Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime

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Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Made in Mavis and was released on May 24, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Marlon's Mystery: The Darkside of Crime" is a captivating detective game that follows Abby Marlon and Jared Evans as they investigate the murder of Edward Taylor by his daughter Eleanor. To find Eleanor and uncover the dark secrets of the Taylor family, players will need to solve riddles, interact with characters, and customize their detective board with collected objects. The game features extra content with secondary plots involving 14 characters and promises continuous updates for an immersive crime-solving experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing storyline and captivating artwork that keeps players engaged.
Players appreciate the unique clue board mechanics and the challenge it presents to their deduction skills.
The character design and plot twists are well-received, with many expressing a desire for a sequel.

The game is plagued by bugs, including game-breaking issues that can lock players out of progression.
Mouse control issues and glitches hinder gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
The English translation is rough, and some game mechanics, like sending items to the board, do not function properly.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews; while some players find it beautifully constructed with captivating twists and engaging mechanics that challenge deduction skills, others feel that the plot is insufficient to overlook the game's glitches. Overall, many players are drawn in by the intriguing narrative and visuals, eagerly anticipating the conclusion.
- “The game provides an intriguing storyline, satisfying gameplay, and enjoyable visuals.”
- “The game is glitchy, and the plot isn't good enough for me to try to put up with it.”
- “The story captivates you from the very beginning, and it will challenge your deduction skills to solve the puzzles.”
- “From the moment I started playing, I was captivated by its story and its art.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics and beautiful artwork, combining mystery and suspense with innovative clue board elements that keep players thoroughly entertained. The intriguing storyline enhances the overall experience, making it both satisfying and immersive.
- “The game provides an intriguing storyline, satisfying gameplay, and enjoyable visuals.”
- “A cute and thrilling mystery story with interesting clue board mechanics.”
- “The combination of mystery, suspense, and board game mechanics keeps me totally hooked.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has significant stability issues, particularly with mouse control, as users report frequent cursor freezes when switching between tasks, making it difficult to select options.
- “The game seems to be pretty buggy, at least in terms of mouse control.”
- “When I switch from 'the board' to 'inspect' or some other task, the cursor freezes and I can't select anything.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beauty and artistic quality, complementing the intriguing storyline and satisfying gameplay. Players appreciate the visually appealing artwork, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “I really loved the game mechanics and the artwork is so beautiful!”
- “The game provides an intriguing storyline, satisfying gameplay, and enjoyable visuals.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Character development is praised for its impressive design, reminiscent of Agatha Christie's work, though some players express a desire for greater interaction among characters. Overall, the design is well-received, with no significant changes suggested by players.
- “The character design would make Agatha Christie envious, and while I'd love to see more interaction between any of them, I personally wouldn't change a thing.”

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Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime is a casual puzzle game.

Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime was released on May 24, 2023.

Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime was developed by Made in Mavis.

Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime is a single player game.

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