Play Mystery Detective (E)(Wet 'N' Wild) Online

Mystery Detective, released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, is one of those obscure titles you find tucked away in a bargain bin. The developer and publisher remain largely unknown, which fits the game's low profile during a period when the DS was flooded with experimental touch screen games. It doesn't try to compete with big names; it just offers a quiet, thoughtful kind of mystery.

You play as a detective, moving from screen to screen to examine crime scenes by tapping and dragging the stylus across the DS's lower screen. Your main objective is to solve cases by collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses whose statements often contradict each other, and finally accusing the correct culprit. Key mechanics include scrutinizing objects for hidden clues, comparing alibis in your notebook, and presenting evidence to break a suspect's story. The pacing is deliberate, almost slow, and some puzzles can be obtuse, requiring careful observation. It feels like doing real investigative work, where patience and attention to detail are your best tools.