Alicia Griffith: Lakeside Murder

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In "Alicia Griffith: Lakeside Murder," Detective Alicia's peaceful vacation in a small mountain town is disrupted by a ritual murder. She must investigate various locations, including an old mansion and a hidden Mayan temple, to uncover the truth behind the vicious murderer. The game features 36 locations, 28 minigames, and 5 characters, with 12 flashback animations and 35 achievements to unlock.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story6 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a solid and interesting story with good voice acting.
Graphics and music are well done, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
Puzzles are generally fun and provide a decent challenge without being overly difficult.

Character graphics and animations are subpar, leading to a lack of immersion during dialogues.
The game is quite short, with many players completing it in just a few hours.
There are issues with slow cutscenes and unresponsive controls, which can frustrate gameplay.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an intriguing narrative with solid voice acting and fitting music, though some players find the character graphics during dialogues lacking. While the plot is engaging and well-structured, with a compelling murder mystery at its core, some aspects feel disconnected, and the overall experience is considered somewhat short and straightforward. Players express a desire for more endings and deeper connections between tasks and the storyline, but appreciate the inclusion of a helpful journal to track progress and details.
- “It's a great point and click game with quite a good story, nice music (meaning it doesn't make you crazy), decent voice acting, and terrific graphics.”
- “It has a really interesting story behind it, beside the graphics that are wonderfully done, the music which fits the ambient, and the mechanics which are easy to understand from the very beginning.”
- “All these will make you feel slightly off, but as the story unfolds, you will find yourself wanting more, wanting to find more of what has happened behind all those murders.”
- “Dislike: wish there were two more endings and more depth to the story.”
- “Ok but boring plot and repetitive areas.”
- “Some of the tasks you complete are not really related to the story at all, and the acting is not among the best features, but I did enjoy some head-scratching moments.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the visuals as beautiful and well-executed, others find them average or lacking, particularly during character interactions. The game's art style is generally appreciated, and the ability to adjust visual settings is a noted positive feature.
- “It's a great point and click game with quite a good story, nice music (meaning it doesn't make you crazy), decent voice acting, and terrific graphics.”
- “It has a really interesting story behind it, besides the graphics that are wonderfully done, the music which fits the ambient, and the mechanics which are easy to understand from the very beginning.”
- “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
- “Nice story, nice voices, but the character graphics during communication are bad. The game is easy and straightforward, but quite short too (most of the time I was AFK).”
- “Graphics were just average, and so was the music, which I had to turn down.”
- “The visuals in the game are well done, but they still leave much to be desired.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its fitting ambiance and decent quality, though some find it repetitive and less engaging. While it complements the overall experience, opinions vary, with a few users noting it as average or even a bit boring. Overall, it enhances the game's atmosphere without being overwhelming.
- “It's a great point and click game with quite a good story, nice music (meaning it doesn't make you crazy), decent voice acting, and terrific graphics.”
- “It has a really interesting story behind it; besides the graphics that are wonderfully done, the music fits the ambiance perfectly.”
- “+good soundtracks.”
- “Graphics were just average, so was the music, which I had to turn down.”
- “Music is okay, but repetitive and a bit boring.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward approach involving object finding, inventory management, and mini-puzzles, which some players feel lacks depth despite an engaging story and appealing graphics. While the mechanics are easy to grasp, there is a consensus that the gameplay could benefit from further refinement to enhance the overall experience.
- “It has a really interesting story behind it, besides the graphics that are wonderfully done, the music which fits the ambiance, and the mechanics which are easy to understand from the very beginning.”
- “Good stories need good gameplay as well, and while it's a good attempt, it needs to do a bit better.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively balances its dark themes with humor, featuring sarcastic comments that add a comedic touch to the otherwise serious narrative. Players appreciate this blend, finding the humor a refreshing contrast to the murder-centric storyline.
- “Additionally, even though this is a game about murder, there was a good amount of humor as well.”
- “I found her sarcastic comments funny.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has low replayability, with users indicating that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players found the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the final section, where puzzles lacked clear logic and became a chore to complete.
- “The last part was a tedious bore of puzzles with less obvious logic.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the story.”