Murder in Alps: Hidden Mystery

"Murder in Alps: Hidden Mystery" is an adventure game that offers an intriguing story, good mechanics, and a dense atmosphere through its fantastic graphics and masterful music. However, it has several drawbacks including lots of grinding, too many ads, being full of bugs, and high levels of emotional intensity. The game describes itself as an interactive crime adventure and a thrilling hidden object game full of deadly riddles.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 20,000 reviews

story4,340 positive mentions

monetization2,294 negative mentions

story
6,954 mentions
62 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The storyline of "Murder in the Alps" is widely praised for its engaging and intriguing plot, with many players appreciating the comic book-style narration and voice acting that enhance the experience. However, the enjoyment of the story is significantly hampered by the game's energy system, which depletes quickly and takes a long time to recharge, often forcing players to wait or pay to continue. This imbalance detracts from the overall immersion and flow of the narrative, leading to frustration among players who want to fully engage with the story.
- “Murder in the Alps is a brilliant game with stunning visuals and a storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The storyline is interesting and the search is perfect.”
- “I love the story, and the way they do cutscenes as slowly appearing comics is gorgeous.”
- “However, if you want to progress fast through the story, you will find it very frustrating without paying or watching tons of ads.”
- “The energy cost is too high for reasonable progress; it's not even worth buying the energy as it's used up too quickly, making the story very disjointed and harder to follow.”
- “The energy system ruins it for the story when it takes so long to recharge.”
graphics
4,217 mentions
80 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning quality, intricate details, and engaging art style, often described as beautiful and immersive. Players appreciate the voice acting and the overall aesthetic, which enhances the storytelling experience. However, many reviews express frustration with the energy system, noting that the energy depletes quickly, limiting gameplay to just a few minutes at a time, which detracts from the enjoyment of the otherwise visually impressive game.
- “Murder in the Alps is a brilliant game with stunning visuals and a storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the storyline and voices are compelling, so overall this should be an absolute 5-star rating, right?”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the storyline is fantastic, the cutscenes are amazing.”
- “I love the graphics and the story line but the amount of energy needed to do anything and the time it takes to get it back is ridiculous and makes me not want to play.”
- “The graphics are astonishing but the storyline, although pretty immersive and senseful, didn’t need to be that long, at least in my opinion.”
- “It's a shame because the graphics and the game itself is of high quality but pointless if you only get to play the game for 2 mins before running out of energy.”
monetization
2,551 mentions
4 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive energy consumption and the slow recharge rate. Players often find themselves needing to watch numerous ads to gain enough energy to continue playing, leading to frustration as they spend more time watching ads than actually engaging with the game. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for energy, many feel that the system is a blatant cash grab, with in-app purchases being prohibitively expensive for the limited gameplay they provide.
- “I understand the need for in-app purchases, though I think it could be balanced a little better.”
- “It's a beautiful game and fun to play with no ads.”
- “Good storyline, no advertisements unless you're trying to get energy, very interactive.”
- “However, if you want to progress fast through the story, you will find it very frustrating without paying or watching tons of ads.”
- “There is an option to pay for points, but it's expensive and so transparently a cash grab by developers that my advice is to not play at all.”
- “The energy system is soooo dumb like man i understand that you want to make money but this is insane besides that though honestly this game have a pretty crazy production value for a mystery hidden item game, good voice acting, presentation, graphics too bad the monetization makes it borderline unplayable.”
gameplay
1,418 mentions
40 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Murder in the Alps" is visually stunning and engaging, featuring a mix of hidden object puzzles and narrative-driven mechanics. However, the energy system significantly hampers the experience, as players often find themselves limited to just a few minutes of gameplay per day due to rapid energy depletion and slow recharge times, leading to frustration and a sense of being forced to make in-app purchases to continue playing. Overall, while the game has great potential, the restrictive energy mechanic detracts from its enjoyment.
- “Gameplay is fair and challenging.”
- “The gameplay is stunning, but the game is in no way free.”
- “The gameplay, graphics, and story are great.”
- “Gameplay is on pretty tight rails, someone will specifically tell you what room the next puzzle is in.”
- “You basically get a few minutes of gameplay before you have to wait several hours for your energy to recharge so you can complete a simple task.”
- “The energy mechanic really kills this game.”
music
245 mentions
55 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality, atmosphere, and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players describing it as haunting, relaxing, and fitting for the game's narrative. However, some users express frustration over the lack of an option to turn off the music independently from sound effects, which detracts from their enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength, complementing the beautiful graphics and engaging storyline.
- “The music is subtle and mysterious to listen to.”
- “It's beautifully made with gorgeous graphics and animation, haunting music, voice acting, and riveting mysteries and gameplay.”
- “The music, the voice acting, the animated art, the plot, they're fab.”
- “Only complaint I have is that my music gets stopped automatically the second I open the game.”
- “In other issues, the music and sound often skips like an old Walkman, very glitchy.”
- “I don't care how great the game is, I will not play it if I have to listen to the music the whole time.”
stability
216 mentions
2 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes, particularly after updates or when attempting to watch ads for energy. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing on loading screens, losing progress, and energy being depleted unintentionally due to the freezing mechanic. While some users have noted that the game can be enjoyable, the persistent technical problems significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “On the first day and so far, no ads, no glitches - the game is pretty good.”
