Mysteries of the Undead
- March 28, 2019
- GO! Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game features good-looking graphics and a creepy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The hint system is very helpful, recharging quickly and allowing players to skip puzzles almost immediately if needed.
- The story, while flawed, is engaging and offers a unique zombie-themed adventure that can be enjoyable for casual gamers.
- Many hidden object items are mislabeled, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including unresponsive click areas and bugs that can cause players to get stuck.
- There is a lack of voice acting and achievements, which detracts from the overall immersion and replay value of the game.
- story41 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in this hidden object game is generally considered decent, featuring a mix of zombie and magical elements that some players found refreshing and enjoyable. However, many reviewers noted issues with pacing, underdevelopment, and a lack of voice acting, which detracted from the overall experience. While the narrative has its charm and can be entertaining, technical problems and frustrating gameplay mechanics often overshadow its potential.
“A story about zombies and magic basically; I hadn't encountered a zombie hog 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 could be decent (as far as hog adventures come, let's face it, logic is not usually the strongest suit of these games) but is also ruined by some of the most frustrating, infuriating 'acts' and primary tasks I've ever had the misfortune to come across.”
“The story is fine but feels way too rushed and underdeveloped, also no voiced dialog.”
“The story made no sense.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and overall visual quality, describing them as a highlight of the experience. However, some users note limitations such as low resolution options and a lack of graphical tweaks, which detracts from the overall presentation. While the visuals are generally well-received, they are not universally considered worth the price of admission.
“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.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 42 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it annoying and repetitive, leading them to turn it off. While a few appreciate its ability to create a tense atmosphere, many feel it does not effectively match the game's mood and becomes grating over time. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point, detracting from the otherwise enjoyable setting and graphics.
“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.”
“No voice overs and the music is quite annoying.”
“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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by easy-to-learn mechanics, but it suffers from technical issues such as broken puzzles and missing hotspots, which detract from the overall experience. While the hidden object concept and story are appealing, the execution of the puzzles leaves much to be desired.
“The gameplay features easy-to-learn mechanics that make it accessible for players of all skill levels.”
“This is another hidden object game with a neat story and cool concept, providing an engaging experience despite some puzzle challenges.”
“While there were some minor gameplay issues, the overall mechanics offered a fun and enjoyable experience.”
“On the technical side, apart from hog scene issues, I've had to skip one puzzle as there just was no apparent solution; the mechanics seemed broken.”
“The only gameplay issue I had was that some areas did not have a hotspot.”
“This is another hidden object game with a neat story and cool concept, but the actual puzzles and mechanics fall flat.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its combination of a cozy setting and creepy elements, enhanced by fitting graphics and music. While the background music contributes to a tense ambiance, some players note that it can become repetitive. Overall, the atmosphere effectively balances comfort and unease.
“I liked the setting, atmosphere, graphics, and music; it can be comfy.”
“Creepy atmosphere.”
“Tense but repetitive background music that fits the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is creepy, but it lacks depth.”
“The background music is tense but repetitive, which detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
“While the atmosphere has potential, it ultimately feels flat and uninspired.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users noting it is buggy and prone to glitches, which can test players' patience. Despite these issues, some still find enjoyment in the overall experience, particularly for its campy elements.
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.
“The game 'Mysteries of the Undead' has a completely unrealistic cash grab price of around $5 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed to squeeze money out of players rather than provide a fair gaming experience.”
“I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, detracting from their overall enjoyment.
“I usually enjoy grinding, but this one was basically tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
“I found the grinding to be monotonous and uninspired.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a cheesy zombie storyline and lighthearted moments, which contribute to an enjoyable and entertaining experience.
“I love the cheesy zombie story and some of the lighthearted humor, and the music is pretty cool.”
