Midsomer Murders: Mysteries

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 2,131 reviews
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  • monetization
  • graphics
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"Midsomer Murders: Mysteries" offers a stellar story with wonderful graphics, but is very grinding and filled with annoying ads and bugs. The game combines crossword-solving with crime-solving, challenging players to unveil the mystery and arrest the criminal. However, the frequent issues and repetitive gameplay may deter some players.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,131 reviews
story57 positive mentions
monetization72 negative mentions
  • The game features great graphics and an interesting storyline that keeps players engaged.
  • The variety of word puzzles and hidden object challenges adds a fun twist to the gameplay.
  • Fans of the Midsomer Murders series will appreciate the connection to the show and the familiar characters.
  • The game often freezes and crashes, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
  • Players frequently run out of energy quickly, limiting gameplay and requiring waiting or purchases to continue.
  • The requirement to complete numerous word puzzles for minimal progress in the storyline can make the game feel tedious and slow.
  • story159 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered engaging and well-integrated with the graphics, appealing particularly to fans of the associated TV series. However, many players find the progression frustratingly slow due to excessive reliance on word puzzles, which often feel repetitive and disconnected from the narrative. While the storyline has potential, the energy system and puzzle mechanics detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to fully immerse themselves in the plot.

    • “I really like the storylines and cases.”
    • “Engaging story plots and graphics!”
    • “I enjoyed the balance of a word game with a murder mystery story.”
    • “The story itself is alright, but you lose track of the flow of the story between all the tedious and difficult puzzles and waiting.”
    • “It takes a ridiculous amount of time and effort to progress through the storyline.”
    • “The word puzzles are alright but the storyline that you're forced to endure is mediocre at best.”
  • monetization77 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over unskippable ads, frequent interruptions, and the necessity to watch ads to progress, which often leads to a paywall for additional energy or features. While some players are willing to pay to remove ads, the general consensus is that the ad frequency detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The journeys between locations could do with speeding up, but I have not found it necessary to make in-app purchases.”
    • “No ads have popped up.”
    • “I would gladly have paid a purchase price to avoid the suffocating amount of ads and feeling forced into non-game tasks.”
    • “When you earn 1 energy/min, you end up either playing a little at a time, watching a ton of ads, or spending money to progress the story.”
    • “The game could be fun if it wasn't for the continuous ads after nearly each level.”
  • graphics50 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, smoothness, and overall quality. Players appreciate the engaging art style and how it complements the storyline, although some express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from the experience. While the graphics are generally considered a strong point, a few users noted inconsistencies in quality and execution.

    • “Beautiful graphics and I enjoy the stories and word puzzles!”
    • “Great graphics and art and storyline.”
    • “Midsomer Murders has good graphics, good storyline, and interesting scenes.”
    • “As cute as the art style was, it was endlessly frustrating to be given a crime scene and only allowed to look at one thing at a time in the exact order the game demanded.”
    • “Pretty dull, slow and poor graphics.”
    • “Did not like this game; the graphics are not great.”
  • stability48 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and crashing reported by users, often resulting in lost progress and energy. Many players express frustration over having to restart the game repeatedly, which disrupts gameplay and diminishes the overall experience. While some users have noted improvements or a lack of glitches, the overwhelming consensus highlights that the game's stability is a major concern.

    • “Seems good so far, with no glitches and the graphics seem okay.”
    • “So far, no glitches.”
    • “However, the game stalls and freezes up and you lose progress along with in-game helps when it does, especially if you are trying to use one to solve a puzzle when it kicks you out.”
    • “This game would be great if it weren't for the unbearable number of times that it lags and freezes.”
    • “The game freezes regularly.”
  • grinding18 mentions

    The reviews overwhelmingly describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, with players expressing dissatisfaction over repetitive puzzles, lengthy character conversations, and energy limitations that hinder progress. Many users found the gameplay boring and unengaging, leading to multiple uninstallations. Overall, the grinding experience detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “This game was hard to finish, not because it's challenging, it's not, but because it's tedious.”
    • “The game is boring, tedious and I will uninstall since I already have three other games where I sit and wait for energy to play.”
    • “The tedious tapping when doing clues and storyline ended up just being a complete pain.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of positive and negative experiences. Players appreciate the graphics, captivating storyline, and smooth animations, but many express frustration with repetitive mechanics, slow pacing, and technical issues like freezing screens. While some enjoy the lack of forced pay-to-play elements, others find the energy system and ad interruptions detrimental to the overall experience.

    • “Nice layout, enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “No timer so gameplay is stress free.”
    • “No forced pay-to-play/lack of energy, gives me incentive to buy from the shop and support the developers. Great storyline and gameplay.”
    • “The main mechanic is a word game which can be a little repetitive unless played in short bursts.”
    • “Game mechanics are horrible, making it very frustrating when I can't get objects to respond.”
    • “Gameplay is absolutely terrible: freezing screens, can't move forward, can't move back, puzzles don't work, and what's up with the ads? Why don't you just make it where a player has to watch more ads to get more energy?”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its iconic themes, particularly the use of the BBC TV program's soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience. While many players enjoy the relaxing and enjoyable background music, some express frustration with technical issues and the game's slow pace, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the music is a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite mixed feelings about gameplay.

    • “Their use of the theme music from the BBC TV program and the visual environment provided with Paddy are particularly enjoyable.”
    • “I love the theme music and the clues!”
    • “Fun easy relaxing music.”
    • “Love the TV show and the music, but this game is the pits.”
    • “I find it amazing they are allowed to use Midsummer Murders theme music and characters in this rubbish game.”
    • “I would love to play this game but cannot get it to open; I've been listening to the opening music for the past 20 minutes and it will not load past 30%.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is generally perceived as lacking, with users criticizing the storyline as slow and boring, leading to an overall uninspiring experience.

    • “The storyline is slow and boring.”
    • “It's okay at best, but the story is quite dull.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is generally perceived as lacking or negatively impacted, with some users expressing that it detracts from the overall experience of the game.

    • “The game completely ruins the atmosphere.”
    • “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired.”
    • “There is a lack of immersion that detracts from the experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly with a clear and understandable interface, indicating effective optimization.

    • “So far, everything seems to run smoothly, and the interface is clearly understandable.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs flawlessly even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making the gameplay experience seamless.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by intentionally poor rewards for leveling up, which adds a comedic twist to the progression system. Players find this aspect amusing, as it subverts typical expectations of reward systems in games.

    • “The game features hilariously bad rewards for leveling up, which adds a unique charm.”
    • “The humor is spot-on, with witty dialogue that keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love the absurd situations the characters find themselves in; it's pure comedic gold.”
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