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Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises

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79%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding
79% User Score Based on 133 reviews

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In "Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises," players step into the shoes of a detective to solve a mysterious murder case in a glamorous city filled with secrets. Explore your surroundings, gather evidence, interrogate witnesses, and uncover a bigger scheme at play. With its thrilling storyline and 80's cop show vibe, this game promises an action-packed adventure that serves as the exciting opener for the "Family Mysteries" trilogy.

Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises screenshot
Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises screenshot
Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises screenshot
Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises screenshot
Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises screenshot
Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises screenshot
Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises screenshot
Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises screenshot

79%
Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews
story24 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions

  • Engaging mystery with unexpected twists and a solid storyline that keeps players hooked.
  • Good graphics and artwork, with enjoyable hidden object scenes and a variety of puzzles.
  • Innovative mechanics, such as evidence gathering and a unique match-3 combat system, add depth to the gameplay.
  • Poor voice acting and corny dialogue detract from the overall experience, making it feel less immersive.
  • Many puzzles are overly simplistic or frustrating, with some being illogical or poorly explained.
  • The plot can be convoluted and filled with clichés, leading to a lack of coherence in the story.
  • story
    87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises" is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and filled with twists, while others criticize it for being convoluted and nonsensical. The plot follows a familiar detective narrative, featuring a mix of mystery and hidden object gameplay, but suffers from poor voice acting and dialogue. Overall, while the story has its entertaining moments, it often lacks coherence and depth, making it a standard entry in the genre rather than a standout.

    • “The intriguing storyline, visually impressive artwork, and immersive music captivated me throughout.”
    • “This delightful hidden object game seamlessly blends mystery, detective work, and unexpected plot twists into an engaging experience.”
    • “The main storyline is full of twists, so I must say I was impressed by it, even if I could see some things that weren't realistic.”
    • “The story is occasionally hard to follow; several scenes and situations are borderline nonsensical.”
    • “The story is awfully cheesy, and as usual, bad voice acting and hilarious animations.”
    • “The story and dialogue in this game are beyond stupid, even for the already incredibly low standards for Artifex Mundi games.”
  • gameplay
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of traditional hidden object mechanics with some innovative elements like evidence gathering and unique mini-games, which add depth and variety. While many players appreciate the fresh puzzles and engaging mechanics, some criticize the overall execution as shallow and the mini-games as frustrating. Overall, the gameplay stands out positively within the genre, despite some areas needing improvement.

    • “Pretty decent hidden object game, does quite a few things to spice things up with the formula, including bejeweled mechanics for fighting scenes, crime scene investigations similar to '9 Clues', and a few deduction puzzles where you put clues together and revisit previous hypotheses.”
    • “The talented voice acting and challenging mini-games added depth to the gameplay.”
    • “A large number of fresh puzzles, very interesting and non-standard scenes for finding objects, a deduction system, and collecting evidence - all this is great to refresh the gameplay.”
    • “Game mechanics are varied but shallow; using the match-3 mechanic for a fight scene is certainly a strange choice.”
    • “There are a few dialogue choices to be made that have zero impact on the game or plot, and the clue gathering mechanic/case building is reflective of the plot points.”
    • “My only disappointment in the gameplay is the lack of deduction scenes.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many praising the artwork and attention to detail, though some note inconsistencies in cutscenes and character designs. While the visuals are considered good for the genre, they are described as somewhat simplistic and lacking in customization options. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some mixed opinions on specific elements.

    • “The graphics and artwork are nice, and the music is fitting.”
    • “🟢 Excellent artwork and attention to detail.”
    • “The intriguing storyline, visually impressive artwork, and immersive music captivated me throughout.”
    • “Decent graphics but cutscenes are bad, some scenes are unnecessarily overcrowded by items, some feel empty.”
    • “The visuals are passable (although I've seen noticeably better in similar games) and the music is 'meh'.”
    • “As with most mobile ported HOGs, there's a simplistic interface, locked/unchangeable screen resolution, next to no customizability, and somewhat low resolution graphical assets.”
  • music
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the music in the game is described as fitting and atmospheric, enhancing the immersive experience, though opinions vary on its quality. While some players appreciate the soundtrack as pleasant and engaging, others find it repetitive or lacking compared to other titles in the genre. The music effectively contributes to the game's ambiance, but some users suggest it can become monotonous over time.

    • “The intriguing storyline, visually impressive artwork, and immersive music captivated me throughout.”
    • “The music and scenery in this one are pretty cozy in a mysterious atmospheric way.”
    • “Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises is a well-made game, with exciting music, an interesting story, and it looks good too.”
    • “The visuals are passable (although I've seen noticeably better in similar games) and the music is 'meh'.”
    • “- dreary, melancholy and repetitive music and sluggish interface just make it seem drawn-out.”
    • “I certainly should have turned the music off far earlier than I did.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, particularly criticizing the multi-layered puzzles that feel more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay. While some achievements are considered reasonably easy, the sliding tile puzzle stands out as a frustrating exception that many players wished to skip.

    • “Grinding is reasonably easy and not too tedious.”
    • “The grind feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
    • “I appreciate how the grinding system allows for steady progress without feeling overwhelming.”
    • “Slow and tedious, I don't like anything about this one.”
    • “Later in the game, you have to do two or three puzzles within the same puzzle to unlock an item; it's a tedious bore and not fun.”
    • “If you're going for a full 100% for the achievements, the sliding tile puzzle was the only puzzle that became tedious as well as tempting to skip.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding the voice acting and cheesy story amusingly bad, while others appreciate the overall fun and comedic elements. The game's humor often stems from its poor voice acting and exaggerated animations, which can be entertaining for those who enjoy unintentional comedy. Overall, it seems to elicit laughter, though it may not resonate with everyone.

    • “A ton of fun and really funny; I am going to grab the others in the series.”
    • “This game is rather hilarious.”
    • “The story is awfully cheesy, and as usual, bad voice acting and hilarious animations.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a cozy yet mysterious ambiance, enhanced by its music and sound effects. While many appreciate the atmospheric elements, some players express a desire for a more uplifting tone as the game progresses.

    • “The music and scenery in this game are pretty cozy in a mysterious, atmospheric way.”
    • “Music and sound effects just add that little bit of extra atmosphere.”
    • “I was just hoping the atmosphere it created was going to cheer up soon.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant glitches or errors; however, some mini games are noted to be buggy, which detracts from the overall stability of that aspect of the game.

    • “I haven't encountered any glitches or errors while playing, which makes for a smooth experience.”
    • “The game runs flawlessly without any technical issues, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the gameplay.”
    • “I've played for hours without a single crash or hiccup, showcasing the game's impressive stability.”
    • “The mini games are quite buggy, and they are all really easy.”
    • “I haven't experienced any glitches or errors.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many users find the game enjoyable but feel it lacks significant replay value, suggesting that while the initial experience is fun, it doesn't encourage repeated playthroughs.

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