Mixing Lovecraftian vibes with Metroidvania elements, The Last Case of Benedict Fox landed on Xbox back in 2023 to some decent acclaim. In fact, we loved it. But now the case moves on with the arrival of The Last Case of Benedict Fox – The Definitive Edition on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.
A fantastical Metroidvania action platformer, you should be familiar with The Last Case of Benedict Fox. Pushed out to the world of Xbox and PC by the Plot Twist team back in 2023, it went down a storm for many. We were among those who praised it, with our full review of the game gathering up a 4.5/5 review score. It concluded with…
There are slight issues with combat in the early stages, but the exploration and puzzles on offer in The Last Case of Benedict Fox are very good indeed; they will keep you playing as you attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery.
Back with the Definitive Edition
But that doesn’t mean Plot Twist were content to sit back and rack up the cash. Nope, instead they have looked to make it better, adding in some overhauled combat and traversal changes. There are new arenas to explore, full of challenge, as well as additional quests and puzzles.
On the update front, players will instantly notice the overhauled combat and traversal changes that improve the experience for players. This includes an accelerated flow that speeds up combat and makes some content optional. To account for this, players will see improved and adjusted animations, more responsive combat and movement and several gameplay-important items being put onto the main path, rather than being put in hidden places.
“The team at Plot Twist has been hard at work updating The Last Case of Benedict Fox to incorporate the feedback of our passionate community and better realize our original vision for the game,” said Paweł Czapla, CEO of Plot Twist. “Now, we’re ready to introduce this thrilling Metroidvania title to a whole new group of players on PS5, while bringing our community on Xbox and PC the updates they’ve been patiently waiting for.”
What is The Last Case of Benedict Fox?
The Last Case of Benedict Fox takes place in 1925 in the city of Boston. Players will find a story about searching for truth as they follow Benedict and his demon companion as they travel together solving puzzles looking for answers to questions from the past. Set in a fantastic world full of secret organizations, demons and magic, they’ll be faced with difficult choices as they set out to solve a thrilling mystery.
The Last Case of Benedict Fox – The Definitive Edition should be found on Xbox and PC as a free update, hopefully at the same time as a long-awaited PlayStation 5 launch on March 26th.
If you have yet to play The Last Case of Benedict Fox, perhaps you should fix that right now. Find the game on the Xbox Store, via Game Pass if need be.
