Call of the Golden Valley

Some of the achievements are STILL glitched despite the update. Overall, a very simple quick detective game.

There aren't any puzzles that the game doesn't solve for you. You can't interact with items unless they're required for the current puzzle; most of the game is just walking between the handful of places you're allowed to visit.

Loving this mystery game and how the story unfolds. Talking to the locals, finding clues around town, taking photos of wildlife, creating your own deduction board - such a fun way to discover the rabbit hole your missing friend has fallen into. And the small town Australia backdrop adds some extra spooky gothic vibes.

A charming mystery game to find your friend, the voice acting was well done and despite a few bugs the story was enjoyable. Can't wait to see what this team cooks up in the future, hopefully a jump to Unreal engine??

Lovely and engrossing game! I would have only loved a little more of it. This game is a loving rendition of small town Australia, with some nice attention to detail... looking at you cubic wombat poo... but also the bird sounds, the local vernacular, drop bear references and the voice acting. The puzzles aren't particularly difficult, but are thoughtfully integrated so the game feels cohesive. Also love the hint system - call Dad for help. Just as I'm really getting into it though the game finishes! I want to come back to the town some time, meet more of the locals and have more time to explore the bushland. Hoping to see more and bigger releases from this dev!

This game is delightful. I grew up playing Nancy Drew games, and the story and gameplay here are really bringing me back in the best way. The characters, setting, and puzzle are charming, but I'm really intrigued to see how the theory-building mechanic plays out. I'm still early but it's so satisfying to see clues visualized with red string and thumbtacks, rather than in just a bulleted list. The ability to highlight information and attest to why it is or is not important definitely makes the experience more immersive. Will update this review when I finish the game but so far I'd recommend it to any mystery game fan.

I love the wombats! Awesome voice acting, sound design and intriguing plot... captures the vibe of an outback Australian town really well. can't wait to uncover this mystery!