Midnight Mysteries 4: Haunted Houdini

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In 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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Midnight Mysteries 4: Haunted Houdini screenshot

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

story20 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging mystery with a good mix of historical references and puzzles, particularly involving Houdini and Conan Doyle.
Challenging hidden object scenes and puzzles that provide a fun experience for fans of the genre.
Good graphics and a spooky atmosphere that enhance the overall gameplay experience.

The story is often considered boring and lacks depth, with flat characters and minimal narration.
Technical issues such as low-resolution graphics in hidden object scenes and no voice acting detract from the experience.
Some players found the game too short and criticized the lack of backtracking, making it frustrating for achievement hunters.

story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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5%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging elements and historical references, particularly related to Houdini, while others find it bland, confusing, and lacking in depth. Many reviewers note the absence of narration and voice-overs, which detracts from the overall experience, and some criticize the story's presentation as uninspired. Overall, while the game offers a fun and immersive narrative for some, it fails to resonate with others who feel it is forgettable and poorly executed.
- “The historical detail is all presented in an immersive - and ghost-driven - story that keeps the player wanting to know 'what happened next?'”
- “Let me say wow ... what an awesome story line and the graphics are stunning!!”
- “The story itself is amazing and is about the world famous Houdini.”
- “Better than parts 1 and 2, but still no narration, a boring, uninteresting story, and flat, unimaginative characters.”
- “However, the story is pretty bland and forgettable.”
- “While I enjoyed the puzzles for the most part, the story had me almost snoozing.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
24%
14%
Overall, the graphics in these hidden object adventure games receive mixed reviews. While some players praise the stunning visuals and art style, others criticize low-resolution graphics, poor lighting, and blending of objects with backgrounds that hinder visibility. Many appreciate the decent animations and artwork, especially in the latest installments, but note that some previous games had resolution issues.
- “Let me say wow ... what an awesome storyline and the graphics are stunning!!”
- “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.”
- “The art style is very good and looks honestly very pretty although it is not as colorful as Mind Snares: Alice's Journey.”
- “Static graphics, just a few animations.”
- “They have low-resolution graphics, bad lighting, and many objects blend with the background, making them barely visible.”
- “The character graphics are about the same; still no voice acting.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The gameplay is a blend of engaging puzzles and hidden object mechanics, appealing primarily to casual gamers. While it requires patience and attention to fully appreciate the intricate story and its connections to historical figures, the familiar mechanics may leave some players feeling unprepared for the narrative's depth. Overall, the interface is solid, complemented by an interesting storyline that educates players about its themes.
- “The gameplay and plotting of Haunted Houdini requires a lot of patience and attention, but those who manage to stay on board are rewarded with an intricate ghost mystery thriller worthy of the Midnight Mysteries name.”
- “The interface and gameplay are good, the art is good (if a tad amateurish in places), and, most remarkably, there is an engaging story that also teaches you a few interesting things about the subject matter (in this case Houdini, Conan Doyle, and their interaction with spiritualism).”
- “The game just expects you to know how the story is structured or how the mechanics work.”
- “The familiar gameplay hides a different kind of story.”
- “Gameplay: 9”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is widely praised for its spooky ambiance, enhanced by simple yet effective animations that contribute to an engaging experience.
- “The atmosphere is great and the animation is simple but nice.”
- “Nice spooky atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the graphics and enhancing the overall experience, particularly in conjunction with the various puzzles.
- “Good graphics, nice music, and the hog puzzles are mixed nicely in with other puzzles.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that the game is stable and bug-free, with simplistic controls that contribute to a smooth experience. While the resolution is somewhat low, it scales adequately, ensuring minimal technical issues.
- “It's bug-free, and the controls are simplistic, so there are no real technical issues.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows me to focus on gameplay without worrying about technical problems.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, which is acceptable given its casual nature.
- “It's a casual game with limited replay value, but there's nothing wrong with that.”