Parodise, a small world where characters of fairytale lore leave happily ever after… A strange place for sure, but there’s obviously a reason why such a world should exist. Sometimes, however, tales run wild.
Little Red Riding Hood, for once, has had it with constant delivery of baskets to remote forest cottages. She wanted a job- and after some training became a private investigator.
Parodise is in need of a skilled junior PI right now. Someone killed the Big Bad Wolf. Someone seems to have a plan. Someone… but whodunnit? And howdunnit? And whydunnit indeed?
Powered by the versatile Adventure Game Studio, Once Upon A Crime features:
– a fairytale world in primary colours (and neat retro 320×240 screen resolution)
– a comfortable interface, based on the original DITA GUI code
– classic puzzle solving adventure game fun
– gumshoes, candy, witches and other charismatic characters!
– a twisted tale full of good-hearted humour, tongue-in-cheek gags and nefarious plots
Another thing that really makes Once Upon A Crime enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Once Upon A Crime. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
