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Genre and what to do:
Hidden object game. Nick Chase: A Detective Story is a challenging game which features great mixture of adventure and hidden object game genres. Assuming the role of Chase, you will search for clues to solve the mystery of the missing manuscript of Leonard Di Vinci. Fortunately a mysterious man, The Collector, helps you throughout the gameplay. When you find all 14 pieces of a chest cover in a decrepit apartment, you are to place them in a correct order matching the shapes on top of the chest. This will open the chest to reveal an item inside. Besides, you have a possibility to use equipment from your friends' lab to analyze some evidences. When you finish with the main tasks you face three mini-games, which must be solved. Some of them should be completed with a certain time.
Style and atmosphere inside the game:
Nick Chase: A Detective Story suggests an exciting storyline and attractive hand-drawn graphics. The story is told by two storyboards and some animated sequences, which are voiced by the protagonist in film style. You will visit numerous hand-drawn environments looking for clues. The game is based on classic detective story, providing you with really interesting storyline. Overall, it is a nice game with challenging gameplay and well-done graphics.
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Offline gameplay: 1 player |
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Multiplayer: No |
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Publisher:
BigFishGames |
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ESRB Ratio: Everyone |
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| Extras and features: |
· Beautiful Hand-Drawn Scenes
· Numerous Items to Find in Each Location
· Enjoyable Mini-Games
· Helpful Hints to Use |
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| Drawbacks: |
| · Derivative game concept |
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Requirements:
OS: Windows XP/Vista CPU: 800 Mhz RAM: 512 MB DirectX: 7.0 Hard Drive: 83 MB |
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Alternative names:
Nik Chase: A Detective Story, Nick Chais: A Detective Story, Nick Chase: A Detektive Story, Nick Chase: A Detectif Story |
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