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Midnight Mysteries

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75%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, replayability
75% User Score Based on 106 reviews

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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.

"Midnight Mysteries" is a hidden object game where players help Charles Dickens investigate the mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe. Players search for clues, solve puzzles, and interact with famous historical figures across various spooky settings. The game features a gripping storyline, immersive atmosphere, and a variety of challenges that will keep players engaged.

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Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews
story14 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game has a spooky atmosphere that triggers nostalgia and is engaging for casual play.
  • It features decent graphics and a fun story that ties into Edgar Allan Poe's literature.
  • The lack of a timer allows for relaxed gameplay, making it suitable for players looking for a low-pressure experience.
  • The game is very old and outdated, with simplistic puzzles and a lack of achievements.
  • Many players found the hidden object scenes repetitive and the overall gameplay lacking depth.
  • Technical issues, such as low resolution and bugs, hinder the experience, making it frustrating for some users.
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its intriguing themes and connections to Edgar Allan Poe's literature, while others find it thin and merely a framework for hidden object scenes. Although the narrative is entertaining and well-paced for newcomers, it can feel disjointed and lacks depth, leading to a swift completion time that may leave some players wanting more. Overall, the story is decent but not particularly memorable, serving primarily to link various gameplay elements together.

    • “It has a terrific story that ties together adventures in Poe's literature.”
    • “Also, something I did not expect: the story was really entertaining!”
    • “This game has a lot of content: three separate stories all combining into one big story.”
    • “The story is very thin, and the game is basically just one hidden object scene after another.”
    • “This game is really just a series of hidden object sets strung together into a thin story.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as calming and soothing, with some reviewers appreciating its production quality and 80's "unsolved mysteries" vibe. While it lacks standout elements and voice acting, many find it enhances the gameplay experience, making it suitable for relaxation. Overall, the music is characterized as beautiful and haunting, though opinions on its complexity and memorability vary.

    • “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.”
    • “Thumbs up for the puzzles and 80's 'unsolved mysteries' soundtrack.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally described as decent, with some reviewers noting that they could be improved. While the artwork is appreciated and considered nice, the overall graphical quality is rated around a 6, indicating room for enhancement.

    • “The artwork is very nice.”
    • “Midnight Mysteries is a fun hidden object game, with a decent story and good graphics.”
    • “Graphics could be a lot better.”
    • “Graphics: 6”
    • “Decent story and graphics.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a calming experience with soothing music, primarily focused on hidden object mechanics and simple puzzles. While it offers a familiar structure for fans of the genre, some players find the puzzles too easy and lacking in adventure or mystery elements. Overall, it serves as a relaxing option but may not satisfy those seeking more challenging gameplay.

    • “If you're tired from work, this game can calm you down with its soothing music and gameplay.”
    • “The Edgar Allan Poe conspiracy is setting the mechanics of the series: hidden object scenes with more hidden objects and ravens to collect as they're hints.”
    • “There is no real adventure/mystery game element or much of a break from the pure hidden object gameplay.”
    • “I did not like the gameplay as much as other hidden object games; the puzzles were a no-brainer.”
    • “The gameplay is exactly what you should expect from a game like that: solve a puzzle here, talk with a lost soul there, find a pickaxe, a cucumber, 2 ribbons, 3 nails, and a chinchilla elsewhere.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its spooky atmosphere, evoking a sense of fear and nostalgia reminiscent of 1980s highlights magazines, enhanced by eerie sounds that contribute to its overall unsettling ambiance.

    • “This game has a spooky atmosphere that really scared me as a kid.”
    • “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
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally considered to have no replay value, with multiple users expressing that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.

    • “No replay value.”
    • “No replay value.”
    • “No replay value.”
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Midnight Mysteries is a casual puzzle game with horror theme.

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

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 this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Midnight Mysteries is a single player game.

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