Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal

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"Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal" is a gripping adventure game following Anna's journey to uncover the truth about her childhood suffering and horrendous stigmata. With stunning graphics and a fully interactive environment, the game features an exciting story, numerous mini-games, 23 quest screens, and 9 hidden object scenes. Anna's quest reveals shocking secrets that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal screenshot

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story with interesting twists and a dark atmosphere that enhances the experience.
The mini-games and puzzles are varied and provide a good level of challenge, making for an engaging gameplay experience.
The graphics and voice acting are well done, contributing to the overall immersive quality of the game.

Many puzzles have vague instructions, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
The game suffers from clunky controls and hitbox issues, making it difficult to interact with objects effectively.
The pacing of the story can feel slow, and some players may find the lack of a bonus chapter or additional content disappointing.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
50%
11%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players praising its intriguing twists and dark themes, while others find it confusing or lacking clarity. Many appreciate the integration of gameplay and plot, alongside beautiful graphics and atmospheric music, though some feel the pacing is slow and the narrative can be overly dramatic. Overall, the story offers unique elements and engaging moments, but its execution may leave some players wanting more coherence and depth.
- “I really enjoyed the overall play of this game, especially the storyline twists and turns.”
- “The story will take us to dark and mysterious locations with detailed atmospheric graphics, many interesting mini-games, and hidden object scenes.”
- “It had an exciting story, it all made sense, and I got through the entire game without using any hints.”
- “The story line rambles on with an unclear direction.”
- “As for the story, it's campy and overly dramatic, and feels like they tried hard to be dark and gritty, but maybe a little too hard.”
- “I don't think I could really tell you the story though, especially not how it ended.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
28%
17%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and atmospheric quality, with many reviewers highlighting the interesting artwork and spooky aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While some noted that the font choice and lack of object highlighting could detract from immersion, the detailed environments and consistent art style were well-received, making it a standout feature for fans of visually rich games. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, particularly for those who appreciate a "beauty in decay" theme.
- “The graphics are beautifully spooky and menacing, complemented by fitting music.”
- “The artwork is gorgeous and encapsulates everything I love about 'beauty in decay.' I truly enjoy exploring deserted and crumbling structures.”
- “The graphics of each area look really amazing; I couldn't get enough of this game's art style.”
- “The art style is bad.”
- “This has the unfortunate side effect of making some of the items difficult to see, but 75% of the reason I play these games is for the artwork, so I had to do what I had to do to fully enjoy it.”
- “The graphics are clear, with neutral colors, and have an almost painting-like quality.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, fitting seamlessly with the graphics and contributing to a spooky and immersive experience. Reviewers note that the sound design is atmospheric and complements the visuals without being intrusive, creating an engaging backdrop for the gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, effectively amplifying the game's ominous themes.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the music contributes to the atmosphere and isn't intrusive, and the story is pretty good.”
- “Atmosphere and music is also good with ambient themes and interesting sound effects that amplify the ominous surroundings.”
- “The sound and music fit the game very well.”
- “The music doesn't make a person's ears bleed.”
- “The music fit with the game, and everything seems to be made with thought in mind.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as dark and eerie, effectively immersing players in a sense of impending doom. Beautiful graphics and ambient music enhance the overall experience, contributing to a creepy yet engaging environment that complements the story and gameplay elements. While some players found the atmosphere compelling, others felt it did not compensate for the game's shortcomings.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the music contributes to the atmosphere and isn't intrusive, and the story is pretty good.”
- “On top of that, the eerie atmosphere helps a lot to immerse ourselves in the plot.”
- “Atmosphere and music is also good with ambient themes and interesting sound effects that amplify the ominous surroundings.”
- “The dark and gloomy setting did lend an atmosphere of impending doom, but I basically trudged my way through this game, quickly realizing I was only playing because I thought it might get better - it didn't!”
- “The eerie atmosphere helps a lot to immerse ourselves in the plot.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the puzzles while others found them frustrating due to confusing instructions and broken mechanics. Many noted a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction, particularly with the mechanics requiring repetitive clicking to achieve success. Overall, the experience is marred by inconsistencies that detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “This unnerving feeling accompanies the gameplay as well.”
- “Luckily, I've managed to pass through those games without skipping, although it did take a hefty chunk of my gameplay time.”
- “I love hogs and puzzle games... I typically never skip a puzzle in any, but I skipped a few in this one because they were just bad, with confusing instructions and broken mechanics.”
- “Gameplay: boring”
- “That's not even touching on the mechanics of the game being off... clicking repeatedly, hoping to hit it in the 'just right' sweet spot was definitely a tooth-grinding experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often involving repetitive clicking and imprecise mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- “It's an okay game, but there are some fairly tedious points.”
- “That's not even touching on the mechanics of the game being off. Clicking repeatedly, hoping to hit it in the 'just right' sweet spot was definitely a tooth-grinding experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's mechanics, describing the experience as emotionally taxing and stressful, particularly due to the repetitive clicking required to achieve success.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers an engaging experience during the initial playthrough, but users report minimal replayability, suggesting that it lacks incentives to revisit once completed.
- “Interesting the first time, but there is very little replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's not much incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others experience significant lag and frame rate drops, indicating that optimization may vary based on system specifications. Overall, further improvements are needed to ensure a consistent experience across different hardware setups.