Mystery Manor: Hidden Objects
- June 8, 2018
- Game Insight
Mystery Manor: Hidden Objects is an Adventure game with a great story, wonderful mechanics, and perfect visuals. Explore numerous rooms in the Manor, meet fascinating characters, and search for hidden objects while enjoying the fantastic music. Despite some bugs and grinding, the game's humor and engaging story make it an enjoyable adventure.
Reviews
- Great graphics and engaging storyline that keeps players interested.
- Variety of gameplay modes including hidden objects, match 3, and card matching.
- Responsive developer team that addresses bugs and issues promptly.
- Game frequently crashes or freezes, causing loss of progress and energy.
- High energy costs for exploring rooms and difficulty in obtaining necessary items.
- Recent updates have made it harder to progress without spending real money.
- story820 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging and intriguing narrative that unfolds as they progress through various quests. However, frustrations arise from the slow pacing of story advancement, excessive quest requirements, and technical issues that hinder gameplay, leading to a sense of stagnation. While the graphics and character development are praised, some players feel overwhelmed by the number of simultaneous quests and the need to repeatedly engage in mini-games to move the story forward.
“The story has kept me intrigued the whole time and I am really loving the versatility of this app.”
“The storyline is engaging, the graphics beautiful, the game interesting as it has many modes including hidden objects by word, and by outline, as well as match 3 mini games and much more.”
“I love the graphics and plot to the game.”
“The storyline progresses very slowly, with dozens of the same scenes repeated to get to the next line of text and multiple goals that require way too much energy to accomplish unless you want to pay for extra.”
“The main problem that I have with this game though is how unclear the storyline is.”
“It's much too expensive/frustrating/impossible feeling to acquire the passes needed to play in the higher paying rooms and without them quests are basically goals that may as well be punishment.”
- graphics817 mentions
- 81 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and overall quality. Players appreciate the vibrant art style and the immersive visual experience, which enhances the gameplay and storytelling. However, some have noted inconsistencies in graphic quality across different rooms and occasional performance issues, but these do not significantly detract from the overall positive reception of the graphics.
“The graphics are amazing and I love the characters!”
“Beautiful graphics, excellent storyline, lots to do.”
“Great graphics and style!”
“Graphics have gone to shite in many of the rooms, too many mini-games required to complete quests and doing away with 'friend' & 'gift' options.”
“There's a huge difference in the graphic quality between rooms and some of them are just ugly to look at.”
“The graphics for this game are atrocious.”
- monetization468 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on advertisements, with players frequently required to watch long ads for extra time, moves, or energy. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads instead of making in-app purchases, many express frustration over the high frequency of ads, glitches that prevent rewards from being granted, and the overall feeling that progress is hindered without spending money. Overall, the game is seen as a mix of free-to-play accessibility and aggressive monetization tactics, leading to a divided player experience.
“I just started today, but there have been no ads so far or anything requiring you to pay money, which is a plus in my book.”
“In-app purchases are not necessary, so I like that.”
“Fun to play even without in-app purchases.”
“Bottom line, when it comes to in-app purchases, beware you could be paying for something you won't receive.”
“The major disadvantage of this game is a very large number of pop-up ads that appear consistently after every mini-game.”
“After a couple of days of playing, in order to avoid obscenely long wait times, you're basically forced into paying for 'energy' to keep playing or you have to watch countless ads for minimal rewards.”
- stability248 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay and result in lost progress and in-game purchases. While some players note improvements in stability after updates, many continue to experience persistent issues that detract from their overall enjoyment, leading to frustration and, in some cases, abandonment of the game. Overall, the game's stability is viewed as a major drawback, overshadowing its otherwise engaging content.
“Good bonuses and no glitches so far.”
“Runs well, no glitches.”
“I have really enjoyed it; no glitches that I have found.”
“I have played this game for a while now and have lost so much money and items due to glitches in this game.”
“The game freezes constantly, specifically in the match 3 game where the format changed.”
“I used to love this game, but lately it freezes all the time in the middle of playing, so I lose energy as well as anything I've won.”
- gameplay111 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, gameplay experiences vary widely among users, with many praising its fun and challenging nature, engaging storylines, and appealing graphics. However, several players express frustration with energy mechanics, slow progress, and technical issues like bugs and ads that disrupt the experience. While some find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, others criticize it for being tedious or overly reliant on in-game purchases.
