Midnight Mysteries

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Midnight Mysteries is a single player casual puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by MumboJumbo and was released on September 28, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The master of macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, leads you on a shadowy journey to finally solve the mystery of his death. As a famed mystery writer, you’re looking for your next cold case to crack when an unexpected visitor hands you the perfect case to get your career moving again. When Edgar leads you through some of his most famous works, The Raven, The Gold Bug, The Mystery of Marie Roget and The Pur…

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Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

story28 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Engaging and immersive story centered around Edgar Allan Poe with intriguing use of his works as narrative elements.
Pure hidden object gameplay with no distracting point-and-click adventure elements, making it straightforward and relaxing.
Atmospheric music and sound design that complements the eerie and mysterious tone of the game.

Extremely dated graphics with low resolution and lack of widescreen or fullscreen support, making objects hard to see on modern monitors.
Gameplay is overly repetitive, consisting almost entirely of hidden object scenes with very few and easy puzzles, leading to a lack of variety and challenge.
Translation issues and occasional ambiguous or confusing item descriptions that hinder gameplay experience.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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53%
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The story is generally praised for its intriguing Edgar Allan Poe-themed mystery that ties together several of his works and theories about his death, creating an engaging and atmospheric narrative. However, it is often described as thin, linear, and primarily serving as a framework to connect hidden object scenes, with simplistic storytelling and limited character development. While fans of the genre and Poe may find the story enjoyable and fitting, others note it lacks depth and is overshadowed by repetitive gameplay.
- “The game will take players from his final resting place through some of his famous works like The Gold Bug, The Mystery of Marie Rogêt, and others in our quest to his mysterious demise.”
- “This game explores that aspect, utilizing and incorporating a few popular theories (Elmira Royster’s brothers being involved, a man named Reynolds, etc.) I think it uses these theories well, creating a unique and intriguing story that kept me engaged as I played.”
- “Said plot is about the spirit of Edgar Allan Poe contacting a struggling writer to unravel the mysteries of his murder, which coincidentally requires the solving of two other ancient crimes, both based on a short story by Poe himself: ‘The Mystery of Marie Rogêt’ and ‘The Gold-Bug’.”
- “The story is slow and formulaic, yet also all over the place with the constant setting shifts, but the game's easy.”
- “The story is very thin, and the game is basically just one hidden object scene after another.”
- “The storyline is about as poor as any hidden object game I've played; this game's plot often lost my attention.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
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The graphics are generally considered dated and low-resolution, reflecting the game's 2009 release, with some users finding certain scenes hard to decipher and aspect ratios distorted. However, the artwork, particularly character portraits, is often praised for its style and atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall experience despite technical limitations.
- “If you can overlook the dated graphics, simplicity, and lower-resolution issues mentioned in other reviews, I think players will have a good time.”
- “The graphics (at least for the characters) seem to be a bit better than in the second game.”
- “While the overall graphics are nothing to write home about, I quite liked the cartoony character portraits.”
- “Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy is a perfectly serviceable hidden object game if you don't mind the extremely outdated graphics.”
- “A hidden object game that didn't really stand the test of time really well, both graphically and gameplay wise.”
- “Distorted aspect ratio and poor/dated graphics lead to a negative review for a game that never would have been graded beyond a B- level anyway.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
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The gameplay is predominantly traditional hidden object mechanics with limited variety, offering straightforward and casual puzzle-solving that may feel dated and simplistic compared to modern titles. While some appreciate its relaxing pace and unique mini-games, others find it punishes mis-clicks and lacks depth or adventure elements, making it more suited for fans of classic, low-pressure hidden object experiences.
- “Not the prettiest game, but it had some really nice mini-game mechanics I haven't seen in HOGs before, which was nice.”
- “I imagine many would expect a lot more in terms of gameplay nowadays, but this story is still good enough to make this old HOG enjoyable for today’s audience.”
- “So, this is definitely a nice way to have a few relaxing hours of casual gameplay with no time limits or losing or anything, when you're in the mood for that kind of thing.”
- “A hidden object game that didn't really stand the test of time really well, both graphically and gameplay-wise.”
- “As far as actual gameplay goes, it punishes you for mis-clicks, and when there's a long list of things to search for on a screen it displays only the first dozen or so, and you must find every single one of them before the next list of a dozen will come up.”
- “Gameplay is limited point and click stuff, somewhat less sophisticated than King's Quest or Day of the Tentacle (which, by the way, can run on Windows 10 and are a better investment).”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The music in this game is generally praised for its calm, haunting, and well-produced quality, with an 80's "unsolved mysteries" vibe that enhances the atmosphere. While it lacks voice acting and isn't particularly complex, the soundtrack is soothing and effective, though some find it unremarkable. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's mood and experience.
- “Thumbs up for the puzzles and 80's "unsolved mysteries" soundtrack.”
- “If you're tired from work, this game can calm you down with its soothing music and gameplay.”
- “The music is quite haunting and beautiful.”
- “Music is mediocre.”
- “Music/sound is nothing that stands out; there is no voice-acting throughout.”
- “The music was calm and often put my autistic daughter to sleep, the story wasn't great, but it was on par with maybe a Goosebumps book.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Despite dated graphics and lack of widescreen support, the game delivers a strong, spooky atmosphere enhanced by its eerie sounds and compelling story. Players consistently found the ambiance engaging and fitting, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive experience.
- “This game has lots of spooky atmosphere that really scared me as a kid.”
- “Although I know basically nothing about him, I still loved the game's story and its atmosphere.”
- “Fun game, just reminds me of those old Highlights magazines from the 1980s where you just find things on the page... good atmosphere, eerie sounds, etc.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks replayability, leading players to quickly lose interest and move on to other games.
- “However, with a lack of replayability, you'll quickly move on to another game.”
- “No replay value.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers an emotionally engaging experience through its intertwining narratives inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's stories, creating a rich and immersive atmosphere. The layered storytelling effectively evokes curiosity and intrigue, enhancing the emotional depth of the gameplay.
- “The first installment of Midnight Mysteries covers three strands of narratives woven together at the end, all of them touching on some of the stories and features of Edgar Allan Poe.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its flawless performance, indicating excellent optimization that ensures smooth gameplay without technical issues.

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Midnight Mysteries is a casual puzzle game with horror theme.

Midnight Mysteries is available on PC, Windows and Nintendo Ds.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Midnight Mysteries.

Midnight Mysteries was released on September 28, 2009.

Midnight Mysteries was developed by MumboJumbo.

Midnight Mysteries has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Midnight Mysteries for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Midnight Mysteries is a single player game.

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