Mystery Chronicles: Murder Among Friends > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Glad I Didn't Listen to the Reviews

PostedDecember 24, 2012

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fromAurora, OH

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Yes, it is a strictly hidden object game and, therefore, objects are hidden. In fact, some are hidden in plain sight. A few are small, like the bullet casings, but they were out in the open.

The hint button is slower to recharge than other hidden object games, but I used it only once or twice per scene, so it wasn't an issue for me.

There is no penalty for mis-clicks, so if you think you see ...Show more

Yes, it is a strictly hidden object game and, therefore, objects are hidden. In fact, some are hidden in plain sight. A few are small, like the bullet casings, but they were out in the open.

The hint button is slower to recharge than other hidden object games, but I used it only once or twice per scene, so it wasn't an issue for me.

There is no penalty for mis-clicks, so if you think you see something click on it. No harm, no foul.

The graphics are bright and clear, except if it is a night scene where the graphics are a little darker to, you know, simulate night.

Some of the puzzles are challenging, but they can be skipped immediately without waiting for a skip button to fill.

If you like a strictly hidden object game without bouncing around and having to consult a walkthrough, at least give this one a try. I have not finished it yet, so I don't know how long it is. But I wanted to counteract the poor reviews this game has been given. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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good for me!

PostedApril 9, 2013

sapoe

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

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Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects ™

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I played this one when it first out and I never leave a review before. For this I give 5 stars because I have fun 'til the end and good storyline. There's a lot HO so if you are like this kind genre or if you looking a game for spending your lazy time then try this one.
Thanks dev!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A nice break from "adventure" type HO games

PostedApril 24, 2013

mcgillican

fromEly, NV

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I agree with a previous review that this game is a great one and do not be discouraged from negative reviews. It is basic, yes. Objects can be small - yes. No voice overs, so what. It is much like the Agatha Christie games but without the seemingly endless dialog. Sometimes, you just need a break from running all throughout a game seeking out an object or clue. This game does just that - gives you ...Show more

I agree with a previous review that this game is a great one and do not be discouraged from negative reviews. It is basic, yes. Objects can be small - yes. No voice overs, so what. It is much like the Agatha Christie games but without the seemingly endless dialog. Sometimes, you just need a break from running all throughout a game seeking out an object or clue. This game does just that - gives you a break. The "kiss" theory here - keep it simple, silly. You can always immerse yourself in tougher games after a simple HO game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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5 STARS!!!!.....

PostedJanuary 10, 2016

deeanddeeann

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Match 3, Arcade & Action

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

IT'S ANOTHER GOOD GAME! BUT NOT AS GOOD AS, BETRAYALS OF LOVE!! IT'S SO GOOD . I LIKE WHEN YOU HAVE TO DO THINGS IN IT. 5 STARS! BUT THE OTHER ONE IS JUST SO BEAUTIFUL!! JUST THE CASTLE, I LOVE THESE GAMES, THEY SHOULD MAKE MORE OF THEM!!!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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What Game Are These Other People Playing?

PostedJuly 9, 2017

Innovativemom

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

First and foremost let me make this clear. This is a straight up HOG (Hidden Object Game). It is not a HOA! There is no adventure. This game is an old-fashioned HOG with only HOG scenes and puzzles.
I mute games so I can't give an opinion on music or voice overs. I skip stories. I read books for that. I am there to play and nothing else. I am not in a hurry. When at all possible I don't use hints ...Show more

First and foremost let me make this clear. This is a straight up HOG (Hidden Object Game). It is not a HOA! There is no adventure. This game is an old-fashioned HOG with only HOG scenes and puzzles.
I mute games so I can't give an opinion on music or voice overs. I skip stories. I read books for that. I am there to play and nothing else. I am not in a hurry. When at all possible I don't use hints or skip puzzles. Taking the time to keep searching or trying to figure something out is part of the satisfaction when it does happen. Now don't get me wrong. I said I'm here to play not torture myself. If objects are tiny or obscure, instructions are missing or make no sense, or the game has me doing more running than playing I will uninstall that game faster than anyone.
This game is none of the above. No the scenes are not in HD but they are very clear and some a little more challenging than others but that is why there is a hint button. The hint button stayed lite and recharged in seconds. If you can't find something is a scene give it a little more time. This is one of those games that when you do find it you'll think, how could I not have seen that. The puzzles were all different and unlike most puzzles you see. They were not hard just pleasingly different. The directions were clear and easy to follow.
Try the game and decide for yourself. Don't just go on reviews. Reviews, mine included, are opinions of a large variety of people that all favor different game genres. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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A nice challenge

