Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame

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In "Mystery Case Files: Rewind Collector's Edition," you are summoned by the Queen of England to investigate the rumored resurrection of Ravenhearst. Dive into this chilling hidden-object puzzle adventure, uncovering clues within intricate mini-games and various hidden-object puzzles, as you hold the future in your hands. Eipix maintains the series' allure, creating an engaging and atmospheric sequel that leaves beta testers praising its quality.

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

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story with callbacks to previous Mystery Case Files titles, enhancing the experience for longtime fans.
Puzzles are well-designed and provide a good level of challenge, making them enjoyable to solve.
The graphics and music are high quality, contributing to an engaging atmosphere throughout the gameplay.

Some hidden object scenes and puzzles feel repetitive and lack depth, making the gameplay less engaging for players familiar with the series.
The story is considered weak and simplistic by some, failing to deliver a compelling narrative.
The absence of Steam achievements and the inability to use the same profile for collecting stamps detracts from the overall experience.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun and engaging elements, as well as its connection to previous games in the series, while others criticize it for being simplistic and lacking depth. Many players enjoyed the puzzles and graphics, but some felt the plot was weak and not compelling, particularly in its reliance on familiar tropes. Overall, while the story offers enjoyable moments and callbacks, it may not satisfy those seeking a more intricate narrative.
- “The story is fun; it does mention a lot of the previous games in this series.”
- “It has good puzzles and a compelling story, as well as callbacks to previous games in the series.”
- “Great story and graphics.”
- “It was a rather bad story - very simplistic and not compelling.”
- “The bonus story wasn't much better; I had hoped it would be from one of the captured agents' perspectives, as most bonus stories take place before the events of the game, but it was set after and was just a continuation of the villain harassing the master detective postmortem.”
- “The story line was a bit weak but this didn't bother me at all; I play games for the fun of it. If I want a story, I read a book!”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in the latest Mystery Case Files installment has been criticized for its lack of innovation and declining quality, featuring repetitive fetch quests and poorly designed puzzles that can disrupt the flow of play. While some players appreciated the nostalgic elements and deeper lore, the overall experience was marred by a nonsensical villain and frustrating mechanics that hindered enjoyment.
- “Can be changed at any time during gameplay.”
- “While I've enjoyed the plots of some of the more recent games, the gameplay has been dropping in quality for a while, and this one is one of the worst examples thus far.”
- “The puzzles were often just sequential fetch quests with a slight rearranging of the pieces, and many of them dropped multiple items (sometimes in completely different spots), which means that if the player doesn't notice at first, the gameplay stumbles to a halt until they figure out what they missed.”
- “While I did enjoy the throwback to older games and learning more about the background operation of the MCF organization, the villain was cartoonishly out of touch and spent the entire game mocking the master detective for imagined failings, which made absolutely no sense and really ruined the gameplay.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and integration with the overall experience, although some noted it can be repetitive. The game offers customizable audio options, allowing players to adjust music, sound effects, and voice levels independently. Additionally, the voice-overs and sound effects complement the music effectively, enhancing the immersive atmosphere.
- “All the hidden object bells and whistles that one has come to know and love in this series, plus great graphics and music.”
- “The music is also good, the art as usual is super great.”
- “I really liked the music though.”
- “The voice-overs were well-done, the sound effects were appropriate, and the music was repetitive (if you look below, you'll see that the music tracks weren't offered as bonus content this time around.)”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are consistently praised, with users highlighting their quality and integration with the engaging storyline. The visuals are complemented by appealing music and familiar hidden object elements, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Great story and graphics.”
- “All the hidden object bells and whistles that one has come to know and love in this series, plus great graphics and music.”
- “Good graphics, good storyline.”