Royal Detective: Lord of Statues

About

Royal Detective: Lord of Statues tasks you with saving a mountain village frozen under a mysterious curse. As a point-and-click puzzle adventure, you drag items from your inventory to manipulate scenes, solve brain teasers, and uncover hidden objects. The story centers on Princess, adopted by a statue maker, whose past holds the key to stopping enchanted figures from crumbling the town. Movement happens via on-screen touch points, with a map letting you skip back to key locations instantly. The game stands out for its quirky companions: statues like a rooster or gnome that assist in solving puzzles. While the narrative leans on classic fairy tale tropes, the mix of object interaction and light exploration keeps progression smooth. Players stuck on a puzzle can rely on these helper statues to nudge them forward, balancing challenge without frustration. The alpine setting and whimsical art style add charm, though the 2012 release shows its age in presentation.

Storyline

You have been summoned to save the alpine village of Martlet in Royal Detective: Lord of Statues. Martlet has been taken over by statues! What made these statues come alive, and how can you stop them from destroying Martlet? The answer lays in the story of Princess, a young girl who was left on the statue maker's doorstep at birth. Find out who enchanted the statues and why in this charming game set in a small European town.