Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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METAMORPHOSIS TO THE PAST

PostedAugust 22, 2019

pennmom36

fromBFG estimates that over 100 million people have at least sampled the MCF games since Huntsville. There is also a four novel mini-series of MCF related books: Stolen, Vanished, Submerged, and Unearthed, written by Jordan Gray

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Completed Game approximately 5.5 hours
including ALL mini-games and CE Bonus Chapter

Failure just isn't an option for some people, especially for a genius who thinks he's the best Mystery Case Files Agent, even if the agency doesn't see his potential. Unfortunately, the real Master Detective finds himself going toe to toe with The Activist genius when he becomes trapped in the Zenith Museum of ...Show more

Completed Game approximately 5.5 hours
including ALL mini-games and CE Bonus Chapter

Failure just isn't an option for some people, especially for a genius who thinks he's the best Mystery Case Files Agent, even if the agency doesn't see his potential. Unfortunately, the real Master Detective finds himself going toe to toe with The Activist genius when he becomes trapped in the Zenith Museum of Oddities that has been transformed into replicas of every famous Case the Master Agent has solved. Which agent will be the winner, and what happens to the loser?

Someone must have lit the moth's candle under these developers who have really outdone themselves on this nostalgic MCF game. It's simply genius to relive the past games we all love. Ravenhurst and Madame Fate were my favorite games and I have played them several times over. These are 2 games that put MCF on the charts so it just makes sense to incorporate these fan favorites. The storyline is well written, interesting, and it's the perfect set-up for the next release (they always come in twos folks) I really wish they would have had Morphing Objects in the scenes themselves as they did in the original games, not just the HOP's, it would have cinched this game to the #1 slot of MCF games if they had!

There are 16 Hidden Object Scenes +3 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Clearly, they focused on the Rube Goldberg puzzles because they were rather mundane and some of the scenes were purposely blurred in order to make the items appear hidden. Almost all of the scenes were Interactive List Finds but there were a few Riddle-clue scenes, Keywords and Silhouetted Shape finds as well. In this CE version, each Hidden Object Scene has a Morphing Object and you can replay them in the extra section to pick up missed morphs.

There are 29 Mini-Games (including Rube Goldberg Super Puzzles) + 5 in the CE Bonus Chapter. Most of the mini-games were easily solved on the first attempt, the only challenge came from the Rube Goldberg Puzzles which by far were my favorites. Rube Goldberg puzzles are multi-layered, inter-connected puzzles where you have to look at the entire board to search for clues to solve one puzzle which in turn opens the next puzzle and so forth.

In the Collector's Edition Bonus Chapter, The Activist strikes again with even more tricks up his sleeve. This is an average length chapter that has 4 Mini-Games, 1 Rube Goldberg Puzzle, and 3 Hidden Object Scenes. You will pick up the remaining 8 Hidden Stamps and 3 HOP Morphs.

This Collector's Edition version has 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art Pictures, 6 Movie Video Cutscenes, 6 Music Soundtracks, 25 Replayable Mini-Games, 19 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 12 Achievements, 40 Hidden Stamps, 19 HOS Morphing Objects, A Souvenir Room with 10 Souvenirs, 6 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-in Strategy Guide.

MYSTERY CASE FILES SERIES LIST
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-Huntsville SE only (November 14-2005) 3.6
2-Prime Suspects SE only (April 6-2006) 3.8
3-Ravenhearst SE only (December 15-2006) 3.6
4-Madame Fate SE only (November 7-2007) 4.0
5-Return to Ravenhearst SE only (November 26-2008) 4.2
6-Dire Grove (November 25-2009) 4.7
7-13th Skull (November 25-2010) 4.4
8-Escape From Ravenhearst (November 23-2011) 3.6
9-Shadow Lake (November 20-2012) 2.6
10-Fate's Carnival (November 26-2013) 4.4
11-Dire Grove, Sacred Grove (November 25-2014) 3.6
12-Key to Ravenhearst (October 27-2015) 3.6
13-Ravenhearst Unlocked (November 24-2015) 3.5
14-Broken Hour (November 22-2016) 3.5
15-The Black Veil (March 23-2017) 3.0
16-The Revenant's Hunt (November 21-2017) 3.0
17-Rewind (June 21-2018) 3.4
18-The Countess (November 20-208) 3.1
19-Moths to a Flame (August 22-2019) n/a

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5 / 5

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Best I have played from this series.

PostedAugust 22, 2019

jakebellows

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have never written a review but own close to 500 games. This game is out of the ball park. The graphics are great but most are these days. These guys did a wonderful job on all the puzzles. I loved the storyline it kept me interested. Within 5 minutes I knew I was buying the game and excited about it not just buying one to pass the time.

