Stormhill Mystery

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Stormhill Mystery is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Specialbit Studio and was released on January 30, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Your family’s past is more interesting than any story. And it's not over yet…

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 358 reviews

story30 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a well-thought-out story, making it enjoyable for puzzle and adventure enthusiasts.
Players appreciated the challenging puzzles and the engaging gameplay, which kept them entertained for several hours.
The bonus chapter ties in well with the main story, adding extra value to the overall experience.

Many players were disappointed by the game's short length and felt that the price for the full version was not justified.
Several users reported issues with gameplay, such as bugs, glitches, and the inability to save progress, leading to frustration.
The game is often criticized for being misleadingly labeled as free, as players quickly encounter a paywall after a brief demo.

story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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38%
6%
The game's story is generally praised for being well-crafted, intriguing, and engaging, often complemented by beautiful graphics and challenging puzzles. While many players appreciate the logical progression and connection of the narrative to gameplay, some express concerns about the pacing and accessibility of hints, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is a significant highlight, drawing players in and enhancing their enjoyment of the game.
- “Beautiful graphics, well-thought story, challenging puzzles, and captivating game environment.”
- “Excellent storyline, background music that isn't repetitive, superb graphics, puzzles that make you think.”
- “Great story, great game.”
- “I felt you gain too many items too soon, and because everything is story-driven, you'll be mashing the hint button just to get an idea of what you'll need to do next.”
- “Not enough storyline.”
- “Other games give full versions and just ads, but this needs money and the story isn't that catchy.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
27%
11%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful and sharp visuals, as well as the artistic illustrations, while others criticize them as simple, dull, or poorly executed. Many reviewers appreciate the graphics when paired with a compelling storyline and engaging puzzles, but some feel that the visual quality does not justify the game's price or overall experience. Overall, the graphics are a highlight for many, but opinions vary significantly based on personal expectations and comparisons to other titles.
- “Beautiful graphics, well-thought story, challenging puzzles and captivating game environment.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and sharp even when you zoom.”
- “Awesome graphics and cool storyline.”
- “Not much thought or care was put into the graphics, which are extremely simple and the games are beginner level.”
- “This game was a big disappointment because I spent the entire time reaching for my magnifying glass for the very tiny text and unclear graphics.”
- “Very dull graphics, even duller gameplay.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its length, engaging mechanics, and graphics, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic, repetitive, and misleading regarding its demo status. Many appreciate the postgame content as a bonus, but there are complaints about the need to pay after a short initial experience, leading to frustration among some users. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players, highlighting both enjoyable elements and notable drawbacks.
- “This game deserves a much higher rating - the free portion was quite long, and the full game price is very reasonable based upon the length of gameplay and the extra game thereafter.”
- “And the postgame bonus gameplay was a neat cherry on top.”
- “Brilliant gameplay.”
- “Very dull graphics, even duller gameplay.”
- “It's a good game but you really should state that it's only a demo game and that players need to pay real money to progress after only around 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “Sorry mates but gameplay, hints on what to do, going back and forth in the same locations for new objects, really it's boring.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the creepy atmosphere and complementing the excellent graphics and storyline. Reviewers appreciate the non-repetitive background music that effectively draws players into the experience, contributing to the overall immersion and enjoyment.
- “The demo portion is sufficient to draw you in, and the story, music, and graphics make the game.”
- “Excellent storyline, background music that isn't repetitive, superb graphics, puzzles that make you think.”
- “I love the spooky music and atmosphere.”
- “Don't expect epic characters or voiceovers, but scenes are excellently done and the creepy atmosphere is enhanced by the background effects and music.”
- “The demo portion is sufficient to draw you in, and while the story, music, and graphics make the game, the music could use more variety.”
- “I love the spooky music and atmosphere, but it can become repetitive after a while.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players express frustration with the monetization model, preferring a one-time payment for the entire game rather than dealing with ads and in-app purchases. Many feel that the game should offer a more straightforward payment structure, similar to other titles in the genre that provide full access with ads instead of additional costs for gameplay. Overall, the current model is seen as a barrier to enjoyment, especially given the game's lackluster story.
- “I'd rather pay $5 for the entire game than sit through ads and/or have to pay for energy, etc.”
- “Waste all that time to download only to find out you have to actually pay to play plus in-app purchases.”
- “Other games give full versions and just ads, but this game requires money and the story isn't that catchy.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's atmosphere is effectively creepy, enhanced by well-executed scenes, background effects, and spooky music, despite the absence of epic characters or voiceovers. Users appreciate the game's ability to create an engaging ambiance on a budget, contributing to its overall charm.
- “Don't expect epic characters or voiceovers, but the scenes are excellently done, creating a creepy atmosphere due to the background effects and music.”
- “Nice little game; it does well to create a creepy atmosphere on a budget.”
- “Nice little game, does well to create a creepy atmosphere on a budget.”
- “I love the spooky music and atmosphere.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
User feedback on stability is mixed; while some report no glitches and a smooth experience, others experience significant issues such as freezing and unresponsive gameplay, particularly after re-downloading the game.
- “There have been no glitches so far.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I haven't experienced any stability issues during my playtime.”
- “Wow, I shouldn't have wasted my time re-downloading this game. I have an Android phone. The first time I downloaded this game was last month, and it froze up. I tried putting in my name, but it wouldn't let me. When I saw the game was updated, I thought, 'Okay, let me try re-downloading it for the second time.' It let me put in my name, and I was happy, but when it goes to the play button, it won't let me press play. It's like the game has totally frozen up. No more, I'm done with this game.”