Thimbleweed Park

The mysterious murder in Thimbleweed Park sets off a chain of events as FBI agents Angela Ray and Alberto Reyes are sent to solve the case. The city, with its population of just eight residents, is a tight-knit community where everyone knows each other's secrets. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems.

The gameplay in Thimbleweed Park is reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures from the 80s and early 90s. The control mechanic uses verb commands like "use" and "pick up" to interact with characters and objects. Progression is based on advancing the story and solving puzzles, which can be challenging at times. Players can collect items and store them in an inventory, but beware - each character has their own unique abilities and limitations.

As players progress through the game, they'll have the chance to switch between Ray and Reyes at will, working together to solve puzzles that require different skills. The game also features self-contained flashbacks for some characters, adding a new layer of depth to the story. With a built-in hint system and the option to call in for help, players can never be too sure what's coming next.

Thimbleweed Park offers two play modes: casual and traditional. The game also features fully voiced characters and supports both automatic and manual saving. And if you're feeling extra curious, you can even collect small specks of dust in various locations - but don't get too distracted!

Released on the Nintendo Switch

Genre: Action & Adventure

Release Date: 2018