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9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Windows Phone, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2014

Should you play it?

Save your missing friend and reveal the corruption of the town’s citizens to stop an evil plot to bring the evil Snake God back to our world.

What works

  • Engaging detective story
  • Pleasant graphics and atmosphere
  • Varied but accessible puzzles
  • Unique detective mode gameplay
  • Good voice acting and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Low replay value
  • Easy hidden object scenes
  • Lack of bonus content
  • Some translation and animation issues

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9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Value.

Last update: 21/08/2026