A Matter of Murder

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A Matter of Murder is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Worthing & Moncrieff and was released on September 1, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

A Matter of Murder is a point-and-click puzzle game with rogue-like elements. The details of each murder are procedurally generated, so each case is different every time you play with progressively more challenging logic puzzles. • Procedurally generated content offers a different experience for each play-through. • Interact with colorful suspects and carefully investigate your surroundings for c…

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music3 positive mentions

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Delightful and cleverly designed murder mystery game with randomly generated cases that keep gameplay fresh and engaging.
Charming art style, interesting dialogues, and a whimsical atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
High replayability with a mix of fun puzzles and the option to adjust difficulty, making it accessible for both casual and dedicated players.

The notebook UI can be clunky and counter-intuitive, making it difficult to keep track of clues and suspects.
Some auto-generated cases can be unsolvable due to conflicting information, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The time limit on levels can hinder enjoyment, as players may feel rushed and forced to guess rather than solve puzzles thoughtfully.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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43%
The graphics of the game are praised for their unique art style, which adds charm and humor while being detailed upon closer inspection. While the visuals are simple, they effectively complement the game's tone, and the overall presentation is enhanced by the accompanying music and gameplay.
- “I love the art style, the music, and the humor.”
- “The graphic style is unique, but certainly fits the type and tone of the game.”
- “Don't let the artwork fool you; in my opinion, the artwork adds to the charm of the game. I love it; it's both humorous and detailed if you look hard enough.”
- “The graphics style is unique, but certainly fits the type and tone of the game.”
- “Back around then, I first played a game that used ASCII graphics called Sleuth.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players praising its quality and contribution to the overall experience. However, some feel it could benefit from a more fitting piano or organ score, suggesting that players might enhance their experience by adding their own background music. Overall, the music complements the game's art and humor effectively.
- “I love the art style, the music, and the humor.”
- “Great music, humor, art, and replayability!”
- “Simple visuals are fine; the music and gameplay are great.”
- “Only thing it lacks is a fitting piano or organ score soundtrack, but that's easily remedied by popping on some music in the background.”
- “This game is very similar to Sleuth, except this one has graphics, sound, and music.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
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The game boasts high replayability, offering a variety of clever cases and a case generator that enhances the experience. Its engaging, Clue-like mechanics encourage players to think critically and explore different scenarios, making it both entertaining and self-aware. Overall, players find it highly enjoyable with significant replay value.
- “This game has a lot of replayability and really makes you think about what questions you need to ask and what things you need to examine.”
- “It's very similar to Clue and whodunnits with several clever cases already made and the option to have a new case made for you, which gives it great replayability.”
- “It's very entertaining, self-aware, has a great replay value and amazing sense of humor that really makes the game special.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its whimsical and charming English style, enhancing the overall experience alongside its art and music. Players appreciate the detailed and humorous elements that contribute to the game's charm, making each procedurally generated episode a delightful logic puzzle.
- “I love the art style, the music, and the humor.”
- “Great music, humor, art, and re-playability!”
- “Each short 10-minute episode (which is procedurally generated on the fly, giving a different game each time) is a fun little logic puzzle, with whimsical and charming English humor.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The story is described as a light yet engaging crime narrative that allows players to utilize learned gimmicks to solve mysteries efficiently. Users appreciate the challenge of identifying multiple gimmicks and avoiding red herrings, maintaining consistency with previous titles in the series.
- “Because, once you've learned the individual gimmicks via the story chapters, you can hit that 'generate case' button, and get the satisfaction of not only solving mysteries in a limited space of time, but being enough of a smart cookie to work out which gimmicks are being used, and avoiding red herrings.”
- “Am reading at the moment and it's a good crime story in keeping with the previous titles in the series.”
- “Because, once you've learned the individual gimmicks via the story chapters, you can hit that 'generate case' button, and get the satisfaction of not only solving mysteries in a limited space of time (good on you!), but being enough of a smart cookie to work out *which* gimmicks are being used (sometimes, there's more than one), and avoiding red herrings.”
- “Quite a light story for this book.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by interesting dialogues that contribute to its uniquely quaint and engaging environment.
- “The dialogues are interesting and add to the oddly quaint overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The game feels lifeless and lacks any real sense of immersion.”
- “The environments are bland and fail to evoke any emotional response.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is enjoyable and fast-paced, making it suitable for casual play, with accessible problem-solving elements. The visuals are simple but adequate, while the music and overall gameplay experience are well-received.
- “It's fun, quick gameplay allows it to work as a casual game, and its problem-solving elements are not too difficult to pick up on.”
- “Simple visuals are fine; the music and gameplay are great.”

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A Matter of Murder is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

A Matter of Murder is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

A Matter of Murder was released on September 1, 2016.

A Matter of Murder was developed by Worthing & Moncrieff.

A Matter of Murder has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

A Matter of Murder is a single player game.

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