PostedAugust 23, 2014

BellaMorte

fromBrisbane Queensland Australia

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

Current Favorite:

Mystery Case Files: Huntsville ™

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

While not an overly challenging game, it did have it's moments. Some of those items blended well. I liked the storyline. Playing this game reminded me of the Agatha Christie: Poirot series.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Entertaining

PostedNovember 20, 2011

tilmalene

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

A good classic sek and find game, with a good plot

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

Good Old Fashioned Hog

PostedAugust 19, 2020

Suelovesgames

fromBlackpool, England

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

Current Favorite:

Mystery Chronicles: Betrayals of Love

(39)

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I played it in timed mode at first but I found myself hopelessly stuck halfway through because I'd used up all the time skipping all the puzzles. I am hopeless at puzzles and had to start the game again. I played in relaxed mode this time, where I could skip puzzles to my hearts content without penalties.
Even in relaxed mode, I found it irritating at times, the hint button takes abut three ...Show more

I played it in timed mode at first but I found myself hopelessly stuck halfway through because I'd used up all the time skipping all the puzzles. I am hopeless at puzzles and had to start the game again. I played in relaxed mode this time, where I could skip puzzles to my hearts content without penalties.
Even in relaxed mode, I found it irritating at times, the hint button takes abut three minutes to recharge and the objects were sometimes impossible to find. All in all, I liked it because it was just HOS, one after the other, with nice music, sound effects and atmosphere. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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More Irritating than Fun

PostedJune 23, 2012

embo66

fromRVA

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

I'm with most of the other reviewers here: This game is nothing but an endless series of HOS and puzzles that are often more frustrating / annoying than fun.

The plot -- such as it is -- is idiotic and has next to no relation to any of the puzzles, etc. The cut scenes are static and pretty abysmal. Very few of the "clues" or other items help you actually solve any of the puzzles, so it all begins ...Show more

I'm with most of the other reviewers here: This game is nothing but an endless series of HOS and puzzles that are often more frustrating / annoying than fun.

The plot -- such as it is -- is idiotic and has next to no relation to any of the puzzles, etc. The cut scenes are static and pretty abysmal. Very few of the "clues" or other items help you actually solve any of the puzzles, so it all begins to seem just like a parade of puzzles married to nothing.

To be fair, the actual puzzle play can be fun and often quite challenging. But even here, the HOS scenes are unusually difficult -- items are super hard to find and the hint function is terribly slow. I found myself skipping puzzles just because I was so annoyed with their obtuseness. BTW, there is no BigFish walkthrough, either -- you have to rely on an old forum for text clues.

Bottom line: Put your hard-earned $$ somewhere else! Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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HIDDEN OBJECTS GALORE

PostedApril 17, 2014

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®: Escape from Ravenhearst™ Collector's Edition

(897)

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

If you like hidden objects games with a bit of a challenge, then this game is for you.

You can play on either Relaxed or Timed modes. I played on Timed mode and had no trouble eventually finding all the HOS and playing the mini-games before time ran out.

The HOS were quite challenging in some scenes because some objects were very small and hard to see - like the bullet holes and casings. I ...Show more

If you like hidden objects games with a bit of a challenge, then this game is for you.

You can play on either Relaxed or Timed modes. I played on Timed mode and had no trouble eventually finding all the HOS and playing the mini-games before time ran out.

The HOS were quite challenging in some scenes because some objects were very small and hard to see - like the bullet holes and casings. I actually had to close the curtains here because, with the sun shining, I just couldn't see anything, especially the small items and it was night time in the game.

The mini-games and puzzles were very easy and didn't take long to do at all.

The graphics are okay. Some scenes were quite dark, especially at night, and it was a little hard to see some items. However, I like a challenge and I did find them all without hinting (although I was cursing a bit!).

The music was fine - played quietly in the background and I didn't need to turn it down to concentrate.

There was no penalty for mis-clicking, thank goodness.

I think the game took me about 4 hours to play all up.

So overall, I did quite enjoy the game. There was just enough challenge to keep me interested. Definitely recommended for an afternoon on a rainy day. Show less

I recommend this game!

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