Mysteries of the Undead

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Mysteries of the Undead is a single player action game. It was developed by GO! Games and was released on March 28, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Mysteries of the Undead" is a survival horror game set in a mysterious manor. Players must uncover the dark secrets of the manor while surviving against hordes of the undead. With a variety of weapons and upgrades, players must strategize and ration resources to make it through the night.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 132 reviews

story22 positive mentions

music8 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a creepy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The hint system is very helpful and recharges quickly, making it easier to progress through the game.
The story, while simple, is engaging and offers a unique twist with its zombie theme, providing a fun and relaxing gameplay experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including inventory issues and mislabeled hidden objects, which can lead to frustration.
There is a lack of voice acting and achievements, which detracts from the overall immersion and replayability of the game.
The puzzles often require precise clicking, and many objects are incorrectly named, making it difficult to know what to look for.

story
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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65%
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The story is generally viewed as a mix of engaging and clichéd elements, primarily revolving around a zombie theme with magical aspects. While some players appreciated its lighthearted and cheesy nature, others found it rushed, underdeveloped, and lacking voice acting, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, many enjoyed the adventure and puzzles, making it a decent choice for those seeking a casual gaming experience.
- “A story about zombies and magic basically; I hadn't encountered a zombie hidden object game until this, so it was pretty refreshing and I had a good time.”
- “The story itself is very interesting.”
- “I love the cheesy zombie story and some of the lighthearted humor, and the music is pretty cool.”
- “The story is fine but feels way too rushed and underdeveloped; also, there is no voiced dialog.”
- “The story made no sense.”
- “The story is also a bit flimsy, with most of it delivered in speech bubbles or info sheets that seem to come out of nowhere.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
29%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and overall visual quality, describing it as "great" and "nice." However, some users criticize the lack of resolution options and useful graphics tweaks, noting that the visuals, while appealing, may not justify the game's price. Overall, the graphics are highlighted as a strong point, contributing to a comfortable atmosphere, despite some low-resolution elements.
- “I liked the setting, atmosphere, graphics, and music; it can be comfy.”
- “Great mystery game with very nice graphics.”
- “The hallmarks of the dev are here though: great graphics, a beautifully hokey story, weird puzzles, and a most blessed hint function that helps you out when you want to.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Low resolution graphics.”
- “The general visuals are really well done, but then we have things like a case opening with the caption I can only assume is the name of the image.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmosphere and tension, while others find it repetitive and annoying over time. Many noted that the music does not effectively match the game's unsettling themes, leading some to turn it off entirely. Overall, while it contributes to the setting, it may require reworking to enhance the player experience.
- “I liked the setting, atmosphere, graphics, and music; it can be comfy.”
- “Cool scenes, music, and mood.”
- “I love the cheesy zombie story and some of the lighthearted humor, and the music is pretty cool.”
- “The music needs a rework.”
- “It achieves a vaguely unsettling general feeling, but it's not very good at making the music match that feeling and I actually turned the music off because it was getting annoying.”
- “And it is music that gets really really annoying after hearing it for so long and it is not in any way a relaxing tune.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by easy-to-learn mechanics, but it suffers from issues such as the absence of hotspots in certain areas and underwhelming puzzles and mechanics, despite a compelling story and concept.
- “The gameplay mechanics are easy to learn.”
- “This game features a neat story and cool concept.”
- “The puzzles and mechanics are engaging and add depth to the experience.”
- “This is another hidden object game with a neat story and cool concept, but the actual puzzles and mechanics fall flat.”
- “The only gameplay issue I had was that some areas did not have a hotspot.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its blend of comfort and creepiness, enhanced by fitting graphics and music. Reviewers note that while the background music contributes to a tense ambiance, it can feel repetitive at times. Overall, the setting effectively creates an engaging and immersive experience.
- “I liked the setting, atmosphere, graphics, and music; it can be comfy.”
- “Creepy atmosphere.”
- “Tense but repetitive background music that fits the atmosphere.”
- “Creepy atmosphere.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its instability, with multiple users reporting bugs and glitches that can detract from the experience. While some players found enjoyment in its campy nature despite these issues, the overall consensus suggests that the game's stability may test players' patience.
- “This game is a bit buggy and nonsensical, so I wouldn't really recommend it.”
- “As a story, I recommend this game but it is buggy, so it tries one's patience.”
- “Yes, it has glitches, but overall I enjoyed this campy game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Mysteries of the Undead" is criticized as a cash grab, with a price of around $5 USD deemed unrealistic given the game's defects and the availability of superior free alternatives on Steam.
- “Mysteries of the Undead has the completely unrealistic cash grab price of around $5 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, detracting from their overall experience.
- “I usually enjoy hogs, but this one was basically tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its cheesy zombie storyline and lighthearted elements, which many players find enjoyable and entertaining.
- “I love the cheesy zombie story and some of the lighthearted humor, and the music is pretty cool.”

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Mysteries of the Undead is a action game.

Mysteries of the Undead is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Mysteries of the Undead.

Mysteries of the Undead was released on March 28, 2019.

Mysteries of the Undead was developed by GO! Games.

Mysteries of the Undead has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Mysteries of the Undead is a single player game.

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