Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal

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Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal is a single player action game. It was developed by N-Tri Studio and was released on September 1, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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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 graphics and art style are well-executed, providing a visually appealing environment that complements the gameplay.
The mini-games and puzzles offer a good level of challenge, making for an engaging experience for players who enjoy problem-solving.

Many puzzles have vague instructions, leading to confusion and frustration, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The game suffers from clunky controls and hitbox issues, making it difficult to interact with certain objects and complete tasks.
The pacing of the story can feel slow, and some players may find the lack of clear direction and the need for backtracking tedious.

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 atmospheric graphics and music that enhance the narrative, though some feel the translation may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as engaging but uneven, with moments of brilliance overshadowed by pacing issues and a lack of coherence in certain parts.
- “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 and its ending is dark and grim.”
- “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.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
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 significant draw for players who appreciate visually captivating settings. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's mood and storytelling.
- “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%
10%
30%
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 music fits with the game, and everything seems to be made with thought in mind.”
- “The graphics are solid (if a little on the goth side) and the music doesn't make a person's ears bleed.”
- “The sound and music fit the game very well.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark and gloomy setting that effectively creates a sense of impending doom, enhanced by beautiful graphics and immersive music. Players appreciate the eerie ambiance and sound effects that contribute to the overall experience, making the environment feel rich and engaging, despite some mixed feelings about the gameplay itself. Overall, the atmospheric elements are well-executed, drawing players into the mysterious narrative.
- “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 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 puzzle elements while others found them frustrating due to confusing instructions and broken mechanics. Many noted that certain puzzles felt tedious and boring, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall.
- “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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game engaging during the initial playthrough, but it offers minimal incentive for replayability afterward.
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often involving repetitive clicking to achieve desired outcomes, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “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%
Players express frustration with the game's mechanics, describing the experience as emotionally taxing due to the repetitive and challenging nature of achieving success, which can lead to feelings of irritation and disappointment.
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 lag and frame rate drops, indicating that optimization may vary significantly across different system configurations.

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Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal is a action game.

Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal.

Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal was released on September 1, 2017.

Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal was developed by N-Tri Studio.

Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Crossroad Mysteries: The Broken Deal is a single player game.

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