Silent Streets: Mockingbird

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Silent Streets: Mockingbird is a point-and-click adventure that uses augmented reality to turn your real-world space into a Victorian crime scene. As a rookie detective in a gritty port city, you examine clues, question witnesses, and figure out a tangled murder plot involving boxing rings, secret societies, and shady churches. The game blends on-foot exploration with decision-making, every choice shifts the story, opening new side quests or dead ends. Play through hand-drawn black-and-white scenes with splashes of color, guided by a voice cast and atmospheric sound design that nails the 19th-century vibe. This 2018 release stands out for its creative use of Apple ARKit, letting you physically search a murder scene staged in your living room. The script by Richard Cobbett packs dry wit and hidden lore without bogging down the mystery. Players note the minimalist interface and pedometer-based movement as fresh twists, encouraging you to walk around town or splurge on a cab. With 4.5 stars on Google Play, it’s a clever, character-driven puzzle hunt for fans of old-school sleuthing. Available on mobile since March 2018.