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Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

What works

  • Engaging story and characters
  • Faithful portrayal of young poirot
  • Good voice acting
  • Unique mind map deduction mechanic
  • Relaxing, narrative-driven gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear gameplay with limited player freedom
  • Some illogical mind map connections
  • Lack of manual save and chapter select
  • Repetitive dialogue and ui sounds
  • Limited replay value

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders

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  • Shadows on the Vatican - Act I: Greed

  • The Shivah

More autonomous

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Last update: 21/08/2026