For fans of graphic novels, detective fiction, or simply a good, gritty yarn, John Blacksad’s Switch debut is worth the price of admission — legally purchased, of course. Skip the dangerous NSP sites, buy the game from the eShop or a used cartridge, and lose yourself in a world where the city never sleeps, everyone has a secret, and even a cat can be a hero.

Unlike action-heavy games, Blacksad focuses on three core gameplay pillars straight out of the graphic adventure genre: