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A Matter of Murder

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79%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
92% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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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. A Matter of Murder can also randomly combine logic puzzles together to create a dynamically generated case file for high replayability.

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
replayability5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Highly replayable with procedurally generated murder mystery cases that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • Charming art style, humor, and atmospheric design that evoke classic British murder mysteries and add to the game's overall appeal.
  • Accessible and fun logic puzzle gameplay that balances challenge and casual play, making it easy to pick up and enjoy in short bursts.
  • Some generated cases can be buggy or unsolvable due to inconsistencies in clues, requiring players to restart new cases.
  • The notebook interface is clunky and unintuitive, and some repeated sound effects can be annoying over time.
  • While the puzzles become harder, they can sometimes feel repetitive and lack variety, leading to a desire for more diverse cases or additional content.

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a simple yet stylish art style that effectively complements the classic murder mystery theme, blending humor and detail to enhance the game's charm. While not highly complex, the visuals are unique and well-suited to the game's tone, supported by strong music and sound design.

    • “The art style is simple, yet stylish and perfectly fitting for the 'classic murder mystery' kind of aesthetic they're going for, as are the various character lines when interrogating them.”
    • “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.”
    • “This game is very similar to Sleuth except this one has graphics, sound, and music.”

  • replayability

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    83% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers high replayability, largely thanks to its case generator that creates new challenges, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging. Its clever, Cluedo-like design encourages thoughtful questioning and examination, enhancing the overall experience. Users appreciate the entertaining, self-aware humor that adds to the game's lasting appeal.

    • “I wish the game had even more content, but the ability to generate new cases makes it extremely replayable and enjoyable.”
    • “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.”
    • “Very high replayability due to case generator, which works just fine.”

  • humor

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is widely praised for its charm, wit, and whimsical English style, effectively complementing the detailed and humorous art. Players appreciate how the humor enhances the overall experience alongside the music and replayability.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “I love the art style, the music, and the humor.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The music is generally praised for enhancing the game experience, complementing the art style and humor. While some users feel it could benefit from a more fitting piano or organ soundtrack, overall the music and sound are considered great additions that improve gameplay.

    • “I love the art style, the music, and the humor.”
    • “Great music, humor, art, and replayability!”
    • “This game is very similar to Sleuth, except this one has graphics, sound, and music.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is engaging and consistent with previous entries in the series, offering light but satisfying crime mysteries. It effectively teaches gameplay mechanics through story chapters, allowing players to solve cases by recognizing and working through various gimmicks while avoiding red herrings.

    • “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 smart enough to work out which gimmicks are being used, sometimes more than one, and avoiding red herrings.”
    • “Am reading at the moment and it is a good crime story in keeping with the previous titles in the series.”
    • “Quite a light story for this book.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is enjoyable and fast-paced, making it well-suited for casual play, with problem-solving elements that are easy to understand. Its simplicity in visuals is balanced by great music and engaging mechanics.

    • “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, music and gameplay are great.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its quirky and quaint vibe, enhanced by engaging and interesting dialogues that contribute to its unique charm.

    • “The dialogues are interesting and add to the oddly quaint overall atmosphere of the game.”
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A Matter of Murder is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme. Common tags for A Matter of Murder include first-person, indie, detective, atmospheric, roguelike and others.

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 A Matter of Murder for its replayability but disliked it for its graphics.

A Matter of Murder is a single player game.

Similar games include Detective Grimoire, Confidential Killings, Tangle Tower, The Case of the Golden Idol, Crushed In Time and others.