Agatha Christie Murder On The Orient Express Review (PlayStation 5)

by Jim Smale · Published November 13, 2023 · Updated November 9, 2023

In Agatha Christie Murder On The Orient Express Review, A crime is committed on board the Orient Express. Hercule Poirot, during this trip, is surrounded by a group of singular characters, all suspects, each with their own secrets and motivations, and will then try to elucidate the murder that has just taken place.

Agatha Christie Murder On The Orient Express Review Pros:

Decent graphics.
9.77GB download size.
Platinum trophy.
You get the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
Controller settings – Invert axis, and sensitivity sliders.
In-game cutscenes with the option to skip.
Ten save slots.
In-game tutorial pop-ups as you play.
Good voicework.
Subtitles are on as standard.
A modern retelling of the classic tale.
They are going with the Kenneth Branaugh look for Poirot but not his voice.
The mind map fills in as you find clues and talk with people, here is where you can solve cases and find more clues or objectives.
Character analyses allow you to work out a character’s info like age, nationality, etc, and once correct that all gets stored in the characters tab.
Hidden collectible golden mustaches.
The next mission objective pops up but you can view the found clues and leads through the mind map.
The mind map is a fascinating mechanic as you watch it grow and flourish as clues and leads go into it.
At times you have to put sequences in order or choose who you think someone is or their motives.
You get to try multiple times at the mini-game-style sequences.
The story is different and takes from the original story.
Interactive prompts show when you are close.
The game is a 3D world with full 360-degree camera control.
Poirot (your character) narrates his inner voice throughout the game.
Save when you want.
Puzzle game elements throughout.
The story has been expanded in places to accommodate more game-like sequences but also help you become Poirot in terms of people-watching.
Unlock and use the chapter select to replay chapters.

Agatha Christie Murder On The Orient Express Review Cons:

Cannot rebind controls.
No way to turn off or edit the subtitles.
A few character models look a bit comical and off.
Characters have dead eyes.
The Poirot voice is not great and feels forced.
Poirot is an arrogant and self-indulging detective but even in this game, he comes across as too much.
It is a very slow-paced game.
You cannot skip all the interactions and cutscenes.
Guessing someone’s age is rather difficult and this is mostly due to the facial structure.
A few little mini-game diversions feel like pointless filler and it kinda takes away from the experience.
Graphics pop in at random times.