Mystery Society 2: Hidden Puzzles
- January 18, 2024
- Rolltower
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of this hidden object adventure, where you'll explore a variety of locations with unique tasks that will challenge your detective skills. Classic hidden object scenes with named items, shadow silhouettes, and thrilling "find the difference" puzzles are just the beginning. You'll be drawn into the heart of the mystery as you navigate through a col…
Reviews
- The game features a variety of puzzles and mini-games, providing an engaging and relaxing experience.
- The graphics are colorful and detailed, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the game.
- It offers a nostalgic feel for fans of hidden object games, making it enjoyable for those looking to unwind.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with the energy meter and screen display, making it frustrating to play.
- It feels like a poorly executed mobile port, lacking essential features like zooming and proper screen navigation.
- The game is heavily monetized, with frequent pop-ups for in-game purchases that disrupt the gameplay experience.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the calm and pleasant atmosphere it creates, others criticize its simplicity and the numerous bugs affecting audio settings, such as music not turning off or resetting after each zone. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a fitting accompaniment for a casual gaming experience, but technical issues detract from its enjoyment.
“An interesting free-to-play game that will turn you into a detective, and the musical accompaniment will add a pleasant atmosphere.”
“A timekiller with calm music.”
“We pass uncomplicated levels to calm music, finding the items we need.”
“Music and sounds are simple; I can't say that they are completely bad, but I didn't enjoy them.”
“Feels like a really bad mobile port; I can't change volume settings, and if you turn the music off, it turns back on after every zone.”
“This game has so many bugs as well, like music not turning off, sounds not turning off, music playing on the map but not in levels, and a stupid bar that is hiding objects from being able to be seen while playing a level.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning detail and vibrant colors, contributing to an immersive experience filled with captivating mysteries and clever puzzles. Players find the visuals to be a standout feature, enhancing the overall addictive nature of the game.
“With its captivating mysteries, beautiful visuals, and clever puzzles, it offers hours of thrilling entertainment.”
“The game impresses with its colorful and detailed graphics.”
“The graphics are stunning, and the mysteries are intriguing.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay in "Mystery Society 2: Hidden Puzzles" is described as engaging and challenging, but some players find it confusing and illogical, particularly regarding objectives and mechanics. Additionally, the frequent interruptions from energy-refill prompts detract from the overall experience, especially for free-to-play gamers.
“Mystery Society 2: Hidden Puzzles offers an engaging and challenging gameplay experience.”
“Besides being a bit confusing in what to do and how, a lot of it is also illogical. Although the gaming part functions when I've played, it's an energy-refill game that throws its offers in my face to a degree that I just feel the gameplay is interrupted too much, which ruins my free-to-play experience.”
“Next comes the actual mechanic of the game: finding named objects.”
“Gameplay first half hour - https://www.youtube.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story of "Mystery Society 2: Hidden Puzzles" is engaging and keeps players invested through its captivating narrative and diverse settings. Players take on the role of an agent completing quests that involve various puzzle types, although some found the quests to be overly simplistic. Overall, the storyline is well-received, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience.
“The captivating storyline, challenging puzzles, and diverse locations kept me on the edge of my seat.”
“[i]Mystery Society 2: Hidden Puzzles[/i] is a puzzler in which you play as an agent for the Mystery Society, tasked with completing quests via a variety of puzzle games (including hidden object, match 3, and memory pairs).”
“I really liked the storyline.”
“A painfully simple quest, with a quest for items.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highlighted as engaging and relaxing, enhanced by a pleasant musical accompaniment that complements the detective experience. Players appreciate the immersive environment that contributes to the overall enjoyment of the game.
“An interesting free-to-play game that will turn you into a detective, and the musical accompaniment will add a pleasant atmosphere.”
“Good game with a relaxing atmosphere.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being a buggy and poorly executed port, leading to stability issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game feels like a buggy, lazy port.”
“Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and glitches.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is typical of free-to-play games, featuring frequent promotions for "special offers," limited-time deals, and numerous microtransactions that can overwhelm players.
“The game offers a typical free-to-play experience with a variety of special offers and limited-time promotions.”
“I appreciate that the monetization model is fair and doesn't force you to spend money to enjoy the game.”
“The microtransactions are optional and don't hinder gameplay, allowing players to progress at their own pace.”
“A typical free-to-play game that bombards you with 'special offers,' limited-time offers, and microtransactions.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It's frustrating how many features are locked behind paywalls, turning the experience into a constant push for purchases.”