Johnny Mystery and The Halloween Killer

About

On Halloween night, a young detective named Johnny Mystery comes across a girl trying to escape from the police. Then, Johnny tries to unravel an intriguing murder case that happened during a party at the Municipal Music School. This is a mystery visual novel with more than 10,000 words, multiple endings and a logic problem to be solved. Future chapters will be regularly released.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

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

Johnny Mystery and The Halloween Killer screenshot

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features amazing art and a pleasant soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The story is engaging and well-written, with fun and charismatic characters that keep players invested.
It's a budget-friendly game that offers a surprisingly enjoyable detective experience, making it worth the price.

The game suffers from frequent freezing issues, requiring players to reload saves or restart the game entirely.
Gameplay is overly simplistic, with only one easy puzzle and a short overall length that may leave players wanting more.
Technical problems abound, including unresponsive buttons, poor translation quality, and a lack of polish in various aspects.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The game features an engaging and high-quality detective story that captivates players with its intriguing plot and fitting soundtrack. While some mechanics, like the date sim elements, may not significantly alter the story's flow, they are ultimately overshadowed by the compelling narrative. Overall, it is highly recommended for fans of detective stories.
- “As a game, as a detective story, it is of the highest kind, quality, and order.”
- “Great game with an intriguing and pleasant story.”
- “The story is very engaging too!”
- “The game has a little of a dating sim mechanic, and I sincerely believed it would determine the flow of the story, but in my second run, I found out it only changes the reward you win at the end.”
- “At first, it seemed a bad way to implement the logic problem in the game design, but it can be forgiven by the way the story presents it to the player.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
21%
The music in the game is generally praised for its pleasant soundtrack and fitting accompaniment to the art and story, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users report technical issues, such as the inability to properly control the music volume and frustrating interactions with musical elements. Despite these drawbacks, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a strong point of the game.
- “Soundtrack is pleasant.”
- “Music and art are excellent, and in general the game is surprisingly much better than you can imagine at first sight.”
- “I loved the soundtrack/sound effects and visuals!”
- “The music blares like a military alarm and cannot be switched on or off properly, making it incredibly frustrating to play.”
- “Interacting with the notes is such a pain, which detracts from the overall experience of the game.”
- “The technical issues are overwhelming; the game terminates if you press ESC, and certain buttons are impossible to interact with during the playthrough.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences frequent freezing issues, with players recommending regular saving to mitigate potential loss of progress. A known bug causes complete freezes, leaving players unable to continue, which has been a significant point of frustration. Overall, stability remains a concern for many users.
- “Eventually freezes, frequent saving is recommended.”
- “But the biggest letdown was a random bug (that the dev does know about) where the game just freezes with nothing happening and no way to carry on.”
- “The game freezes sometimes.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers consistently praise the game's art style, highlighting it as a standout feature alongside the impressive soundtrack and sound effects. The visuals are noted for their quality and appeal, contributing to an overall positive aesthetic experience.
- “The art style is stunning and truly enhances the overall experience.”
- “I loved the soundtrack, sound effects, and visuals!”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay features a date sim mechanic that initially suggests it will influence the story's progression, but players have found that it primarily affects the rewards received at the end of the game, rather than altering the narrative itself.
- “The game has a bit of a dating sim mechanic, and I sincerely believed it would determine the flow of the story. However, in my second run, I found out it only changes the reward you win at the end.”