Ghost Files: Memory of a Crime > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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STOP THE EXECUTIONER AT ALL COSTS

PostedAugust 24, 2019

charlene_lane

fromWellington, New Zealand

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3

Current Favorite:

Mystery Case Files®: Dire Grove™ Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

REVIEW FROM COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

I loved this game and played it from beginning to end without stopping. This is what a true adventure is all about. You play a hardened private detective called Arthur Christie. There is:

* Voiceovers (with dialogue)
* Casual, Advanced, Expert and Custom modes;
* Interactive map;
* Diary;
* Find 16 caps,15 floppy discs and 31 pipes.

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REVIEW FROM COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

I loved this game and played it from beginning to end without stopping. This is what a true adventure is all about. You play a hardened private detective called Arthur Christie. There is:

* Voiceovers (with dialogue)
* Casual, Advanced, Expert and Custom modes;
* Interactive map;
* Diary;
* Find 16 caps,15 floppy discs and 31 pipes.

The graphics are terrific - everywhere is well defined, has plenty of colour and items you need are easy to see. The music is orchestral and nice to listen to.

Throughout the game you will need to find in each scene either a cap or a floppy disc. You will also need to find a smoking pipe which morphs. The caps/floppy discs are easy to spot, however the pipes are a bit more challenging.

The hidden object games are highly interactive straightforward, silhouette and find 12 skulls, screws, money, etc. There are even morphing objects in them as well. These are fun to do and each one takes about 3-5 minutes. However, if you do get stuck finding that ever elusive item, then you can play Shuffle instead.

There are a good variety of mini-games to play - ranging from easy to medium. I did them all without any problem or frustration.

So, do you wan to get the CE or SE? In the CE the bonus is a preclude to how it all began, there are 8 replayable HOPs, 8 replayable mini-games and 24 Achievements.

All up the game and bonus took me about 5 hours, so good value for money. I loved playing Arthur Christie - he's an honest and loyal bloke and definitely want to play him again in the future.

Overall, a terrific who dunnit adventure. In all honesty, once I found out why the Executioner was killing off these people, I could understand why. Would I have done the same if I had been in that predicament? Maybe. You decide too.

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

48 of 54 found this review helpful

RACE AGAINST TIME TO STOP THE EXECUTIONER

PostedAugust 23, 2019

biscuitsmama

fromMore games like this one please only with fewer silhouette HOPS

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

If you are looking for an action-packed great whodunit mystery game with no glaring red evil eyes, then this second game in the Ghost Files series is the one you don’t want to miss. From the very first scene this game takes off on a race to find a killer, dubbed the Executioner, before you (Arthur Christie) are arrested and convicted of crimes you didn’t commit. Memory of a Crime is a game that is ...Show more

If you are looking for an action-packed great whodunit mystery game with no glaring red evil eyes, then this second game in the Ghost Files series is the one you don’t want to miss. From the very first scene this game takes off on a race to find a killer, dubbed the Executioner, before you (Arthur Christie) are arrested and convicted of crimes you didn’t commit. Memory of a Crime is a game that is sure to keep you involved and playing for hours.

Although I didn’t care as much for the first Ghost Files game, this one seems much better. IMHO, the one downfall in the game (at least for me) is that some of the HOPS rely on barely identifiable silhouettes rather than providing a list or better depictions of the items to be found. Some of those scenes were difficult to complete since I couldn’t figure out what the silhouettes represented. That being said, the HOPS are absolutely genius and very creative. Thankfully, there is more of a balance between the puzzles and the HOPS. The puzzles are well-crafted and fit into the storyline without seeming to be inserted into the game as time fillers. Congratulations to Brave Giant for thinking outside the cookie-cutter box and bringing something interesting to the genre with this game.

Help Private Detective Arthur Christie regain bits of his memory as he races to save his reputation and stop the real Executioner before it is too late. The game takes off quickly and keeps going and at times had me on the edge of my seat as I wanted Arthur to evade imminent danger and solve the crime. Memory of a crime is simply a game that you don’t want to miss. As always, please try the demo to see if this is a game that you will enjoy. Happy gaming! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

7 of 9 found this review helpful

lots of fun

PostedAugust 24, 2019

ejelliot2006

fromShapleigh Maine

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This was not your typical boring click and search game like some are
Other games like this tend to be predictable and boring
Not this one. Very imaginative and entertaining.
Glad i played and love the character
wish they made more of him

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Murder, Mystery, Mayhem, and Amnesia tied in an action packed bundle!

