Daffy Duck, P.I.: The Case of the Missing Letters

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Daffy Duck, P.I.: The Case of the Missing Letters casts the famously neurotic duck as a private investigator figuring out a string of stolen letters. Players navigate point-and-click puzzles centered on arranging and deciphering text fragments to progress through cases. The gameplay leans into wordplay and logic challenges, with Daffy’s signature short temper and sarcasm threaded into dialogue. Simple visuals and a focus on brain-teasing mechanics make it a brisk, if niche, detective experience. Released in 1991, this title sits as an early example of puzzle-driven adventure games on PC. While its retro presentation and quirky humor haven’t aged perfectly, fans of classic point-and-clicks might appreciate its straightforward design. The single-player case files are brief but pack a punch for players craving quick, cerebral challenges. Its developer, Riedel Software Productions, later gained more recognition, but this title remains a footnote in their catalog.