Department 42: The Mystery of the Nine
- January 12, 2022
- Frogwares
Get on SteamJoin Department 42, a secret organization devoted to the paranormal, and protect the world! Help Agent Alice Wright track down nine mysterious and evil artifacts that have gone missing. Use your Hidden Object skills to protect the planet from the nightmare that has been unleashed and restore order! Travel across the country and piece together the enigma that is Department 42: The Mystery of the Ni…
Reviews
- Some interesting mini puzzles with mechanics not commonly seen in other games.
- Playable experience with a nostalgic old school hidden object game feel.
- A few cool puzzles that provide a welcome change from standard hidden object gameplay.
- Graphics are low resolution, with hidden objects blending into the background and being difficult to see.
- The story is bland and actions often don't align with the narrative, making it feel odd.
- Lack of navigation aids and cumbersome inventory management detracts from the overall experience.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered average and bland, with many reviewers noting a disconnect between player actions and the narrative. Overall, it lacks depth and fails to engage players meaningfully.
“The story is bland, and the actions you take to progress through the story don't have any relationship to the narrative.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for their low resolution and poor integration, making hidden objects difficult to see and identify. Many users noted that objects often blend into the background or are placed in nonsensical locations, detracting from the overall experience.
“The graphics are pretty bad; some of the hidden objects disappear into the background almost completely and are extremely difficult to see.”
“The hidden object sections were poorly made, with artwork that's just not well-integrated, as well as some objects that aren't described in a way you can identify them (e.g., 'sigil of earth' when you haven't seen what any sigils look like).”
“The scenes are especially bad, with low-resolution graphics, objects blending into the background, and items placed in nonsensical locations.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique and engaging minigames that introduce innovative mechanics, providing a refreshing experience for players.
“There are some interesting minigames with mechanics I haven't seen before.”
