The look of the game is very unique, the diorama style scenes and the general look of the environments and characters aren’t used all that often. It isn’t the best looking game you’ll find on the Switch however and there have certainly been a few visual downgrades compared to the other console versions of the game, which is a shame because you would think a game like this wouldn’t necessarily be pushing the Switch to its limit.
The Sexy Brutale
Cavalier Game Studio · Apr 12, 2017
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Welcome to The Sexy Brutale, a never-ending masked ball-turned-murderous adventure puzzle game by Cavalier Game Studios and Tequila Works.
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- The Sexy Brutale is such a neat game and I really enjoyed my time with it. There’s so many references to other games and like most murder mysteries, I felt a strong need to keep playing and uncover the truth of what was going on. It’s too bad that the Nintendo Switch port suffers from horrible framerate issues. I’m really hoping the developers will make a patch for this soon because TSB is so awesome in every other aspect.
- 7.0As short-lived as the story is, The Sexy Brutale is still a standout murder mystery title. The stimulating 3D puzzle and adventure elements makes it one of the best within its genre. The chosen theme and locale is also the exact type of setting you want for a title built on intrigue, murder and mystery. If you’re more of a shoot first, ask questions later sort of player, this might not be for you, but for the type of person who enjoys a slower-paced but equally as rewarding game experience, this is a murder mystery worth looking into.
- If you can put up with the choppy frame rates and lengthy load times, The Sexy Brutale is a fun, worthwhile experience. The highs are high, but then the game chugs or hitches during a long load. Those ups and downs are present from beginning to end. No matter what though, I definitely recommend this game as something to be tried, just maybe not this particular version.
- The Sexy Brutale is a sadistic and cerebral adventure brimming with both style and substance. Developers Tequila Works and Cavalier Game Studios have crafted an inventive and addicting gem that is, while quite short, fittingly crafted with a watchmaker’s attention to detail. And while the physical release doesn’t offer a ton of extras, what’s there is all high quality and deserving of a spot on your shelf. If you’re a fan of puzzle games with a solid story and don’t mind its brevity, the time is right to add The Sexy Brutale: Full House Edition to your PlayStation 4 library.
- Despite this minor frustration, I was utterly enthralled by The Sexy Brutale. The exaggerated characters and isometric art breathes a kind of life into point and click mysteries that leaves other members of the same genre feeling listless and two dimensional. Puzzles prove themselves to be entirely accessible for newcomers, and the script is just fantastic. Take a gamble. Try The Sexy Brutale and if the house wins, just go back and try again.
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