New York Mysteries 1

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New York Mysteries 1 is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by FIVE-BN GAMES and was released on February 7, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

A story of mysterious kidnappings of children and mafiosi.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,396 reviews

story219 positive mentions

monetization55 negative mentions

The game offers a great storyline and engaging puzzles that keep players interested.
There are no ads interrupting gameplay, and players can progress without needing to purchase energy or hints.
The graphics are impressive, and the game provides a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.

Some puzzles can be overly difficult, leading to frustration and the need for hints that require watching ads or purchasing coins.
There are occasional glitches that prevent players from progressing, such as items not being usable when they should be.
The map can be unclear, making it difficult to navigate and remember where to go next.

story
287 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
23%
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and imaginative narrative, complemented by beautiful graphics and well-integrated puzzles. Many players appreciate the depth and coherence of the storyline, which keeps them invested throughout the gameplay, although some noted occasional glitches and a lack of clarity in certain missions. Overall, the combination of a captivating plot and challenging puzzles makes for a compelling gaming experience.
- “The story is interesting and the puzzles are very fun.”
- “Fantastic storyline, great graphics and really engaging.”
- “Great story, good puzzles.”
- “Objects are unidentifiable as well as the objective of each mission.”
- “No logical progression to the story.”
- “The storyline is not cohesive and the clues make no sense.”
graphics
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
10%
2%
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their quality and artistic design, with many users highlighting the beautiful visuals and atmospheric artwork. Players appreciate the professional-level graphics that enhance the overall experience, although some noted occasional glitches and minor issues. Overall, the combination of stunning graphics and engaging storylines contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are fantastic... I love the storyline!!!”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the puzzles are interesting, diverse and logical, and the story seems cool too.”
- “This game has exceptional graphics and a well thought out storyline.”
- “The graphics were a little odd on this one and the instructions were a little bit confusing.”
- “Only one thing, the map was a bit annoying; the graphics were too low for that. Still, I would give this game more stars if possible.”
- “Its good, but I like the other series more, in terms of storyline and graphics.”
monetization
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
3%
59%
The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its lack of intrusive ads, allowing players to enjoy the gameplay without interruptions. Players can choose to watch ads for hints or coins, but there are no mandatory purchases or energy limits, making it a refreshing experience compared to many other mobile games. Overall, the game is considered fair and enjoyable, with monetization options that do not detract from the gameplay.
- “But the most amazing thing for such a well-made game, no ads!!!”
- “Hints are available with on-demand ads; otherwise, no ads and no time pressure at all, which is great.”
- “No ads, and you can play the entire main story for free.”
- “Great game, most of the clues are easy to find, but the game buffers each time I try to make in-game purchases and charges me 10 coins to skip impossible mini-games when they only start me out with 5.”
- “Enjoying it, but it's a bit weird that they've blocked out the ability to watch ads for coins which give you hints.”
- “Would be nice if there were more ways to get hints without having to go through too many ads.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
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The gameplay is widely praised for its immersive experience, stunning graphics, and engaging storylines, with many players appreciating the unique mechanics and puzzle challenges. However, some users noted issues with glitches, unhelpful hint systems, and occasional mechanical inconsistencies that detracted from the overall experience. Despite these minor drawbacks, the game offers a substantial amount of content for free, making it a compelling choice for fans of the genre.
- “The animation quality is amazing, I love the little details incorporated (e.g. the turning of keys to unlock a suitcase) and the overall gameplay is unique and super immersive.”
- “Very fun, & addictive gameplay, nevermind it's really interesting, & keeps me thinking!”
- “I truly enjoyed this easy flowing gameplay with great graphics and an awesome storyline with videos!”
- “A couple of glitches were spotted during the gameplay and the dialogue.”
- “I love the concept and the gameplay, but a bunch of puzzles are broken.”
- “I played your other games, but this one had mechanics that I didn't like because they're so out of place.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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72%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches that hinder gameplay and puzzle completion. While some players praise the game for its quality and lack of issues, a significant number express frustration over the bugs, suggesting that addressing these glitches could greatly enhance the overall experience.
- “There are no glitches.”
- “A story, great graphics, no glitches.”
- “Its excellent quality, no glitches.”
- “Instead of having us screenshot where it messes up, how about fixing the glitches!”
- “I was enjoying this until the game decided to be a bit buggy.”
- “Glitches too many glitches make it impossible to complete some puzzles.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the atmosphere and depth of the story, with many users appreciating its ominous and noir qualities. However, some players have reported issues with audio playback and find the inability to turn off certain tracks frustrating. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, despite some mixed experiences.
- “I love this game the art is great each room is beautiful and the cut scenes + music add ambience and depth to the story.”
- “The music is ominous and the story is nicely noir, although a bit silly at times.”
- “Awesome theme nice music.”
- “Although, given the storage size of the game, it kept running into issues with its audio and background music.”
- “Annoying music that you can't turn off!”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many expressing frustration over the time spent on organizing and completing puzzles. While some appreciate the visuals, the enjoyment is often overshadowed by the monotonous nature of the tasks involved.
- “Wandering around with an inventory of random items until a location is discovered where an item could be used gets tedious.”
- “Pretty, but the puzzles become a bit repetitive after a while, and some are just tedious to complete.”
- “Puzzles were a bit tedious, but I'm hoping they get better in the next one.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally engaging, particularly appreciating the connection to the narrative and the impact of key moments, such as a character saving children. While the puzzles provide a challenging experience, some frustrations arise from specific tasks, yet overall, the game is seen as entertaining and capable of evoking strong feelings.
- “I love the game! I had so much fun with the puzzles, except the fish one, which was so frustrating to me. I like how you related all levels; some clues are hard to find, which is great to me. I recommend this game—it's so challenging and entertaining. I became emotional when she saved the children.”
- “Fun, interesting, and touching.”
- “Made me feel much more like I was playing a real game™ and not just a phone game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly without any freezing issues, a quality that is increasingly uncommon in modern titles.
- “Runs smoothly with no freezing, which is getting rare.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate without any noticeable drops.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game has been criticized as lacking, with one reviewer describing it as a collection of poor ideas that culminate in an unfunny inside joke centered around trains.
- “Wow... this developer is good, but it's like they put all their worst ideas into one horrible train wreck and then based the game around trains as an inside joke that was not funny.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it feels forced and lacks any real wit or charm.”
- “I expected clever jokes, but instead, I got a series of tired clichés that made me cringe more than laugh.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging story and atmospheric artwork, creating a moody environment that enhances the overall experience. While the puzzles are enjoyable and challenging, some players find the mini-game skipping feature to be overly expensive, adding a layer of frustration to the otherwise immersive gameplay.
- “The story is engaging, the artwork is atmospheric, and most importantly the puzzles are very fun.”
- “It's awesome, challenging but fun, and very atmospheric and moody.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers impressive production quality for a free title, but it lacks replayability, as players are unlikely to revisit it after completing the experience.
- “Didn't expect this awesome production quality from a free game without ads or microtransactions, but it has no replayability; once you solve the game, you probably wouldn't want to do it again.”