Mystery Case Files: The Countess

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Lady Eleanor Codington, prominent friend of the Queen herself, has disappeared while renovating her family’s legendary estate. Explore the crumbling grounds of world-famous children’s author Gloria Codington for clues. A towering black mirror may reveal a secret, but gazing into its depths may bring more than just a few years of bad luck. Can you find Eleanor and escape the manor alive? Find out i…

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

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story4 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a chilling, intriguing storyline that holds up throughout the game and its bonus chapter.
Most puzzles are well-balanced in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge without becoming frustrating.
The game offers a nice diversion for fans of the series, with a good variety of puzzles and enjoyable gameplay.

The storyline is considered weak and clichéd, lacking depth and connection to the overall series narrative.
The game is significantly shorter than previous entries, with a noticeable reduction in hidden object scenes and overall content.
Many puzzles are overly simplified, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement compared to earlier games in the series.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and intriguing, while others criticize it as weak and lacking depth. Many feel that the plot is underdeveloped and fails to connect meaningfully with the overarching series narrative. Overall, the storyline is described as either mediocre or bare bones, with some players expressing disappointment in its execution.
- “Absolutely fabulous game; great puzzles with good variety, stunning graphics and a chilling and intriguing storyline that held up all through the game and the bonus chapter.”
- “Puzzles and story were very good.”
- “The story starts with the disappearance of Lady Eleanor Coddington as she sought to reclaim her family estate.”
- “The 'story' is, in my opinion, one of the weakest stories I've seen from the MCF series so far, perhaps the worst.”
- “Honestly, I'm not even sure if there was enough of anything in this game to even consider it necessary to the overall plot of the series.”
- “The story itself is as bare bones as you can get and still call it a story.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their stunning quality and overall artwork, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. However, some users noted that character design and setting could be improved, while the voice acting remains a strong point. Overall, the visuals are considered a highlight, despite minor shortcomings in certain areas.
- “Absolutely fabulous game; great puzzles with good variety, stunning graphics, and a chilling and intriguing storyline that held up all through the game and the bonus chapter.”
- “Graphics are good and I had no issues with the gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game features a new main menu theme, but some players have noted the reuse of tracks from previous titles in the series, leading to a sense of familiarity. As part of the collector's edition, players also receive access to the game's soundtrack and additional content, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The main menu theme seems to be a new piece, which is nice, but I'm fairly certain that other audio scores have been copy/pasted. There are moments throughout where there's definitely re-used music from the other titles.”
- “Since this is a collector's edition, you also get access to the game's soundtrack, a bonus chapter upon completing the game, and a few other goodies.”
- “The main menu theme seems to be a new piece which is nice, but I'm fairly certain that other audio scores have been copy/pasted. There are moments throughout where there's definitely re-used music from the other titles.”
- “Either that or I somehow experienced several instances of déjà vu in only 4 hours, from music that I'd never heard before.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is considered lacking, with sub-par design, setting, and narrative elements. However, the voice acting and overall artwork maintain a good standard, even though some key scenes are missing.
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me disappointed with their growth.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in character development made the experience feel linear and unengaging.”