Midnight Mysteries 3: Devil on the Mississippi
- March 28, 2012
- MumboJumbo
Get on SteamIn "Midnight Mysteries 3: Devil on the Mississippi", you help Mark Twain's ghost uncover the truth behind a conspiracy linked to a riverboat and the Shakespearean authorship question. As you explore various settings, you'll encounter malevolent characters from Elizabethan times and unravel twisted connections to set history straight. This captivating adventure game combines literary history, supernatural intrigue, and challenging puzzles for a unique experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging story that combines historical facts with fiction, particularly appealing to fans of Mark Twain and literature.
- High-quality graphics and animations that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Variety of puzzles that strike a good balance between easy and challenging, providing a fun experience for players.
- Some puzzles can be overly tricky and may lead to frustration for players.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Visuals and mechanics can feel muddled at times, detracting from the overall experience.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a blend of historical facts and fiction that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the engaging narrative and its connection to notable figures like Mark Twain, others criticize the execution due to poor mechanics and visuals. Overall, the story provides a solid foundation for the game, with additional content available post-completion that adds replay value.
“Such a great object-finding game with a good story behind it.”
“The plot is decent, mixing historical facts with fiction, which I rather enjoyed.”
“The puzzles always had some clue to solve them if you looked around, and the story kept the game flowing.”
“So a cool-sounding plot is ruined by bad mechanics and visuals.”
“Gameplay is identical to the second one—just a different story and maybe a little more of it.”
“The story took me about 2 and a half hours, but once you finish it, a bunch more stuff unlocks to keep you going for a long time to come!”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and mood, with many noting that they enhance the historical and literary content of the game. While some reviews mention that the visuals are somewhat dated, they still maintain a level of crispness and appeal, particularly in cutscenes. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, despite some criticisms regarding mechanics.
“The graphics are awesome, the content is historical and engaging for fans of literature, and the whole thing has a very moody tone going for it that few games in the genre match.”
“It has a good story and nice crisp graphics.”
“Nice graphics for a 7-year-old game.”
“So a cool-sounding plot is ruined by bad mechanics and visuals.”
“The graphics are dated at this point, but still well worth playing.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its confusing mechanics and lack of innovation, as it closely resembles its predecessor with only minor story changes. Additionally, while some historical elements and animations are appreciated, they are overshadowed by poor mechanics and visuals, detracting from the overall experience.
“Gameplay: 8”
“Gameplay is identical to the second one—just a different story and maybe a little more of it.”
“Very few hog games incorporate even light historical elements, and even fewer have nice animations on a lot of the background and gameplay elements.”
“So a cool-sounding plot is ruined by bad mechanics and visuals.”
“Mechanics are a bit confusing.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, providing a slightly scary experience that appeals to players looking for thrills without fully committing to the horror genre. While the gameplay may not stand out in terms of puzzles or hidden objects, the atmospheric elements contribute positively to the overall experience, especially at a bargain price.
“It is nice to experience a slightly scary atmosphere without having to go to the horror genre.”
“Not the best puzzle/hidden object game in the world, but it's got some good atmosphere and offers a decent run if you get it at a bargain price.”
“I enjoyed the atmosphere and jumpscares.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in these games is consistently praised for its high quality, complementing the overall graphics and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the seamless integration of music, which enhances the immersive feel without detracting from the game's logic.
“These games generally have high-quality music and graphics, and the ride is never too rough in the logic department.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features multiple play modes available after completing the main story, enhancing its replayability and providing players with additional content to explore.
“It offers various other play modes after completing the main story, which adds significant replay value.”
“The game has multiple endings and side quests that encourage you to play through it again.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different choices and strategies you can employ.”
“It does, however, offer various other play modes after completing the main story that do give it some replay value.”
