Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials

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In Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials, players assume the role of a famous author who is called to Salem to investigate the mysterious death of Nathaniel Hawthorne. They must uncover hidden objects, interview spirits, and solve puzzles to unravel the truth behind the Salem witch trials and clear Hawthorne's name. With eerie atmospheres and historical facts, players will be immersed in a captivating and suspenseful adventure.

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Play Modes

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

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

story8 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game offers an interesting setting and engaging story, particularly with its historical context and spooky atmosphere.
Puzzles are enjoyable and not overly difficult, making it accessible for casual players while still providing a challenge.
The graphics and animations have improved from the previous game, enhancing the overall experience.

Achievements are broken and require complicated workarounds to unlock, which frustrates many players.
The hint system is poorly designed, often leading to confusion about what to do next and requiring excessive reliance on hints.
The plot can be hard to follow and lacks direction, leading to aimless wandering and disconnection between puzzles and the story.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The story has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating its engaging themes, particularly around land acquisition in America, but noting that it can be difficult to follow and lacks direction at times. While some found the narrative immersive and enjoyed the character interactions, others felt the puzzles were disconnected from the plot, diminishing the overall coherence. Overall, the story is seen as interesting but not as rich or well-connected as in previous installments.
- “That said, kudos for a story that takes a look at the less-than-savoury circumstances surrounding land acquisition in America, both immediately after colonization and during Civil War times.”
- “There was a good storyline and gameplay felt engaging enough that when I realized only 4 hours had passed, I was like, huh.”
- “The story was not quite as rich as the previous game (it was longer, certainly, but not as well-connected), but it was still immersive, and I enjoyed seeing how the different characters and puzzles interacted with the main plot.”
- “The story, however, is a bit all over the place and seems to lack direction.”
- “The puzzles didn't feel as connected, and the hidden objects were completely uninvolved with the story.”
- “I personally find them fascinating, but too many times these games are filled with boring story or irritating illogical puzzles.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting them as nice and good, particularly appreciating the cold setting and the improved interface. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and experience.
- “Nice graphics, better interface, achievements and hidden things to find and do...all great.”
- “The graphics are good; when you're not discussing with ghosts during the night, you're thrown into a cold setting when your friend died.”
- “The graphics were nice.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively captures a spooky atmosphere reminiscent of Salem village during the witch trials, enhancing the overall experience. Users appreciate the beautifully detailed hidden object scenes, which complement the immersive setting without being overly challenging.
- “I personally love this game - the puzzles don't feel too challenging, the hidden object scenes are beautifully detailed, but I've never been totally stumped by one. I think they did a great job capturing the spooky atmosphere of Salem Village during the witch trials.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has limited replay value, but players may find themselves replaying it to unlock achievements.
- “Not the greatest replay value, but replaying will be necessary if you want those achievements.”
- “Not the greatest replay value, but replaying will be necessary if you want those achievements.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has received a mixed response, with a consistent rating of 6, indicating that while it may have some enjoyable elements, it likely falls short of delivering a fully engaging or innovative experience.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized due to persistent bugs, particularly with achievement tracking, which have remained unresolved since 2014. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the lack of attention to these issues suggests a disregard from the developers, leading some players to recommend waiting for a significant discount before purchasing.
- “I can't in good conscience give a thumbs up for this game since it still seems to be broken and buggy in regards to the achievements. They seem to work fine in-game, but they don't register properly on your Steam page. This seems to have been an issue since 2014, which indicates that the developer has no interest in fixing the bugs in this game. The game itself is fun to play, and if you don't really care about the achievement part of it, then by all means buy the game, but wait until it is on sale for super cheap.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that while they find the emotional aspects of these games intriguing, they are often undermined by lackluster storytelling and frustrating puzzles, which detract from the overall experience.