Crime O&s;Clock

Crime O&s;Clock

June 30, 2023

Puzzle Nintendo SwitchPC

ALERT! ALERT! TIMESHIFT CONTINUUM AT RISK! Prevent crimes before they happen! It’s Crime O’Clock! Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man! As a time detective, your job is to solve …

Critic Score

75.1

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Critic Reviews (26)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jun 2023
80.0 /100

"Crime O&s;Clock may be an easy-breezy game but watching everything play out as it does is simply as mesmerising as it is rewarding."

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Ali Hashmi Prima Games Jun 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Crime O&s;Clock is a fun hidden object game with an engaging time-traveling twist. The ability to visit different ticks in a timeline is well-realized, and the attention to detail in each level is quite impressive. It&s;s bogged down by frequent …"

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Alyssa Rochelle Payne GameGrin Jun 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Crime O&s;Clock offers a detailed, charming world with innovative hidden object gameplay, but excessive dialogue and repetitive mini-games will interrupt your point-and-click adventure too many times to count."

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Andrei Dumitrescu Softpedia Jun 2023
90.0 /100

"Crime O&s;Clock offers a great time-traveling detective experience and shows what skilled developers can achieve while re-inventing a classic mechanic. All its five era locations are attractive, packed with interesting characters, tons of details, and some truly weird ideas. The …"

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Corvo Rohwer GamingTrend Jun 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"Preserving the true timeline alongside my AI companion was certainly an interesting investigation. Finding clues amongst the crowds was a simple yet entertaining gimmick, often making for enjoyable short play sessions. With a large amount of story missions alongside a …"

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Daniele Spelta Spaziogames Jun 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

75.0

"Despite being far from challenging, Crime O&s;Clock is an enjoyable game that captivates the player with its intriguing storytelling and a top-notch art direction."

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Donovan Erskine Shacknews Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Crime O’Clock is an enjoyable throwback to hidden object games, with modern visual and mechanical design elements that eliminate the frustrations of the genre. Its art style and level of detail make each level a visual treat in addition to …"

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60.0 /100

"Crime O’Clock’s unique spin on the hidden objects game genre is worthy of note and should be praised for its creativity; unfortunately, it delivery gets in the way of an otherwise mechanically fascinating experience. The first couple of levels will …"

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Jun 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Crime o’Clock is a good example of what can be done with a hidden objects gameplay. Creative and enticing, this is a game so full of content it&s;s an easy recommendation for its genre despite a few blunders."

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Jun 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

64.0

Story

58.0

"Crime O’Clock’s lovely art direction and charming premise can’t save the game from its repetitive gameplay loop. While at first, it delivers a wave of nostalgia, it soon drowns in its concept. Even though it’s extremely accessible and fun to …"

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Jenni Lada Siliconera Jun 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

71.0

"Crime O&s;Clock is a novel hidden object game, especially on the Switch, but it&s;s best played in short sessions."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jun 2023
77.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"While, at its core, this is still ultimately a hidden object game, the narrative flair, time jumping, and overall feel at least make it refreshingly different"

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Kevin Cormier Geeks &a; Com Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

55.0

"Let&s;s face it, Crime O&s;Clock is aimed at a discerning audience who enjoy board games and research. We shouldn&s;t expect more from this game, but should we? Not only does this game succeed in its genre, but it also gives …"

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Lucía Benito NaviGames Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Crime O&s;Clock is a fascinating adventure for any mystery fan, a tireless search for clues and time travel in the company of an endearing AI."

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Jun 2023
83.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"Crime O’Clock shows that even within a genre like hidden object games, evolution is possible, and the end result is a lot of fun."

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Mehmet Atilla Turan NoobFeed Jun 2023
76.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

74.0

"Despite some very small questionable parts, in general, Crime O’Clock is a neat title to go through. In some ways, Crime O’Clock is a new way of looking at the point-and-click genre with its unique twist on time elements. You …"

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Michael Nicolosi NoobFeed Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Every character can be followed through the Fulcrum Stories mode. There is a whopping number of over one thousand characters, no less! At $19.99, it is worth the price of admission. With an eye-catching art style, an ambient soundtrack, and …"

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Nirav Gandhi GameLuster Jun 2023
40.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

25.0

"Crime O&s;Clock is boring, tedious, and infuriating all at once: I recommend an I Spy book for a much better time."

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Jun 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Crime O’Clock is a well-put-together game that held my attention right until the last clue was found and the case solved. I liked having Eve’s help, and I loved the humour. Additionally, being a detective is incredibly satisfying when you …"

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Pietro Iacullo The Games Machine Jun 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Crime O&s;Clock runs smooth like a real clock, never losing a single movement of the hands and showing on-screen the perfect illegitimate son of Columbo and Where&s;s Waldo, with a tiny bit of Minority Report – or the MCU series …"

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Riccardo Cantù Everyeye.it Jun 2023
82.0 /100

"Ultimately, Crime o&s; Clock is a title that works, satisfies and entertains. The excellent artistic direction, full of tributes and references to pop culture, also greatly enhances the experience and is worth the ticket price alone."

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Roland Ingram Nintendo Life Jun 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

60.0

"Crime O’Clock adds a smart twist to the hidden object concept. By showing the characters in its lively scenes going about their business as time passes, Bad Seed has found a way to build masses of detail into the little …"

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Sara Verde Indie Games Devel Jun 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Grappling with time paradoxes, the butterfly effect and rouge AI, we will be the most workaholic detectives of all time!"

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Crime O’Clock is as clever as it is cool, and offers help when needed, but not when it’s unwanted. The game is wholly enjoyable, and its only real issue is pacing and momentum due to the interruptions of finding things …"

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Stefano Castelli IGN Italy Jun 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

75.0

"A competent variant on the classic "hidden objects" theme, with excellent artwork and interesting plot."

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Steven Green CGMagazine Jun 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Crime O&s;Clock is best served for those looking to play a fancier rendition of Where&s;s Waldo? as the gameplay loop doesn&s;t do well outside of those mechanics and it really shines in its point-and-click, hidden object approach."

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