Mysterium
- January 11, 2017
- Playsoft
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamMysterium is a digital adaptation of the board game, where a ghost guides psychics to solve a murder mystery using visual clues. Play as the ghost providing clues or a psychic deciphering them, with options for single-player, pass and play, or online multiplayer for up to 7 players. The game features additional content, story mode, and worldwide leaderboards, with availability in multiple languages.
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Reviews
- Great adaptation of the physical board game with beautiful art and immersive atmosphere.
- Fun and engaging gameplay, especially when played with friends, fostering teamwork and communication.
- The game offers a unique experience with its cooperative deduction mechanics, making it enjoyable for groups.
- Frequent technical issues, including crashes and problems launching the game, significantly detract from the experience.
- Low player base for online multiplayer, making it difficult to find games without a dedicated group of friends.
- The AI is often unhelpful and can lead to frustrating gameplay, especially in solo mode.
- story35 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story mode is designed as an in-depth tutorial that introduces players to the game mechanics while following an intriguing narrative about a group of psychics solving a murder. However, many users find the AI frustratingly poor, making gameplay tedious and the story mode disappointingly short, leaving players wanting more content. Overall, while the story has potential and can be engaging, the execution suffers from issues that detract from the experience.
“It's a bit confusing at first if you jump right into it, but if you take the time to play the 'story mode', it's essentially an in-depth tutorial that eases you into each step of the game.”
“Honestly, it has a really intriguing storyline, and it's just complex enough to keep you engaged trying to figure out where the game is going.”
“I thought the story mode was interesting and did a good job of teaching the game at the same time.”
“The story mode adds insult to injury, and locking (admittedly just a few) cards behind such gameplay is just aggravating.”
“Where the game is really let down is that the story mode is incredibly brief, leaving you with little for your money except if you play online.”
“The really terrible AI makes me not want to play the story mode, and playing against it as practice, or for fun, is totally pointless, since the AI gives really stupid hints.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and impressive card designs, contributing to an engaging atmosphere enhanced by quality music. Players appreciate the visual elements that complement the gameplay, making it a visually appealing experience overall. However, some concerns about functionality may detract from the overall enjoyment if not addressed.
“The art style is my favorite part of this game, always beautiful to look at.”
“Overall, a beautiful art style game to play with 4 or more players who like solving mysteries together!”
“Great design sense, looks cool, artwork is great, and the music and atmosphere is top-drawer.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The art style is inconsistent and doesn't match the overall theme of the game.”
“The visuals are cluttered and confusing, detracting from the gameplay experience.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as both addictive and complex, with a strong emphasis on deduction and strategy, reminiscent of classic board games. While the mechanics are engaging, especially in multiplayer settings, some players feel that the lack of human interaction can make the experience feel repetitive. Overall, the game successfully adapts its source material, though minor tweaks could enhance the experience further.
“Addictive gameplay loop, switching from psychic to ghost periodically helps keep things interesting.”
“Gameplay is both simple but extremely complex and in depth.”
“A great game where the player needs to put more thought into the gameplay than first meets the eye.”
“The story mode adds insult to injury, and locking (admittedly just a few) cards behind such gameplay is just aggravating.”
“You really miss out on the human element of variance and your gameplay becomes very rote.”
“There is one press and hold mechanic (for magnifying on person/place/weapon and clue cards) that feels like a mobile port remnant, but as the cards are large, if not larger than physical games' cards, I don't think it's that much of a bother.”
- music10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its thematic quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, contributing to an eerie vibe and overall immersive experience. While some users note a lack of variety and additional content locked behind DLCs, the majority appreciate the integration of music with the game's art style and gameplay, highlighting it as a strong aspect of the overall design.
“A very good implementation of the physical board game with an intuitive UI and thematic music, plus an easy to navigate online multiplayer experience.”
“Great design sense, looks cool, artwork is great, and the music and atmosphere is top-drawer.”
“Interesting gameplay, great music and tone/theme.”
“The background music lacks variety, and further content is locked behind DLCs.”
“The music is repetitive and fails to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and does not contribute to the atmosphere of the game.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including game-breaking issues and unjoinable sessions. While some glitches are merely visual, the overall experience is marred by a lack of updates and fixes, leading to frustration among players who expect improvements after two years since release.
“It's generally buggy and doesn't appear to be being updated or fixed.”
“I've had a lot of fun playing this game, but at this point, I've experienced too many game-breaking glitches to feel comfortable leaving a positive review.”
“On top of that, each time you recreate the game, it comes with a fairly high chance that one of a number of glitches will occur, making your session unjoinable or forcing you to relaunch.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its mysterious and spooky elements, enhanced by impressive artwork and high-quality music. Reviewers highlight the strong design sense and immersive qualities that contribute to a captivating experience, appealing to both fans of the genre and those familiar with the original board game.
“Great design sense, looks cool, artwork is great, and the music and atmosphere is top-drawer.”
“Nice atmosphere of mystery and paranormal.”
“I like the spooky atmosphere.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by its blend of funny and gloomy imagery, creating a unique atmosphere that enhances the experience. Players find the challenge of deciphering clues from abstract art to be both engaging and amusing, making it a delightful choice for a cozy evening.
“A neat, lovely game for a misty, rainy evening with funny and gloomy images and characters.”
“Figuring out clues from abstract art is challenging and oftentimes quite funny.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, particularly when enjoyed with friends, thanks to its engaging mechanics and strategic elements that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“It's a great game with friends that's got tons of replayability.”
“Very awesome game with lots of mind games and replayability.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to vague card connections that lead to frustration and prolonged attempts to complete missions. This can result in a repetitive and unenjoyable experience, especially when players get stuck on specific tasks.
“It's a point-and-click guessing game, and the cards you're trying to link are way too vague, making it impossible and tedious to play.”
“It becomes quite tedious if, like me, you get stuck on one mission for a while.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization for PC has been criticized for its lack of user-friendliness, including a cumbersome drag-and-drop mechanism, absence of tool-tips, slow scrolling, and a layout that wastes screen space. Additionally, the subtle color coding for character identification and the need for clearer icons to convey actions have been highlighted as areas needing improvement.
“Unfortunately for PC, it's not user-friendly: the drag and drop mechanism is clunky, there are no tooltips, scrolling is sometimes very slow, the color coding for identifying characters is too subtle, and there's a lot of wasted space due to a layout that isn't optimized for larger screens. Some small icons could help identify who does what, who received what, and who did what.”
“The optimization is lacking; the interface feels cluttered and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate.”
“Performance issues abound, with frequent lag and stuttering that detracts from the overall experience.”
