Lady in Mystery

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"Lady in Mystery" is a visual novel set in medieval Korea, where you play as a detective disguised as a man, solving mystery cases and uncovering different storylines of four female characters. With 23 cases, 30 endings, and a reading time of 30-40 hours, your choices impact the outcome of this engaging Yuri-themed game.

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story21 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique setting in 18th-century Korea, providing an engaging backdrop for the story and character interactions.
The characters are well-developed and interesting, with each love interest having distinct personalities and backstories that enhance the narrative.
The episodic structure of the game allows for enjoyable mystery-solving experiences, making the gameplay engaging and immersive.

The English translation is poorly executed, with numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that detracts from the overall experience.
Some routes feel unfulfilling, lacking sufficient romantic development or resolution, which may disappoint players seeking a deeper yuri experience.
The art and backgrounds are inconsistent, with some character sprites appearing stiff and the use of filtered photos for backgrounds making them look dull.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Lady in Mystery" is praised for its compelling writing and intricate plot, set in 1700s Korea, where players follow Seol-young's quest for revenge and truth regarding her family's demise. While the game features a rich narrative with well-developed characters and multiple endings, the translation quality detracts from the experience, making it challenging at times. Overall, the game successfully blends elements of mystery and romance, offering a unique and engaging storytelling experience despite some tonal inconsistencies and grammatical issues.
- “Lady in Mystery is a visual novel set in 1700s Korea where we follow the story of Seol-young, who lost her family 5 years ago.”
- “The story and the art are beautiful and well-crafted; I really love this visual novel.”
- “The main plot is to solve mysteries, including the one that got her family slain.”
- “In all, the game has a whopping 30 endings, though about 20 of them are silly joke endings or very quick 'game over' type ends without any significant story.”
- “If you're willing to put up with poor grammar and plenty of typos, the story and characters themselves are quite compelling.”
- “You will need patience to read this story because of the poor translation.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is generally praised for its great instrumental quality and engaging smooth jazz soundtrack, which effectively captures the characters' essence. However, some ambient tracks are criticized for sounding like elevator music, and there are issues with the music not flowing seamlessly between scenes. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, with many players expressing their enjoyment of it.
- “The game has really great instrumental music for the most part.”
- “Because when there is music that captures exactly what the character is about, it’s a beautiful thing.”
- “To end on a positive note: the soundtrack slaps hard.”
- “Some of the more commonly used ambient music sounds like elevator music, though.”
- “The music doesn't really flow between scenes; it just kind of stops a lot of the time.”
- “The music is like 80 percent smooth jazz for some reason, but it sounds fine.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a mix of emotional experiences in the game, with some players noting that translation errors can detract from the intended emotional impact and humor. However, many also express that the game features heartfelt moments and strong character connections, leading to profound feelings, including joy and sadness, that resonate deeply with players. Overall, it successfully evokes a range of emotions, from light-heartedness to poignant sadness.
- “Hilarious bad endings, great banter that makes you feel like you're with close friends, and touching moments are here in spades.”
- “I wasn't expecting anything starting this visual novel, and now just with that one route I can say it's probably the only visual novel that made me feel like this ever.”
- “One of them was really sad and made me cry.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying hilarious bad endings and witty banter that fosters a sense of camaraderie. While some translation errors may detract from the emotional impact, the overall balance of humor and drama is well-executed, making for a light-hearted experience despite the presence of serious moments. The well-developed love interests contribute to the comedic elements, ensuring that even the less favorable outcomes are entertaining.
- “Hilarious bad endings, great banter that makes you feel like you're with close friends, and touching moments are here in spades.”
- “There are a lot of bad endings; many are joke bad endings and are funny!”
- “+ Excellent balance of humor and drama – it was not as heavy as it could have been (usually).”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the cute character designs and high-quality artwork, while others found the photographic backgrounds less appealing for a visual novel. Overall, the visuals are considered memorable and well-executed, though opinions on their effectiveness vary.
- “Graphics are top-notch; the girls are memorable, and the length is good.”
- “I really liked the artwork, scenario, scenery, everything.”
- “Backgrounds: Katawa Shoujo-esque photographic backgrounds aren’t exactly what I love to see in a visual novel I paid for, but they aren’t bad either.”
- “Visuals were only okay.”
- “The graphics are cute and the character designs are well made, though I'm being biased because I'm familiar with the artist.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character designs for their cuteness and quality, with some expressing a personal bias due to familiarity with the artist. Overall, the character development is positively received, highlighting the appealing visual aspects.
- “The graphics are cute, and the character designs are well-made, though I'm being biased because I'm familiar with the artist.”
- “I actually really like the character designs.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The background music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The background music is nice and works very well in building the atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”