Mystery Case Files: A Crime in Reflection Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

Mirrors are scary anyway

PostedMarch 18, 2024

VelvetRose55

fromColorado

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

There are lots of spooky stories about mirrors. They do lend themselves to the creep factor. This is no different.

A witch is using mirrors to travel from place to place, doing her dirty deeds. I, of course, have to find and stop her.

This game takes you through a topsy-turvy nightmarish world of odd creatures and weird rooms. I loved the mini games, and finding the puzzle pieces. It was ...Show more

There are lots of spooky stories about mirrors. They do lend themselves to the creep factor. This is no different.

A witch is using mirrors to travel from place to place, doing her dirty deeds. I, of course, have to find and stop her.

This game takes you through a topsy-turvy nightmarish world of odd creatures and weird rooms. I loved the mini games, and finding the puzzle pieces. It was nice to have a guide to look at when one gets stuck instead of having to stop the game and go online for answers. I used to have to do that.

I bought two of these Mystery Case files games, (BOGO) and intend to buy more. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Very reminiscent of earlier MCF games...

PostedJanuary 30, 2024

SueSleuth

fromSolving mysteries wherever the need arises

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really enjoy the MCF games. They are my favorite. Of course, some are better than others, but I have played every single one. The story line was really interesting, but they are never long enough for me ;o)

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Awesome

PostedJanuary 21, 2024

baragels22

fromArizona

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

I agree with the player before me. There is nothing like the original Ravenhearst series although the newer games come close. The problem with the older games is they haven't been updated to work on the newer computers! I have been away from PC games for awhile and was excited to get back to my MCF games only to find they haven't been updated!
Please Update the Ravenhearst and MCF games. ...Show more

I agree with the player before me. There is nothing like the original Ravenhearst series although the newer games come close. The problem with the older games is they haven't been updated to work on the newer computers! I have been away from PC games for awhile and was excited to get back to my MCF games only to find they haven't been updated!
Please Update the Ravenhearst and MCF games.
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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Loved it

PostedDecember 13, 2023

judeejuju

fromUK

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Hasn't been a game in a while that has grabbed me like this one. Spooky and fun!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Stick With This One and Don't Miss The Easter Eggs

PostedDecember 6, 2023

timothya

fromSandpoint, Idaho

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

We have the now perennial question - is it MCF worthy? After the first five minutes we sadly conclude no, it isn't...but wait. There are a couple of things, now a couple more, and all of a sudden it steps up the game again, and again. The overall pattern of the game is an indifferent beginning, a solid middle, and a roaring climax with a few teasers in it just for fun. Somebody put a lot of work ...Show more

We have the now perennial question - is it MCF worthy? After the first five minutes we sadly conclude no, it isn't...but wait. There are a couple of things, now a couple more, and all of a sudden it steps up the game again, and again. The overall pattern of the game is an indifferent beginning, a solid middle, and a roaring climax with a few teasers in it just for fun. Somebody put a lot of work into this one, it's really good.

Pros: You'd better pay attention because there are a few things just for longtime fans. Alas, no Queen to dispatch Master Detective on the latest adventure. Instead...oh, wait a minute, who is she? Better pay attention or you'll miss it. No clacky typewriter, darn it...oh, wait, it does turn up. Only once, chuckling at you. Excellent plot, plenty of play, not too much back-and-forth, and some mini-games that deserve their separate mention below. Beautiful graphics, very high production values throughout.

Cons: First, no dashboard hula doll. Got 'em there! No MCF theme (come on now, how hard can that be?) inside a really atmospheric musical mix. Early voice actors are atrocious with the customary complaints that Scots don't sound like Valley Girls...until that gets better and by mid-game they're excellent.

Mini-Games: No Rube Goldberg door locks, doggone it! Instead we have sequential puzzles that are actually the same thing in a different format, but they're still games nested within games. Some are really original, some classic, all pitched at just about the right level of difficulty to allow beginners to try but are really for more advanced players. A squares game I haven't seen since junior high school that really brought back the memories.

Bonus game: A prequel. Here we play as Carol, sister to a rather nice fellow who gets dragged into the mirror mess through no fault of his own. She/we have to drag him back and set up for the main game. More detail would only be spoilers.

Overall, five stars. There are enough references to past MCF games to keep the old fans amused if we can find them. After a slow beginning it builds to something head and shoulders above the rather tame fare we've subsisted on of late. Oh, one more thing - check the credits out. There are names there that have been attached to the MCF ride from the beginning. They deserve our thanks. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

She was there.

PostedNovember 29, 2023

RPgames

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Good game . Was going to give it a 4 star but it was a very good game. It was a little hard for me to understand what was going on, so I used the hint button more than other games. This is more about me than the game maybe as it was a little harder as I was not sure what to do. I didn't think it was a reason to down grade it.
Graphics and voice actors was very good .
It was a little short to me ...Show more

Good game . Was going to give it a 4 star but it was a very good game. It was a little hard for me to understand what was going on, so I used the hint button more than other games. This is more about me than the game maybe as it was a little harder as I was not sure what to do. I didn't think it was a reason to down grade it.
Graphics and voice actors was very good .
It was a little short to me than the others in this series.
Bonus parts were good as most were easy to find except a couple of them. Bonus game was good but seemed random to me.
Little spookier than most games here lately but not to bad. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

You Had Me at 17 Minutes

PostedNovember 25, 2023

CNew

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I am writing this review after playing the demo for only 17 minutes. I haven't done that in a very long time. I like the music, storyline, picture fragments not always easy to find. The initial HOS were interesting. One slight problem was some latency but I'm willing to overlook that. It could even be on my end for some reason.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Enjoyable fun and real consequences in game

PostedNovember 24, 2023

ushie15

fromWashington, DC

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Mystery Case Files: A Crime in Reflection Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Yes, I know, we'll never have "Madame Fate" as an all-new game again. I got over it, and enjoyed this new tale. It does seem a little peculiar that the Master Detective is fighting an urban legend (is Candyman next?), but, after all, the gang did steal the King's scepter, and Charles wants it back, I'm sure! Lots of scenes to explore--in fact, I wanted to explore them even more--many puzzles and ...Show more

Yes, I know, we'll never have "Madame Fate" as an all-new game again. I got over it, and enjoyed this new tale. It does seem a little peculiar that the Master Detective is fighting an urban legend (is Candyman next?), but, after all, the gang did steal the King's scepter, and Charles wants it back, I'm sure! Lots of scenes to explore--in fact, I wanted to explore them even more--many puzzles and HO scenes, and grim consequences in game for characters! Very nice. Now, if only Big Fish would get that darn original Dire Grove updated for playing--never played a "colder" game except that Phantom of the Opera game...which also should be updated! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

The Master Detective is Back!

PostedNovember 24, 2023

spicey12

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game had everything for me! Visually pleasing, great storyline, challenging, and length of game play. Not to mention great music. This one reminded me of earlier installs. The master detective is, EVERYTHING! I really enjoyed this game. Loved the nod to Ravenhearst. Well done, GrandMa!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

TAKES ME BACK TO .............

PostedNovember 24, 2023

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

A WONDERFUL TIME, WHEN MYSTERY CASE FILES WERE STARTING OUT! A CRIME IN REFLECTION IS A GREAT STORY! EVERTHING HERE IS A 5 STAR PLUS!

I recommend this game!

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