Ambroise Niflette & the Gleaned Bell

About

You play as a detective in a quirky village where a stolen bell has frozen time. Investigate clues, interrogate suspicious characters, and solve environmental puzzles to restore the annual festival. The game mixes point-and-click exploration with dialogue choices that shape your investigation. A stop-motion aesthetic gives everything a tactile, handcrafted look, while the village’s eccentric inhabitants hide motives behind every creaky door. The game stands out for its charmingly exaggerated art style and clever use of physical puzzles. Players appreciate how the world feels alive with hidden details, like villagers arguing over irrelevant topics or a goat inexplicably wearing a top hat. While the mystery isn’t overly complex, the brisk pacing and dry humor keep things engaging. Most play it in one or two sittings, making it a quick but memorable escape for fans of lighthearted sleuthing.

Storyline

Renowned young detective Ambroise Niflette is called in to solve the mystery that has thrown the small village of Touvoir-en-Thym-et-Pomme into disarray: the theft of the Gleaned Bell. Without the bell, time seems frozen, making it impossible for the villagers to celebrate their annual festival! Niflette must lead the investigation in a village where secrets and deception reign supreme...