Puzzle Adventure: Mystery Tale

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"Puzzle Adventure: Mystery Tale" is a detective-themed adventure game that offers a fabulous story, outstanding game mechanics, and beautiful visuals. The game is a mystery adventure that invites players to unravel hidden secrets through puzzle-solving challenges. Despite some bugs and being occasionally disturbed by ads, the game's humor makes for an entertaining experience. The game encourages players to immerse themselves in a world full of intrigue and mystery.

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Play Modes

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

Puzzle Adventure: Mystery Tale screenshot

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,089 reviews

story158 positive mentions

monetization84 negative mentions

The game features engaging puzzles and a fun storyline that keeps players interested.
The graphics are visually appealing and add to the overall experience of the game.
The game allows for casual play, making it easy to pick up and put down without losing progress.

The energy consumption is too high, leading to very short play sessions before needing to wait for energy to replenish.
There are frequent technical issues, including crashes and loading problems that hinder gameplay.
The game often requires players to watch ads or make purchases to progress, which can be frustrating.

story
253 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
36%
2%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging and quirky narratives, cute graphics, and humorous elements. However, some users express frustration with the energy system, which can hinder progress and detract from the overall experience. While the storyline is often described as fun and entertaining, there are calls for more content and quicker updates to maintain player interest.
- “The story so far is pretty compelling.”
- “I love the interactive storyline!”
- “Great game with lots of fun puzzles and storylines.”
- “The story is cute and so are the graphics, but you barely do more than use energy to open blocks.”
- “If the story was better, or the puzzles actually puzzling, then it would be worth my time.”
- “Very boring after the third quest, no new content, same thing over and over.”
graphics
190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
32%
2%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received a positive reception, with many users praising the art style, clarity, and visual appeal. However, some players have noted issues with 3D graphics obscuring gameplay and difficulties in visibility on smaller screens. While the graphics are often described as beautiful and engaging, there are calls for improvements in clarity and responsiveness, particularly in relation to gameplay mechanics.
- “The graphics are absolutely amazing, and so easy to maneuver the viewpoint, that navigating paths to complete tasks is totally at your control.”
- “This game has it all and I am very impressed by the graphics, the ease of controls, and overall playability on my Samsung Galaxy SM-A136U running Android v12.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay, very easy to learn and very enjoyable game overall.”
- “The 3D map graphics often get in the way of seeing the puzzle clearly, and as far as I'm concerned, they get worse as the game progresses, eventually reaching the point I found the game to be unplayable.”
- “After a week of playing, it's just an exercise in frustration trying to deal with the awful 3D graphics.”
- “Laggy graphics and long load times bog down the gameplay.”
monetization
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
3%
88%
The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed as fair, with many players appreciating the option to watch ads for bonuses rather than being bombarded with them. While some users find the in-app purchases reasonable, others express frustration over the energy system, which often requires watching multiple ads or spending money to progress effectively. Overall, the game offers a mix of voluntary ads and in-app purchases, but the balance between gameplay and monetization has drawn mixed reactions, with some players feeling it leans too heavily towards a pay-to-play model.
- “1.99 and no ads perfect 👌🏻.”
- “Fun puzzles, no ads unless you opt into them for bonuses and cute storylines... enjoying this a lot 👍👍👍”
- “Yes, there are in-app purchases to gain energy & keep playing, but there are other ways to cook up energy, so you're not continually breaking the bank, like some other games.”
- “Edit 4/8/23: I am so disappointed at the creeping pay-to-play cash grab that was once an excellent game.”
- “This game starts out fun, but energy inflation, repetition, constant pestering for $, poor/obnoxious ads, quickly make it less so.”
- “You have to watch an insane amount of ads or pay to play in a reasonable fashion.”
gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
46%
5%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the engaging story, graphics, and puzzles, but expressing frustration over the energy system that limits playtime to just a few minutes per session. While some find the mechanics enjoyable and easy to learn, others criticize the repetitive nature and slow progression, suggesting that the balance between gameplay and dialogue could be improved. Overall, the game offers a fun experience but suffers from issues that hinder longer, more satisfying gameplay sessions.
- “The graphics are pretty good and the gameplay is not too difficult and yet engaging.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay, very easy to learn and very enjoyable overall.”
