Midnight Mysteries 4: Haunted Houdini
- March 28, 2012
- MumboJumbo
- 13h median play time
Get on SteamIn Midnight Mysteries 4: Haunted Houdini, players help Bess Houdini reunite with her husband by investigating his past, interviewing famous friends and rivals, and solving puzzles in various locations worldwide. The game features an illustrated strategy guide to assist in puzzle-solving and uncovering connections. The objective is to unravel the mystery surrounding Houdini's ties to a secret society and his promise to reach his wife from the afterlife.
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Windows
Reviews
- Engaging puzzles and a mix of hidden object gameplay with a spooky atmosphere make it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The game features good graphics and a compelling story that ties in historical elements, particularly around Houdini.
- It's a solid casual point-and-click game that provides a fun way to pass the time, with challenging gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- The hidden object scenes are poorly executed, with low-resolution graphics and objects that blend into the background, making them hard to find.
- There is no backtracking, which can be frustrating for achievement hunters as missed items can make completion difficult.
- The story presentation is considered boring by some, lacking voice acting and relying on static graphics and speech bubbles.
- story26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and engaging, particularly appreciating the historical references and fresh takes on conspiracy theories. However, others noted that the presentation can be dull and that the narrative takes time to get into, with some feeling it lacks innovation compared to previous installments. Additionally, the absence of backtracking for missed items can frustrate achievement hunters, leading to multiple playthroughs.
“Lots of Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle references in all the puzzles too, which added to the story for me.”
“Great story.”
“Very enjoyable game... loved the graphics and animated backgrounds... the story takes a bit of getting into, but once you know the background of what's going on, it's enjoyable.”
“Only thing I find frustrating is that there is no backtracking in case you missed an optional item, so if you are an achievement hunter like me, you'll be redoing the story multiple times.”
“The plot and writing is definitely better than 'Devil on the Mississippi', but not by much.”
“Lastly, the story was... okay.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting low-resolution visuals, poor lighting, and static elements that blend into the background, making them hard to see. However, others appreciate the animated backgrounds and overall artwork, describing the graphics as enjoyable and well-integrated with the game's puzzles. Overall, while there are criticisms regarding clarity and resolution, many players find the graphics appealing and fitting for the game's atmosphere.
“Good graphics, nice music and the HOG puzzles are mixed nicely in with other puzzles.”
“This installment had a good story and nice graphics.”
“Very enjoyable game... loved the graphics and animated backgrounds... story takes a bit of getting into but once you know the background of what's going on, it's enjoyable.”
“They have low-resolution graphics, bad lighting, and many objects blend with the background, making them barely visible.”
“Static graphics, just a few animations.”
“The character graphics are about the same, still no voice acting.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as nice and spooky, effectively creating an engaging and eerie environment for players.
“Nice spooky atmosphere.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, complementing the graphics and enhancing the overall experience, particularly in conjunction with the various puzzles.
“Good graphics, nice music, and the hidden object puzzles are mixed nicely with other puzzles.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received high praise, with multiple users rating it a 9 out of 10, indicating a strong and engaging experience.
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