Young Detective: The Mutation

Name: Young Detective: The Mutation
Rating: 3.8 (50 reviews)
Author: Pham Quang

Uncover the ultimate mystery!

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

50 Ratings
Ages

18+
Years
Category

Puzzle
Developer

Pham Quang
Language

EN
English
Size

156.2
MB

Young Detective: The Mutation is an intense puzzle game that places players in the role of a brave young detective. Your mission is to infiltrate the dark and eerie home of a serial killer to uncover the truth behind gruesome murders and secrets tied to a shadowy, otherworldly realm. The game offers a thrilling experience, blending detective work, puzzle-solving, and exploration, challenging players' logical thinking and courage. Players step into the shoes of Liam, a young detective renowned for his sharp instincts and unwavering determination in the pursuit of justice. This time, he faces the greatest challenge of his career: investigating a series of brutal murders, with all clues pointing to an abandoned house in the outskirts of town. According to rumors, this house is the dwelling of a dangerous killer with mysterious ties to dark, mythical entities. The story begins when Liam receives an assignment from Organization X, requiring him to investigate alone without involving the police. Upon entering the house, the door slams shut behind him, trapping him inside. With no way out, Liam must explore every corner of the house to uncover the truth while searching for a way to escape the perilous place. Young Detective: The Mutation is a "click-and-point" adventure puzzle game where players navigate through rooms, interact with objects, search for clues, and solve challenging puzzles. The game is divided into distinct areas, each with its own unique ambiance, from cobweb-covered dark rooms to chilling basements and overgrown abandoned gardens. The house is filled with hidden objects and clues. Players must search and collect crucial items to solve puzzles and progress further in the game. Some items only appear when viewed from a specific angle or activated using another object. The game features multiple mini-games, each a unique puzzle requiring creative thinking. Examples include: • Reassembling torn pieces of a letter to reveal a secret code. • Rotating water pipes to restore the flow from the basement to the upper floors. • Unlocking an ancient safe by deciphering a complex riddle hidden in a painting. Graphics and Sound The game boasts detailed 2D graphics with a dark, mysterious art style. Each room is meticulously designed with dim lighting to create a haunting atmosphere. The creak of wooden floors, the whistle of the wind through broken windows, and the rhythmic ticking of clocks add layers of tension to the experience. Key Features • Engage in a gripping adventure full of mystery. • Challenge your intellect with diverse and unique puzzles. • Immerse yourself in a suspenseful story with unexpected twists. • Explore a dark, enigmatic world brought to life with stunning visuals and atmospheric sound design. Young Detective: The Mutation is more than just a game—it’s a journey of self-discovery. You’ll confront fears, push your intellectual limits, and seek the truth in a world shrouded in darkness. Are you ready to step into this house of horrors?

Ratings & Reviews

3.8

out of 5

50 Ratings

Challenging
07/11/2025

Loevco
I really enjoyed this game but needed a lot of hints. The ones provided weren’t much help so I went to walkthroughs. Still, I played it all the way through and thought it was well worth it.
Challenging
07/11/2025

Loevco

I really enjoyed this game but needed a lot of hints. The ones provided weren’t much help so I went to walkthroughs. Still, I played it all the way through and thought it was well worth it.
Ads and errors I can’t ignore
07/08/2025

Catgrin
It’s a shame. This could be an entertaining game. Unfortunately, there’s more ad time than game time. I only played about 1/2 hour, and had four ad breaks. I was willing to give it some time, but within three puzzles I got to a tectonic (suguru) puzzle which was unsolvable due to several errors in construction. Right away I found two pre-filled cells arranged to block using that number in an adjacent region. Designer, people interested in puzzling games won’t ignore bad game design for good illustration or animation. We also won’t be pleased by a game which provides no means of grabbing in-game pics of neceassary info while also providing far too frequent distractions from playing. I can’t recommend this to anyone, and the two stars I gave it are only for the image and audio quality. What a letdown!
Ads and errors I can’t ignore
07/08/2025

Catgrin

It’s a shame. This could be an entertaining game. Unfortunately, there’s more ad time than game time. I only played about 1/2 hour, and had four ad breaks. I was willing to give it some time, but within three puzzles I got to a tectonic (suguru) puzzle which was unsolvable due to several errors in construction. Right away I found two pre-filled cells arranged to block using that number in an adjacent region. Designer, people interested in puzzling games won’t ignore bad game design for good illustration or animation. We also won’t be pleased by a game which provides no means of grabbing in-game pics of neceassary info while also providing far too frequent distractions from playing. I can’t recommend this to anyone, and the two stars I gave it are only for the image and audio quality. What a letdown!
Too Confusing
12/09/2024

Rachel752
The puzzles and hints make little to no sense. There were several instances where I was sure I had it right, and still had to watch ads to get enough coins to skip the puzzle. Additionally, the feature where you have to use more items and go into more rooms before getting a new hint is very annoying. I’ve been tapping aimlessly for about 20 minutes and haven’t been able to get any new hints. Also, for future games, please considering decreasing the number of coins needed to skip puzzles. The story is intriguing, but the difficulty of the puzzles and the confusing hints ruin it.
Too Confusing
12/09/2024

Rachel752

The puzzles and hints make little to no sense. There were several instances where I was sure I had it right, and still had to watch ads to get enough coins to skip the puzzle. Additionally, the feature where you have to use more items and go into more rooms before getting a new hint is very annoying. I’ve been tapping aimlessly for about 20 minutes and haven’t been able to get any new hints. Also, for future games, please considering decreasing the number of coins needed to skip puzzles. The story is intriguing, but the difficulty of the puzzles and the confusing hints ruin it.
Almost but…. No
11/28/2024

Suzsho
Just no. Game and puzzles are way too obscure and frustrating to be any real fun. They’re challenging in a bad way just to get you so frustrated that you’ll buy coins to progress. It’s a bad revenue plan. Dev: you’re clearly very talented. Make games with puzzles that are enjoyable and charge us up front. That would be so much better. You have what it takes to make great games. Deleting this one. Please make games with the player in mind, and not how you can sell the most coins.
Almost but…. No
11/28/2024

Suzsho

Just no. Game and puzzles are way too obscure and frustrating to be any real fun. They’re challenging in a bad way just to get you so frustrated that you’ll buy coins to progress. It’s a bad revenue plan. Dev: you’re clearly very talented. Make games with puzzles that are enjoyable and charge us up front. That would be so much better. You have what it takes to make great games. Deleting this one. Please make games with the player in mind, and not how you can sell the most coins.

* Fixed some minor bugs * Optimized game performance * ...

Version 1.2.25

05/05/2025

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