12DOVE Verdict
Pros
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Well-designed spot-the-difference puzzles
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Relaxing atmosphere
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As good as any DS adventure title
Cons
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Low-res graphics
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Can be hard to find some items
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Might put you to sleep
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Taking huge inspiration from hidden object games like Mystery Case Files, your job is to search for clues in spot-the-difference puzzles to solve a series of crimes. The Vanishing Files is both relaxing and infuriating in equal measure; the low-res graphics of the DS (and the Wii version) means it can occasionally be a matter of dumb luck finding some items. But if you don’t mind sitting for hours, eyes inches from the screen, this is every bit as good as Mystery Case Files: Millionheir and the likes.
Sep 17, 2009
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| Genre | Adventure |
| Description | If you don’t mind sitting for hours, eyes inches from the screen, this is every bit as good as Mystery Case Files: Millionheir and the likes. |
| Platform | "DS","Wii" |
| US censor rating | "Everyone 10+","Everyone 10+" |
| UK censor rating | "7+","7+" |
| Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
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