Mystic Diary: Lost Brother

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Mystic Diary: Lost Brother is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by SunRay Games and was released on December 8, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Save your brother and become a master of the Mystic Diary!

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 384 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Cool story and concept with engaging puzzles that keep the mind busy.
Well-made graphics and forgiving controls enhance the gameplay experience.
Fun and challenging, making it a great way to pass the time.

The game is not truly free, requiring payment to continue after a few levels.
Some players experienced issues with game freezing and unlocking the full version.
The game is relatively short, leading to disappointment regarding its value for money.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and mission-driven gameplay that elevates it beyond a typical hidden object game. However, some reviews note that the storyline can be average or inconsistently tied to gameplay, which may affect overall immersion. Overall, the combination of a compelling story and challenging puzzles keeps players invested, though opinions on its depth and coherence vary.
- “Awesome puzzles and a great storyline.”
- “Very engaged in the story!”
- “Great storyline, hidden objects is not repetitive, did not want to stop playing, buying full version.”
- “Storyline is average and not always logically tied to the gameplay.”
- “Story kept me playing for a while but not enough to complete the game.”
- “Storyline is so-so.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their quality and appeal, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the visual design alongside the engaging gameplay, although some have noted issues with clue visibility and occasional crashes. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and challenge.
- “Great graphics and easy to play.”
- “Love this game, good graphics and challenging gameplay.”
- “Great graphics and challenging gameplay.”
- “I like this game but wish the clue graphics were a bit bigger.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly on specific levels. Despite updates, these problems persist, leading to frustration and low ratings.
- “The game freezes up a lot after purchase.”
- “It has some glitches that need to be fixed; then it would be great.”
- “I actually paid the $4 because I liked the game, but now (even with the update) it freezes on the 'assemble the picture' level every time!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game relies heavily on ads, with users reporting frequent pop-up advertisements during gameplay and a very short free content experience, taking less than 30 minutes to complete.
- “Took less than 30 minutes to finish the free part of the game, and there were multiple pop-up ads while playing.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating, with constant interruptions from ads that ruin the gameplay experience.”
- “It's disappointing that the game feels more like a cash grab than a fun experience, with so many paywalls.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's impressive graphics and find the gameplay to be challenging, contributing to an overall positive experience.
- “Love this game! The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is challenging.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
- “I appreciate the depth of the gameplay; it offers a perfect balance of challenge and fun.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, with hidden item puzzles being too easy and other puzzles lacking clarity. Additionally, the necessity to purchase inventory items to progress beyond the initial segment adds to the frustration.
- “It's just okay... a little too easy with hidden item puzzles and a bit too confusing with other puzzles. Also, it's tedious to find the inventory, which must be purchased to progress beyond the beginning segment.”
- “The grinding feels excessive and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found the grinding to be a major chore, as it detracted from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with the music feature, noting that it plays at the beginning of the game but then abruptly stops, causing the screen to go black before returning to the home screen. This suggests a potential technical problem affecting the music experience.
- “The music plays at the beginning, but then my screen turns black as if it's going to open, only to stop and return to my home screen.”