Detective Mio - Solve puzzles & rescue

🏆 Top 20 at the Google Play Indie Games Festival 2021! 🏆

🐱 Let’s Go! Mio! 🐱

Has a cat disappeared?

Are there animals that need rescuing?

Do you want to unlock a treasured memory from the past?

Then Detective Mio is the feline for you!

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This is not just an ordinary hidden object game!

You will encounter various quirky quizzes and puzzles in your quest to rescue adorable animals!

Tap, swipe, and drag across the screen to uncover hidden items!

At times, you may even find it necessary to turn your smartphone upside down!

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Explore attics, gardens, art galleries, museums, shopping centers, labs, and… outer space!?

Hear your client’s story and seek out the hidden animal.

These cunning creatures have an astonishing ability to conceal themselves in the most unexpected locations!

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Uncover all items and finish the artwork.

Delight in charming cartoon-style graphics!

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A game available for offline play!

Collaborate with friends to crack the puzzles!

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Utilize the toys and furnishings you collect from completing stages

to personalize your detective office in your own distinctive way!

Review: Detective Mio - A Delightfully Clever Hidden Object Adventure Gem

Having spent hours immersed in Detective Mio’s charming world, I can confidently say this isn’t just another hidden object game – it’s a masterclass in creative puzzle design wrapped in irresistible charm. What truly sets it apart is how ingeniously it transforms familiar mechanics. 

The puzzles genuinely surprise you: one moment you’re carefully rotating abstract shapes to reveal a hidden hamster in an art gallery, the next you're literally flipping your phone upside down to solve gravity-based conundrums in a space lab. This constant innovation kept engagement exceptionally high. The cartoon art style radiates warmth and personality, making every scene, from a cluttered attic to a bustling alien marketplace, visually delightful to explore. 

Beyond the core finding, the joy of meticulously assembling the final artwork after uncovering all items provides a deeply satisfying sense of completion. I was particularly smitten with the office customization – unlocking quirky furniture and toys through gameplay and decorating my own little detective haven became a rewarding end-of-level ritual. The cleverness of the animals’ hiding spots never ceased to amaze, forcing me to look beyond the obvious. It’s a brilliantly polished, endlessly inventive experience that makes you smile while challenging your perception.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: Is Detective Mio free-to-play? Does it have intrusive ads or paywalls?

A: The game is free to download and play. While it does feature optional rewarded ads (e.g., for hints) and offers in-app purchases (like cosmetic items or puzzle packs), I experienced no forced ads interrupting gameplay. Progress felt fair and achievable without spending money.

Q: How difficult are the puzzles? Is it suitable for casual players?

A: The difficulty curve is well-tuned. Early levels ease you in gently, teaching mechanics, while later stages offer significant (but never unfair) challenges. The "hint" system is generous and refills over time, making it accessible for casual play. The quirky nature sometimes requires unconventional thinking ("try turning your phone!"), which is part of its unique charm.

Q: Does the collaboration feature require online friends?

A: Collaborative puzzle-solving primarily seems designed for in-person play – you pass the phone around with friends or family to tackle a tough puzzle together. While there isn't a dedicated online multiplayer mode, this local co-op element is a fun and novel way to engage.

Q: How much content is there? How replayable is it?

A: With its diverse range of intricately themed locations (over a dozen major environments hinted at in the promo!) and hundreds of cleverly hidden items and puzzles, Detective Mio offers substantial content. While you solve each puzzle once, finding everything efficiently for a better office score offers some replayability. The focus is on completing the artwork and enjoying the journey.

Q: Does offline play include all features?

A: Yes! Detective Mio excels as a genuine offline game. You can fully play through levels, solve puzzles, find items, and decorate your office without an internet connection. Features requiring connectivity (like optional ads or purchasing) naturally need it, but the core gameplay is completely offline accessible. Cloud saves are recommended for progress protection across devices.