Clue: Murder By Death

Clue: Murder By Death

February 13, 2026

Critic Score

59.6

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Critic Reviews (9)

David Law Completexbox Feb 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Clue: Murder by Death on Xbox is a solid detective experience that modernises the classic formula with atmosphere and immersion. Its early hours are genuinely gripping, and its presentation — especially in audio and environmental design — creates a satisfying …"

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Feb 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"Clue: Murder by Death seems perfect for a niche audience, as it offers a mystery that requires player commitment and meaningful deduction skills to solve, with very few tools to make it easier. For a general audience, however, the game …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Feb 2026
73.0 /100

"While it has some decent ideas and story beats at its core, mechanically it plays slowly and in a pretty clunky manner, detracting from the overall experience"

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Laura Hill TheSixthAxis Feb 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

80.0

"Clue: Murder By Death fully immerses the player in a thoroughly realised 1930&s;s era country estate murder mystery with the welcome addition of cute, cartoony visuals. Sadly, the game is somewhat let down by a frustrating two-hour real-time playthrough limit …"

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Lynne Newey LadiesGamers.com Feb 2026
65.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Clue: Murder By Death has a great framework for a video game. Appropriate graphics and a clever use of different dialogue give the game an authentic feel, more than just a remake of a classic board game. However, with slow …"

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Roger Reichardt The Gamerheads Podcast Feb 2026
33.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

25.0

"Unfortunately, the experience wasn’t much fun for me. There’s a decent foundation here, but it’s weighed down by too many rooms to explore, too many suspects who start to blur together, and far too many objects to sift through. Combined …"

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Rudy Wijnberg Gameliner Feb 2026
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

55.0

"Clue: Murder by Death oozes charm and nails the whodunnit vibe but the bloated mansion, limited inventory, and forced repetition drag the experience down."

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Sophie Hiner Pure Nintendo Feb 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

57.0

Story

62.0

"Clue: Murder by Death is a modern take on the classic board game, bringing 3D graphics and open world exploration to the mystery solving. Investigate the scene, interview suspects, and eventually present your case, all within only two hours. Unfortunately, …"

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Stephanie Richards Gamer Social Club Feb 2026
55.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"Should Clue: Murder By Death ever add in some quality of life basics, even just labeling the rooms, or allowing you add markers, this could be a wonderful mystery. For now, unfortunately, its one where it feels fine to leave …"

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