Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily
- July 14, 2016
- One More Level
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily" is a captivating hidden object puzzle adventure game that follows a private detective's pursuit of a killer in a small town's snowy holiday resort. With over 30 stunning hand-painted hidden object scenes and a murder mystery to solve, players will enjoy endless detective work. The game is made even more immersive with puzzle-solving and a chilling atmosphere, providing an exciting and engaging experience.
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Reviews
- The game features a great story and beautiful art, creating an engaging atmosphere.
- Voice acting is well done, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The puzzles are mostly fair and provide a decent challenge, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
- The plot is often nonsensical and predictable, with many illogical elements that detract from the experience.
- There are numerous translation errors and spelling mistakes that can confuse players during hidden object scenes.
- The game is quite short and lacks a bonus chapter, which may leave players wanting more content.
- story102 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players finding it nonsensical and lacking depth, often describing it as a basic detective narrative filled with clichés and illogical elements. While some appreciate the charming art and engaging puzzles, others criticize the plot for being disjointed, poorly executed, and ultimately forgettable, with a rushed ending and minimal character development. Overall, it serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.
“The story combines detective work and whodunit elements.”
“The charm of the game lies in its story and the wonderful scenery it takes place in: the beautiful snow-covered mountain landscape, the vivid colored interior of the antique hotel are all great to look at.”
“I really enjoyed the story plot and the gameplay; if you like murder mystery combined with puzzles, I would highly recommend this game to you.”
“The plot is a bit of a hodge-podge of ideas - you've got this group that have decided to print money out of a small-town printing press, making squillions of dollars and filling vaults with loads of fake money, then there is always one guy that thinks he needs all of it (how much do you need, duh? just print more? lol?), and somehow alchemy is involved as everyone and their auntie is running around throwing ice grenades at each other, but apparently you need to invent fire alchemy later on to cure the ice alchemy.”
“The story is boring and goes off the rails in the end that seems less.”
“The story also lacks cohesion and is sloppy in a way that's often confusing.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many praising the bright visuals, well-rendered cut-scenes, and appealing artwork that enhances the overall experience. While some users noted that the graphics may not be as clear as in other titles from the same developer, the stylized design and good animation contribute positively to the game's aesthetic. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, complementing the fun puzzles and improved storytelling.
“The graphics are bright, the puzzles are fun, and I love the way that the storytelling has improved.”
“As mentioned before, I was completely satisfied with the graphical presentation: it is as beautiful as a hidden object game should be with excellent scenery.”
“I really liked the artwork; it has a classic stylized feel about it, at the expense of realism a bit.”
“While the quality of the graphics is a bit lacking, the animation is quite good.”
“Graphics are not comparable to the better Artifex Mundi games; they do not look very clear.”
“The game has two graphics issues that I’ll talk about in the points at the end.”
- music19 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as the best aspect, noting its suitability to the story and enjoyable quality. However, others find it basic or overly loud compared to sound effects, and some mention inconsistencies in sound design. Overall, while the music is appreciated by many, it is not universally acclaimed, with some players feeling it could have been better integrated into the game.
“The soundtrack is easily the best part of the game!”
“The suspenseful music and the superb environmental sounds with the wind blowing and wolf howling are truly impressive.”
“Great game with nice music & pretty winter themed graphics.”
“The story and soundtrack are very basic, and the characters just aren't fun.”
“The game could have been better; the music is very manic and doesn't match my memories.”
“Music and sound effects that don't fit – for example, using sounds that are clearly dogs for wolves – contribute to an unfinished feel.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered overly simplistic, with many reviewers noting that it lacks depth and challenge, even at higher difficulty levels. While the graphics and scene reconstructions are praised, the mechanics are often criticized for being linear and the puzzles too easy, leading to a standard experience that feels borrowed from other titles in the genre. Overall, the gameplay may not provide sufficient value for players seeking a more engaging and complex adventure.
“The best part of the gameplay is the scene reconstructions.”
“The gameplay is quite standard: items to find and use, modify and combine, puzzles to solve, and hidden object scenes to clear.”
“Because the graphics are pretty good, and the mechanics are somewhat okay.”
“Because of the overly simplistic gameplay, you might find the game not worth the investment as even on expert difficulty you will struggle to get good value out of it.”
“In terms of gameplay, the object finding is very linear and you almost never backtrack, which could be either a pro or a con.”
“Many of the mechanics, sound effects, and puzzles are borrowed from the 9 Clues series, and I'm sorry to say it's in a way that just isn't as well done.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its snowy settings and the immersive experience created by elements like chilly winds, enhancing the overall ambiance. Players appreciate the amazing and atmospheric locations that contribute to a captivating environment.
“If you like a snowy atmosphere, definitely give it a go.”
“The chilly wind blowing improves the already perfect atmosphere further.”
“Amazing, atmospheric locations.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, including bugs related to object interactions and achievements, such as prematurely awarding achievements before conditions are met. Additionally, there are glitches that can disrupt gameplay, although they may not significantly impact the overall experience.
“A little buggy, specifically related to objects and achievements—notably, it gave me the achievement for finishing all hidden object scenes without using a hint before I had completed all the scenes.”
“Glitches and bugs are prevalent throughout the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this hidden object game is noted as amusing yet straightforward, complementing its simple and linear gameplay. Overall, it adds a lighthearted touch typical of quality titles in the genre.
“A funny but very simple and linear hidden object game from one of the better publishers of the genre.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character designs received praise for their quality, the animations fell short, impacting the overall character development experience.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization is generally well-executed, though some users noted instances of wooden performances that detracted from the experience.
“The game runs smoothly most of the time, but there are moments where the performance drops significantly.”
“I encountered frequent frame rate issues that really detracted from the overall experience.”
“Some areas of the game are poorly optimized, leading to long loading times and stuttering gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, indicating that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit it after completing it.
“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.”
