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Will you be able to solve the murder of Lord Anderson?

Clue: Murder by Death is a modern take on the classic board game, bringing 3D graphics and open world exploration to the mystery solving. Investigate the scene, interview suspects, and eventually present your case, all within only two hours. Unfortunately, there are numerous bugs within that timeframe.

Clue: Murder by Death oozes charm and nails the whodunnit vibe but the bloated mansion, limited inventory, and forced repetition drag the experience down.

Clue: Murder by Death on Xbox is a solid detective experience that modernises the classic formula with atmosphere and immersion. Its early hours are genuinely gripping, and its presentation — especially in audio and environmental design — creates a satisfying sense of suspense. The move from board game abstraction to explorable mystery is a smart e...

Unfortunately, the experience wasn’t much fun for me. There’s a decent foundation here, but it’s weighed down by too many rooms to explore, too many suspects who start to blur together, and far too many objects to sift through. Combined with a poor map system, limited inventory space, slow character movement, unclear objectives, and noticeable input...