PostedAugust 27, 2019

smilingsun72

fromUSA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Completed CE: A gripping story! Action packed! Marvelous voice acting and music score. Locked and loaded with a variety of puzzles. Lots of scenes to investigate to find clues and items to solve the case.

Play Detective Arthur Christie is chasing down a killer known as the The Executioner. After waking in a basement Christie finds he has amnesia. As he struggles with to piece things together he ...Show more

Completed CE: A gripping story! Action packed! Marvelous voice acting and music score. Locked and loaded with a variety of puzzles. Lots of scenes to investigate to find clues and items to solve the case.

Play Detective Arthur Christie is chasing down a killer known as the The Executioner. After waking in a basement Christie finds he has amnesia. As he struggles with to piece things together he reconnects with his ex-partner, Murphy. As the case unravels, Christie's memory slowly returns to unravel a marvelous whodunit.

I recommend this game but to a mature audience of 16+ plus years of age because of content found in this game. (Yes, it contains violence that some may not be able to handle.) Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Amazing whodunit!

PostedAugust 26, 2019

Lisistrata86

fromNeverland

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Current Favorite:

Bonfire Stories: Heartless Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

What a ride! This is a great story all together. Nice graphic and good music and audio choices. The hidden object scenes were extremely well crafted. Mini games were all right, a few were great but not all. In total, one of the best detective games!

I recommend this game!

+3points

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5 / 5

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Down to Earth Detective Story

PostedSeptember 14, 2019

ChazWax

fromSeattle, WA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I rarely review but I enjoyed this a great deal. Especially liked the straightforward storyline with its surprises, and the "dude-appeal." Puzzles were varied and fun, and it didn't feel cliche and "I've played this before" but original and intriguing.

I recommend this game!

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Liked a lot

PostedAugust 24, 2019

bustig49

fromJustin, Texas

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I liked playing this game. The interaction that you get with it is fun. Played on Expert level so was good. Making decisions from place to place was really fun. I like that.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great game

PostedOctober 16, 2019

Godlover24

fromWhat happened? where am I? WHO am I? Ohhhh my head!

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Mystery Tales: Her Own Eyes

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Playing this game was really fun and intense. Trying to find the killer and actually having assumptions about the killer was even better.
Being a detective with a memory problem was challenging because I had to really think and figure things out.
What I DIDN'T like was the puzzles. They were very challenging and I couldn't finish them, so I would skip them.
The story line was excellent and ...Show more

Playing this game was really fun and intense. Trying to find the killer and actually having assumptions about the killer was even better.
Being a detective with a memory problem was challenging because I had to really think and figure things out.
What I DIDN'T like was the puzzles. They were very challenging and I couldn't finish them, so I would skip them.
The story line was excellent and stayed on point and visual effects were awesome (at least for me they were).
This was overall a great game. Try it and if you like it buy it.
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I recommend this game!

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Loved This Game!

PostedOctober 16, 2019

grunny50

fromFolsom, CA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I absolutely loved playing this game. Everything about it kept me busy and interested. The story made sense, the puzzles were fun and interesting, and the hidden object scenes weren't the same old style. I'm looking for more games from this developer.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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HOW'D I GET HERE AND WHO ARE YOU? WAIT A MINUTE, WHO AM i?

PostedAugust 23, 2019

pennmom36

fromWhose side am I on?

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Completed CE Game approximately 5.5 hours
(including CE Bonus Chapter and all Mini-Games)

Arthur Christie witnessed a brutal murder moments before the perpetrator knocked him unconscious. The problem is, Arthur doesn't know he's Arthur after regaining consciousness. Things often go from bad to worse and for Arthur, things are about to get a whole lot worse because he's the prime suspect in a ...Show more

Completed CE Game approximately 5.5 hours
(including CE Bonus Chapter and all Mini-Games)

Arthur Christie witnessed a brutal murder moments before the perpetrator knocked him unconscious. The problem is, Arthur doesn't know he's Arthur after regaining consciousness. Things often go from bad to worse and for Arthur, things are about to get a whole lot worse because he's the prime suspect in a string of serial murders dubbed The Executioner. Arthur goes on the lam to find the real killer but as he pieces together his lost memories, he discovers way more than he bargained for. Just how deep does this crime go, and how many lives are at stake...including his own?

