Department 42: The Mystery of the Nine

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"Department 42: The Mystery of the Nine" is a thrilling hidden object adventure game where players join a secret organization to investigate paranormal events and find dangerous artifacts. Explore 25 mysterious locations, solve 20 puzzles, and confront terrifying situations across nine chapters to save humanity from a nightmarish future.

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Play Modes

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

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Some interesting mini puzzles with unique mechanics provide a welcome change from standard hidden object game puzzles.
The game is playable and offers a nostalgic experience for fans of old school hidden object games.
There are moments of enjoyment, particularly for those who appreciate the hidden object genre.

The graphics are low resolution, with hidden objects blending into the background, making them difficult to see.
The story is bland and the actions taken often do not align with the narrative, leading to a disjointed experience.
The game feels dated and lacks modern navigation aids, making it cumbersome to play.

story
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The story is generally considered bland and average, 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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features unique and engaging minigames that introduce innovative mechanics, providing a fresh experience for players.
- “There are some interesting minigames with mechanics I haven't seen before.”