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Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone

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50%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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About Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone

Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone is a single player action game. It was developed by Freeze Tag and was released on June 27, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In this thrilling hidden object whodunnit... an ancient and priceless piece of jewelry, the "Moonstone", has been stolen, and it`s up to you to track it down! Investigate every person who was in the mansion at the time of the crime to solve the mystery and catch the crook!

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76%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
music4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Intriguing detective story based on a classic novel with a compelling investigation narrative.
  • Beautiful classical music and atmospheric soundtracks enhance the period setting and mood.
  • Challenging and engaging hidden object scenes with intricate backgrounds for fans of the genre.
  • Hidden objects are often very small, pixel-perfect clicking is required, and there is no zoom, leading to frustration.
  • Character artwork and presentation are inconsistent and generally considered poor compared to backgrounds.
  • Gameplay is repetitive, almost entirely hidden object scenes with minimal puzzle variety and little challenge beyond item finding.

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its intriguing investigation and historical setting, often drawing from the source novel "The Moonstone," which adds depth and seriousness uncommon in the genre. While some find the plot engaging with potential twists, others note it is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for hidden-object gameplay rather than a full-fledged adventure narrative.

    • “The historical setting and serious tone are appealing, and the source material lends the story a weight rarely seen in the genre.”
    • “This game's story is based on a novel with the same title 'The Moonstone' and it is about a young lady, Rachel, who's inherited an Indian diamond from her uncle who actually stole it from India when he used to be in the army; this diamond is extremely valuable and has a religious significance.”
    • “As for positives, I felt the story was an interesting one with enough potential twists and turns to keep it fresh.”
    • “There is no significant story to this game, and it's definitely not an 'adventure'.”
    • “No bonus story.”
    • “The little story there is works well enough... as long as you understand that the game consists entirely of hidden-object scenes.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music is generally praised for its beautiful classical pieces and unique character motifs, enhancing the game's atmosphere. However, some players find the repetitive nature of the tracks during puzzles to be annoying over time. Overall, the classical soundtrack remains enjoyable and memorable.

    • “The scenes are intricate, finding the items are challenging and the music is beautiful.”
    • “Playing it again after ten years, I still enjoy the classical music soundtracks as well as the suspect board and its information for each character.”
    • “Beautiful classical music.”
    • “Annoying music”
    • “There's a strategy guide, concept art, and music files, but you have to find them in the game files on your computer.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The gameplay is typical of classic hidden object games, featuring item searches within multiple rooms, which fits well with the detective theme. While the atmosphere and narrative connections are strong, the mechanics, such as clicking and HUD screens, may feel outdated or less engaging. Overall, the gameplay supports the investigative premise but lacks mechanical innovation.

    • “The gameplay is like most classic hidden objects games; you get a list of items to find, but in this game, you are free to roam in four rooms for each suspect.”
    • “However, the premise is that you are a detective looking for clues, and that fits quite well with this genre's gameplay.”
    • “As for me the problem was not the story or the general connecting of the places (it was quite good for such age of the game) but the HO screens and clicking mechanics.”
    • “Its strengths lie in atmosphere and intent rather than mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is like most classic hidden object games: you get a list of items to find, but in this game, you are free to roam in four rooms for each suspect.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics feature well-executed photographic backgrounds that are praised for their quality, but character artwork receives mixed to negative feedback due to inconsistency and poor presentation. Overall, while scene artwork is appreciated, character visuals are seen as a weak point.

    • “The artwork of the scenes is really good; I liked everything about this game except the artwork of the characters.”
    • “Great artwork.”
    • “Visually, photographic backgrounds work well, though character art and presentation are inconsistent, and technical rough edges betray a limited budget.”
    • “The artwork is awful.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in creating a strong and immersive atmosphere, effectively conveying its intended mood and theme, even though its mechanics may be less prominent.

    • “Its strengths lie in atmosphere and intent rather than mechanics.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is divisive, with some players enjoying it while others find it tedious and repetitive.

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Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone is a action game. Common tags for Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone include indie and hidden object.

Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone is available on PC and Windows.

Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone was released on June 27, 2019.

Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone was developed by Freeze Tag.

Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone for its music but disliked it for its story.

Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone is a single player game.

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