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Mahjong Crimes – Puzzle Story is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It received positive reviews from players.

Match Mahjong tiles while solving murder mysteries in Solitaire puzzle games!

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,217 reviews

story50 positive mentions

monetization27 negative mentions

Engaging and addictive gameplay combining Mahjong and Agatha Christie mystery themes.
Beautiful graphics, artwork, and enchanting background music enhance the gaming experience.
Game offers a good balance of challenge and relaxation without becoming overly frustrating for many players.

Frequent and intrusive advertisements disrupt the gameplay experience for many users.
Game progression is often blocked by difficult levels and limited keys, encouraging in-app purchases which frustrate players.
Numerous bugs, freezes, and issues with game saving/progress loss negatively impact user experience, with no recent updates or developer responses.

story
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
41%
3%
The story in this game is widely praised for being engaging, well-integrated with gameplay, and enhancing overall interest by blending mystery elements with mahjong puzzles. Fans especially appreciate the connection to the Agatha Christie narrative, which adds depth and intrigue to the experience. However, a few users criticize the storyline for containing offensive stereotypes and some find it slow or less compelling.
- “Unlike other mahjong games in the market, this game beautifully intertwines the beloved Murder on the Orient Express storyline, and solving each puzzle reveals a clue or an item which is another piece of the murder puzzle.”
- “The storyline keeps you playing and hanging on the edge of your seat as any Agatha Christie novel would.”
- “Beautiful art and a murder investigation storyline make this a standout mahjong game worth playing!”
- “The only thing that I have a hard time with is the storyline.”
- “The story line is a little slow and dull.”
- “Overly done graphics and weak story line.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
13%
7%
The graphics are widely praised for their beauty, clarity, and fitting Agatha Christie-inspired theme, enhancing the game's mystery and storyline. While most users find the visuals engaging and attractive, some note minor issues with tile size, depth perception, and compatibility with certain phone designs. Overall, the game's artwork is considered one of its strongest aspects, contributing significantly to player enjoyment.
- “Best mahjong game I've found so far, very enjoyable with beautiful graphics and a good story.”
- “Music very mystery, thriller, and graphics are excellent.”
- “Great story line, accompanying amazing graphics.”
- “The graphics are not suited for phones with a notch, causing some score parts to be drawn under the notch.”
- “Graphics don't clearly show depth; tiles are too small and the game board moves when you clear tiles. Controls often select the wrong pieces, sometimes even picking tiles below the top level.”
- “The graphics could be a lot better for people who have vision issues.”
monetization
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
3%
87%
Monetization primarily relies on ads and in-app purchases, with users appreciating reasonably priced items but overwhelmingly criticizing the excessive and intrusive ads placed after almost every level. While some enjoy the game without ads, recent updates have introduced frequent ad interruptions that many find disruptive, leading to decreased player retention and frustration. A notable suggestion is to reduce ad frequency or offer a clearer option to remove ads via purchase to improve the overall experience.
- “Yes, there are in-app purchases but they're not as ridiculously priced as most in-game items I've seen.”
- “Nice concept, great game so far, no ads and nice atmosphere.”
- “Good game, no ads.”
- “The most recent update for 'bug fixes' and 'updates' was to place multiple ads after every level start.”
- “Liked the game but must you saturate it with ads after every level? That's just plain ridiculous so I'm deleting it; refuse to watch or pay for no ads.”
- “I would give it more stars if you get rid of all the ads. It's getting tiresome when you finish a level and there is an ad. If the game is free there should be no ads.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
Stability is inconsistent across users, with many reporting frequent bugs, freezes, and loading issues, especially after recent updates. However, some players experience smooth gameplay without glitches. Overall, the game remains unstable for a significant portion of users.
- “Game plays smoothly with no glitches.”
- “Still unable to access the game; it freezes while attempting to open.”
- “Very buggy after the last update.”
- “Gets stuck loading just a quarter of the game and freezes.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The music is generally praised for being beautiful, enchanting, and fitting the mysterious, thrilling atmosphere of the game, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users found it less appealing or irritating, particularly alongside certain sound effects like the ticking clock.
- “But my favorite thing is the beautiful, enchanting background music!”
- “The story is very interesting and the music is awesome!”
- “I love the storyline and unusual layout of the tiles, graphics, music, etc. It's addictive.”
- “It was okay at first but I hated the music and that annoying ticking clock.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The gameplay is generally praised for being enjoyable and engaging, with a compelling storyline and appealing graphics. However, users report issues with glitches and freezing, which can hinder the experience. Additionally, accessibility concerns arise due to the lack of alternative tile sets that don't require payment or extensive playtime.
- “Good gameplay and graphics.”
- “Extremely glitchy but I will persevere as I enjoy the gameplay when it's not freezing!”
- “Love the gameplay and storyline.”
- “There are no alternate tile sets that do not require either money or a whole lot of gameplay to achieve.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game's engaging atmosphere, enhanced by a compelling storyline and an ad-free experience, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive gameplay.
- “Nice concept, great game so far, no ads, and nice atmosphere.”
- “Very entertaining, and the storyline adds to the atmosphere.”

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Mahjong Crimes – Puzzle Story is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

Mahjong Crimes – Puzzle Story is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Mahjong Crimes – Puzzle Story was developed by Azerion Casual.

Mahjong Crimes – Puzzle Story has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Mahjong Crimes – Puzzle Story for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Mahjong Crimes – Puzzle Story is a single player game.

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