Blue Toad Murder Files Review

Relentless Software have become synonymous with the Buzz! franchise, which first appeared on the PlayStation 2. However, in July of 2009, they announced that they would be creating their first self-published game called Blue Toad Murder Files and that it would be appearing on the PlayStation Network. It's an episodic game that follows the Blue Toad Agency as they look to solve crimes, and the first two parts were released on the 17th of December, 2009.

Taking control of up to four Blue Toad Detectives, which range from the youth of Dickens, to the more experienced Maple, players find themselves in Little Riddle, a quaint British town which Mother, the Agency's chief, hopes will provide a welcome break for her charges. Unfortunately, this isn't the case, as shortly after arriving in Little Riddle the mayor is shot and killed, leading to an impromptu investigation despite reservations from the local law enforcement. None of the players ever actually speak, but their facial expressions are priceless and the various inhabitants of Little Riddle are equally enjoyable to watch and listen to. It means that interrogating them is actually quite fun, but as with any game, nothing is ever easy.