Midnight Mysteries: Witches of Abraham - Collector's Edition

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 34 reviews
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  • gameplay
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For the past few years, you've been writing bestselling novels based on the stories you've heard told by the ghosts who visit you at midnight. But tonight you have a special visitor, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States! Go back in time and find the treasure of the Knights of the Golden Circle!

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
story11 positive mentions
  • The game features beautiful visuals and a nice story that keeps players engaged.
  • It offers a reasonable mix of hidden object scenes and puzzles, with logical challenges that maintain interest.
  • The unique premise of helping historical figures like Abraham Lincoln adds a fun twist to the gameplay.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including significant lag that makes it difficult to play.
  • Many players found the graphics and interface to be outdated, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The gameplay is relatively short, with some feeling it lacks depth and engagement compared to previous titles in the series.
  • story24 mentions

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a unique premise involving a ghostly companion and historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Jesse James. While some players appreciate the intriguing plot and its integration of historical elements, others find it somewhat incoherent and underdeveloped, with a notably short gameplay duration of around 2.5 hours for the main story. Overall, the narrative is seen as a highlight, despite its brevity and occasional confusion.

    • “Solving various puzzles and hidden object minigames reveals the plot and uncovers the mystery.”
    • “The story itself was amazing and is about the assassination of America's 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.”
    • “The story was interesting and filled with little-known (to me) historical information about Jesse James and some of the other outlaws.”
    • “My main issue -- and the one that makes me hesitate in my decision to give it a thumbs up or a thumbs down score -- is in the story itself.”
    • “I understand the basic beats -- something about evil witches cursing the Lincoln family -- but this is only ever visibly present at one point in the story.”
    • “Therefore, the plot had the chance to explore something other than literary references, yet it just randomly throws in whatever Civil War era trivia the developers could think of, resulting in a mostly incoherent, confusing treasure hunt/ghost story.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the beautiful visuals and rich art style, which is a notable improvement over previous entries in the series. While some mention that the graphics may feel outdated, the overall aesthetic and color richness contribute positively to the gaming experience.

    • “A really great game with an amazing story and good graphics.”
    • “Great game, beautiful visuals, decent puzzles, and a pretty good story.”
    • “The art style is very good and looks honestly very pretty and a lot richer in color than previous games in this series.”
    • “It is enjoyable and nice despite the really outdated graphics.”
    • “A bit longer, with better graphics and cutscenes, and better puzzles.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay is generally considered short but is complemented by a nice story, with some users enjoying the humorous elements in the bonus chapter. However, there are criticisms regarding lag and a lack of polish, leading to a mixed reception overall.

    • “Short gameplay, but has a nice story.”
    • “Gameplay: 9”
    • “In terms of gameplay, I did not hate my time spent with Witches of Abraham, I guess.”
    • “The bonus chapter had more good goofy Lincoln/Jesse James antics, but gameplay-wise, the bonus chapter was worse than most other HOGs I've played.”
    • “Gameplay feels similarly tacky.”
    • “Unfortunately, from the opening scenes to the main menu into the gameplay, all it did was lag.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game appealing, particularly enjoying the quirky premise of receiving missions from the ghost of Abraham Lincoln and the striking character design of the flaming skull figure. This blend of historical and supernatural elements adds a unique comedic touch to the hidden object genre.

    • “This is my first hidden object game, and I largely wanted to play it because the flaming skull guy in the logo (technically Jesse James) looked super rad. I thought the idea of being sent on missions by the ghost of Abraham Lincoln was hilarious.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch! I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and absurd situations.”
    • “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay. The quirky characters and their funny interactions kept me entertained throughout.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised, with users noting significant improvements in animation quality compared to previous titles, contributing to an overall engaging experience.

    • “The atmosphere was great, and the animation is a lot better in this game than it was in the other four titles.”
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