Family Mysteries

About

"Family Mysteries" is a HOPA game that plunges you into a world of power, corruption, and deceit. As a detective, you must solve a murder mystery tied to a wealthy dynasty and an exploded yacht, interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and uncovering a larger scheme. The game features glamorous settings, action-packed adventure, and the promise of uncovering a dark underbelly beneath the sunny beaches and shady people.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

story11 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Great graphics and storyline, making the game visually appealing.
Enjoyable gameplay with a variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes.
The game offers a unique experience, especially for fans of Artifex Mundi.

The demo is too short and does not provide enough gameplay to justify the purchase.
Frequent technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, detract from the experience.
Players feel misled by the 'free' aspect, as significant portions of the game require payment to continue.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
18%
18%
Overall, the story is well-received, with many players praising its engaging narrative, strong graphics, and effective voice acting. However, some users feel that the story is too short for the price and express a desire for more action and depth. While the storyline is generally considered interesting and enjoyable, technical issues and comparisons to other games have led to mixed feelings about its value.
- “I'm enjoying the storyline, the mystery, the mini games, the detecting, pretty much all of it.”
- “Great story, talented voice acting, and cool background music.”
- “Very good storyline and love the graphics and gameplay.”
- “For $6.99, the story should be a lot longer; the price is too low for what is offered.”
- “I was thoroughly enjoying this game until the scene changed, causing the video to freeze while the speech and story continued.”
- “It's a rip-off when there are better games with more engaging storylines and less frustrating setups.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
25%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and integration with the storyline. While the visuals are consistently described as impressive, some players feel that the demo's brevity makes it difficult to fully assess the game's value.
- “Amazing graphics and storyline.”
- “Great game, good graphics and great story.”
- “Graphics - great, storyline - interesting.”
- “I expected better graphics; they feel outdated and lack detail.”
- “The graphics are disappointing and don't match the quality of modern games.”
- “I was hoping for more visually appealing graphics, but they fell short.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its execution alongside the storyline and graphics, while others criticize it for lacking depth and engagement. Overall, opinions vary significantly, with some players finding it enjoyable and others feeling it falls short.
- “Storyline, graphics, controls, and gameplay are well done.”
- “Very good storyline and I love the graphics and gameplay.”
- “Very little actual gameplay and puzzles in this one.”
- “To be honest, it seems like an okay game, but I personally didn't like the gameplay!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its cool background compositions, which complement the great story and talented voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Great story, talented voice acting, and cool background music.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report frequent freezes, indicating significant stability issues that disrupt gameplay.
- “The game frequently freezes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant crashes that ruined my gaming experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I can't progress without worrying about the game freezing.”