Clue Hunter
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Ever wanted to feel like a detective cracking cases with just a few clicks? Clue Hunter is a point-and-click puzzle game where you solve mysteries by making split-second choices. Think of it like those "Brain Out" or "Who Is?" mobile games, but focused entirely on detective stories. Your job is simple: help clients, spot the clues, pick the right action, and avoid the hilariously bad fail states. One wrong tap and you'll watch your detective fail in spectacular fashion.
Key Features
- Choice-Based Puzzles: Every case gives you 2-3 options—pick wisely or face instant failure.
- Unlockable Costumes: Change your detective's look with new outfits as you progress through cases.
- Simple One-Click Controls: Just tap or click buttons on the screen. No complex combos or timing.
- Multiple Endings: Wrong choices lead to funny fail animations, right ones close the case.
How to Play Clue Hunter
It's dead simple to start, but you'll need sharp attention to avoid the traps.
Read the Case Setup
You start each level with a short cutscene showing the crime or problem. A client needs your help—maybe someone's been robbed, maybe there's a suspicious situation. Pay attention to every detail because the clues are hidden in plain sight. The progress bar at the top shows you're working through 3-4 decision points per case.
Make Your Choice
When the scene pauses, you'll see two or three icons pop up—items, actions, or tools. This is where the brain work happens. Should you use the vase or the lighter? Should you call the police or investigate yourself? Click the one that makes logical sense based on what you just saw. Get it wrong and you'll watch a fail animation (your detective getting caught, embarrassed, or worse). Get it right and you move to the next checkpoint.
Close the Case and Unlock Rewards
String together the correct choices and you'll solve the mystery. The client's happy, the bad guy's caught, and you earn rewards to unlock new detective outfits. Some levels throw you into bizarre scenarios—one minute you're in a museum, the next you're dressed as a caveman taking photos of monkeys. It's random but keeps things fresh.
Who is Clue Hunter for?
This is perfect for casual players who want quick brain teasers without commitment. Each case takes 2-5 minutes tops, so it's great for killing time during a commute or lunch break. Kids will enjoy the cartoonish art and silly fail states, while older players who like logic puzzles can breeze through it while half-watching TV. If you need deep strategy or fast reflexes, look elsewhere—this is more about observation than skill.
The Gameplay Vibe
It's super chill and low-pressure. The art style is simple Flash-era 2D with thick black outlines and flat colors—think cheap mobile game ads you see on Instagram. The animations are basic skeletal rigs (arms and legs pivot instead of smooth hand-drawn motion), but it gets the job done. There's no voice acting, just text bubbles and sound effects. The humor leans on exaggerated fail states—your detective slipping on a banana peel or getting bonked by a falling object. It's light, goofy, and doesn't take itself seriously. Perfect background game while you're doing something else.
Technical Check: Saves & Performance
The game auto-saves your progress in your browser's local storage, so as long as you don't clear your cache, you can pick up where you left off. Performance-wise, this runs on anything—old laptops, budget phones, Chromebooks. The graphics are so minimal that lag is basically impossible. I didn't see any loading screens between levels either, which is a nice touch.
Quick Verdict: Pros & Cons
A decent time-waster if you like casual logic puzzles and don't mind repetitive gameplay.
- ✅ Pro: Instant action with zero learning curve—anyone can play this.
- ✅ Pro: The fail animations are genuinely funny the first few times.
- ❌ Con: Gets repetitive fast. After 10 cases, you've seen most of the tricks.
Controls
Super responsive since it's just clicking buttons. No timing windows or precision needed.
- Desktop: Point and click with your mouse on the choice icons.
- Mobile: Tap the buttons directly on the touchscreen.
Release Date & Developer
Developed by Joy Jar Games and released on October 21, 2025. They specialize in quick-play browser puzzles aimed at the casual mobile crowd.
