Touch Detective 2 ½ is an adventure game for the Nintendo DS, iOS, and Android. It is a sequel to the Nintendo DS game, Touch Detective that is centered around the titular character, Mackenzie. It features 5 chapters that each have a case to be solved. Like its predecessor, this game is a point-and-click game that utilizes the device's touch screen. Its release sparked the development of many Funghi based spin-off games for mobile devices. The game is set to be released in Japan for Nintendo Switch as part of a compilation video game titled Touch Detective: Rina and the Funghi Case Files. Gameplay Players take control of Mackenzie, the Touch Detective. The game, for the most part, is played out on the Nintendo DS touch screen, though at times, Mackenzie's inner monologue will be displayed on the top screen. Clicking around an area will move Mackenzie. Players can also click on the townspeople to talk to them, or on items to pick them up. Players can use items they've collected to solve puzzles or gather valuable information from the townspeople. Characters Mackenzie: The main character of this game. Recently accepted into The Great Detective's Society but she does not like her title, Touch Detective. Funghi: Mackenzie's faithful pet mushroom and companion. He also comes in handy when secret documents need to be destroyed. Always follows Mackenzie around town. Cromwell: Mackenzie's butler, and a genius inventor. After Mackenzie was accepted into The Great Detective's Society, he decides to train her manners, although some of it annoys her. Penelope: One of Mackenzie's best friends. She enjoys having a lavish lifestyle since she comes from a rich family. She is rather an air-head. Most of Mackenzie's cases come from her since she always seems to be in trouble. Chloe: Mackenzie's rival. Calls herself 'Chloe the Super Sleuth'. She's always trying to beat Mackenzie when it comes to solving the case. She always appears out of nowhere around Mackenzie's office when a client asks Mackenzie for help solving a case. A recurring joke that whenever she has a great idea, Mackenzie will always leave and she will confront her into giving her ideas as they are friends. Inspector Daria: A red-headed inspector who has no patience for Mackenzie. She tries to solve cases before Mack can when The Cornstalker is involved. She is the self-proclaimed rival of The Cornstalker. She often throws out