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Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame

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97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame is a single player action game. It was developed by Eipix Entertainment and was released on August 23, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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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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 games, 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 can feel repetitive and lack excitement, especially for players familiar with the series.
  • The story is considered weak and simplistic by some, failing to deliver a compelling narrative.
  • There are no Steam achievements, which disappointed some players who enjoy tracking their progress.
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun and engaging elements, including callbacks to previous games and satisfying puzzles, while others criticize it for being simplistic and lacking depth. Although the graphics and overall presentation are well-received, several players feel that the plot fails to meet expectations, particularly in its reliance on familiar tropes and a weak bonus story. Overall, while some players enjoy the narrative aspects, others prioritize gameplay over story, indicating a divide in player preferences.

    • “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

    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 that hindered enjoyment.

    • “Can be changed at any time during gameplay.”
    • “[b]Gameplay[/b]:”
    • “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

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and integration with the overall experience, although some noted it can be repetitive. The game offers customizable audio options, including separate sliders for music, sound effects, and voice-overs, enhancing the player's control over their audio experience. Overall, the music complements the game's graphics and atmosphere effectively.

    • “The music is also good; the art, as usual, is super great.”
    • “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.”
    • “The voice-overs were well-done, the sfx 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

    The graphics in the game are consistently praised, with users highlighting their quality and appeal alongside the engaging storyline. The visuals are described as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience with familiar elements from the series.

    • “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.”
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Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame is a action game.

Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame is available on PC and Windows.

Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame was released on August 23, 2019.

Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame was developed by Eipix Entertainment.

Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mystery Case Files: Moths to a Flame is a single player game.

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