Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger Collector's Edition

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Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger Collector's Edition is a single player action game. It was developed by Grandma Studios and was released on August 21, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A small-town murder case hides a revelation that will shake the agency to its core!

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features fun puzzles and a cozy spooky atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players.
The artwork and puzzle design are excellent, contributing to an engaging experience.
The story has interesting elements, including a cool twist at the end and the inclusion of tarot cards.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including crashes that prevent players from finishing it.
Many players found the plot forgettable and the gameplay repetitive, lacking the depth of previous entries in the series.
Some puzzles were either too easy or frustratingly difficult, leading to a poor gameplay experience.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The story features engaging elements, such as the tarot card mechanics and the character Aisling, but it suffers from a lack of coherent backstory and clarity, leaving some players feeling that it is jumbled and simplistic. While there are nice details and an engaging narrative, it fails to reach the depth of more complex stories, often being compared to a child's tale.
- “I really liked this part; the tarot card collis were a really cool feature, and the story about Aisling was very well made.”
- “Nice details and storyline.”
- “The story is engaging, with lots of pieces to find and remember, but it's no Madame Fate.”
- “The story seemed jumbled, and it didn't give much of a backstory to really sell the plot at the start.”
- “The story was like a child's story.”
- “The story was like a child's story.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting that the Steam version offers access to a soundtrack and an extras area for listening to music and replaying mini-games. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience.
- “If you enjoy soundtracks, the Steam version gives you access to a variety of music.”
- “Additionally, there is an extras area where you can listen to music, replay mini-games, and more.”
- “The music is also fine.”
- “Still, if you do like soundtracks, then the Steam version gives you access to music.”
- “Additionally, there is an extras area where you can listen to music, replay mini-games, etc.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is criticized for being slow and awkward, with a forgettable plot and poorly explained puzzles that detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay felt slow and awkward, and certain puzzles felt like they had no explanation or reason.”
- “Forgettable plot, same gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their excellent puzzle design and fantastic artwork, though they are primarily composed of static pictures and backgrounds typical of hidden object games.
- “Excellent puzzle design and fantastic artwork.”
- “As you might expect from a hidden object game, the visuals are normally limited to static pictures and backgrounds that you explore.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail that modern players have come to expect.”
- “The overall visual presentation is quite bland and fails to engage the player.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a cozy yet spooky vibe, enhanced by engaging puzzles that contribute to an enjoyable experience.
- “Fun puzzles and a cozy, spooky atmosphere!”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a hauntingly beautiful ambiance.”

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Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger Collector's Edition is a action game.

Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger Collector's Edition is available on PC and Windows.

Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger Collector's Edition was released on August 21, 2020.

Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger Collector's Edition was developed by Grandma Studios.

Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger Collector's Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger Collector's Edition is a single player game.

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