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.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,207 reviews

story98 positive mentions

monetization17 negative mentions

The game features a great storyline and engaging puzzles that strike a good balance between easy and challenging.
Players appreciate the absence of ads and energy limits, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay.
The graphics and design are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Many players encountered frustrating glitches, particularly with puzzles that did not register correctly or hints that failed to work.
Some puzzles are considered overly difficult or lacking clear instructions, leading to confusion and reliance on walkthroughs.
The game has been criticized for requiring payment for hints and bonus chapters, which detracts from the 'free to play' experience.

story
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its originality, compelling narrative, and engaging graphics. While some found certain puzzles challenging to the point of disrupting the flow of the story, the overall consensus highlights a well-developed storyline that enhances the gameplay experience. However, a few reviews noted inconsistencies and a lack of depth in certain chapters, suggesting room for improvement in future installments.
- “The storyline is compelling, puzzles are fun to solve, not too hard to figure out by paying attention to the clues.”
- “From the storyline, the speaking characters to its phenomenal graphics... everything about this game was amazing!”
- “I love your games, very interesting and gripping storyline.”
- “Clues were obscure, some puzzles were so hard I lost the flow of the story and had to seek outside help.”
- “The story was a bit short and shallow in comparison to the other games.”
- “The storyline is ridiculous.”
graphics
80 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 titles. Many players appreciate the artwork and visual storytelling, noting that the graphics enhance the gaming experience, although some have expressed disappointment with a shift towards a more cartoonish style in certain instances. Despite minor critiques, the consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Their realistic graphics, attention to detail, exciting adventures, organization, themes, consistency... I could go on and on.”
- “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.”
- “Bakwas so far.. worst adoption of story line and graphics aren't good enough.. previous chapters are best and I thought the same for this one too but heart broken ”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
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Overall, players appreciate the minimal presence of ads in the game, with many noting that ads are only required for hints or perks, which enhances the gaming experience. However, some users express frustration over the frequency and necessity of ads for earning coins or hints, indicating a desire for a more balanced monetization approach. The general consensus is that while the game is enjoyable and engaging, the reliance on ads for assistance can detract from the overall experience.
- “No ads unless you decide to use them for perks.”
- “Good graphics and storyline, no ads or energy ruining the fun, the puzzles aren't too hard or easy.”
- “Really fun puzzle game with no ads unless you're stuck and need help.”
- “Using Google as an excuse about how many, many, many ads you force us to use in order for you to get rich.”
- “But forcing us to watch ads just to find the rest of the objects that are not there.”
- “I can't finish the game because there's no free coins/advertisements available.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by an engaging mix of storytelling, animation, and puzzles, with many players appreciating the original narrative and beautiful artwork. While some found the puzzles to be less challenging, they were still enjoyable and satisfying, contributing to an overall positive gameplay experience. Improvements in gameplay mechanics over time have also been noted, enhancing playability and reducing frustration.
- “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 stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with several users reporting glitches that hinder gameplay, such as freezing and issues with completing puzzles. While some players enjoyed the experience without significant problems, others found these glitches frustrating, particularly when they prevented progress towards the game's conclusion. Overall, improvements in stability could enhance the gaming experience significantly.
- “I love these games; there are no glitches and the storylines are awesome.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any bugs, which really enhances the enjoyment.”
- “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.”
- “At the end of the game, I am not able to access the safe locker even though I had all 3 clues. It's a waste of time when you can't reach the end after that long game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to repetitive tasks like searching for items and the trial-and-error nature of puzzles. Many feel that puzzles should be more logical and engaging to avoid boredom.
- “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 chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
music
2 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, alongside the gameplay and graphics. The background music, in particular, receives special mention for its contribution to the series' appeal.
- “Perfect gameplay, perfect mysteries, perfect graphics, and such great music and voice acting.”
- “I love the whole series, especially the background music!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding the puzzles amusing and the overall experience enjoyable. Many users appreciate the lighthearted tone, contributing to a fun gaming atmosphere.
- “Really good game, no need to wait a whole to continue; the puzzles are funny.”
- “Funny game.”