Inspector Waffles

Critic reviews

• Gamezebo

  Maria Alexander · Nov 10, 2021

  6.0

  You never feel bored while playing, but neither do you ever really feel like the game builds up a significant head of steam – which is disappointing considering the way the plot is structured towards a big reveal. The ending actually feels a little rushed and is strangely unsatisfying. Ultimately if you’re after a new point and click adventure on the Switch you could do worse than Inspector Waffles – it’s well presented and has some great moments – but it still falls short of the best the genre has to offer on the system.

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• Hey Poor Player

  Heather Johnson Yu · Oct 18, 2021

  8.0

  Inspector Waffles genuinely surprised me. I expected a good pixel art noir, but I didn’t expect to fall in love with a great buddy cop murder mystery. It’s also one of the few point and clicks that felt optimized for the Switch, a rare treat for those who enjoy the genre on this console.

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• WhatIfGaming

  Ali Hashmi · Apr 07, 2021

  8.5

  Inspector Waffles has charm, sharp writing, and an absorbing story. It features a wide cast of characters with their unique personalities and a rich noir atmosphere. It’s light in tone but doesn’t shy away from serious moments either. The game doesn’t overstay its welcome and provides accessibility options for different types of players. While simplistic in gameplay, it’s paced well enough throughout its campaign.

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• TheXboxHub

  Jacob Stokes · Nov 20, 2021

  9.0

  An absolutely brilliant point-and-click adventure. The story, characters and overall dialogue are all brilliantly written, and the puzzles encourage exploration and experimentation. The interrogations are a great vehicle for moving the story along in a natural way, as is the game’s hint system. I didn’t go in expecting much, but came out feeling pleasantly surprised and thoroughly entertained. I’d definitely recommend picking this one up.

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