“The gameplay is fun and challenging, though even my frustration hasn't broken me of my addiction to this game.”
“Great gameplay with a variety of challenges.”
“The gameplay is interesting, and they have so many twists and challenges to do.”
“The gameplay is way simpler, the graphics are more cartoony, the story and layout are totally different, and the rooms are too easy.”
“A few adverts are fine, but when they make the gameplay so difficult that you have to watch endless ads just to finish a room, it's no good.”
“The game loses its luster quickly as gameplay is extremely slow and progress just barely inches along.”
- music55 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its soothing and atmospheric qualities that enhance the overall experience. However, several users express frustration over the inability to permanently turn off the music and sound settings, as they reset each time the game is restarted or an ad is watched. While some find the soundtrack enjoyable and immersive, others criticize it for being repetitive or annoying, indicating a need for more variety in the music tracks.
“Great puzzles, especially the atmospheric music; this is the only game I don't 'mute'.”
“The music and atmosphere are absolutely magical!”
“I love the music and the graphics are super awesome; love it just love it.”
“The only thing I would complain about is the music is pretty much one tune.”
“Every time I restart the game, and every time I watch an ad, the sound and music come back on.”
“I am frustrated because every time I exit the game and then enter back into the game later, the sound settings change back to where I hear the sound and music.”
- grinding27 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly as they progress and face energy limitations and the need to repeatedly play levels to achieve specific goals. While the game starts off enjoyable, many users report that it becomes increasingly boring and frustrating over time, with some expressing dissatisfaction with the reliance on grinding and in-game purchases to advance. Overall, the consensus is that while the game has its fun moments, the grinding can detract significantly from the overall experience.
“At first it was fun, but I seem to have fallen into a very grinding trap.”
“The only way to change the room mode is to waste energy by grinding through the room levels, or buying diamonds and using an item to change the mode (usually several times).”
“I am very tired of the tedious cycle, because what I need is not showing up very often.”
- humor14 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny characters, amusing storylines, and diverse missions that add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. While some find the gameplay riggings overly obvious, the overall comedic elements contribute to an entertaining experience, making it enjoyable and engaging.
“I love the characters and their humor, and being able to be a detective in a manor full of ghosts and little spooky stories.”
“Funny storylines, great graphics, and a mix of games makes this entertaining.”
“The NPCs are funny and helpful.”
“The gameplay riggings are so blatantly obvious it's not funny.”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced, lacking any real wit.”
“The humor tries too hard to be edgy but ends up being cringeworthy.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its magical and engaging qualities, enhanced by atmospheric music and impressive graphics. Reviewers appreciate the balance it strikes between being inviting for adults while maintaining a quirky charm, making it a refreshing alternative to typical idle games. Overall, the game creates a warm, interactive, and colorful environment that captivates players.
“And the music and atmosphere is absolutely magical!”
“The atmosphere is amazing and the characters are just plain quirky enough to be enjoyable.”
“Great graphics, varied games to go with object finding, spooky, atmospheric, interactive, colorful, engaging and addictive!”
“I like this game because of the graphics; it has a special atmosphere and not a scary mystery. It is not too childish, so adults can easily play it too.”
“Keep up the warm atmosphere created by finely tuned professionals.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while it generally runs smoothly and performs well after updates, it is criticized for high battery consumption and a lack of options to adjust graphics settings for better performance. Some users report occasional slowdowns despite the game's appealing graphics.
“Loads and runs smoothly.”
“Game runs smoothly even with new updates.”
“Limited play options, but it is well done and runs smoothly.”
“Nice game, but it uses way too much battery and performance.”
“Unfortunately, there is no way to lower graphics and performance in order to have longer battery life, so I had to uninstall it.”
“Great graphics, but it runs slowly at times.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a wholesome and inclusive storyline that initially feels slow but becomes engaging as players invest in it. However, some users express frustration over the monetization model, which requires spending real money to progress significantly, potentially detracting from the overall emotional experience.
“The storyline is very wholesome and inclusive.”
“At first, I thought it was boring, but after playing, it was so fun. It's just wholesome... it's really good.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the hidden object game offers significant replay value, transforming what could be a tedious experience into one that encourages players to return for more.
“The game lacks any real incentive to replay, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
“Once you've completed the story, there's little reason to go back and play again.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”