This feature enhances the existing mind-map deduction system by introducing a mechanic.
When facing a critical deduction or contradiction, the game prompts the player to choose between relying on a "fast hunch" (Hastings-style instinct) or taking the time to map out the connections (Poirot's method). File: Agatha.Christie.Hercule.Poirot.The.First....
This reinforces the game's theme of a younger Poirot refining his signature "Order and Method" while facing pressure to act quickly in the confined Van den Bosch manor. Hercule Poirot: The First Cases - Agatha Christie This feature enhances the existing mind-map deduction system
Using the "Method" (connecting clues in the mind map) unlocks the "Perfect Deduction" accolade and deeper insights into character motives. Relying on "Instinct" may solve the puzzle faster but can lead to missed details or a less comprehensive understanding of the crime, requiring more legwork later. Hercule Poirot: The First Cases - Agatha Christie