Mystery Matters

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Mystery Matters is a single player casual puzzle game. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Mystery Matters" is an adventure game that offers an intriguing story with secrets, crimes, and a touch of love. The game boasts fabulous graphics that draw you into its world. However, be prepared for the occasional annoyance of in-game ads. This game promises a captivating mystery experience, providing a combo of secrets, crimes, and love that will keep you engaged.

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 860 reviews

story147 positive mentions

monetization83 negative mentions

The game features a captivating storyline and a variety of puzzles, including match-3 and hidden object games, keeping players engaged.
The graphics and animations are well-designed, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
There are no ads, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay, which is a significant plus for many players.

The game becomes increasingly difficult at higher levels, often requiring players to spend money on power-ups to progress.
Many players experience bugs and glitches, such as freezing or crashing, which disrupts gameplay and leads to frustration.
The game often misleads players with ads that promise a different gameplay experience, primarily focusing on match-3 mechanics rather than the advertised puzzles.

story
272 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
43%
3%
The game's story is generally praised for being engaging, entertaining, and well-integrated with the gameplay, featuring relatable characters and intriguing side quests. However, many players express frustration with the difficulty of progressing through the story due to challenging levels and the need to spend real money on in-game boosts, which detracts from the overall experience. While the storyline is often described as compelling and enjoyable, the gameplay mechanics can hinder players' ability to fully appreciate it.
- “The story is great, the characters can be related to, and the side quests don't feel totally disconnected to what's happening in the main story.”
- “The story is so compelling and I am really invested in it.”
- “The storyline is really interesting and very entertaining.”
- “The secondary storylines are better, but it takes so many points to move the action forward that it becomes super slow and you lose interest.”
- “But the devs have apparently decided they need to force people to buy their in-game boosts, so it's stopped being fun and become just another money grab greedy game with impossible puzzles once you are hooked on the storyline.”
- “It's so disappointing to get invested in the premise just to find out it's another match-3 game. This game was pre-installed on my phone during its last update and I had hoped it was an actual hidden item/storyline game, but I have no desire to play match-3 levels to progress through the storyline.”
monetization
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
7%
70%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the absence of forced ads, which enhances the overall experience, several players criticize the game for being a "cash grab," as it often requires in-app purchases to progress, especially at higher levels. Additionally, there are complaints about misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay, leading to frustration among players.
- “I really enjoy the game but I absolutely love the fact there are no ads!”
- “No ads, no purchases required.”
- “Wow this game was amazing... it has all things that I love in games... puzzle, hidden object, decorating, interesting story and no ads at all!!!”
- “The most blatant cash grabbing game I've ever seen.”
- “Gets to a point where it's impossible to advance without making in-game purchases.”
- “The game is completely different from how it's shown in the ads!”
stability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
98%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay progression. Many players express frustration over the lack of effective tech support and the inability to resolve these issues, leading to a significant decline in their overall experience. Despite some positive feedback regarding graphics and gameplay potential, the overwhelming consensus highlights a critical need for stability improvements.
- “It runs smoothly with no glitches, and the graphics are decent. The rewards are in line with the game, and there are random extras like a couple of minutes where you get double stars or points, which is pretty cool.”
- “The game is incredibly stable, providing a seamless experience without any crashes or interruptions.”
- “I've played for hours without any issues; the stability of the game really enhances the overall enjoyment.”
- “The game has other bugs and their tech support is non-existent, or rather it too is buggy and cannot be reached.”
- “Every time I try to restore the pavement, the game freezes and then crashes.”
- “Game keeps freezing; I have to restart every time I want to do another level. I can't move past the build the boat action, and it has happened 5 times today so far.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
13%
7%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beauty and quality, with many users highlighting the smooth gameplay and appealing art style. While the visuals are often described as phenomenal and well-executed, some players express frustration with the difficulty of higher levels, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyment, though challenges in gameplay may overshadow this aspect for some users.
- “Beautiful art and graphics, mostly smooth gameplay and super fun.”
- “The artwork and graphics are beautiful too.”
- “According to me this is the best game of Playrix ever.. the graphics are as usual awesome with an intriguing storyline.. more to it the animation has been added to the characters making them look even more realistic.. it's 5 stars from me.. they really outdid themselves in this game.”
- “Carnival of fear, got near the end, the graphics mostly disappeared; there is no function to complete the challenge.”
- “No idea if I would've liked the gameplay, story, or artwork, sorry.”
- “It runs smoothly and has decent graphics, but they are not impressive.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
63%
14%
The gameplay is primarily a match-3 puzzle format, enhanced by power-ups and a mix of hidden object elements, but many players feel misled by advertisements that promise different gameplay experiences, such as "pull-the-pin" puzzles. While the art and graphics are praised, the disconnect between advertised and actual gameplay has led to frustration among users, with some appreciating the engaging storyline despite the gameplay being considered average. Overall, the game offers a variety of mechanics but suffers from a lack of transparency in its marketing.
- “Beautiful art and graphics, mostly smooth gameplay and super fun.”
- “I really like the match 3 puzzle game mechanic and fixing a house with the rewards; the mystery added to the storyline is also fun.”
- “As a fan and lover of detective and mystery games, I love this one too. Good gameplay and good storyline.”
- “The gameplay is pretty typical match-3, with a heavy portion of power-ups to be able to win the level.”
- “The game itself is okay at best, but the ads present an experience that is nothing like the actual gameplay experience.”
- “I downloaded this because it advertised that the gameplay was 'exactly like the ad.' No.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often requiring them to replay levels numerous times to progress. Many express frustration with the frequency of hard levels and the reliance on match-3 mechanics, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the engaging story, the grinding often overshadows the positive elements, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- “Love the game, but it can get very, very tedious having to play a normal match 3 five, ten, fifteen times till you get lucky.”
- “Started off being a really brilliant game, but when you have to play the same level 50 / 60 times it becomes tedious and not fun anymore.”
- “Hated it... tedious and repetitive, and I especially hated being forced to play jewel matching type games over and over to get points to progress.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users finding it repetitive and unengaging. Additionally, the limited options for adjusting sound settings have frustrated players, contributing to an overall dissatisfaction with the audio experience.
- “If you make 40 planes and there are 3 music boxes, all 40 planes will hit 1 music box.”
- “So much story stuff which is boring and repetitive and hard to skip; didn't like the music, had to find the same stuff repeatedly.”
- “Update: cannot submit a ticket using in-app support as I never reach a point where the settings icon is able to do more than turn on/off sound, music, vibrate.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its ironic advertising, which promises an authentic experience but ultimately delivers a product that doesn't meet expectations. Players appreciate the blend of humor with the puzzle-solving elements, noting that the storyline contains amusing moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “It's just funny that they advertise by saying, 'Aren't you tired of downloading a game that is not as advertised?' Then you get a game that is not as advertised.”
- “Started out as a good puzzle-solving game with an interesting and sometimes humorous storyline.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the character design, highlighting its quality and appeal, which contributes positively to the overall character development in the game.
- “The character design is truly impressive!”
- “The depth of character development adds so much to the overall experience.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without glitches, and features decent graphics. Players appreciate the inline rewards and occasional bonuses, such as double stars or points, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It runs smoothly with no glitches, and the graphics are decent. The rewards are in line with the game, and there are random extras like a couple of minutes where you get double stars or points, which is pretty cool.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless gaming experience without any lag or performance issues.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate even during intense moments.”