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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

story4 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers an interesting setting and engaging story, particularly with its historical context and spooky atmosphere.
Puzzles are generally well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult, making it enjoyable for casual players.
The graphics and overall presentation have improved from previous entries in the series, 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 and requiring players to rely on external guides.
The plot can be hard to follow and lacks clear direction, leading to aimless wandering at times.

story
16 mentions
25 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The story received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging themes related to land acquisition in America and its immersive character interactions, while others found it convoluted and lacking direction. Although the narrative was deemed better than previous installments, it struggled with coherence, and the connection between puzzles and the plot was often weak. Overall, the story was seen as interesting but could benefit from clearer execution and stronger integration with gameplay elements.
- “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
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting them as nice and good, particularly in atmospheric settings. The interface and additional features like achievements enhance the overall visual experience, contributing positively to the game's immersive qualities.
- “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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game effectively captures a spooky atmosphere reminiscent of Salem village during the witch trials, enhancing the experience with beautifully detailed hidden object scenes and puzzles that strike a balance between challenge and accessibility.
- “I personally love this game - the puzzles don't feel too challenging, the hidden object scenes are beautifully detailed, and I think they did a great job capturing the spooky atmosphere of Salem Village during the witch trials.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
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.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found no compelling reason to replay the game.”
gameplay
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received a mixed response, with a score of 6 indicating that while there are enjoyable elements, there are also notable shortcomings that may detract from the overall experience. Players have pointed out both engaging mechanics and frustrating aspects that could benefit from improvement.
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized due to persistent bugs, particularly with achievement tracking, which have remained unresolved since 2014, suggesting a lack of developer support. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, potential buyers are advised to wait for a significant discount if they are concerned about these issues.
- “I can't in good conscience give a thumbs up for this game since it still seems to be broken and buggy regarding the achievements. They seem to work fine in-game, but they don't register properly on your Steam page, and this has been an issue since 2014. This 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.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times. I expected better stability, especially after the last update, but it seems like the developers are not prioritizing this issue.”
- “I encountered multiple bugs that completely broke my gameplay experience. It's frustrating to see such a lack of stability in a game that has been out for a while.”
emotional
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of these games intriguing, but often criticize them for being marred by dull narratives and frustratingly illogical puzzles, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I personally find them fascinating, but too many times these games are filled with boring stories or irritating illogical puzzles.”