Murder by Choice: Clue Mystery

"Murder by Choice: Clue Mystery" is a single-player adventure game with a captivating murder mystery plot. Players journey through stunning graphics and engage in compelling game mechanics as they solve hidden-object puzzles. However, the experience is marred by excessive ads and frequent bugs. The game invites you to "Solve a murder mystery! Journey through a hidden-object adventure!"

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,392 reviews

story343 positive mentions

monetization183 negative mentions

The game has a captivating storyline and beautiful graphics.
The gameplay is engaging and interactive, allowing players to make choices that affect the story.
The voice acting adds depth to the characters and enhances the overall experience.

Energy depletes too quickly, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
It takes too long for energy to recharge, often requiring players to wait a full day for a small amount of playtime.
The game frequently crashes or freezes, disrupting gameplay and causing frustration.

story
546 mentions
63 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The story of "Murder by Choice" is widely praised for its engaging narrative, captivating characters, and impressive graphics, with many players appreciating the interactive decision-making that influences the storyline. However, a common complaint is the excessive energy consumption required to progress, which often leads to frustration as players find themselves unable to continue without waiting long periods or spending money. Overall, while the storyline is compelling and well-crafted, the energy mechanics significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
- “Great storyline where you can choose answers to decide how a story continues.”
- “The story is captivating with interesting characters.”
- “I love the concept of this game as it has hidden object games with mini games and a really good back story.”
- “Addictive game but it makes you spend money just to continue the story or you have to wait a week just for your energy to reload.”
- “The energy mechanic prevents anything interesting without frequent payments, which is only more frustrating given a storyline that is lacking, at best.”
- “Love the story but hate that you run out of energy so fast.”
graphics
246 mentions
79 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Murder by Choice" have received widespread praise for their beauty, detail, and overall quality, with many players highlighting the impressive artwork and engaging cutscenes. However, a common complaint is the game's energy system, which limits playtime and detracts from the overall experience, overshadowing the otherwise excellent visuals and storyline. Despite the energy issues, the graphics are consistently described as stunning and a significant draw for players.
- “The graphics are amazing and the storyline keeps the player interested.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the story is excellent.”
- “The graphics, gameplay, and UI are all excellent and well developed.”
- “Plot is garbage, graphics are even worse.”
- “It's really slow to load so it gets frustrating to play and the graphics aren't as great as expected.”
- “Good content and graphics, but energy recovery is terrible; it takes forever to fill.”
monetization
211 mentions
9 % positive mentions
5 % neutral mentions
87 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over the excessive reliance on ads for energy and hints. Many users report that the energy consumption is too high, requiring them to watch numerous ads or make in-app purchases to continue playing, which disrupts the gameplay experience. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for hints or energy, the overall sentiment suggests that the system feels exploitative and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The storyline is intriguing, the hidden object scenes are just challenging enough to work one's observation skills, and no ads after every scene.”
- “I also love that there aren't ads every 5 seconds.”
- “Love this game so much, no ads whatsoever in between levels.”
- “Sadly, this game is simply a cash grab to get you to buy more energy.”
- “If you don't pay, you have to watch a million ads to get enough energy to do one simple thing.”
- “It takes three ads to get one hint and you can't watch ads for energy - you either have to wait or pay money.”
stability
72 mentions
0 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes, particularly after making in-game purchases or watching ads for energy. Players frequently experience interruptions that require restarts, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While the gameplay and graphics are praised, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Since I updated this game, I've had issues with it. Whenever I try to play a video to get energy, it just loads and I never receive it, or it freezes during the middle of me playing the game itself, then says my game has a discrepancy and that it'll restore it to a previous game, but nothing has changed.”
- “Well, I was enjoying this game, but after making a purchase, it crashed. Since then, it takes ages to load, and when it does, it freezes again and says 'server not responding, try again in 15 minutes,' which I have been doing for the past 24 hours. I'm now getting fed up as I would have liked to finish the game, but nothing is working.”
- “I would give it a 5-star rating, but after I purchased more energy, it won't go past the loading screen; it just freezes, and I don't want to lose my progress or the energy I just paid for.”
gameplay
56 mentions
46 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its graphics, story, and mechanics, offering an engaging experience. However, the energy mechanic is heavily criticized, as it significantly limits gameplay time and encourages excessive spending, leading to frustration among players. Many users report long wait times for energy recovery, resulting in minimal actual gameplay, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Great gameplay and graphics!”
- “I absolutely loved the ease of the gameplay, the graphics, and the voice acting.”
- “The graphics, gameplay, and UI are all excellent and well developed.”
- “It was impossible to get into the story after experiencing very long loading screens (which are just a black screen, by the way. I kept thinking the game crashed) and irritating gameplay.”
- “Lost 80 energy in less than 30 seconds; it's obvious the company only wants to make money at the sacrifice of gameplay.”
- “Pretty good game, but if you don't pay for energy, then gameplay is slow to the point of being painful.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as unobtrusive and acceptable, with some players appreciating its integration into the gameplay. However, there are complaints about the inability to turn off the music while keeping other sounds active, which detracts from the overall experience for some users. Overall, while the music is not a standout feature, it does not significantly detract from the game's enjoyment.
- “The dialogue is realistic, the artwork is great, and the music doesn't intrude.”
- “I really loved the graphics, music, and game controls.”
- “Locks to be picked, music to learn, hidden objects to unearth.”
- “Don't bother - pay to play game - terrible... energy bars run out fast then you need to buy more... also no way to turn music off while having other sounds.”
- “Music was ok though.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to the necessity of watching ads to progress and the energy system that limits gameplay. This restriction can hinder enjoyment, as it forces players to wait or engage in repetitive tasks to continue.
- “However, having to constantly watch ads to get anywhere in the game is tedious and annoying; that's literally the only bad thing about it.”
- “I really want to love this game; everything was amazing except for the energy system. It's tedious how I can't pick up something I finished with a puzzle that requires energy to do it. Even if I wait an hour, it's still low.”
- “A little bit tedious.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its beauty, though some players feel it takes too long to build energy. Comparisons to "Murder in the Alps" highlight that other games may offer more engaging artistic elements, contributing to a richer atmosphere.
- “Love the atmosphere.”
- “Beautiful atmosphere, but takes way too long to build energy.”
- “The game 'Murder in the Alps' has more interesting art and therefore more atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game lacks optimization for the Z Fold, leading to issues where certain objects are not visible on the full screen, prompting users to rely on the smaller front screen. However, overall performance remains satisfactory.
- “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider audience.”
- “The optimization is impressive; I can enjoy high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “This game is not optimized for the Z Fold, so sometimes I have to use the smaller front screen to find objects that don't show on the full screen.”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally perceived as satisfactory, contributing positively to the story; however, the energy requirement system detracts from the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “So far the story has been okay along with the character development, but the energy requirement makes it unnecessarily hard to enjoy.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the emotional impact of the game could be enhanced if the dialogue progressed automatically, allowing for a more immersive and fluid experience rather than relying on player interaction to advance the narrative.
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that incorporating less virtuous protagonists could enhance the humor in the games, indicating that more flawed characters might provide opportunities for comedic moments.
- “The humor in this game is brilliantly crafted, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I love how the characters have such witty dialogue; it adds a whole new layer of fun to the gameplay.”
- “The comedic timing in the cutscenes had me laughing out loud; it's a refreshing break from the action.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While the game is highly regarded, many users express a desire for greater replayability, indicating that its current design may limit the incentive to play through multiple times.