Art of Murder: Secret Files > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

2 of 10 found this review helpful

love it

PostedSeptember 5, 2013

dectective

fromBelspring, Va.

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I love the decorating. I really enjoy this type of game.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

12 of 14 found this review helpful

Not At All Like The Others In The Monumental Series!

PostedNovember 11, 2012

Sergeij

fromWilliamsport, PA 17701

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File

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Paradise

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This fourth installment in the "Art of Murder" Series, a series which is almost a total masterpiece, is in no way like the other three.

If you like hidden object games that are timed, with many objects almost completely hidden, or shrouded in darkness, then you'll like this very short game.

Actually, the storyline is very good, and the game could have ended up in just as exciting a way as the ...Show more

This fourth installment in the "Art of Murder" Series, a series which is almost a total masterpiece, is in no way like the other three.

If you like hidden object games that are timed, with many objects almost completely hidden, or shrouded in darkness, then you'll like this very short game.

Actually, the storyline is very good, and the game could have ended up in just as exciting a way as the other three, but City Interactive decided otherwise, and hence, we have a "lesser god" to work with.

I sincerely hope that City Interactive continues the series with Nicole Bonnet actually talking, as there are no voice-overs in this game, and Nicole is only seen at the very end of the game. The rest of the time, just a small icon of her head can be seen as she interacts with the various characters of the story

This installment had its good moments, some interesting puzzles, and some good graphics. Other than that, there is not much you can say for this game.. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

NVIDIA Graphics Card - set to High Peformance Processor

PostedJuly 6, 2021

Tieks

fromPretoria, South Africa

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I expected a bit more based on the other games in the series, but it's not too bad, mostly HOS.
If the HOS do not work, you may need to set your NVIDIA 3D Settings to High Performance NVIDIA Processor (that worked for me).
Building the suspect's ID sketch was interesting.
There are walkthroughs available online if you have no idea what's suppose to happen. No real in game guidance.
The ...Show more

I expected a bit more based on the other games in the series, but it's not too bad, mostly HOS.
If the HOS do not work, you may need to set your NVIDIA 3D Settings to High Performance NVIDIA Processor (that worked for me).
Building the suspect's ID sketch was interesting.
There are walkthroughs available online if you have no idea what's suppose to happen. No real in game guidance.
The controls are sometimes a bit sluggish and strange. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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Not like the others

PostedDecember 1, 2011

Linny394

fromTempe, AZ

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Art of Murder: Hunt for the Puppeteer

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

...at all. For anyone expecting this to be a great point and click adventure game like the first three Art of Murder, well, you over expected. Now a HOG, Secret Files has managed to lose all of the intrigue and finesse that made those first three so enjoyable. While I wouldn't call the story itself boring, it really was lacking. Maybe if I had started with this game I wouldn't be so ...Show more

...at all. For anyone expecting this to be a great point and click adventure game like the first three Art of Murder, well, you over expected. Now a HOG, Secret Files has managed to lose all of the intrigue and finesse that made those first three so enjoyable. While I wouldn't call the story itself boring, it really was lacking. Maybe if I had started with this game I wouldn't be so disappointed... then again, maybe I would be. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

25 of 26 found this review helpful

Not worth the time

PostedFebruary 10, 2012

mainemorrills

fromMaine

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Return to Mysterious Island

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Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

I started playing this because I have played the previous games and really enjoyed them. I am wondering if even the same company designed this game. It has such a cheap feel to it. Goes right into hidden objects. Which I am getting SOO tired of and is why I got this game. I really hope this wasn't the last one of such a great series!!

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

HELP

PostedFebruary 26, 2022

schwantzie

fromCanada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I just started this game, and while I agree with many of you the game is not like the first three, I still wanted to play it. I'm getting VERY frustrated because I've deleted and started it twice, but both times I've been unable to click on the last two items on the list. WHAT THE !@#$%. Can someone help me with this? Or have I just lost one of my free credits on a game I cannot play?

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

Not worth buying

PostedAugust 1, 2021

Izzy001

fromNZ

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

Nothing like the previous Art Of Murder games I have played. Finished it in one hour.

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

1 / 5

39 of 39 found this review helpful

Huge disappointment

PostedDecember 8, 2011

xXKiwiiXx

fromDenmark

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Current Favorite:

Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

I've always loved AOM games, and found then challenging and was excited when i got this game, but this one really is a huge disappointment, normally it takes me hours to solve the whole game this one took me hardly 1 - 2 hours, really sad what they turned the game into, and i really hope that they wont stay that way, because they're definitely going to lose a lot of fans that way, also the whole ...Show more

I've always loved AOM games, and found then challenging and was excited when i got this game, but this one really is a huge disappointment, normally it takes me hours to solve the whole game this one took me hardly 1 - 2 hours, really sad what they turned the game into, and i really hope that they wont stay that way, because they're definitely going to lose a lot of fans that way, also the whole HO scenes its not a epic failure but with a time limit, the puzzles aren't hard there's really no challenge in that game, makes me feel like I've wasted my money on it. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

1 / 5

29 of 29 found this review helpful

FORGET ABOUT IT

PostedFebruary 18, 2012

mystic_elle

fromDouglasville, GA

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

I bought this without reading the reviews.... BIG mistake.... NOTHING like the other "Art of Murder" games. Took no time to finish it, items hidden where you have no choice but to just click around because you can't make out what it's supposed to be. VERY DISAPPOINTING... Don't waste your money or (little) time.

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

1 / 5

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A waste of time and money

PostedFebruary 25, 2012

Zeto

fromPennsylvania

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

The polar opposite of what one might expect from the "Art of Murder" developers. The game was one I had no desire to finish. The game was dark and the HO's were sooooo small one could never see them. The puzzles were not explained so you sat there wondering what you were expected to do. I decided that this was an hour of my life I would never get back, so I quit. The Art of Murder games that I ...Show more

The polar opposite of what one might expect from the "Art of Murder" developers. The game was one I had no desire to finish. The game was dark and the HO's were sooooo small one could never see them. The puzzles were not explained so you sat there wondering what you were expected to do. I decided that this was an hour of my life I would never get back, so I quit. The Art of Murder games that I played in the past were excellent and I have played them all. This game, as you can see, from all the other reviews, is a wast of time and money. I should have read all the reviews before purchasing. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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