James Patterson: Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion
Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion is based on the best-selling novel
series by James Patterson. It features hidden object gameplay combined with
adventure game elements and mini-games. The Nintendo DS is held like a book
during most of the game, while during a mahjong mini-game it is held the
normal way.
A string of seemingly unrelated deaths takes place in San Francisco. Some look
like suicide or robbery, but something doesn’t add up. Players become part of
the Women’s Murder Club as they play Lindsay, Cindy or Claire using their
respective skills for the task needed. Lindsay, the police officer,
investigates the murder scene, first removing any ‘clutter’ and then looking
for clues as listed, for instance objects that may have belonged to the victim
or possible murder weapons. Claire, the coroner, finds out the cause of death
and anything else that can be deduced from the body. There are no penalties
for choosing the wrong object and there is no time limit.
If played on the DSi, an extra option is available from the main menu: Photo
Mysteries. This allows you to play some additional mystery stories with the
photo’s you have made of family members, household items or pets.
