Mystery of Mortlake Mansion

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"Mystery of Mortlake Mansion" is a hidden object adventure game set in a creepy Victorian mansion. Players must uncover the secrets of the mansion and its mysterious inhabitants by searching for clues and solving puzzles. With over 100 levels and a variety of gameplay modes, this game offers hours of immersive and challenging gameplay.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story14 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Beautiful hand-drawn artwork and fitting music create an immersive atmosphere.
Variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes that are engaging and not overly difficult.
Nostalgic value for players who enjoyed it in the past, with a well-crafted story and good voice acting.

Technical issues such as bugs, crashes, and poor optimization for modern screens can hinder gameplay.
Some hidden object scenes have items that are too small or camouflaged, making them difficult to find.
Repetitive puzzles and lack of features like achievements or a strategy guide detract from the overall experience.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
45%
10%
The game's story is widely praised for its intriguing and immersive narrative, enhanced by beautiful hand-drawn visuals and fitting music. Players appreciate the engaging plot twists and character development, although some find the storyline a bit campy or wish it were longer. Overall, the combination of a well-crafted story, smooth gameplay mechanics, and challenging puzzles contributes to a captivating adventure experience.
- “The story itself is quite exciting and keeps the player actively interested mostly through various plot twists, making you wonder who the villain is, but also through the main character’s comments.”
- “The game has a good story, gameplay, and awesome puzzles.”
- “The story starts off with a letter you receive from a mystery man who only left his initial for you 'r'. The moment you stepped inside the mansion, you realized it was a trap and you'll have to find a way out.”
- “The storyline was a bit campy but overall it was pretty fun.”
- “The story starts off with a letter you receive from a mystery man who only left his initial for you 'r'; the moment you stepped inside the mansion, you realized it was a trap and you'll have to find a way out.”
- “Deciphering the secret of his bizarre disappearance will have the protagonist open portals to a parallel dimension from inside each room, leading them to a shadowy reflection of the mansion and ultimately to a chain of magical and supernatural occurrences triggered by an evil necromancer and his quest for immortality.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
33%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful hand-drawn artwork and unique toon-shaded style, which create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the storytelling. While some users note that the visuals may appear a bit dated and occasionally challenging to interpret due to a subdued color palette, the overall aesthetic is considered striking and well-crafted, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “However, this game has incredible atmosphere with beautiful hand-drawn visuals which greatly immerse you in the story.”
- “What makes it somewhat unique is perhaps the beautiful toon-shaded art style that is quite uncharacteristic for a hidden object game, or the hidden object scenes that are crafted so well that all items fit perfectly with each other and appear naturally as parts of the environment.”
- “The graphics are very beautiful despite being a product made in 2011, the object search scenes are well done allowing us to find all the objects without having to resort to help.”
- “Also, the graphical style and subdued color palette makes it hard to recognize some items.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful hand-drawn visuals and immersive storytelling, complemented by a fittingly dark musical score. Players appreciate the clear yet slightly dusty graphics that enhance the overall ambiance, along with the abundance of rooms to explore, contributing to a captivating experience.
- “However, this game has incredible atmosphere with beautiful hand-drawn visuals that greatly immerse you in the story.”
- “Perfect atmosphere, also because there are really many rooms to explore.”
- “The music is suited to the almost dark atmosphere that will envelop you as you discover new things.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by well-executed mechanics and engaging point-and-click adventuring, featuring challenging hidden-object scenes and enjoyable puzzle mini-games. While some players noted a degree of repetitiveness in puzzles, the hand-drawn artwork and strong storyline contribute to an overall enjoyable experience. Despite the absence of elaborate cut scenes, the game's design reflects careful attention to detail, making it a rewarding adventure for players.
- “Gameplay is also very good, with point-and-click adventuring that will put some strain on your noggin, hard hidden-object scenes, and fun puzzle mini-games.”
- “Well designed hidden object adventure game with smooth mechanics and a good storyline.”
- “There are no fancy cut scenes but the scenery is lovely and it is obvious that great care was taken in writing the storyline and designing the gameplay.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is highly praised for its fitting and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience as players engage with the intriguing story. It complements the dark tone of the game effectively, contributing to a captivating ambiance.
- “The music is incredibly fitting for this game, and the story is quite interesting.”
- “In conclusion, the visuals, music, and story are great, and the characters and voice acting are mostly great as well.”
- “The music is suited to the almost dark atmosphere that will envelop you as you discover new things.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly during the search and find segments, which can detract from the otherwise enjoyable and varied puzzle-solving experience.
- “It starts to get pretty tedious, especially when moving around rooms.”
- “The puzzles are usually great, and there is a ton of variety with the types of puzzles available, but the search and find segments do get tedious after a while.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report occasional lag and glitches, indicating that stability issues can affect gameplay experience.
- “My only problem is that there is sometimes lag and glitches in the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of *Mystery of Mortlake Mansion* is lacking, as it does not support newer monitor resolutions and is not well-suited for wide screens, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Mystery of Mortlake Mansion is overall a nice hidden object game, but since it’s an old port, it doesn’t support newer monitor resolutions and is not optimized for widescreens.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play, especially on modern hardware.”
- “I encountered frequent frame rate drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”