Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret

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Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Meridian'93 and was released on December 18, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Groth, the Soul Reaver, has kidnapped your daughter Jessica! Explore the dangerous world of the ancient castle and help release the captive souls whom you meet along the way. Can you solve the ingenious traps of the mysterious castle? Defeat Grot's magic and save Jessica!

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Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features nice graphics and a pleasant presentation, making it suitable for casual play.
It offers a variety of unique puzzles and enjoyable hidden object scenes.
The gameplay is straightforward and can be a relaxing experience for beginners.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly in the final scenes, making it impossible to complete.
It has a very linear structure with no backtracking, which can feel restrictive and repetitive.
The story and puzzles are considered clichéd and lack originality, leading to a mediocre overall experience.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The story in this hidden object game is criticized for being clichéd and underdeveloped, revolving around a typical plot of a mother rescuing her kidnapped child from an evil entity. Many reviewers note that the narrative lacks depth and cohesion, often feeling disjointed as players move between disconnected rooms. While the visuals and gameplay elements may be enjoyable, the overall story fails to engage, making it a common but uninspired experience in the genre.
- “First of all, the game's story was pretty interesting and I got my money's worth out of it, which I bought in a bundle and it came out to be like 30 cents in all.”
- “This entertained me and I finished the complete story; for that reason alone I have to rate this positively.”
- “Moving from one disconnected room to another puts far too much pressure on the narrative connections that are not up to the challenge of pulling together a cohesive story.”
- “The problem is that the story is not really worth following, and the gameplay itself is not terribly engaging.”
- “While the premise is clichéd—a mysterious dark entity kidnaps a child, and we play as the mother trying to save her—the story itself is a series of one-room scenarios, where we meet a ghost, help them, and they aid us in continuing forward.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many players praising the beautiful artwork and interesting art style that complements the game's theme. While some reviews note that the graphics are not perfect and the cutscenes are underwhelming, the overall visual presentation, including hidden object scenes, is considered a strong point. However, the storyline and character development are seen as lacking, which somewhat detracts from the overall experience.
- “The art style is interesting and the game stays within its odd flavor and theme.”
- “Great hidden object scenes, dozens of small stories to keep the player continuously invested, astonishing graphics… if Mystery Castle wouldn’t last this short, it could have been a perfect hidden object game.”
- “Graphics are nice, the entire game has a slightly 'horror' setting and this is a good change from most HOGs on Steam.”
- “The storyline is pretty weak, graphics are average but the hidden object elements were nicely done and that's why I really play these games.”
- “It has a linear plot, pretty graphics (although it isn't perfect).”
- “Ok graphics.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a linear structure with easy puzzles and fast-paced action, complemented by appealing visuals. However, many users find it repetitive and lacking in engagement, with a cliched story and subpar puzzles, leading to a mixed reception overall. The average rating suggests it may not be worth a higher price point, with some users valuing it at around $1 per hour of play.
- “Easy puzzles, fast gameplay, nice art style.”
- “Gameplay: 7/10”
- “I don’t think I’ve ever experienced that level of linear gameplay before.”
- “This is a good looking but pretty bad, short, and broken game with repetitive gameplay, cliched story, and mostly bad puzzles.”
- “Worth about $3; I wouldn't pay more than $1/hr for average gameplay!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is criticized due to numerous bugs and poorly designed puzzles, leading to a frustrating experience that lacks a compelling narrative to engage players.
- “There's no story to follow even if you suffer through the buggy puzzles and haphazard scenes, so why should you?”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that completely broke my experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as beautiful and complementing the overall experience, alongside positive mentions of the game's languages and tutorials.
- “The game features beautiful art and music that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The music is captivating and adds depth to the gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of "Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret" is praised for its engaging writing, beautiful artwork, and diverse puzzles, all of which contribute to a memorable experience. However, some players feel that the game's length detracts from its overall impact.
- “Whatever you are looking for in a hidden object game—good hidden object scenes, large puzzle variety, beautiful artwork, or writing that creates a memorable atmosphere and manages to keep the player interested—Mystery Castle: The Mirror’s Secret has it all, except for one thing: game length.”

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Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret is a action game with mystery theme.

Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret is available on PC and Windows.

Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret was released on December 18, 2015.

Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret was developed by Meridian'93.

Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret is a single player game.

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