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Nintendo DS · Adventure

Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreAdventure
PublisherDreamCatcher Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 8

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2009, Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders is an adventure game published by DreamCatcher Interactive.

It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts. Among the 99 DS adventure games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders walkthroughs & guides

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Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders FAQ

When did Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders come out on the DS?

Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Who made Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders?

published by DreamCatcher Interactive.

Is Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders multiplayer?

No. Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders is a single-player game.

How long does Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders take to play?

As an adventure game, Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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