I recommend this game!

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NOT MY CUP OF TEA

PostedAugust 23, 2019

gcole42

fromArkansas

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

30 Minutes in I just couldn't take any more. Too advanced for my brain I guess, what do you expect of a 77 year old. If you like a good challenge this is it. I liked the Moth concept; very cool, Graphics and Sound great as always. Sorry I gave up at the Museum. I give it a 5 star it deserves but it's not my cup of tea.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Deeply and creepily satisfying...

PostedAugust 26, 2019

beach777

fromMaryville, TN

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Loved everything about this game. Storyline took me all the way back to the disturbing games in this series which I've loved since before I discovered Bigfish! High quality all around and the best game play of any series I play (and I play a lot...)
Play this game. Thank me later.

I recommend this game!

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Good old MCF game, best in its kind

PostedAugust 24, 2019

Celestien

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst ®

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I was thrilled to see a new MCF game, and also a bit concerned first... would it be a new story of which I couldn't yet be sure of the quality? For example: Shadow Lake disappointed me somewhat, Broken Hour was beautifully done.

But yay! This game re-visits the earlier cases and the atmosphere of all the Ravenhearst games is here again. Coherent story, a madman at play again but better ...Show more

I was thrilled to see a new MCF game, and also a bit concerned first... would it be a new story of which I couldn't yet be sure of the quality? For example: Shadow Lake disappointed me somewhat, Broken Hour was beautifully done.

But yay! This game re-visits the earlier cases and the atmosphere of all the Ravenhearst games is here again. Coherent story, a madman at play again but better believable than some 'over the top' villains we meet in other games, great puzzles to discover. When I was about half way in the game I thought it was going to end soon but no, it didn't, and the story unfolded further. I enjoyed it thoroughly! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Loved this game!!

PostedAugust 22, 2019

baglady159

fromOhio

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I played the Beta...twice! I haven't bought a game in months because I couldn't find anything that excited me. This game excites me! The puzzles were just challenging enough, the graphics awesome and the fact that there were constantly references and characters from past MCF games was the icing on the cake.

I recommend this game!

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THIS EDITION OF MCF IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE SERIES!

PostedAugust 30, 2019

skullfun

fromMoths to a Flame is one of the franchise’s as well as the studio’s most complex and most all-around impressive titles to date!

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

Current Favorite:

Mystery Case Files: Broken Hour Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The Master Detective of the Mystery Case Files agency is definitely a seasoned slueth, but are you ready to face (The Archivist) which may be your most masterful opponent yet? When your case takes you to the mysterious Zenith Museum of Oddities, you quickly get caught up in a complex web of danger and deceit. Agents Chloe Watson, Blake Parker, and Aiden Miller have all been captured in there ...Show more

The Master Detective of the Mystery Case Files agency is definitely a seasoned slueth, but are you ready to face (The Archivist) which may be your most masterful opponent yet? When your case takes you to the mysterious Zenith Museum of Oddities, you quickly get caught up in a complex web of danger and deceit. Agents Chloe Watson, Blake Parker, and Aiden Miller have all been captured in there attempts to investigate the Zenith Museum but were no match for the ultimate protagonist (THE ARCHIVIST). Now it's up to you Master Detective to save all three (3) of the captured agents and like "Moths to a Flame" you'll be drawn to this extraordinary case from the very beginning until it's surprising conclusion! Kudos to Eipix Entertainment, which has created the first Mystery Case files sequel of 2019, the nineteenth installment in this fan-favorite HOPA franchise! This sequel also references fan favorites such as "The Raven Hearst Case, Madame Fate's Carnival, and The Broken Hours Case too"!!!

Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame does not only excel on the story level, but also on all other dimensions. The complexity of the gameplay is quite astounding. From the hidden object scenes to the puzzles, every single element is incredibly well thought out and crafted. Even the adventure components are cleverly layered and offer plenty of challenge, the whole game feels like one giant entertaining puzzle. Furthermore, Eipix also saves some of their best graphics for this game. The intricate artwork is elevated by fantastic lighting, breathtaking animations, and a simply mind-blowing production quality. In the same vein, the soundtracks and the voice acting are superb and help enhance the immersive experience of the game.

Whether you think this is the best Mystery Case Files game or not totally depends on your personal preference, but the t game definitely does not waste a single minute of its Six and a half hours runtime. The Collector’s Edition features a hour long bonus chapter plus the usual CE bling; a strategy guide, wallpapers, concept art, soundtracks, videos, repayable hidden object scenes, repayable puzzles, achievements, collectibles, morphing objects, and a souvenir room.

