Find Joe : Unsolved Mystery
Find Joe: Unsolved Mystery is an adventure game that offers an intriguing story and exceptional visuals, featuring a detective trying to solve a thrilling mystery. However, the experience is disturbed by frequent ads and various bugs that can affect gameplay. Players are invited to embark on a captivating journey to find Joe, but should be prepared for some technical hiccups along the way.
Reviews
- The game features an engaging storyline that keeps players hooked.
- The puzzles are mostly logical and provide a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
- The graphics are visually appealing, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- The touch controls can be unresponsive, requiring multiple attempts to interact with objects.
- There are frequent ads, which can disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
- Some puzzle mechanics are inconsistent, often requiring hints for actions that should have worked initially.
- story228 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's storyline has received widespread praise for its engaging and entertaining nature, often compared to popular series like "Stranger Things." While some players found the plot predictable or simple, many appreciated the clever integration of puzzles and hidden object challenges that enhanced the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is described as captivating, with players eager for future installments to continue the story.
“The amazing storyline makes us feel like we are diving into another world to find Joe.”
“I really enjoyed this game, it was stimulating with an interesting storyline that kept me wanting to push forward and learn more about it.”
“The story is intriguing, and the puzzles are enjoyable.”
“The story is decent, but the number of times I've spent a hint only to find that I needed to do exactly what I'd already done a number of times, but that the controls just didn't quite pick up correctly is far too high.”
“I played for less than a week before I beat the entire story.”
“It's too bad the story didn't finish.”
- monetization125 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game generally receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the option to watch short ads for hints without feeling overwhelmed by intrusive advertisements. While some users report occasional frustrations with ad frequency and the necessity to watch ads for hints, others find the ad experience reasonable and non-disruptive, especially when compared to other free games. Overall, players value the ability to enjoy the game without mandatory purchases, although some express a desire for a more seamless experience without ads.
“Loving the game so far, don't have to pay for anything and there's no ads or anything.”
“So fun and simple, no ads!”
“Brilliant and no ads.”
“I enjoyed the game at first, but at some point I couldn't perform the necessary interactions with objects, even after watching ads for clues and doing what they specified.”
“The last but not least is that after you finish watching ads to get a hint, you have to wait for more than 24 hours to get your coins for hints.”
“Way too many ads and I will tolerate a lot especially if the game is good.”
- graphics75 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, detail, and charming art style, often compared to popular animated shows like "Gravity Falls." However, some players have noted issues with item visibility on smaller screens and frustrations with item interaction due to misalignment. Despite these concerns, the graphics contribute positively to the overall gameplay experience, making it appealing for both kids and adults.
“I really like the graphic style; I find this game very eye-pleasing and the gameplay is smooth.”
“Graphics: the graphics remind me so much of the Disney cartoon 'Gravity Falls,' and I'm honestly loving it.”
“Amazing game, amazing graphics.”
“On a small phone screen, some of the graphics are too small.”
“The art style and animations are only passable.”
“Great story, but visuals are bad and so small; a magnifying option is needed as the items aren't clear.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the engaging storyline and graphics, while others criticize the mechanics as unresponsive and frustrating, particularly in puzzle interactions. Many found the gameplay fun and captivating, but issues like poor drag mechanics and excessive ads detracted from the overall experience. Overall, while the game offers an interesting plot and appealing visuals, the execution of gameplay mechanics leaves much to be desired.
“The gameplay and storyline are fantastic!”
“Had me glued to my screen throughout the entire gameplay with anticipation of what's going to happen next.”
“I had fun playing this game, the graphics are great, the storyline is good, and the gameplay makes sense; overall experience is fantastic!”
“The game mechanics for dragging are poor, often requiring one to try the action many, many times before it works.”
“Annoying mechanics, between tapping, double tapping or swiping, and sometimes it doesn't work until you watch an ad for a clue.”
“The gameplay is not intuitive.”
- stability14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, such as freezing and unresponsive puzzles. While some players have experienced no issues, the majority express frustration over needing to restart the game or watch ads to progress due to these technical problems. Overall, the game's stability is seen as a significant drawback, impacting the overall enjoyment.
“Absolutely no glitches at all!”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I haven't experienced any bugs or issues during my playthrough.”
“I'd really give it a 4.5 just because there were occasional glitches that made me need to close out and get back in to make everything work.”
“This game glitches badly even when doing the right thing, and some of the items are placed in the stupidest places. I'm stuck on a level in which I know the right thing to do but the game doesn't recognize it; 0-5 stars, I'm deleting this app.”
“I hate when I get far into a game and then I can't finish it because it glitches out to the point where there isn't any way to pass the puzzle.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users noting the absence of background music, which creates an awkward atmosphere dominated by sound effects. Players express frustration that the game overrides their own music, making it difficult to enjoy their preferred audio while playing. Overall, the lack of a cohesive musical experience detracts from the enjoyment of the game for some users.
“Such a beautiful journey tailored by the writer, and hats off to the animation artists and music artists.”
“I would love this game a lot more if it didn't turn down my own music, even when you turn off the in-game music and sound effects.”
“Cool game, very precise movement is needed. One huge issue is that when I open my game, my background music stops. I can play any game on my phone while I listen to music... why not this one?”
“My only issue is that there's no background music, so it's kind of weird to only hear the retaliatory sounds but nothing else.”
“Really can't stand the music and effects in the game.”
“There's no background music, and the sound effects are hit or miss, so the whole experience is kind of awkward.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
While some players find the game emotionally heartwarming, they express frustration with its unresponsive touch controls and poor graphics, which detract from the overall experience. The combination of these technical issues and a lackluster storyline may hinder players' emotional engagement with the game.
“And it's very heartwarming, too.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the story and gameplay both funny and engaging. Many users appreciate the balance of challenge and humor, noting that it enhances their overall enjoyment and leaves them eager for future installments. The game's comedic elements, combined with appealing visuals, contribute to a captivating experience.
“Fun game and funny story.”
“Funny and different, I enjoyed playing; it captivated me while playing... hoping for the next part!”
“Love this game; it's funny in places and I really enjoyed it. Hope you create more games like this!”