Secret Files: Sam Peters

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In "Secret Files: Sam Peters," investigative journalist Sam Peters travels to Ghana to research the Asanbosam, a cryptid from Ashanti folklore. When strange occurrences start happening at Bosumtwi, a nearby crater lake, Sam must uncover the truth behind this mysterious legend. This thrilling adventure game is the latest addition to the Secret Files series.

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews

story21 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a well-designed atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Puzzles are logical and enjoyable, providing a classic point-and-click adventure feel that fans of the genre will appreciate.
The story, while short, is intriguing and offers a nostalgic connection to the previous Secret Files games.

The game is extremely short, with playtime averaging around 2-3 hours, which many players find disappointing.
The main character, Sam Peters, is often perceived as unlikable, with dialogue that can be cringeworthy and off-putting.
Despite its potential, the game feels more like a DLC or side story rather than a standalone title, lacking depth and character development.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Secret Files: Sam Peters" is generally viewed as intriguing but disappointingly short, leaving little time for character development or plot escalation. While some players appreciated the engaging premise and logical puzzles, many felt that the narrative lacked depth and ended abruptly just as it began to become interesting. Overall, the game presents a visually appealing experience but suffers from a mediocre and underdeveloped storyline.
- “The story is pretty interesting and the main character's pretty cool.”
- “The game is beautifully made, the story is intriguing, the interface is the same we're used to from the series.”
- “The plot seemed well thought out, the puzzle solutions were logical and Sam was quite likeable.”
- “The story barely had time to escalate before it ended.”
- “Just when you start caring about the story and characters, the game ends.”
- “The story is okay, though by nature of being short, there is not much depth.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, colorful and detailed backgrounds, and overall impressive design, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere. While some reviews note that the character models can be less appealing, the environments and art style are generally considered a highlight, enhancing the immersive experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, even if the game itself may not be the most visually striking in comparison to others.
- “The graphics are excellent and the scenes give the title a lot of life.”
- “Yes, the game is very short, not very challenging, but it features stunning visuals, nice plot, casual puzzles, and a very comfy atmosphere.”
- “+ gorgeous looking, colorful and detailed background graphics”
- “Graphically, the game is again average.”
- “Presentation: this continues the Secret Files 3 art style, in that the characters are fully 3D and quite frankly usually pretty ugly.”
- “The graphics have improved a bit, but they still leave much to be desired.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by traditional point-and-click mechanics, offering a polished experience with easier puzzles that enhance accessibility. Players appreciate the immersive environment and logical puzzle design, though some note the game's short length and limited locations may not justify its price. Overall, it provides a satisfying, if brief, adventure for fans of the genre.
- “Traditional adventure game gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is better too, there aren't any frustrating puzzles.”
- “The gameplay is pretty easy and completely endemic to the genre.”
- “If you're in the market for a short but well-told tale with a few slightly creepy (though never quite full-blown 'scary') bits, you can't do much better than getting this when it's on sale...though the current asking price of ten bucks is perhaps a bit steep for well under five hours of gameplay.”
- “After Secret Files 3 quite happily threw unique set-piece mechanics at the player (at the cost of the game's length) several times, I was rather happy for a more traditional point-and-click adventure.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of harsh and sarcastic wit, with some players appreciating the creative and funny elements, while others criticize the dialogue for being cringeworthy and juvenile. Overall, the humor contributes to an engaging atmosphere, complemented by enjoyable voice acting and visuals, though it may not resonate with everyone.
- “Aber hat immer noch den absolut verfluchten Humor, wie die anderen Spiele und ein interessantes Mysterium, das sich entfaltet.”
- “- Harsh and sarcastic humor of the main character.”
- “Voice acting was funny, graphics great, puzzles somewhat easy.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating its ambient quality and sound effects, which complement the overall experience. While some describe it as "okay" for a budget title, others highlight it as one of the standout features alongside the graphics and story.
- “What I liked most -- the setting, the graphics, the story, the music, female protagonist.”
- “Nice ambient music and sound effects.”
- “The graphics and music were good, UI excellent, plot decent enough and mostly the puzzles were fine, a couple of good ones, a couple of annoying ones in there.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and a seamless blend of environments that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the balance of mystery and believability, along with well-integrated puzzles and a character-driven narrative that maintains a comfortable yet engaging vibe. Overall, the atmosphere successfully evokes nostalgia while providing a rich and inviting setting for players.
- “Yes, the game is very short, not very challenging, but it features stunning visuals, a nice plot, casual puzzles, and a very comfy atmosphere.”
- “This installment makes up for most of the things that went missing in the predecessor and catches on to the success of Secret Files 1: lovely graphics and sound design, seamless blend of maps and scenes, mix between mystery, twists and believability, well-embedded challenging original puzzles, not too many mini-games, atmosphere, some attention to culture; a lead that is true to character, not too friendly, not too obnoxious, some witty comments.”
- “Secret Files was a great trilogy... with Sam Peters, I have the pleasure to rediscover the atmosphere of the previous games.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that character development is lacking, with some players feeling there is insufficient time or depth dedicated to evolving characters throughout the game.
- “There's no time for character development.”
- “The character development feels a bit stilted.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally appreciate the puzzles for their challenge, but some find certain puzzles, particularly towards the end, to be tedious and lacking in enjoyment, leading to a sense of grinding rather than fun.
- “Most of the puzzles are nice and require some brain usage, but one particular puzzle at the end was more on the annoying side; it wasn't fun at all, just tedious.”
- “I found it too tedious and short for my liking.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has limited replayability due to its short duration of about two hours and a lackluster story, making it difficult to recommend for multiple playthroughs.
- “Hmm... a difficult game to recommend because it's incredibly short (took me two hours) with little in the way of replay value, obviously given it's a point-and-click, and a fairly bland and uninteresting story.”