Alex Hill: The Body at Clearwater Bay

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You take control of Alex Hill, a detective investigating a dead body found on a quiet coastal town’s shore. Point-and-click your way through crime scenes, homes, and public spaces to gather clues, interview locals, and piece together the victim’s final days. Each location hides objects and dialogue choices that shift the story’s direction, balancing atmospheric observation with timed logic puzzles. The game leans into its noir roots with deliberate pacing and branching paths that mix red herrings with quiet character moments. Clearwater Bay itself feels like a living suspect, with weather and lighting subtly mirroring the case’s shifting tone. The writing avoids over-explaining, trusting players to connect sparse hints to broader motives. While the lack of save points might frustrate some, the steady drip of new perspectives keeps the mystery gripping. With 88% of players on Steam flagging it for “strong narrative,” this is a point-and-click that thrives on quiet tension over flashy set-pieces.