Mata Hari

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 54 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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In "Mata Hari," experience the dangerous world of espionage and sabotage leading up to World War I as a double agent. Utilize era-specific gadgets, break codes, and tap phones to complete perilous missions. Your choices and actions will determine the outcome of the game, leading to multiple endings. Based on real historical events, players must trust no one and use their charm and wit to elude pursuers and complete objectives. With 8 mini-games in 4 chapters, this game offers a thrilling and immersive experience.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

56%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
story24 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features an intriguing storyline based on the historical figure Mata Hari, with engaging themes and colorful character design.
  • The visuals and graphics are satisfactory for its age, and the game runs smoothly on modern systems without technical issues.
  • The point-and-click mechanics and puzzle-solving elements provide a classic adventure experience, appealing to fans of the genre.
  • The gameplay suffers from excessive backtracking and tedious travel mechanics, making the experience feel repetitive and frustrating.
  • Many mini-games, particularly the dancing and travel segments, are poorly executed and can be difficult to manage, detracting from overall enjoyment.
  • The dialogue system is cumbersome, requiring drag-and-drop interactions that can make conversations feel tiresome and slow-paced.
  • story40 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its fascinating historical background and intriguing narrative, effectively weaving real events into a linear structure divided into chapters. While the writing and character development are engaging, some players find the pacing slow and the gameplay mechanics cumbersome, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its flaws, the story ultimately captivates many players, particularly those who appreciate dialogue-heavy quests.

    • “Fascinating historical background and intriguing storyline.”
    • “The game's story is intriguing as it is based on real events from the past.”
    • “I love the story, Mata Hari's character, the characters she meets, and the environments.”
    • “Lacks early solid plot hooks.”
    • “The whole story is a hole story:) don't buy it.”
    • “The story follows a linear path but is divided into different segments or chapters, each separated by a significant leap in time.”
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of puzzle-solving mechanics and typical point-and-click elements, but it suffers from excessive backtracking and repetitive mini-games, leading to a frustrating experience. While some players appreciate the immersive story and decent graphics, many find the overall gameplay tedious and unenjoyable, with a significant portion of time spent on moving between locations rather than engaging with the puzzles.

    • “Nevertheless, I have always appreciated the gratifying puzzle-solving mechanics.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, the developers attempted to combine various mechanics.”
    • “All good and worth it - nice and interesting story, decent graphics (for its age); gameplay is typical point-and-click.”
    • “There is too much repetitive backtracking, dialog, and inventory mechanics that are quite impractical, and mini-games also quickly become repetitive and tedious.”
    • “Frustrating, annoying, and tedious, it adds absolutely nothing positive to the gameplay.”
    • “- boring gameplay”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, especially for its age, with some users appreciating the details and background visuals. While there is a mix of opinions, many agree that the transition from 2D to 3D graphics has been satisfactory, though some find the graphics to be merely average and not particularly impressive. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some critiques regarding gameplay.

    • “All good and worth it - nice and interesting story, decent graphics (for its age); gameplay is typical point-and-click.”
    • “The graphics, considering the time of release, are satisfactory.”
    • “As time passed, there was a natural transition from 2D to 3D graphics, accompanied by other technological advancements.”
    • “+ decent graphics”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively repetitive and frustrating, with issues stemming from backtracking, impractical inventory mechanics, and monotonous mini-games. This grinding is described as tedious and often confusing, contributing little to the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Frustrating, annoying, and tedious; it adds absolutely nothing positive to the gameplay.”
    • “Tedious and often confusing.”
    • “There is too much repetitive backtracking, dialogue, and inventory mechanics that are quite impractical, and mini-games quickly become repetitive and tedious.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music and sound effects in the game are generally well-received, with many praising the excellent soundtrack that enhances the seductive character of Mata Hari. Overall, there are no significant complaints regarding the audio experience.

    • “The soundtrack is excellent and Mata Hari is a very seductive character.”
    • “The sound effects and music are also adequate, and I have no major complaints in that regard.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the immersive character experience, they note that the performance can be poor and the mechanics of certain puzzles feel awkward. Despite its potential, the game's performance issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “The story of Mata Hari had some great potential, but the performance is rather poor.”
    • “The 'performance' puzzles are mechanically weird sometimes, but a small price to pay for an otherwise immersive character experience.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game features some interesting and funny dialogue, but overall, it is undermined by poor execution, leaving players feeling disappointed.

  • atmosphere2 mentions

    Users consistently highlight the game's atmosphere as exceptional and unique, indicating a strong emotional and immersive experience that stands out in their gaming experiences.

    • “I rarely played a game with such an atmosphere.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers notable replayability due to its multiple endings, which are influenced by three key values: wealth, spycraft, and skills. Players can explore different outcomes, encouraging them to replay the game for varied experiences.

    • “Overall, this is a recommendable adventure game with some replayability, as there are different endings to achieve depending on three values: wealth, spycraft, and skills.”
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