Item: Partner In Crime
Rating: 88
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

88/100

Partner in Crime is a breath of fresh air in the mobile puzzle genre. As someone who loves the 'Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes' style of gameplay, I found this to be a fantastic narrative-driven alternative. The way it forces you to rely on your partner creates moments of genuine tension and eventually, immense satisfaction when a 'click' happens and you solve a complex lock.

The art style is moody and fits the detective theme perfectly. My only minor gripe is that some puzzles can be a bit sensitive to phrasing, leading to a few minutes of 'No, the OTHER left!' frustration, but that's part of the charm. If you have a friend or partner to play with, this is an absolute must-download for a rainy evening.

Reviewed on: Sun May 05 2024

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I’ve seen plenty of these deduction games, and Triomatica’s latest is as bare-bones as they come. It’s a pure logic exercise: look at the features, read the statements, and find the contradiction. It’s functional, sure, but there’s no meat on the bones. The loop is repetitive, and once you understand the internal logic of the 'liar' mechanic, the challenge plateaues quickly. It’s fine for a commute, but don't expect a deep narrative or complex systems. It does what it says on the tin, but it doesn't do much more.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Clean UI
Straightforward logic puzzles

Repetitive gameplay
Lack of narrative depth

Technical Report

Performance: Stable performance on iOS; very lightweight.

Accessibility:

Subtitles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy pure deductive logic puzzles without fluff.

Skip if: You want a story-driven mystery or complex gameplay.

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Trust No One
Boxville

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 2 hours
Status: Finished basic levels

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

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$0.99 4+★5 5 reviews

Author : Triomatica Games

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Support Languages : English

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Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Follow the clues and catch the criminals — just beware of the liars.
In this game, you’ll learn to tell the difference between the good and the bad — even when they share many of the same features.
Follow clues from each character to uncover the criminals — but be careful, some of them might be lying.

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5 with 5 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Step into the shoes of a detective duo in Partner in Crime, a game designed specifically for two-player cooperation. Unlike traditional mystery games, information is split between both participants. You must describe what you see, listen to your partner's findings, and piece together the narrative puzzle. With atmospheric visuals and challenging logic puzzles, it’s an immersive experience that tests your communication skills as much as your detective instincts. Work through various scenarios, gather evidence, and ensure that no detail goes unnoticed in your quest for the truth.

Features

Local and Online Co-op

Asymmetrical Gameplay Mechanics

Engaging Noir-style Narrative

Challenging Logic Puzzles

Tips

Mastering Communication

The key to progress is verbalizing everything. Start by describing the layout of your room to your partner. Often, a symbol in your view is the key to a lock in theirs. Don't assume any detail is too small; the color of a book or the time on a wall clock could be the missing link.

Gameplays

Asymmetrical Information

Players interact with their own screens. While one player might be looking at a suspect's diary, the other might be examining a crime scene layout. You must use the clues from the diary to unlock specific interactions within the crime scene.