This is one MCF edition fans don't want to miss and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this latest installment! Cheers...

Also in the MCF series:

•Mystery Case Files: Huntsville
•Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects
•Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst
•Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate
•Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst
•Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove
•Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull
•Mystery Case Files: Escape from Ravenhearst
•Mystery Case Files: Shadow Lake
•Mystery Case Files: Fate's Carnival
•Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove, Sacred Grove
•Mystery Case Files: Key to Ravenhearst
•Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst Unlocked
•Mystery Case Files: Broken Hour
•Mystery Case Files: The Black Veil
•Mystery Case Files: The Revenant's Hunt
•Mystery Case Files: Rewind
•Mystery Case Files: The Countess Show less

I recommend this game!

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Welcome back MCF!!

PostedAugust 22, 2019

rhn2015

fromChristchurch, New Zealand

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Time Management

Current Favorite:

Eventide: Slavic Fable Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I am a loyal MCF fan and was SO excited when I saw this new game had come out and even more so when I watched the trailer and saw that this game incorporates the old case files/games into the gameplay.

I also have never written a review but this game forced my hand :)

Have only played the demo so far but based on that I have just purchased the full game.

Based on the demo:

- love that ...Show more

I am a loyal MCF fan and was SO excited when I saw this new game had come out and even more so when I watched the trailer and saw that this game incorporates the old case files/games into the gameplay.

I also have never written a review but this game forced my hand :)

Have only played the demo so far but based on that I have just purchased the full game.

Based on the demo:

- love that the Master Detective (the player) has the use of a gadget - M.A.C. - something that hasn't been used in previous MCF games. Very cleverly done too.

- original storyline with a new villain while incorporating all the old MC files that everyone loves

- all scenes are filled with detail, lots to interact with, both purposeful and not (I personally love when you can interact with something for the sake of it - e.g. poke a donut and it appears to get eaten, poke a sunflower and it squirts out water - the more interactive the scenes the better, which is definitely the case in this game

- these devs have always been clever with the little details in their games and this game is no exception, everything has a reason and a purpose, nothing is added into the game for the sake of it

- Rube Goldberg puzzles!! There's no need to say much more here, these devs are the kings of the rube goldberg puzzle and as usual they are awesomely done here

- Great option of custom difficulty level as well as the usual 3 tiered preset difficulty levels - including the option to turn off sparkles which I personally dislike

- new atmospheric music, great puns along the way, love the clever play on words when you click on certain things

- looks like there's lots of achievements, some of which have 3 levels to them

- there are collectible stamps in each scene

- hidden object scenes so far are pretty cool including: classic listed item finds with interactions and story clue finds (where a story is told and each sentence refers to an item to be found)

- as always with MCF, the voiceovers in this game are great

Looking forward to playing the full game, I highly recommend trying this game especially if you like previous MCF games Show less

I recommend this game!

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Wow!! just wow! Fantastic MCF game!

PostedAugust 23, 2019

krinneyd

fromNanaimo, BC, Canada

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

You've outdone yourselves Eipix team!! I am so impressed by the thought and work that went into this game. The storyline is great, many challenging and new puzzles almost every step of the way. Most are quite challenging some were easy for me but I have been playing HOG's for 9 years now, so I like to think I'm a little more savvy. This is the BEST MCF game to come out since Fate's Carnival. There ...Show more

You've outdone yourselves Eipix team!! I am so impressed by the thought and work that went into this game. The storyline is great, many challenging and new puzzles almost every step of the way. Most are quite challenging some were easy for me but I have been playing HOG's for 9 years now, so I like to think I'm a little more savvy. This is the BEST MCF game to come out since Fate's Carnival. There are characteristics of almost every other MCF game in almost every scene. I am certain that if I were to play this in the most difficult mode it would be more challenging than any other MCF game.I won't go into detail cause I hate to spoil the surprise. The graphics were muted to give it that old feel and look but that is pretty standard for Eipix. Worth every penny (if pennies existed in Canada) of the full price. I have been playing for 6 hours and am still on the main game - just had to give a shout out to the dev's and to encourage any gamer to give it a go. You won't be disappointed! I would have chosen it as my current favorite but it didn't come up in the search. Show less

I recommend this game!

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great game!!!!!

PostedAugust 22, 2019

mmdgaston

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

i was not going to play this one as the last 5-6 in this series were dreadful...this one is great... the puzzles are well thought out, you need to use your brain to solve them..how refreshing!!!!!! i do not go into great detail of any game i think it spoils the gaming fun...that said...this is a wonderful suprise.if you have played this whole series, you will enjoy this one for sure......

I recommend this game!

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