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Mystery Expedition: Prisoners of Ice

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52%Game Brain Score
music, humor
story, graphics
85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Mystery Expedition: Prisoners of Ice is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Lazy Turtle Games and was released on February 18, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

Your grandfather spent his life in search of the Inuits' legend of great treasure and infinite wealth. On his last expedition he travelled to the Arctic but never returned. It's up to you to find your missing grandfather and solve the Inuit mystery in this ice-cold Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
music2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features real actors, adding a unique touch to the storytelling.
  • It offers a variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes, providing a challenging and engaging experience.
  • The graphics and music are well done, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The game abruptly ends without resolving key plot points, leaving players unsatisfied.
  • Many cutscenes lack audio, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The quality of hidden object scenes is inconsistent, with some being cluttered and difficult to navigate.
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally considered decent but lacks depth, with many players finding it simplistic and short, primarily revolving around a missing grandfather. While some appreciated the interactive characters and realistic scenes that enhanced immersion, others felt the narrative was underdeveloped and overshadowed by the focus on puzzles and hidden objects. Overall, the storyline is seen as a mixed aspect, with potential for improvement.

    • “I thoroughly enjoyed the progress of the story and the interactive characters who play their part in your progress.”
    • “By making those scenes realistic, it made the game and the storyline more believable, and the gamer became more invested in the outcome.”
    • “The story is the high point here.”
    • “I didn't get the story at all, apart from being stuck somewhere near the North Pole.”
    • “There really isn't much story at all, only a brief introduction about your grandfather going missing and you deciding to find him.”
    • “The story doesn't really develop like a normal game would, and instead you are presented with numerous puzzles and hidden objects to find.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with users noting that the visuals are well done and adjustable in the options menu. While the overall quality is good, some players pointed out that the use of filmed actors for characters may detract from the visual experience.

    • “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
    • “An interesting adventure with good music, graphics, journal, hint/skip button.”
    • “The graphics are alright, but the characters are filmed actors.”
    • “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
    • “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's options menu.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally considered average, with a playtime of around four hours. Some users express confusion regarding the mechanics and storyline, particularly questioning the logic behind certain plot elements.

    • “+ about 4 hours of gameplay”
    • “The storyline and the gameplay are ok.”
    • “The storyline and the gameplay are okay.”
    • “- about 4 hours of gameplay”
    • “How come the mechanic was taken by the evil spirit if he was a prisoner?”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has low replayability, with users indicating that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.

    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “There isn't much incentive to play through the game again.”
    • “Once you've completed it, there's little reason to return.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the adventure with a decent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of good music and graphics, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.

    • “An interesting adventure with good music, graphics, journal, and hint/skip button.”
    • “The soundtrack is quite enjoyable.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is likened to that of a low-budget film, successfully eliciting genuine laughter from players, even those who typically dislike in-game videos.

    • “I usually don't like the use of videos in games, and still don't, but these ones... well, they truly made me laugh, like in front of some cheap production movie. ;d”
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Mystery Expedition: Prisoners of Ice is a action game with mystery theme.

Mystery Expedition: Prisoners of Ice is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Mystery Expedition: Prisoners of Ice.

Mystery Expedition: Prisoners of Ice was released on February 18, 2014.

Mystery Expedition: Prisoners of Ice was developed by Lazy Turtle Games.

Mystery Expedition: Prisoners of Ice has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Mystery Expedition: Prisoners of Ice is a single player game.

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