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

Mystery Case Files®: 13th Skull™ Collector's Edition screenshot

Mystery Case Files®: 13th Skull™ Collector's Edition screenshot

Mystery Case Files®: 13th Skull™ Collector's Edition screenshot

Mystery Case Files®: 13th Skull™ Collector's Edition screenshot

Mystery Case Files®: 13th Skull™ Collector's Edition screenshot

Mystery Case Files®: 13th Skull™ Collector's Edition screenshot

Mystery Case Files®: 13th Skull™ Collector's Edition screenshot

Mystery Case Files®: 13th Skull™ Collector's Edition screenshot

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews

story48 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features a captivating storyline and engaging puzzles that keep players entertained.
The use of live-action actors adds a unique and immersive element to the gameplay.
Many players appreciate the nostalgic value of the game, recalling fond memories from their childhood.

Several players experienced frustrating glitches, particularly with disappearing inventory items.
Some puzzles are considered unintuitive or overly challenging, leading to player frustration.
The game requires excessive backtracking, which can disrupt the flow and enjoyment of the gameplay.

story
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
41%
3%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and well-thought-out narrative, featuring real-life actors that enhance the experience. While many players enjoyed the intriguing plot and its twists, some found the pacing slow and the ending unsatisfactory. Overall, the story is considered a strong aspect of the game, complemented by interesting puzzles, though some players noted issues with voice acting and minor plot holes.
- “It has a brilliantly thought-out story and amazing graphics.”
- “You really get hooked on the story and want to know what happens next.”
- “One of the most story-rich hidden object games I've ever played.”
- “I should have listened to the poor recommendations that list, the quest type, inventory, and poor information about the surroundings.”
- “But I spent far more time randomly wandering about in frustration than I did progressing the plot or solving puzzles.”
- “There are a few plot holes, like you know xyz does something, but it's not required to finish the game.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players noting its brilliance and how well it complements the art and storytelling. The soundtrack is described as great, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience. Players express a deep fascination with the music, often finding it memorable and impactful during gameplay.
- “The atmosphere and music are through the roof!”
- “The art in each scene is wonderful and works well with the background music!”
- “Music, characters, story, dialogue, everything is just brilliant.”
- “The music.”
- “Don't know why I hear Aurelio Voltaire's 'Don't Go by the River' song in my head whenever I play the game.”
- “I'm playing with my wife and we are completely fascinated by the music, ambient, and story.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its eerie and immersive setting, enhanced by detailed graphics and a captivating soundtrack. Reviewers highlight the authentic Louisiana charm and spooky voodoo elements, noting the realistic character designs that contribute to the overall suspense and tension. Despite budget constraints, the game effectively creates a chilling ambiance that resonates well with players.
- “The eerie, atmospheric setting, detailed graphics, and the original soundtrack create an immersive experience.”
- “Murky southern charm and a spooky voodoo atmosphere with realistic human characters enhance the game's depth.”
- “The atmosphere is well done for its setting, and those who aren't comfortable in swamps should prepare for some scares, as they effectively create suspense with the budget they had.”
- “The atmosphere is still well done for its setting, and for those who aren't comfortable in swamps, prepare for some scares as they do a decent job for the budget it seems they had to work with in creating suspense for the few jumpscares one can get.”
- “I think it's the Louisiana atmosphere and the people look real instead of cartoon CGI.”
- “Murky southern charm and spooky voodoo atmosphere with real-life human characters.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning detail and artistic style, contributing to an eerie and atmospheric setting. Reviewers highlight the beautiful artwork, particularly in hidden object scenes, and note that the visuals enhance the overall experience of the game. However, players are advised to ensure their graphics card is set to HD to fully appreciate the quality.
- “The eerie, atmospheric setting, detailed graphics, and the original soundtrack create an immersive experience.”
- “I quite like the art style, too: the areas are well drawn and detailed.”
- “This has some of the most interesting and beautiful artwork in the hidden object screens I've seen - they did a nice job with the bayou setting.”
- “The eerie, atmospheric setting and detailed graphics are impressive.”
- “I quite like the art style; the areas are well drawn and detailed.”
- “Must set graphics card to HD for optimal performance.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay features various elements, with the "ho" sections being considered acceptable but not as prominent as other gameplay components.
- “The ho sections are okay, but have taken a backseat to the other gameplay elements.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky characters, who are described as both seriously mad and funny, contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere that keeps players entertained and laughing throughout their experience.
- “Had me laughing my butt off!”
- “Most of the puzzles are normal difficulty and the characters are both seriously mad and funny.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively boring and tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment despite a compelling plot. Many feel that the game should prioritize fun and minimize annoyance to enhance the experience.
- “Absolutely boring and tedious.”
- “So even though I liked the plot, the game needs to be fun, free of annoyance and tediousness.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the game's optimization, focusing instead on the quality of the actors and their performances. Therefore, no conclusions about optimization can be drawn from the provided texts.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, particularly with inventory items disappearing, which can hinder players from completing objectives.
- “The game was very buggy for me, specifically regarding the inventory items that would disappear before I could complete the objective.”

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3h Median play time

3h Average play time

3-3h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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