# Detective Lawrence — A Cosmic Mystery Adventure

> Cosmic mystery adventure game with puzzles, hidden objects, and Lovecraftian themes. (iPhone/iPad app by Francesco Mendogni.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-lawrence/id6743394397 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Francesco Mendogni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524644522)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15 · 45 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, American English, Italian, Turkish, European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2025-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-lawrence/id6743394397/reviews.md

## What is Detective Lawrence?

Step into a world of shadows, science, and secrets.
In Detective Lawrence and the Cosmic Machine, a single letter sets in motion a journey that will test your logic, your courage and your grasp on reality itself.

You are Detective Lawrence, called to a secluded manor by your old friend Edward, a brilliant scientist who claims to have completed a device that will change the world. But when you arrive, nothing is as it should be. The house is silent. The staff are missing. And what little remains points to something... otherworldly.

Solve puzzles, uncover hidden mysteries, and discover secret mini-games scattered throughout the mansion. Each room holds a clue, each discovery brings you closer to a truth perhaps best left buried.

Features:
- Classic adventure gameplay
- Challenging puzzles and interactive objects
- Hidden mini-games and optional secrets to find
- A mysterious story blending detective fiction with Lovecraftian atmosphere
- All texts translated in 8 languages
- Clever hint system to help you when you're stuck
- Atmospheric pixel art with immersive sound design

Whether you're a fan of detective stories, mystery games, or strange tales from beyond, Detective Lawrence and the Cosmic Machine offers a thrilling experience you won’t soon forget.

Are you ready to uncover what should have stayed hidden?

## Key features

- Classic adventure gameplay
- Challenging puzzles
- Hidden mini-games
- Lovecraftian mystery story
- Hint system
- Atmospheric pixel art

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-lawrence/id6743394397/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Voilà un bon petit jeu bien fait !

*2026-08-02*

Un seul truc un peu agaçant : dans la version avec publicité, il est dommage que le jeu ne se mette pas en pause avant de lancer la pub (qui apparaît un peu aléatoirement) car on se retrouve souvent à écouter son personnage mourir à répétition en toile de fond...
À part ça, c'est un chouette petit moment de détente joliment ficelé, doté de cette vibe 8-bit à l'ancienne qui fait plaisir. J'aime beaucoup l'animation de déplacement du héros.

### 5/5 — Good Quality!

*2026-02-27, version 1.0.2*

The gameplay is so clear and fun! And it’s free with acceptable ads.

### 5/5 — Excellent game!!

*2026-02-19, version 1.0.2*

Fun, easy controls and the puzzles are not too hard or easy. Please make more games like this!!

### 5/5 — I NEED MORE OF THIS

*2025-11-28, version 1.0.2*

the game was just perfect, the only downside was that… its too short!!!

### 5/5 — Enjoyable short “point and click” horror game

*2025-11-18, version 1.0.2*

I’ve been on a “point and click” kick recently and came across this game while searching for free games to play. I thoroughly enjoyed it! The gameplay is short but entertaining, and I really like the eldritch horror aspect. The pixel art style is great—quirky and visually pleasing. I also enjoyed the soundtrack! I found the ad placement was fairly paced and didn’t really impede my enjoyment of the game. However, if the game had been longer, I would have been more inclined to pay for the no ads version!

The only thing that I felt could have been improved was the puzzle difficulty level, since I found the puzzles to be a bit too easy. But I actually think it’s best if point and click games are too easy rather than too difficult, and it was still an entertaining experience even with easy puzzles!

I hope the developers decide to make this a series because I would happily pay for and play many more Detective Lawrence games!

### 5/5 — Спасибо

*2025-10-26*

Спасибо) все игры класссные очень ждем еще

### 5/5 — 2 part

*2025-10-01*

Мне очень понравилось, одна из немногих хороших игр в духе Лавкрафта. Хотелось бы увидеть 2 часть.

I really enjoyed it, it's one of the few good Lovecraftian games. I would like to see part 2.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-08-22, version 1.0.2*

Great little game with everything you would want, nice puzzles , places to explore,a funny main character and story, monsters that aren’t so scary that they disrupt play as there’s plenty of places to hide! I really enjoyed this 😃I paid for the ad free version even though I didn’t seem to have many ads as I wanted to show my appreciation!

### 5/5 — !!! Rated A for Awesome !!!

*2025-08-13*

A 🕵🏼‍♂️ Game with Pixel Style in the Forgotten Hill Universe is such a cool Idea . I loved every Second of the Game. Any Chance for a Sequel ? 🧐

### 5/5 — A little masterpiece

*2025-08-11*

It made me smile throughout the process. Thank you developers!

## Frequently asked questions about Detective Lawrence

### What is Detective Lawrence and the Cosmic Machine about?

This is a cosmic mystery adventure game where you play as Detective Lawrence. You are called to a secluded manor by a brilliant scientist who claims to have completed a world-changing device. Upon arrival, you find the house silent, the staff missing, and clues pointing to something otherworldly.

### What are the main gameplay features?

The game features classic adventure gameplay with challenging puzzles and interactive objects. You will also uncover hidden mini-games and optional secrets scattered throughout the mansion. The experience is enhanced by atmospheric pixel art and immersive sound design.

### Is Detective Lawrence and the Cosmic Machine free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements. This allows for continued development and access to additional content or features.

### What kind of story does the game offer?

The game offers a mysterious story that blends detective fiction with a Lovecraftian atmosphere. It's designed to test your logic, courage, and grasp on reality as you uncover secrets that might be best left buried.

### What languages are supported in the game?

All texts within the game are translated into 8 different languages. This ensures a wider audience can enjoy the narrative and gameplay experience regardless of their native tongue.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2025-06-03

Thanks for playing Detective Lawrence! We've fixed an issue that could prevent a dialog from showing when Lawrence's pockets are full and make the game crash.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-05-28

Thanks for playing Detective Lawrence! We've fixed an issue that could made the game crash after gems puzzle.

### 1.0 — 2025-05-28

No release notes.

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All apps by Francesco Mendogni: https://appshunter.io/developer/1524644522

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