Dark Mysteries: The Soul Keeper Collector's Edition

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Unravel the secret of Pawtuxet Island and face an evil necromancer in the hidden object adventure „Dark Mysteries: The Soul Keeper“! The psychopath Charles Dexter Ward has escaped from the asylum. Your investigations lead you to Pawtuxet Island, where Ward grew up. Once peaceful and idyllic, it has now become a surreal, menacing place. The residents are either missing or dead – or are hauntin…

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Play Modes

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

Dark Mysteries: The Soul Keeper Collector's Edition screenshot

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Beautiful artwork and atmospheric design that enhances the Lovecraft-inspired narrative.
Challenging and varied puzzles, along with a good number of hidden object scenes that keep gameplay engaging.
Collector's edition offers plenty of extras, including a strategy guide and bonus chapter, adding value to the experience.

Lack of a fast travel map makes navigation cumbersome and can lead to confusion during gameplay.
Some hidden object item names can be misleading, causing frustration when searching for specific objects.
No achievements or trading cards, which may disappoint players looking for additional goals or rewards.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, is engaging yet not deeply complex, featuring a detective investigating a serial killer on Pawtuxet Island. Players appreciate the atmospheric artwork and the inclusion of journal pages that enhance the narrative, while the bonus chapter offers additional content and closure. Overall, it is a solid choice for fans of horror and puzzle games, despite some critiques regarding its brevity.
- “If you love a good horror story, and are a puzzle/hidden objects fan, you’ll definitely want to add this game to your collection.”
- “I also liked the journal pages you picked up; they give you more insight into the story and are voiced.”
- “The story is inspired by a story by H.P. Lovecraft.”
- “Yet as the story evolves, you realize that it’s not what you should fear the most.”
- “The artwork is beautiful, the atmosphere is appropriately gloomy, and the story is a classic.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their surprising quality, especially considering its age, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful artwork and atmospheric design. The visuals effectively convey themes of desolation and mystery, enhancing the overall experience of the hidden object adventure. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its immersive storytelling.
- “The game aged really well, and the graphics are surprisingly nice for a game of this age.”
- “The graphics are beautiful; the sense of desolation, loneliness, and uncertainty of being on a desert island at the mercy of a dark ghost has been well reproduced.”
- “The artwork is beautiful, the atmosphere is appropriately gloomy, and the story is a classic.”
- “It's no secret that some hog have sub-par graphics, but Dark Mysteries' are crisp and gorgeous.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is consistently described as dark and gloomy, effectively enhancing the game's somber tone. The beautiful artwork and evocative sound design contribute to a captivating experience reminiscent of classic storytelling and the style of Artifex Mundi games.
- “The artwork is beautiful, the atmosphere is appropriately gloomy, and the story is a classic.”
- “The sound enhances the atmosphere throughout the experience.”
- “It's dark and gloomy, creating a somber atmosphere.”
- “The sound on our way underlines the atmosphere it all has.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is highly praised, with an exceptional intro song and a strong overall soundtrack that effectively sets the mood. However, voiceovers are limited to cutscenes, which may leave some players wanting more in terms of vocal engagement.
- “These cutscenes are the only part of the game that has voiceover, but the rest of the soundtrack is great and really sets the mood.”
- “The intro song is amazingly done.”
- “Really good music and the art is nice.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a variety of customizable modes, allowing players to engage in classic hidden object mechanics where they search for clues and collect items from various scenes.
- “The gameplay is just like any hidden objects game; you search for clues and collect useful items from hidden object scenes.”
- “There are several modes you can choose from for a more customized gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game's content, particularly noting the irony of a warning about its appropriateness for work settings, which adds a layer of comedic value to the experience.
- “Anyone else think it's hilarious that they posted a warning that this game may not be appropriate for viewing at work?”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the entire game.”
- “I love how the game constantly breaks the fourth wall with its clever humor and playful jabs at gaming tropes.”