- “Fun and relaxing gameplay.”
- “I love Diggy's Adventure, but I find the gameplay in this game frustrating and annoying.”
- “The energy requirements keep increasing as you progress in the game, which makes it so that you open the game just to make way to the next room without any actual gameplay.”
- “Honestly, it's a good game, but once your energy refills, you're lucky to get about 3 minutes of gameplay per session.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably problematic, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over game-breaking bugs, particularly after updates, which often require restarting the app or even the device. Overall, while the game has potential, its current stability issues significantly detract from the user experience.
- “The app is full of glitches and when doubling your points, the video advert takes you straight to the app store, meaning you have to load the game all over again and watch another video if the same one does exactly the same again.”
- “The biggest problem is that it freezes all the time and shuts down, displaying a sign that says to close the app.”
- “The game was great and interesting at first, but after updating, it glitches and freezes at the shop, which forces you to quit out every time you enter the shop to make a purchase.”
humor
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring a mix of dark and sly comedic elements that enhance the engaging storyline and character interactions. Players appreciate the funny writing and well-designed levels, which contribute to an addictive and enjoyable experience, despite some criticism regarding slow scene transitions. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect, making the game both entertaining and memorable.
- “The story line is neat and the writing includes some sly humor.”
- “It's a really fun and addictive game with a cute and funny story.”
- “Great puzzles, funny and classic characters, fun events, and a good online community to help when (or if) you get stuck on the big puzzles.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its quality and integration with the graphics and storyline, while others find it repetitive, buggy, or even absent during gameplay. Many users express a desire for adjustable music settings, as the current implementation can be annoying or dull, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the music has its fans, it appears to need improvements to enhance player enjoyment.
- “I love the art & music and storyline.”
- “Only just started playing so loving it, the graphics and the music, it's so much fun.”
- “Nice music, plot, and graphics.”
- “Not a fan of the music and the sound effects because they overlap each other and it's on repeat.”
- “No music during playtime... that is kind of odd, but that is okay.”
- “This game has no music; it's like a funeral, so dull and lame.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be initially enjoyable but ultimately tedious, requiring significant time and resources to progress. While some appreciate the mental challenge and puzzles, many express frustration over the lengthy grind needed to reach previous levels or unlock new content, leading to a sense of stagnation in gameplay.
- “Was good in the beginning but becomes tedious, requiring lots of energy to accomplish nothing.”
- “I was able to mitigate a bit by spending the resources, but the result is still tedious gameplay and will require more than a month of grinding to get anywhere near previous relative levels.”
- “Fun game makes you use your mind but gets kind of tedious sometimes.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be poorly optimized for the Snapdragon 636, leading to overheating and performance issues, such as freezing and unresponsiveness, particularly during early gameplay stages. Despite these problems, the user expressed enjoyment of the game prior to the technical difficulties.
- “Poorly optimized for Snapdragon 636; the phone is overheating and hanging. I barely got to the second stage at the greenhouse before the phone stopped responding. Uninstalling for now, but I liked the game so far.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere and graphics of the game are well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, although some players express frustration with the presence of microtransactions.
- “I love the atmosphere and the graphics; they really immerse you in the game world.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly engaging, making every moment feel intense and alive.”
- “The game's atmosphere draws you in, creating a captivating experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the emotional aspect of the game is hindered by excessive tutorials and a tedious storyline, with unskippable cutscenes detracting from the overall experience.
- “The emotional moments felt forced and didn't resonate with me at all.”
- “I found the story to be overly melodramatic, which made it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “The unskippable cutscenes dragged on, making it difficult to stay engaged with the emotional narrative.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the game's character development, highlighting its cute and interactive design that enhances their overall experience.
- “I love this game; it's cute and interactive, and I adore the character design.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
- “Each character evolves throughout the story, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”