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Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness

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55%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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About Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness

Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness is a single player casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Cerasus and was released on December 14, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

In Mystery Stories - Mountains of Madness, a chilling Hidden Object Adventure based on H.P. Lovecraft, you have to search for a missing expedition. A polar researcher and her associate travel to a remote scientific base only to find that the expedition team is dead. For answers, they trek to the mountains where they discover what seems to bring all previous beliefs into question. * discover t…

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
music2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • The game features a captivating story inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, which encourages players to explore the source material further.
  • The artwork and puzzles are well-crafted, providing a mix of challenge and enjoyment without being overly difficult.
  • The game successfully creates a mysterious atmosphere, enhanced by evocative music and a variety of mini puzzles.
  • The graphics are subpar for a 2023 release, resembling a mobile port rather than a polished PC game.
  • The hint system is ineffective and can be frustrating, making it difficult to interact with certain items.
  • There is a lack of replay value, and the game does not support higher resolution displays, limiting its appeal.
  • story

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The story in this hidden object game is praised for its faithful adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's original short story, while also incorporating unique elements that give it a fresh spin. Players appreciate the engaging narrative and the combination of the storyline with various mini puzzles, enhancing the overall adventure experience. However, some reviewers note that the story and music feel somewhat derivative.

    • “I've never read the story that this hidden object game is based on.”
    • “And actually, they did a pretty good job of using the source material as a solid canvas but giving the story their own spin.”
    • “It's worth playing it just to experience this exciting story; certainly, this experience is memorable.”
    • “The story and music are extremely derivative.”
    • “I've never read the story that this H.O.G. is based on.”
    • “The story is based on a short story by H.P. Lovecraft.”
  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful artwork and clarity in hidden object scenes, while others criticize them as subpar for a 2023 release, describing them as typical of the modern era. Overall, opinions vary significantly, highlighting a divide between appreciation for detail and disappointment in quality.

    • “Not only care and love went into making the game, it also went into details, artwork, puzzles, and well, everything!”
    • “The graphics are very beautiful; the hidden object scenes are well done because the objects can be seen clearly.”
    • “Horrible graphics for supposedly being released in '23.”
    • “The curator who rated this as decent graphics should get his eyes checked!”
    • “The graphics in this one are classic modern era hog fare.”
  • music

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

    The music in the game is praised for being evocative and effectively enhancing the emotional themes of confusion and fear experienced by the protagonists. However, some reviewers note that the overall soundtrack feels derivative, despite its perfect integration with the art. Additionally, there is a lack of support for higher resolution displays, which may detract from the overall experience.

    • “The art and soundtrack are perfect, but there is no option for higher resolution displays.”
    • “The music is very evocative and accompanies the protagonists' sense of confusion, uncertainty, and fear well.”
    • “The story and music are extremely derivative.”
  • replayability

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

    The game is perceived as having minimal to no replayability, with players indicating it is a "one and done" experience that lacks incentives for returning.

    • “This is really a one-and-done game with zero replay value, so there probably wasn't any value in adding the mobile game achievements, lol.”
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Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness is a casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness include first-person, atmospheric and hidden object.

Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness is available on PC and Windows.

Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness was released on December 14, 2023.

Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness was developed by Cerasus.

Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness for its music but disliked it for its story.

Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness is a single player game.

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