oct 2023
40.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

15.0

Story

20.0

"Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express offers an excellent mystery, but not much in the way of good gameplay. Often dull and tedious, it&s;s hard to recommend."

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Andres Aviles NoobFeed Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

88.0

"At the end of the day, Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express shows one of the world’s greatest authors’ stories at the height of her powers. The carefully interwoven plot, the characters’ well-thought motives, and the renewed presentation …"

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Beatrice Vogt Gamer&s;s Palace Oct 2023
68.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Agatha Christie&s;s Murder on the Orient Express reimagines a classic with modern twists, though some elements stretch the story unnecessarily. While the train&s;s atmosphere and stunning light effects captivate, the self-absorbed detective leaves little room for connection — only later …"

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Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Oct 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express brings a highly competent police novel classic, pleasing those who read the book or who like investigation and puzzle games. What&s;s missing, in my opinion, is a better suspense atmosphere, as the …"

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Daniel Waite Movies Games and Tech Oct 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"I loved this rendition of an Agatha Christie novel. The characters are amusing, interesting, and enjoyable to interact with. Furthermore, the plot is captivating, and the setting is spectacular. As such, I adore it and I recommend buying it here! …"

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Gabriele Barducci The Games Machine Oct 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"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&s;t make this game shine."

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Jade Sayers Push Square Oct 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

79.0

Story

71.0

"Nevertheless, 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 …"

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Juliana Paiva Zapparoli Nintendo Blast Oct 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

78.0

"Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express [...] faithfully follows the book it&s;s based and, at the same time, alters— in a very natural way, it&s;s worth pointing out — some elements to make it an adventure worthy of …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Oct 2023
79.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

74.0

Story

72.0

"Taking one of the world’s most renowned detectives through one of his most iconic cases is a good time for mystery fans"

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Kalina Mikova LadiesGamers.com Oct 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Having played the previous Hercule Poirot games, including the ancient ones, I can tell you that this one, Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express, is by far my favourite. With the weather turning cold, staying home with tea, …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Oct 2023
80.0 /100

"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’ …"

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Mariella Deadman NoobFeed Oct 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express has an excellent mystery to be solved. The story is quirky and fun, with many gameplay elements that support this. There are some bits that need a little polish and some moments …"

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Mario Petillo Everyeye.it Oct 2023
75.0 /100

"Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express modernizes a classic. However, the original additions did not always convince us."

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Mary Billington Video Chums Oct 2023
79.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express is an impressively entertaining and unique spin on the classic mystery story even if our moustachioed hero, Hercule Poirot, is more serious than I&s;d like him to be. 🔎"

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Oct 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

80.0

"Murder on the Orient Express is proof that even if you mess around the edges of a classic murder mystery, as long as the core remains – and it does here – you can’t help but make a worthwhile game."

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Nick Erlenhof Cerealkillerz Oct 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express is entertaining detective fun that catapults Agatha Christie&s;s best-known story into the modern age. The investigation brings a few new approaches that also make it interesting for fans and the puzzles are …"

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Nicolò Bicego Spaziogames Oct 2023
68.0 /100

Graphics

52.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

71.0

"Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express is a good adventure and a faithful adaptation of the timeless classic of mystery, but it settles for just that. On the narrative front, despite some deviations from the original story, there …"

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Petri Kataja KonsoliFIN Oct 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"A modern retelling of Christie’s classic offers stylish visuals and varied puzzles, but suffers from stiff animations and forced deductions. The dual-protagonist structure adds variety, though Joanna’s segments feel less engaging than Poirot’s. Fans of the source material may enjoy …"

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Roland Ingram Nintendo Life Oct 2023
80.0 /100

"Murder on the Orient Express is impressive in its ability to breathe new life into a well-trodden story. Microids Studio Lyon has found a cute gap in the story to slide in its new character, Locke, without her getting in …"

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Sally Willington Expansive Oct 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

55.0

"Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express retells the classic adventure in a surprisingly compelling way through two very different protagonists, an eclectic cast of suspects, and a wide range of puzzles that pay homage to the original while …"

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Tisha Kambarami COGconnected Oct 2023
73.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express succeeds in providing a faithful adaptation. At the same time gives a fresh and satisfying face to an old classic with fun gameplay and quirky, loveable characters and creative puzzles. The atmosphere …"

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Vincenzo D&s;Alcantara 4News.it Oct 2023
73.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

66.0

"Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express is a very good graphic adventure with an investigative theme that, thanks to an excellent reimagining of the original work and a well-executed audio-visual presentation, manages to make its mark, despite the …"

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Vladimír Rusnák SomGeek Oct 2023
80.0 /100

"Even for such a well-known story, this adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express offers plenty of new content that make it worth revisiting."

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming Oct 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Murder on the Orient Express masterfully combines tradition and innovation to deliver an unforgettable gaming experience, paying homage to the brilliance of Agatha Christie’s storytelling while offering a fresh and engaging take on a classic tale. With its thrilling investigation, …"

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