Mystic Mansion

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Mystic Mansion is an adventure game with a gripping story and engaging gameplay mechanics, featuring spectacular visuals and exceptional music. While there are exciting puzzles and room decorating options to show off your style, the game is marred by frequent grinding, ads, bugs, and an emotional tone that may not appeal to all players. Overall, the game offers a hilarious and unique experience, despite its flaws.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,577 reviews

story273 positive mentions

monetization348 negative mentions

story
538 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
47%
2%
The game's story is generally praised for its charm, humor, and engaging characters, with many players finding it a delightful aspect that enhances the overall experience. However, numerous reviews express frustration over the slow progression and high star requirements needed to advance the narrative, which can detract from enjoyment. While the art style and storyline are often highlighted as standout features, the tedious gameplay mechanics and monetization strategies have led some players to feel that the story's potential is undercut by the grind required to experience it fully.
- “The story is great, everything is great!”
- “I love the story behind the game but... the match 3 games are way too difficult and frustrating.”
- “The story is fun, the game itself never seems to get old, and omg the new update ♥️ you used to have to spend gold to continue on in the game, otherwise wait 30 minutes for another shot at a level.”
- “However, it's unlikely that I'll see much of that story since the game is actively designed to hinder your progress and annoy you into spending money.”
- “I wish I could see more of the story, but the reward of playing is completing the tasks, and not having that reward means I play less and less.”
- “It's discouraging, and while the gameplay gets 5 stars, the high star requirement for story reveals gets 3 stars (averages out to 4).”
monetization
415 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
1%
84%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly after completing levels. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and extra lives, others find the $20 fee to remove ads excessive and indicative of greed. Overall, players desire a more balanced approach, with many suggesting a reasonable one-time payment option to eliminate ads entirely.
- “No ads; only when you want to continue playing.”
- “It's a fun game with a good story and no ads unless you choose to.”
- “This game is super fun, no ads!”
- “But ads pop up every few levels and to remove them you're charging £20.”
- “I've never known a game to charge so much simply to remove ads.”
- “The game is fine but it is filled with the usual awful monetization strategies.”
humor
382 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and wit, featuring funny dialogue, quirky characters, and a mix of cute and dark comedic elements. Players appreciate the lighthearted yet occasionally ominous tone, which adds depth to the gameplay experience. Overall, the humor enhances the game's appeal, making it a delightful and entertaining choice for fans of casual puzzle and design games.
- “The dialogue is hilarious and what I think keeps it separate from other games similar to it.”
- “I love this game, it takes away my stress and purry or puffy, this cat is so funny, I can't stop laughing every time he teases me.”
- “The characters are hilarious and the story is very good.”
graphics
298 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
39%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic and storytelling experience. Players appreciate the adorable character designs and smooth animations, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay atmosphere. However, some users noted that while the visuals are appealing, the gameplay can become tedious due to challenging levels and the need for excessive in-game purchases.
- “The graphics are amazing, and I love decorating the rooms!”
- “The art style is cute and adorable.”
- “The visuals are amazing and so is the sound design, has a couple bugs and lag here and there but the majority of the time it's fantastic!”
- “The graphics are...underwhelming.”
- “Unfortunately, the unique graphics do not make up for the stale gameplay.”
- “1 star for graphics, all of them are trash - expensive item - difficult level insane (some of map need power) - 1 star per-1 map even I play level 200+ (really?) - you ruin the fun and give the player anger because of the freaking trash difficult - this game cute and fun for early.. then become trash.”
gameplay
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
43%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with a charming storyline and cute graphics that enhance the experience. However, many users express frustration with the difficulty balance, slow progression, and frequent ads, which can detract from enjoyment. While some appreciate the unique mechanics and puzzle challenges, others find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in innovation compared to similar match-3 games.
- “Great game, one of the best when it comes to having fun gameplay and not making it impossible to progress without spending money.”
- “I love the simple match 3 gameplay, the furniture picking, and the characters a lot.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and the decorations are really nice.”
- “It would be way more fun if you could make more progress or if there was any type of variation in gameplay (and also didn't have to watch ads every 3 minutes).”
- “However, the gameplay takes way too long because you have to get too many stars to finish tasks.”