I loved the Crime-solving, Good-Cop/Bad/Cop "missing memory" scenario but I'm not a fan of Gadgets (Forensic Kit) and the mini-games weren't very impressive. I do think this version is the better choice because the CE Morphing Pipes morphed into way too obvious items (all you have to do is look for an object in the scene that is long and thin) the CE Collectible Floppy Disks were the same size as the Collectible Baseball Caps, and most importantly, for a Collector's Edition version, it didn't have a lot of extras. To make matters worse, Brave Giant never lets you see what you are buying, you have to complete the main game before finding out that there are only 8 replayable Mini-Games and 8 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, that's about all you get other than a handful of wallpapers and achievements. So unless you have to have Collectibles & Morphs, this SE version is just as good.

There are 19 Hidden Object Scenes in the Main Game, +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Most of the scenes are Interactive Listed Items and Multiples of the same Object Finds, but there are several Interactive Silhouetted Shape Finds, Fragmented Item Finds and Related Object Finds as well. All of the scenes are highly interactive, however, the cursor changes to a hand whenever you are required to move something or find & place an item, this eliminates all the challenge in my opinion. Some of the Items Morph (the text itself will change between Blue & white) and you must click on the item when it's in the correct form. There is an alternative Monaco Matching Pair game available instead of the HOS where you click on 2 adjacent Pairs to remove them.

There is a Forensic Kit Gadget that is used 4 times during the main game. Thre are different types of evidence to collect (Fingerprints-DNA-Bullet Shells) and each one has a different set-up process to follow using the instruction booklet. The Forensic Kit associated puzzle varies depending n the type of evidence:

☞Match DNA by choosing & selecting a microbe from 1 slide and then find its match on the 2nd slide.
☞Search for both bullets with the microscope and adjust the clarity.
☞Compare 2 fingerprints using a magnifying glass to search for 5 unique marks.
☞Compare the DNA of hair samples by searching for microbes that match on both slides.

There are 26 Mini-Games +4 in the CE Bonus Chapter. They are mostly jigsaw puzzle variations to help fill in Arthur's memory. I'm a puzzle geek so I didn't mind them, however, they are re really easy to assemble, and I was able to solve all mini-games on the first attempt. There was just too much hand-holding within most of the games because the cursor changes to a hand to scream "pick me-pick me" There were several "fight" scenes requiring you to repeat the sequence of defense/punch moves and I've never been a fan of those either. Below are a few of my favorite games:

⚙️Rotate Hexagonal puzzle pieces to complete the image.
⚙️ Rotate the cogs until they align with their color-coded paper clips.
⚙️Super puzzle tinkering with gauges, sliders, dials, switches, etc. completing one component will unlock the next. (pictured diagram of each step is available on the top right but remains partially hidden until clicked on)
⚙️Place color-coded cables into 2 partial symbol jacks to create the completed symbol shown for each cable.

The Collector's Edition Bonus Chapter takes you back to the beginning of Arthur Christie's investigation, to fill in the blanks when he is first contacted by a very nervous Nicholas Filth. This is a rather short Chapter and there are no Morphs or Collectibles remaining, and there are only 4 Mini-Games and 4 Hidden Object Scenes remaining.

The Collector's Edition version has 8 Wallpapers, 5 Music Soundtracks, 24 Achievements, 8 Replayable Mini-Games, 8 Replayable Hidden Object Games, 8 Cutscenes, 16 Collectible Baseball Caps, 15 Floppy Disks, 31 Morphing Smoking Pipes, 6 Main Chapters, +Bonus Chapter, and a Built-in Strategy Guide.

GHOST FILES SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-The Face of Guilt (July 26-2017) 4.1
2-Memory of a Crime (August 23-2019) n/

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I recommend this game!

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