Johnny Mystery and The Halloween Killer

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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.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features engaging characters and an intriguing story that keeps players curious.
The art style and soundtrack are well-designed, enhancing the overall experience.
It's a budget-friendly game that offers good value for those who enjoy detective narratives.

The game frequently freezes, requiring players to reload saves, which can disrupt the experience.
There are technical issues, such as unresponsive buttons and problematic interactions with the game interface.
The game is quite short and lacks depth in its puzzles, making it feel overly simplistic.

story
9 mentions
56 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised for its engaging and intriguing narrative, particularly as a detective tale that keeps players curious and invested. While some mechanics, like the dating sim elements, may not significantly alter the story's flow, the overall presentation and quality of the narrative are compelling enough to warrant strong recommendations for fans of the genre.
- “As a game, as a detective story, it is of the highest kind, quality, and order.”
- “Kept me curious to go ahead and follow the story.”
- “Great game with an intriguing and pleasant story.”
- “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
7 mentions
86 % positive mentions
-29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
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 issues with the music's volume and functionality, describing it as overly loud and difficult to control. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Amazing art, fitting music, great story.”
- “Soundtrack is pleasant.”
- “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.”
- “The game terminates if you press ESC, and certain buttons are impossible to interact with during the playthrough.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from stability issues, with frequent reports of random freezes that disrupt gameplay. While the developers are aware of the problem, players are advised to save often to mitigate the impact of these bugs.
- “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.”
- “Eventually freezes, frequent saving is recommended.”
- “The game freezes sometimes.”
graphics
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which complements the game's soundtrack and sound effects, creating an immersive visual experience.
- “The art style is absolutely stunning.”
- “I loved the soundtrack, sound effects, and visuals!”
- “The art style feels outdated and lacks the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming, with bland textures and uninspired character designs.”
- “The visual effects are subpar, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
gameplay
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a date sim mechanic that initially suggests it will significantly influence the story's progression; however, players have found that it primarily affects the rewards received at the end of the game rather than altering the narrative itself.
- “The game features a unique blend of dating sim mechanics that initially seem to influence the story's progression, but upon replaying, I discovered they primarily affect the rewards at the end.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of choices that keep you invested in the story.”
- “I love how the mechanics allow for different play styles, making each run feel fresh and exciting.”
- “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 receive at the end.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “I was disappointed by the limited choices available during gameplay, which made my decisions feel inconsequential.”