The abc murders ds game

Negative: 3 out of Just Adventure. All this publication's reviews Read full review. The ABC Murders may lack the attention to detail and high levels of presentation found in the Layton titles, yet it should definitely appeal to the same market sector thirsty for more puzzle solving. Official Nintendo Magazine UK. Layton need not be worried. All this publication's reviews. Pocket Gamer UK. It's a good story, but those looking to emulate their favourite Belgium detective will find the repetitive brainteasers and limited sleuthing frustrating.

Games Master UK. One case best left unsolved. Adventure Gamers. Agatha Christie was obviously a masterful author, and The A. Murders could have been an engaging interactive companion to one of her most famous works. It's too bad the gameplay is so atrocious that even a good story couldn't make up for it. User Reviews. Write a Review. Positive: 0 out of 2.

Mixed: 2 out of 2. Negative: 0 out of 2. The idea of a detective game using the two displays of the Nintendo DS sounded very promising. Especially as a Christie and Poirot fan. Unfortunately I was very disappointed when it came out. Even though the story is brilliant, the gameplay is a disaster. Hint 2: One squared plus two equals three, and two squared plus two equals six. Notes or Lost Clues, then interview three new characters: Mr.

Barnard, Megan Barnard and Donald Fraser. When you return to Scotland Yard, examine the office again for more A. Speak with Inspector Crome again for another puzzle. Hint 1: Think of all possible numbers that, when added, equal eleven. Hint 2: One of the digits is 4. Hint 1: Think about each number as the result of an equation using two other numbers. You'll now move on to the train station, where you'll also want to examine with your magnifying glass. Poirot will ask for your help planning the trip to Churston.

Hint 1: Train one will take one hour and 45 minutes to reach Churston and leaves immediately. Hint 2: Taking train two will get you to Churston in one hour and 50 minutes, including wait time.

Hint 1: The third man was there from to , which means the first man must have been there from to Hint 2: The second man was there from to , and the fourth man stayed 10 minutes longer, till Notes, then present yourself to Franklin Clarke, brother of the third victim; he'll in turn present you with a riddle.

Clarke by figuring out what percentage of pie each of the four brothers should receive. Miss Grey will throw out a riddle as soon as you meet her. Hint 1: There are 14 more one-pound notes than five-pound notes. Hint 2: The number of five-pound notes is less than Take a look around for any stray A.

Notes or Lost Clues. Soon after arriving, Mr. Clarke will offer another puzzle. Pay special attention to the fact that in total, there was one more person than there were dogs. Hint 1: The first group contained two people and one dog. Hint 2: The third group contained two people and one dog. Take a look around for more bonus items. Poirot will receive a letter from Miss Drower, which contains another riddle.

Hint 1: You'll need to use addition and subtraction to piece this one together. Hint 2: Five plus nine equals fourteen, minus two equals twelve. To proceed, you'll need to solve a riddle provided by Megan Barnard. Hint 1: Pay attention to what the king told his two sons.

Hint 2: The word begins with a "T. Clarke; you'll pick up a couple of interesting items in your notebook by doing so. Next on the list is Miss Grey, who doesn't offer up anything new.

Miss Barnard and Mr. Fraser also don't say much that you didn't already know, but Miss Drower offers a bit more information about the last time she saw her deceased aunt. After you've wrapped up questioning, Miss Grey will give a bit more information than she previously did. Hint 1: The number of one-pound notes is less than ten. Hint 2: The number of ten-pound notes is greater than twenty. A bit of simple math will be required to figure out which car arrived when. Hint 1: The yellow car will arrive in 45 minutes, and the green car will get there in Hint 2: The white car won't get there until 50 minutes from now, and the red one will take 48 minutes.

Question Lady Clarke next and help her remember when she saw the man who she claims came by. Remember that the man must have been at the door between the time Lady Clarke spent reading and the time she spent complaining.

Hint 1: Start with the total time and subtract the one-minute visit, which leaves 44 minutes. Now apply the other facts you're given. Hint 2: Lady Clarke must have spent a total of 24 minutes eating and complaining. Fraser again. Examine the scene for any more A. Fraser's riddle. Hint 1: Not all of the scrambled letters will be used this time. Hint 2: The word begins with an "A. Hint 1: Focus on what A.

Hint 2: You should be especially interested in why this murder business is becoming tedious. A bunch of dialogue ensues; while speaking to Thora Grey, you'll need to solve another riddle. Hint 1: The first letter in the word is "S. Cust, Franklin will test your intellect again by solving a conundrum.

Hint 1: This puzzle may seem like it requires a bit of math to solve, but it actually doesn't. Hint 2: How much dirt do empty holes usually contain? Clarke's relationship. Poirot then poses a duo of riddles related to the town where the next murder is set to happen. Hint 1: The total running time of the race will be 30 minutes. Hint 2: The first horse will only complete 2 laps by the time the third horse wins.

Hint 1: Remember, at least one person will be required to row the raft back to the island to pick up more people. Hint 2: It will take four hours for a single rower to complete the return trip, but two rowers can complete the trip in half that time.

Be sure to examine the office again for bonus items. Anderson will fill you in on a few details regarding the new murder. Hint 1: Sandwich ranked in second place. Hint 2: Caligula couldn't have finished in first place.

Hint 1: The original flock contained less than 30 sheep. Hint 2: Think of the lowest possible number that can be divided into half, thirds, and ninths; then subtract one. Downes, then move on to Mr. Ball and Mary Stroud. Hint 1: Two of the scrambled letters won't be used this time.

Hint 2: Pay attention to the words in quotations, especially "red" and "vain. Hint 1: The answer is an odd number. Hint 2: Pay attention to the difference between adjacent sets of numbers and how they could be related. After he leaves, check the Scotland Yard office again for new bonus items. When you're finished with this leg of the investigation, Inspector Crome will put your puzzle-solving skills to the test one more time.

Hint 1: Think of all possible ways to come up with 13 using two of the same numbers plus one different number. Hint 2: One of the numbers in the answer is three. Strange's Testimony [p33] Unscramble the letters to reveal what Mr. Strange saw. Hint 1: The activity was a game of some sort. Hint 2: The answer begins with the letter "D.