Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret

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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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Play Modes

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

Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret screenshot

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and engaging art style, perfect for a casual gaming experience.
Unique puzzles and decent hidden object scenes that provide a fun challenge.
Good voice acting and a variety of tasks keep the gameplay interesting.

Numerous bugs, especially in the final scenes, can prevent players from completing the game.
Extremely linear gameplay with no backtracking, making it feel restrictive.
The story is clichéd and lacks depth, with a rushed ending that leaves players unsatisfied.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
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 daughter 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 storyline is deemed weak and unoriginal, failing to engage players meaningfully.
- “First of all, the game's story was pretty interesting and I got my money 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 positive.”
- “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 could be improved, the overall visual presentation, including hidden object scenes, is considered a strong point. However, opinions vary, with some describing the graphics as average, indicating a mixed reception in this aspect.
- “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, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of engagement. While the art style is praised, many users find the overall experience to be short and unsatisfying, with a cliched story that detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, it receives mixed reviews, averaging around 7/10.
- “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, clichéd story, and mostly bad puzzles.”
- “Worth about $3; I wouldn't pay more than $1/hr for average gameplay!”
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 remarks about the languages and tutorials.
- “The game features beautiful art and music that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The music is captivating and adds a rich layer to the gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that completely broke my experience.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that I often have to restart the game.”
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 well-crafted hidden object scenes, 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.”