Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 25 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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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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  • Windows
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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
music2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a refreshing change from the horror setting of previous entries, making it fun and enjoyable to play.
  • Puzzles are well-designed and provide a good balance of challenge without being overly frustrating.
  • The game features good graphics, music, and references to previous Mystery Case Files games, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Some assets are reused from previous games, making it feel cheap and less exciting for long-time fans.
  • The story is considered weak and simplistic, lacking the engaging elements that previous games had.
  • Certain hidden object puzzles are too random and can lead to frustration without the use of hint buttons.
  • story8 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its well-crafted elements and engaging puzzles, while others found it simplistic and lacking in depth. Criticism was directed at the reliance on clichéd villain tropes and a failure to deliver a compelling narrative, particularly in the bonus content. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay were praised, the storyline did not resonate with all players.

    • “The story is pretty well made and the hops and minigames are not too hard and pretty satisfying.”
    • “Good graphics, good storyline.”
    • “This one wasn't my favorite story but it definitely had some of my favorite puzzles.”
    • “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 storyline 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!”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay in this installment of the Mystery Case Files series 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.

    • “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.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is well-received, complementing the engaging graphics and familiar gameplay elements of the series, enhancing the overall experience for players.

    • “I really liked the music though.”
    • “All the hidden object bells and whistles that one has come to know and love in this series, plus great graphics and music.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics in the game are praised for their quality, complementing the engaging storyline and the familiar hidden object features that fans appreciate. Overall, the visuals enhance the gaming experience alongside the music.

    • “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.”
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