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Mobile Murder Mystery

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88%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
story, music
98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

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Mobile Murder Mystery is a single player action game. It was developed by Arlen Szabo and was released on October 16, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Mobile Murder Mystery offers a richly branching narrative set in a moody, atmospheric world enhanced by a droning soundtrack and distinctive artwork. Its short length allows players to explore the story fully within a couple of hours, while an unreliable narrator adds layers of intrigue and speculation. The game encourages personal interpretation, making each experience unique.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game beautifully captures the feelings of loneliness and introspection while wandering through a city, enhanced by its evocative writing and atmospheric visuals.
  • Players appreciate the depth of choices that lead to unique endings, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.
  • The art style and soundtrack are praised for their ability to create a haunting yet immersive experience, resonating with players on a personal level.
  • Some players found the game to feel unfinished or lacking in depth, wishing for longer routes and more developed storylines.
  • Minor technical issues, such as glitches and an intro cutscene that doesn't work, detracted from the overall experience for some users.
  • The music can be distracting due to its looping nature, which some players felt interrupted the immersive atmosphere.
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its evocative writing and ability to resonate with players on a personal level, capturing a range of emotions from frustration to hope. Players appreciate the branching narrative that allows for significant choices, although some note a lack of cohesion between endings. Overall, the rich storytelling and immersive environment exceed expectations for a free-to-play title, leaving players eager for more from the developer.

    • “The story feels like either drowning in work (usually in a cool way) or meeting a couple of urban legends no one knows about, which I love!”
    • “This game has some deeply evocative writing and a story that I feel everyone can relate to on some level.”
    • “The story and environment are incredibly rich for a free game, and the art is very well done and the writing is phenomenal.”
    • “Each choice you make alters the story dramatically, and there is no apparent cohesion between the endings.”
    • “The writing itself can be a little awkward at times, but along with the audiovisuals, it does a very good job of capturing and moving through drudgery, frustration, hopelessness, creepiness, struggles, and hope as you explore the branching story.”
    • “I love everything about this game, but I would say the storytelling could use improvement.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received praise for its chill yet spooky atmosphere, effectively enhancing the overall ambiance and evoking nostalgia reminiscent of previous works by the same artist. While many players appreciate the haunting and immersive soundtrack, some found the looping snippets somewhat distracting, detracting from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's visuals beautifully.

    • “Really enjoyed the soundtrack, and it's cool that the same artist who did the intros for the milk games worked on this as well.”
    • “The music and the atmosphere of the world fit so well with everything going on; I love this game!”
    • “The haunting, lonely soundtrack that feels like a PlayStation fever dream.”
    • “However, I did find the music a little distracting; it sounds like it loops 2-3 second snippets from different tracks back to back, and the constant cutting took me out of it a bit.”
    • “Its chill yet spooky atmosphere and OST are simply worth vibing to.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their unique pixelated art style, which evokes a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of 90s anime and retro gaming. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful depictions of Eastern European architecture and the effective use of color palettes that enhance the overall emotional experience of the story. The visuals, combined with a captivating soundtrack, contribute significantly to the game's immersive aesthetic.

    • “And those raw, pixelated images of Eastern European buildings so familiar to me are some of the most beautiful artworks ever.”
    • “The art style is amazing; I can't get enough of it!”
    • “I simply love the visuals (we even get a beautiful little animated intro!), the color palette, and the OST (it's wonderful!)”
    • “Every aspect of the game recreates that atmosphere: the pixelated graphics.”
    • “It's like a big mixture of 90s anime and Game Boy camera graphics, isn't it?”
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its dark, immersive quality, effectively complementing its psychological mystery theme. Players appreciate the chill yet spooky vibe, enhanced by fitting music and pixelated graphics, which together create a compelling environment that resonates with the game's narrative. Overall, the atmosphere is described as impeccable, making it easy for players to become fully engaged in the experience.

    • “If you like psychological mysteries with a dark atmosphere, you'll love this game!”
    • “The music and the atmosphere of the world fit so well with everything going on; I love this game!”
    • “For a game that exclusively uses static images and text dialogue to convey the world, it is incredibly atmospheric, and I found it very easy to immerse myself in the world.”
    • “Every aspect of the game recreates that atmosphere: the pixelated graphics.”
    • “The message hit home and the atmosphere was impeccable.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game's stability is generally good, with only minor bugs noted, such as occasional glitches during save loading.

    • “There are minor bugs that occasionally cause glitches while loading a save.”
    • “The game suffers from frequent crashes, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “I've experienced several stability issues, including random freezes during gameplay.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character designs, highlighting their quality and appeal, which contributes positively to the overall character development in the game.

    • “The character designs are incredibly well done!”
    • “The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the story.”
    • “I love how each character evolves throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy is characterized by a variety of options, including ongoing work and advertising opportunities, which users find appealing.

    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money at every turn.”
    • “It's frustrating how many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending.”
    • “The constant ads and prompts to purchase in-game currency really detract from the overall experience.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, with users indicating that it feels basic and unremarkable.

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Mobile Murder Mystery is a action game.

Mobile Murder Mystery is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Mobile Murder Mystery was released on October 16, 2025.

Mobile Murder Mystery was developed by Arlen Szabo.

Mobile Murder Mystery has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Mobile Murder Mystery is a single player game.

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