- “Otherwise, the story is intriguing, and there are no glitches.”
- “As of now, the game runs great.”
- “The game freezes often, especially after watching ads.”
- “Every time I try to get past the handcuffs on the desk, the game glitches, not only losing my energy that I just watched endless videos to get, but taking all of my progress.”
- “When I download the 2nd chapter it gives me so many glitches... pixels all over and Anna's voice breaks up constantly.”
grinding
97 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being tedious and frustrating, primarily due to a restrictive energy system that drains quickly and requires long wait times or frequent ad-watching to replenish. Many players feel that this mechanic disrupts gameplay flow and forces them to either spend real money or endure a slow, repetitive experience, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some appreciate the engaging story and varied mini-games, the overwhelming sentiment is that the energy management makes progress feel unnecessarily slow and laborious.
- “The game play is solid but playing with the energy constantly running out is absolutely tedious and kills the joy of the game entirely.”
- “Unfortunately the game is tediously slow due to the consistent prompts to buy energy to continue which greatly disrupts the gameplay, it ruins the experience.”
- “The game itself is a good one, it's simply that every action (and I mean every action) costs energy making the game a slow tedious slog.”
atmosphere
46 mentions
54 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive details, engaging voice acting, and captivating music, which together create a compelling and intriguing experience. Players appreciate the high-quality graphics and artistic style that enhance the overall ambiance, although many express frustration with the energy system that limits gameplay and disrupts immersion. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal despite some gameplay-related drawbacks.
- “Details and atmosphere are immersive and really enthralling.”
- “The background music brings a lot of tension, especially when the atmosphere gets heavier.”
- “The atmosphere of the game and the story itself is remarkable.”
- “Right now it feels like I spend more time watching the ads than playing the game, which ruins the atmosphere.”
- “The energy refilling destroys the whole murder atmosphere and the game becomes boring pretty soon, as one has to wait for a day for a refill.”
- “Only issue is that it's hard to get energy and the fact that you spend it so quickly makes it harder to get into the whole atmosphere too often.”
humor
29 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the quirky characters, amusing storylines, and comedic elements like the absurd energy system to be highlights. Many reviews note the contrast between the dark themes of certain chapters and the overall lightheartedness of the Porto Ceso story, which adds to the comedic balance. However, the slow energy regeneration and its associated frustrations are often described in a humorous light, leading to a mix of laughter and annoyance among players.
- “The story is kind of funny.”
- “And the secret achievements are so funny.”
- “The funny thing is, I absolutely believe in supporting game designers.”
emotional
28 mentions
96 % positive mentions
-7 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's energy system, which limits their ability to engage emotionally with the story and characters. While the narrative and art style are praised for their emotional impact, the restrictive mechanics hinder prolonged gameplay, making it difficult for players to become invested in the experience. Many feel that the game could be more enjoyable if it allowed for greater exploration and emotional connection without the constant energy penalties.
- “The gameplay is wonderful; the art style and the way the characters move made me feel like I was really there.”
- “But the dada killer sure was a thrilling, emotionally stirring ride, and that ending..!”
- “For my progress not to transfer over to my new device was so heartbreaking.”
- “There used to be mini games; now there's just very dull dialogue, a cartoon strip, and a boring storyline with no mini games.”
- “The emotional depth that was once present has been replaced by shallow interactions and predictable outcomes.”
- “I felt no connection to the characters, as the story lacked any real emotional stakes or development.”
replayability
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
Users express significant frustration with the game's replayability, primarily due to the energy system that penalizes players for replaying completed chapters. Many feel that the current model limits enjoyment and discourages revisiting content, suggesting that improvements in this area could enhance the overall playability of the game. Overall, the consensus is that without changes, the game lacks sufficient replay value compared to other titles in the genre.
- “It's such a shame because it had such a good storyline and replayability.”
- “If the developer corrects this in some way, I think the game will be more playable.”
- “That doesn't make sense to me personally, especially considering just finding one item takes 5 energy, so unfortunately replayability is out for me.”
- “Don't bother, there are much more playable mystery/hunt games out there.”
- “There must be a different model to use; other games are playable for a long time.”
optimization
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while many players report smooth performance and good graphics, there are notable issues on older devices, including crashes and performance problems. Some users appreciate the game's story and voice acting but express frustration with the energy system and the need for further optimization.
- “It runs smoothly and without trouble.”
- “Better graphics & excellent performance.”
- “I like the game well enough, the story is interesting and it runs smoothly.”
- “Needs to be optimized better.”
- “Meanwhile, there are some performance issues on older devices (fp2) and it often crashes.”
- “I love, love, love this game, but hate, hate, hate the performance problems it has.”
character development
9 mentions
56 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its depth and richness, contributing significantly to the immersive experience. However, some players expressed dissatisfaction with specific character arcs, particularly that of Anna, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall rating. The combination of impressive character design, voice acting, and engaging storytelling has left a strong positive impression on many reviewers.
- “The developers have done an impressive job with the story, graphics, character development; everything is just so stupendous.”
- “I love the rich colors, in-depth character development, and plot suspense.”
- “Such a magnificent game, both in character design and the overall game plan with highly engaging conversations.”
- “I would rate this game 5 stars if you didn't mess up the character development for Anna and if you would remove the energy case.”