- “Gameplay is just like every other match-three game ever though, so ultimately it's just incredibly dull to actually play.”
music
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy, enjoyable, and well-suited to the various levels, enhancing the overall experience. While many players appreciate the variety of tracks and find the music relaxing and fun, some express concerns about repetitive songs and loud sound effects during gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's cute graphics and engaging story.
- “I would say the music is my favorite part.”
- “There are slightly different songs for each puzzle so you don't get bored.”
- “Love the story and how there's different music for different levels, that it's not all just the same dang song!”
- “My only and I mean only issue is the repetitive song for the puzzles.”
- “If the songs could be more random (I've heard many in there) that would be fabulous!”
- “The music can be irritating at times 🤣 but that's what YouTube is for 💃 all in it's a fun game without too many ads and is totally playable without spending cash.”
grinding
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly as the star requirements for tasks increase significantly, leading to frustration and a sense of slow progression. While the game's aesthetic and story are appreciated, the repetitive nature of grinding for stars to unlock content detracts from the enjoyment, making it feel like a chore rather than a fun experience. Many users express a desire for a more balanced approach to task completion that doesn't rely so heavily on grinding.
- “The dialogue is funny, the gameplay is easy to understand, and there aren't tedious ads unless you want some extra turns.”
- “The amount of stars you need to do tasks grows fast and can become rather tedious.”
- “It makes this game incredibly tedious and takes a long time to progress anywhere.”
- “The style, charm, and story are all interesting, but the unlock requirements spike brutally, almost exponentially, making progression tedious by just the third apartment.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches, freezes, and problems related to ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users report losing progress due to these freezes, which often require restarting the app. While the game is praised for its graphics and engaging content, the instability detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players.
- “Wonderful and interesting game, and I'm super pleased with it. No ads, no glitches, different gameplay, etc. I haven't found myself bored yet, and I really enjoy playing this game in my spare time.”
- “I'm enjoying Mystic Mansion so far; no glitches.”
- “The game freezes way too often.”
- “The ads always freeze the game; you have to watch a complete ad for a reward, but after the ad finishes, it just freezes the app, no reward and life lost.”
- “I like this game, but it glitches while I'm playing, and if it force closes, you can't continue and lose a life because of the app being unstable.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its relaxing and cozy qualities, enhanced by cute and lovable characters, and a blend of eerie and whimsical elements. While some find the basic puzzles detract from the overall experience, many players appreciate the unique, charming vibe that evokes a sense of nostalgia and emotional comfort. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The atmosphere and story are cute and a little creepy, fitting an older kawaii aesthetic.”
- “The strangeness of it all builds a fun atmosphere.”
- “I love the atmosphere and how adorable this game is!”
- “The puzzles themselves are pretty basic and what you'd expect—bright colors and pieces—which does take away from the atmosphere a bit.”
- “It's a match 3 game with all the same stuff as all other match 3 games, though, so if you are not sick of match 3 like I am, then I recommend it for the eerie atmosphere it provides.”
- “Has a weird sort of feel, almost reminds me of the atmosphere of 'Death and Taxes' on Steam.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and cozy narrative, which resonates well with players seeking a wholesome experience. While some find the gameplay mechanics frustrating, the overall sentiment is that the game offers a cute and fun environment, often described as emotionally supportive and life-changing. Players appreciate the humor and charm, particularly from characters like the cat, enhancing the game's emotional appeal.
- “The story with the occupants is heartwarming as well.”
- “Such a cozy, wholesome game.”
- “Purrfect emotional support, life changing <3”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Reviewers praise the character development for its creative and cute designs, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. While the story, music, and puzzles are appreciated, some players feel that the gameplay can become repetitive despite the appealing character aesthetics.
- “I absolutely love the story, the music, and the puzzles; the character design is cute.”
- “The cute character designs, art, music, and concept of the game are really nice!”
- “Fun, simple, and the character designs are so creative!”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “Despite the appealing character designs, the lack of meaningful growth or change in the characters left me feeling disappointed.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and appealing art style, with users highlighting the cute animations and humorous dialogues as additional positives. Players express satisfaction with the optimization, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The art style is nice and the game runs smoothly.”
- “Everything runs smoothly, the animations are cute, and the conversations are pretty funny.”
- “Amazing game! Loved it and I'm going to play again because of the great performance.”