Touch Detective 3

About

Touch Detective 3 is a point-and-click adventure where you follow Mackenzie and her talking cat Funghi as they figure out a chaotic banana heist. The story kicks off when a rival detective challenges Mackenzie to solve a case first, stolen fruit and a sickly pet goldfish are early clues. You’ll explore quirky locations, chat with oddball characters, and solve puzzles to track down a madman trying to build a sentient Banana Man. Gameplay leans into simple tapping and inventory-based interactions, with plenty of visual gags and dead-ends to keep things lighthearted. The game stands out for its intentionally silly tone and offbeat story twists. A scientist’s scheme involving sentient produce and a collapsing animal sidequest create a narrative that’s equal parts absurd and charming. While it lacks deep mechanics or replayability, fans of breezy point-and-clicks with humor might enjoy its 4-5 hour runtime. Available on Switch and 3DS, it’s a portable pick for casual puzzlers who don’t take mysteries too seriously.

Storyline

The famous detective Shiro Tachi, who aims to be the world's number one detective, is in town and comes to Mackenzie to challenge her. Penelope turns up during their meeting and claims that her bananas have been stolen, and Tachi declares that the one to solve the case first will win their challenge. Mackenize investigates and discovers that there are no bananas left in the town, but gets a lead that the culprit might be hiding deep in the forest. Tachi's pet, Goldie, collapses, unbeknown to Tachi. Mackenize hunts down a doctor, who tells Mackenize that Goldie has a cold, something which is potentially fatal for an animal like her. Mackenize tries telling Tachi about Goldie's condition, but he doesn't pay it any mind until he is told that could kill her. Tachi entrusts the case's resolution to Mackenzie to be by Goldie's side. Mackenize and Inspector Daria discover the Cornstalker's hideout in the forest, where he is planning to use the stolen bananas to make a sentient "Banana Man". He is being aided by a scientist, who is the brother of the doctor. Mackenzie is able swap some of the bananas with spoiled ones, which causes Banana Man to be born improperly, thus stopping the cornstalker's plot.