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Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects

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86%Game Brain Score
story, humor
replayability, music
86% User Score Based on 102 reviews

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Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Big Fish Games and was released on April 21, 2010. It received positive reviews from players.

In Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects, you are a detective tasked with solving a murder case in a peaceful town turned crime scene. Interview suspects, collect evidence, and solve challenging puzzles to uncover the truth. With multiple endings, your detective skills will truly be put to the test as you race to find the prime suspect.

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story4 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features challenging hidden object scenes with realistic art that blends objects well with the background, enhancing the difficulty.
  • It offers great replayability as the objects change each time you play, and the mini-games add variety to the gameplay.
  • Many players find it nostalgic and enjoyable, recalling fond memories of playing it with family and friends.
  • The graphics and resolution feel dated, making it difficult to see some hidden objects, which can be frustrating.
  • The game lacks widescreen support and can appear pixelated on modern monitors, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Some players noted that the story is lackluster and that the gameplay can become repetitive, with many scenes and items reused.
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is generally perceived as lackluster and reminiscent of its predecessor, with some players appreciating its entertaining elements and humor. However, many feel that it is overshadowed by a focus on hidden object gameplay and poorly explained puzzles, while the graphics have received mixed reviews, with some describing them as terrible. Overall, the narrative offers just enough engagement to keep players interested, but it lacks depth and clarity.

    • “I like this MCF the best because it has just enough story to entertain, but is mostly hidden object without a lot of puzzles that they never explain.”
    • “This game has cool graphics and also a funny storyline.”
    • “The story seems very lackluster, similar to the first game.”
    • “There is some sort of story here, but the problem is that the graphics are really terrible.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability due to its ever-changing levels and randomized objects, ensuring a fresh experience with each playthrough. Players appreciate the challenge presented by limited time and hints, which further enhances the game's replay value. Many users continue to engage with the game long after their initial playthroughs.

    • “They have gotten quite creative with ever-changing levels to give it great replayability benefits because the objects or 'clues' change each time you replay the game.”
    • “It is fairly challenging, has replay value (all the objects that you have to find are randomized), you have a limited amount of time and hints to find everything.”
    • “Replayability is at its max on this one, I continue to play this game to this day.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for its repetitive nature, with background tracks that loop and reuse similar sound effects. While some players appreciate the consistent style of the music, the lack of variety may detract from the overall experience.

    • “I like the background music.”
    • “The music feels even more repetitive, followed by certain ambiance each scene gives you that loops.”
    • “It has the same style and reuses the same sound effects and music.”
    • “The music feels even more repetitive, followed by certain ambiance each scene gives you that loops.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, with a low resolution of 800x600 making it difficult to spot smaller items. While some users appreciate the cool visuals and humorous storyline, many criticize the overall quality of the graphics as poor.

    • “This game has cool graphics and also a funny storyline.”
    • “The graphics feel dated, and the game runs at a resolution of 800x600, which makes some smaller items really hard to spot.”
    • “There is some sort of story here, but the problem is that the graphics are really terrible.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a humorous storyline complemented by amusing characters, contributing to an overall entertaining experience. Players appreciate the blend of cool graphics with the comedic elements.

    • “This game has cool graphics and a funny storyline.”
    • “The characters are funny too.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious and dated, particularly within the hidden object genre, yet still enjoyable for those who appreciate the gameplay style.

    • “Feels a bit dated but still fun to play, if a little tedious by today's standards in the hidden object genre.”
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Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects was released on April 21, 2010.

Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects was developed by Big Fish Games.

Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects is a single player game.

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