James Noir’s Hollywood Crimes 3D Nintendo 3DS

James Noir's Hollywood Crimes for the Nintendo 3DS is a puzzle-adventure game set in 1961 Hollywood, where the player is a contestant on a hit TV game show that becomes a real-life crime scene. 

Gameplay and Story Overview

• Plot: You assume the role of a new contestant on the popular TV show, "The Incredible Puzzle Masters". The stakes quickly become deadly when past winners of the show are found murdered, and the killer starts leaving cryptic clues in the form of elaborate puzzles at the crime scenes. You are contacted by an FBI agent who needs your unique puzzle-solving skills, but as the story progresses, you become a prime suspect, and your own details are used in the killer's provocations.
• Objective: Your goal is to solve over 140 unique puzzles to clear your name, aid the FBI, and unmask the mysterious criminal mastermind before you become the next victim.
• Structure: The gameplay alternates between competing in rounds of the TV game show and investigating murder scenarios. The puzzles are integral to the storyline, serving as the primary way to advance the narrative and uncover clues.
• Puzzles: The game features a wide variety of puzzles, including:
• Images
• Wordplay
• Numbers and math riddles
• Drawing and shapes
• Tiling puzzles
• Labyrinths and physics challenges
• Unique Features: The game uses the Nintendo 3DS's unique capabilities for immersion, including:
• The 3D camera, which takes a picture of the player's face to be used within the game, making you the main character.
• Motion and gyro sensors integrated into some mini-games.
• A "1960s realistic art" direction with a noir atmosphere. 

The game focuses heavily on its story and puzzles, with some critics noting that the narrative is engaging but the game can be completed quickly. The difficulty of the puzzles adjusts to your performance, providing a tailor-made challenge.