New York Mysteries 4

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New York Mysteries 4 is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by FIVE-BN GAMES and was released on May 10, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"New York Mysteries 4: The Outbreak" is a hidden object adventure game set in the 1960s, where you join Laura and Will to investigate a mysterious disease in New York City. Uncover secrets as you examine places like the secret order's archives and confront challenging puzzles. With stunning visuals, over 50 scenes, and 40 puzzles, this immersive game takes you on a thrilling journey to save the city.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,374 reviews

story115 positive mentions

monetization18 negative mentions

Intriguing storyline coupled with challenging yet fun puzzles.
Great graphics and engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked.
The game is free to play, allowing for unlimited gameplay without energy restrictions.

Players cannot revisit previous scenes to collect missed items, which can be frustrating.
Some puzzles are overly difficult or lack clear instructions, leading to confusion.
There are glitches that can hinder progress, such as items not registering or disappearing.

story
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its intriguing and original narrative, complemented by impressive graphics and engaging puzzles. Many players appreciate the continuity across the series, with bonus chapters enhancing the main storyline, although some express frustration with puzzle difficulty affecting their enjoyment of the narrative flow. Overall, the storytelling is considered a strong point, with a mix of compelling characters and plot twists that keep players invested.
- “Intriguing storyline coupled with challenging yet fun puzzles.”
- “The storyline is compelling, puzzles are fun to solve, not too hard to figure out by paying attention to the clues.”
- “I love the story and animation!!!”
- “Just one request: don't make puzzles so freaking hard that it comes to a point where I can't do anything but delete the game so that I can move on from not being able to complete the story.”
- “The story was a bit short and shallow in comparison to the other games.”
- “The story of a virus outbreak, involving the church and the Freemasons, is a bit unnerving at this particular time.”
graphics
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics in the game have received high praise for their detail, beauty, and improvement over previous installments. Many players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals with engaging storylines, although some have noted a shift towards a more cartoonish style in certain aspects. While the graphics are generally considered top-notch, a few users expressed concerns about the artwork's consistency and realism compared to earlier games.
- “Five-bn games are nicely done, with great graphics and story lines.”
- “Graphics are exceptionally detailed & eye-catching.”
- “Amazing graphics and interesting story.”
- “What happened to the artwork?”
- “It seems that from the first game to this one there's a lot of excitement missing and the artwork is less realistic and more of a cartoonish look.”
- “The graphics for this series are a bit stiff, but I like the story.”
monetization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and in-app purchases. Most ads are optional and only appear when players seek hints, though some users express frustration over the frequency and necessity of watching ads for assistance. Overall, the game strikes a balance by providing a fun experience without overwhelming players with advertisements.
- “Love that there are no ads and would happily pay for this game.”
- “Good graphics and storyline, no ads or energy ruining the fun, the puzzles aren't too hard or easy.”
- “Great game, fun puzzles, no in-app purchases.”
- “Three wire puzzles and a cock puzzle, and I was forced to watch ten ads, only to watch the game do exactly what I did, and clear the puzzle.”
- “Using Google as an excuse about how many, many, many, many ads you force us to use in order for you to get rich.”
- “Very fun, a little difficult, and it's a bummer you have to watch so many ads to get hints.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by an engaging mix of storytelling, animation, and collectible elements, with improvements noted over time. While some players found the puzzles to be less challenging, they still appreciated the enjoyable point-and-click mechanics and beautiful graphics, contributing to a satisfying overall experience.
- “You can definitely see their development over time, and the gameplay, which includes the storytelling, animation, and the structure and playability of the minigames, keeps improving.”
- “Nevertheless, the puzzles were engaging, sometimes a tad difficult to solve, but enjoyable for its point-and-click gameplay.”
- “Beautiful storylines, not too hard but challenging enough puzzles and riddles, good graphics, and satisfying gameplay.”
- “Now the good points regarding this one are just that the story is original and interesting, and the artwork and mood are very good. I loved the morphing and collectibles, but I found the gameplay was all over the place.”
- “It would make the gameplay less frustrating.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for numerous glitches that disrupt gameplay, including freezing issues and problems with completing puzzles. While some players managed to work around these bugs, many expressed frustration, particularly with the inability to progress towards the end of the game. Overall, the stability issues detract from the experience, making it feel rushed compared to earlier installments.
- “However, there were a number of glitches that I encountered throughout the game, which I managed to overcome, but they were quite frustrating.”
- “It's fine until it glitches in security and won't let you leave after finishing the necessary puzzle.”
- “Really enjoyed the first three New York Mysteries, but this one seems very buggy and rushed compared to the previous ones.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while puzzles are generally more logical and minigames less tedious, the repetitive backtracking and trial-and-error elements can lead to boredom and frustration.
- “I found the to-ing and fro-ing from room to room quite tedious (finding the bits to the projector, for instance) and I was beginning to get bored.”
- “Puzzles should be logical and solvable, not constant trial and error; it's tedious.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its quality and effectiveness in enhancing the overall experience. Many appreciate the background music and voice acting, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “Perfect gameplay, perfect mysteries, perfect graphics, and such good music and voice actors.”
- “Love the whole series, especially the background music!”
humor
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The humor in the game is well-received, with players noting that the puzzles are amusing and contribute to an overall enjoyable experience. Many find the game's comedic elements to enhance their engagement without causing frustration.
- “Really good game, no need to wait a whole to continue; the puzzles are funny.”
- “Funny game.”