Touch Detective 2 ½ DS box art

Nintendo DS · Adventure

Touch Detective 2 ½

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreAdventure
PublisherSuccess
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2007, Touch Detective 2 ½ is an adventure game published by Success.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Touch Detective 2 ½ 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.

Touch Detective 2 ½ gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Touch Detective 2 ½ walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Touch Detective 2 ½ FAQ

When did Touch Detective 2 ½ come out on the DS?

Touch Detective 2 ½ was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Touch Detective 2 ½?

published by Success.

Is Touch Detective 2 ½ multiplayer?

No. Touch Detective 2 ½ is a single-player game.

How long does Touch Detective 2 ½ take to play?

As an adventure game, Touch Detective 2 ½ 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 Touch Detective 2 ½ 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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