Detective Grimoire: Secret of the Swamp

January 2, 2014 SFB Games SFB Games
Point-and-click Puzzle Adventure Indie
Linux Android PC Mac
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Solve puzzles, collect clues, explore the swamp, interrogate suspects... and uncover the mystery!

Detective Grimoire is a charming and mysterious adventure, featuring a variety of strange and unique interactions with the bizarre residents of the swamp, a compelling and challenging murder mystery to solve, and an original award nominated soundtrack.
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Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, found deep within the heart of the marshes, seemingly killed by the very mythical creature his attraction is based around...
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Game Info

Release Date January 2, 2014
Developer SFB Games
Publisher SFB Games
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person, Side view
Themes Comedy, Mystery
Detective Grimoire: Secret of the Swamp

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