Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile

Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile

September 25, 2025

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Adrián Segura Comunidad Xbox Sep 2025
76.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile is not a literal adaptation of the novel, but a reinterpretation that dares to experiment."

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Alexis Ong Eurogamer Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

57.0

"Hercule Poirot travels to Egypt, only to get sucked into the politics of someone else&s;s bad romance, but on the bright side, there&s;s a lot of murder."

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Anthony Culinas The Beta Network Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"It’s a tricky job reimagining one of Agatha Christie’s classics, but this new version of Death on the Nile manages to bring a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ to the table. The dual-protagonist setup between Poirot and Jane keeps things …"

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Asura Kagawa GamesCreed Sep 2025
76.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile does well where many other versions fail. A hundred-year-old mystery is given new life by a dual detective system that stays true to the original story while also bringing something fresh. Poirot’s standard, …"

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Axel Cushing GameLuster Sep 2025
20.0 /100

Graphics

15.0

Gameplay

18.0

Story

17.0

"With Agatha Christie - Death On The Nile, Microids has given us a game which is technically playable. But it requires you to put up with bad writing, generally bad voice acting, and far too much in the way of …"

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Danilo Di Gennaro 4News.it Sep 2025
74.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

68.0

"Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile further enriches the video game series dedicated to Hercule Poirot&s;s great cases. Drawing once again from a timeless classic by the Queen of Mystery, Microids brings to life a fun and engaging graphic …"

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Elexis Angulo Nintendojo Sep 2025
91.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

90.0

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Eric Hauter Gaming Nexus Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

42.0

Story

58.0

"Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile will likely intrigue fans of mystery adventure games, but others will likely find the game&s;s somewhat obtuse puzzle structure frustrating. The 70s setting is fun, and the characters are well done, but overall the …"

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Gareth Brading Entertainium Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"Death on the Nile is another decent instalment into the pantheon of Agatha Christie video game adaptations."

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Gareth Brierley TheXboxHub Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile will let you live out those fantasies without having to leave the house in a trilby and a mac. It’s a good challenge, with a great story and lots of variety in its …"

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Gareth Newnham Impulsegamer Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Time to grow out that stache and boogie like it&s;s 1974 as Poirot returns for a freaky deaky trip down the Nile."

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Greg Wheeler TheReviewGeek Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

55.0

"Death on the Nile is a fun mystery with satisfying puzzles and a rewarding investigative loop. But Jane’s bolted-on subplot, stiff visuals, and frustrating bugs keep Poirot from truly stealing the show."

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Heidi Hawes WayTooManyGames Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Microids seems to be finally finding their stride with these Agatha Christie games, and I couldn’t be happier! The story is compelling, even if it felt overly padded at times with the inclusion of another protagonist, the gameplay has been …"

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Microids brings a fresh take on Agatha Christie&s;s classic Hercule Poirot story."

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Ján Kordoš SECTOR.sk Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

82.0

"Above all, Death on the Nile is an excellent detective story. The gameplay is immersive, the puzzles are interesting and the characters are distinctive. Technically, it&s;s satisfactory and, since each chapter takes at least an hour, it&s;s not a game …"

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Jay Krishnan Gameffine Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

80.0

"Agatha Christie- Death on the Nile is a globe-trotting, laid-back detective adventure that’s best enjoyed in sips. What it lacks in technical prowess, it more than makes up for with its witty writing, logic-driven investigations, and a vibe to kill …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2025
79.0 /100

"The adventures of Inspector Poirot continue to get more refined in this mystery series, even if there can still be aggravations"

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Kieran Singh Loot Level Chill Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

40.0

"Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile brings some inventive puzzles in a fun 70&s;s setting but unfortunately also comes with an unwanted B-plot swapping the Poirot murder mystery for a ridiculous conspiracy chase."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Sep 2025
80.0 /100

"For detective game fans, Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile is a must-play. Excellent presentation and a varied mix of puzzles make this Poirot-led adventure a joy, whether or not you&s;re familiar with the original novel. Poor lip syncing lets …"

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Mary Billington Video Chums Sep 2025
81.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

73.0

"Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile is a funky fresh twist on the classic novel that presents 2 very different but intertwining storylines and a variety of elaborate puzzles. If you&s;re a fan of detective games at all then …"

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Death on the Nile isn’t a must-play adventure, but it’s at least generally tolerable – which is more than can be said about it as an Agatha Christie adaptation. On that front, it fails, so if that’s why you’re interested …"

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Nusrat Choity NoobFeed Sep 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile shows that a well-known narrative can be brought to life by using new ways to tell it, different ways to present it, and different forms of games. Set in the 1970s, featuring two …"

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"If you like working a case at your own speed, this one is a bright, satisfying mystery to sink into."

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Petri Kataja KonsoliFIN Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile is the most enjoyable Hercule Poirot game I’ve played to date. With engaging puzzles, dual protagonists, and a well-paced mystery, it improves on its predecessors despite a few pacing and polish issues. Fans …"

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements Sep 2025
70.0 /100

"Murder is afoot in Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile, the latest adaptation of the celebrated crime author&s;s mysteries from developer Microids ..."

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Roger Reichardt The Gamerheads Podcast Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"I enjoyed my time with Death on the Nile. Both Poirot and Royce’s stories were engaging, though I would have preferred to see them as two separate games rather than alternating each chapter. Interacting with suspects and having the game …"

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Roland Ingram Nintendo Life Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

76.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

79.0

"With Death on the Nile, Microids Studio Lyon has settled into a great formula for a Poirot adventure: a supporting playable character brings novelty and gives the moustachioed star room to ham it up as a lightly comic persona. Some …"

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Simone Jung TestingBuddies Sep 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"Agatha Christie has created works that I like so much that she is my favorite author. The film adaptation of her novel Death on the Nile, starring Sir Peter Ustinov, is still my absolute favorite movie. I also really liked …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Death on the Nile may not be a big-budget spectacle, but it’s a well-crafted mystery with charm and ambition. If you enjoy piecing together clues, catching liars in their contradictions, and unraveling classic stories in new ways, this is a …"

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Trevor Gould Pure Nintendo Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

69.0

"Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile translates its &s;70s setting into a fun audio-visual package. The mysterious characters (fully voiced) are well-developed, giving the game a page-turning quality. You&s;ll want to see them reach their conclusions, no matter the …"

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"While it&s;s difficult to adapt a story that people already know so well, Microids has done a great job of making sure that it feels fresh with new characters, plot beats, and an updated setting."

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Vladimír Rusnák SomGeek Sep 2025
80.0 /100

"If you enjoyed the game adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express, you’ll also enjoy the new release titled Death on the Nile. The well-known story has once again received a solid expansion, giving it a sufficiently fresh feel."

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming Sep 2025
85.0 /100

"The game embodies the paradox of adaptation. In trying to stay fresh and unexpected, it sacrifices the timeless strengths of Christie’s storytelling. It’s colorful, ambitious, and sometimes clever, but rarely elegant. Ultimately, Death on the Nile is less a triumphant …"

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Zachary Holmes TheBigBois Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile: A stylish, puzzle-rich detective adventure that breathes new life into a timeless story. Imperfect but highly enjoyable, especially for fans of mysteries. – Obsidian"

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