Mystery of Neuschwanstein

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 84 reviews
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  • graphics
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In Mystery of Neuschwanstein, become an investigative reporter seeking the truth behind King Ludwig II of Bavaria's death in 1886. Uncover dark conspiracies, solve puzzles, and explore the famous Neuschwanstein castle to determine if the king's death was a suicide or a murder, and who stood to gain from his demise. Your quest for answers will lead you down a dangerous path of secrets and revelations.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
story18 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a detailed and intriguing mystery story that incorporates historical elements, particularly about King Ludwig II and Neuschwanstein Castle.
  • The puzzles are varied and provide a good challenge, with some requiring the use of inventory items in hidden object scenes, which adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
  • The graphics are visually appealing, with beautiful scenes that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The voice acting, especially of the main character, is often criticized as being flat and lacking emotion, detracting from the immersive experience.
  • The hint system is inadequate, often providing vague directions that lead to frustration, and the hidden object scenes can be too dark or cluttered, making it difficult to find items.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as interactable objects moving unexpectedly between scenes.
  • story68 mentions

    The game's story follows reporter Sarah Hamilton as she investigates a mystery at Neuschwanstein Castle, drawing some comparisons to classic adventure titles, though it falls short in depth and execution. While some players appreciated the historical accuracy and found the narrative engaging, others criticized it for being predictable and lacking sophistication, with dialogue and voice acting that felt lackluster. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, offering intriguing elements but ultimately leaving room for improvement.

    • “You play as a reporter, Sarah Hamilton, who has been sent to Neuschwanstein as part of an investigative story.”
    • “First of all, I am very impressed by the historical accuracy of Neuschwanstein, King Ludwig II of Bavaria, and the authenticity of the castle's interior scenes presented in this game; so few games even try for accuracy when basing their storylines on real places or eras.”
    • “The story is very good, the twists and plots are fun.”
    • “The story and dialogues aren't that good either.”
    • “Boring story, as a mystery it sucked; the bad guys were obvious but then there are only a few people involved.”
    • “In my opinion, the story line was very weak and not that many puzzles to solve.”
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of point-and-click mechanics, hidden object scenes, and puzzles within a linear six-day story, offering around 5-6 hours of playtime. While the art is appreciated, some players find the gameplay somewhat boring and lacking excitement due to the absence of action cut scenes. Overall, it provides a decent experience, though some frustrating elements may lead players to seek external guides for assistance.

    • “But overall, I enjoyed it, and the normal gameplay mode allows you to skip puzzles and get hints if you don't want the easy mode.”
    • “Gameplay: a nicely blended combination of point-and-click elements, hidden object scenes, and puzzles in a linear story that occurs over six days.”
    • “Gameplay is about 5-6 hours and well worth the price for many reasons, from a built-in history lesson to a great storyline to challenging hidden object scenes to brain-twister puzzles.”
    • “The gameplay is fine, and the art is neat, but the story and voice acting is lackluster.”
    • “Gameplay was a little boring - no action cut scenes, just comic strip pictures, so there was no excitement.”
    • “The hidden object scenes blend into the gameplay without standing out, and the items found in the scenes are what one would expect to find in that location.”
  • graphics22 mentions

    The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful artwork and atmospheric visuals reminiscent of classic games, while others criticized the art style as cheesy and disappointing. Overall, the aesthetic appeal was highlighted positively by many, despite some frustrations with the simplicity and execution of the graphics.

    • “The graphics were good and the atmosphere played well to the game.”
    • “This little gem has beautiful graphics (really) which reminded me of the old days when playing Sierra games (remember those?).”
    • “Very nice graphics and so far a great hidden object game.”
    • “Puzzles were okay, but the plot was junk and the voice acting and cheesy graphics were disappointing.”
    • “I didn't like the art style of the game either, and the whole feel of the game left me frustrated.”
    • “The graphics were simple, which detracted from the detailed mystery story and plot twists.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game is described as nice and complemented by enjoyable ambient sounds, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players expressed a desire for more music, indicating that they often played without it and regretted missing out on the musical elements. Overall, while the music is appreciated, its limited presence left some players wanting more.

    • “The music is fully voiced, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “I loved the ambient sounds; they really added to the atmosphere.”
    • “The environmental music was nice and complemented the gameplay beautifully.”
    • “I regretted the lack of music.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game has been noted for its low replayability, primarily due to its short length and heavy reliance on dialogue, which some players found excessive. While the story is engaging, the lack of varied content between dialogues limits the incentive to replay, leading to recommendations against purchasing at full price.

    • “I wouldn't recommend it at full price because, like most games of the genre, it has a low replayability value and is quite short to finish.”
    • “I wouldn't recommend it at full price because, like most games of the genre, it has a low replayability value and this one is quite short to finish. (Don't take my shown hours of playing time into consideration: I've let the game run on the start menu for hours while I was doing something else, and it took me 3 playthroughs to write some guides since I had forgotten to take screenshots, etc.)”
    • “Although I found the story interesting, I could have done with a little less dialogue or more playable content between the existing dialogue.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is reminiscent of classic adventure titles like Gabriel Knight, but it falls short in story and animation quality due to its low budget. However, the graphics are well-received, and the detective elements contribute positively to the overall ambiance, enhancing the gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics were good, and the atmosphere played well to the game.”
    • “Of course this game reminds some of us of Gabriel Knight (created during the golden age of adventures), but obviously it doesn't come anywhere near that for story, atmosphere, or animation due to the low budget for these types of games (i.e. adventure/HOG).”
    • “One didn't always know when to use them, which added to the detective atmosphere.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is initially engaging and amusing, particularly during chaotic moments, such as being chased by an altar. However, some players feel that the humor loses its charm as the overall experience becomes disorganized.

    • “I liked the story and mystery, and even when an altar was chasing me through every room, it was funny.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users describing the voice acting as powerless and soulless, contributing to a boring and uninspired narrative. The predictable storyline further detracts from any emotional engagement, leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters and plot.

    • “Boring story; as a mystery, it sucked. The bad guys were obvious, and there were only a few people involved.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game has been reported to have several glitches and annoying issues, indicating that stability is a concern for players.

    • “That's all good and all, but the game has glitches and a few annoying things.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the excessively difficult puzzles that can lead to frustration and a reluctance to invest time in solving them.

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