It is rare that a Point-and-Click game surprises me. In fact, I’ve played a fair few this year, and most of them haven’t been anything out of the ordinary. However, Grace Bruxner’s sequel to The Haunted Island: A Frog Detective Game was, in short, absolutely delightful.

I hadn’t played the first game prior to digging into this one, and I have to credit fellow PG staff member Dari for even putting the Frog Detective 2 on my radar in the first place. However, not playing the first game previously did not dampen my enjoyment of it at all. The premise of the game is that you take the titular Frog Detective to the town of Warlock Woods.

The denizens of Warlock Woods are welcoming an Invisible Wizard to the town, but the parade that was meant to welcome her had been destroyed the previous night. You must talk to the townspeople, solve their various problems, and figure out who is behind the destruction of the parade.

Before I go any further with the review of this, I have a disclaimer that is also stated very clearly on the Steam store page. Frog Detective 2 is very short. If you take your time it will only take about 2 hours, but if you blaze through it it’ll probably only take you an hour. Despite that, the game is absolutely adorable and wholesome, and I just didn’t want to stop playing it.

I should also mention that it technically has two outcomes depending on a choice you make at the end, so it does have some replay value. I fully intend to work my way through it again, because it is tooth-rottingly cute and I love it to pieces.

Your titular Frog Detective has two main tools at his disposal, other than his sharp detective skills of course. You have a trusty magnifying glass that you can use to investigate things more closely, as well as a notebook. You get to decorate the notebook yourself at the beginning of the game, which was a nice touch that was a pleasant surprise.

The notebook records tidbits about various suspects once you talk to them, as well as details on what they need in order for you to complete their quest, which will help you get closer to the truth. It feels like a very solid gameplay loop, you talk to folks, figure out what they need, pick up items in the environment, use those items to solve their quest and learn more information.

Other than the short runtime, I don’t really think there is anything to complain about with this game. It is perfect for kids, adults who just like cute characters and wholesome stories, or anyone in between. I don’t even think the five dollar price tag is excessive for what you’re getting. It is a short, sweet game that doesn’t take itself too seriously or overstay its welcome.

If you’re looking for a great little Point-and-Click game to spend your Steam Sale money on, or a last-minute holiday gift option, this is the perfect choice for you. It also supports an indie team who are some of the first to join the Superhot Presents publishing label.

A PC review copy of Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard was provided by Worm Club for this review.

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Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard

$4.99 USD

9.5

Score

9.5/10

Pros

• Adorable Characters
• Fun Premise
• Great for Kids
• Short but Sweet
• Fun Gameplay

Cons

• I Wish There was More