The WhatsNext verdict
Emerald City Confidential is worth playing for its inventive Oz reinterpretation, colorful presentation, and likable cast. It is best suited to newcomers and fans of story-led adventures who prefer gentle puzzles over demanding detective work.
What it does best
A clever Oz-noir collision with its own personality
Bright, distinctive storybook noir
Classic characters reinvented with surprising charm
What might put you off
Puzzles are exceptionally gentle
The noir tone is softened into family-friendly whimsy
The setup
What you are walking into
Work with the world's most cunning detective in the shadowy underbelly of the Emerald City of Oz! As Petra, you'll be lured deep into mysteries involving new foes and familiar faces; Scarecrow, Lion, and Toto included. This is Oz as you've never seen it before! Solve your detective's quest and unravel a conspiracy of magic and intrigue! Follow a case through five chapters full of puzzles, witnesses, suspects, and allies.
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