The Cameron Files: The Secret at Loch Ness

47%
Game Brain Score Based on 28 reviews
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In "The Cameron Files: The Secret at Loch Ness," players assume the role of private investigator Alan Cameron, who is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the legendary Loch Ness Monster. The game is a point-and-click adventure that features puzzles, hidden object scenes, and a gripping storyline set in 1930s Scotland. As Cameron, players will explore various locations, interview witnesses, and collect evidence to solve the mystery of Loch Ness.

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  • Windows
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Reviews

47%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
story5 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a charming adventure set in a mysterious Scottish castle, providing an entertaining story despite its clichéd elements.
  • It is a nostalgic experience for fans of classic point-and-click games, with simple mechanics that make it accessible for newcomers to the genre.
  • The puzzles are moderately challenging and the game encourages exploration, which can be rewarding for players who enjoy solving mysteries.
  • The game suffers from outdated graphics and technical issues, including a lack of modern resolution support and a cumbersome interface.
  • Many players found the gameplay frustrating due to pixel-hunting mechanics and poorly designed puzzles that often lack logical connections.
  • The overall experience can feel shallow and tedious, with a lack of depth in character interactions and a confusing hint system that leaves players lost.
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story is described as clichéd yet entertaining, with a mix of humor and interesting elements, though it can be confusing at times. While some players appreciate the plot's potential and its private investigator theme, others find it tedious and lacking in charm compared to similar games. Overall, the narrative is seen as a highlight, but it is hampered by frustrating gameplay mechanics and pacing issues.

    • “The story itself is interesting and kind of funny, although there are some confusing points.”
    • “What I'd recommend this game for would be the plot :) it's fun and interesting but utter nonsense!”
    • “The story looked half decent, some kind of private investigator type, meant to be a franchise with multiple installments like a homebrewed Sherlock Holmes.”
    • “The plot is as thick and slow as molasses, set in a beautiful yet empty world.”
    • “It fails to have the same charm as any other point-and-click game, even the free flash ones, while attempting to have an engaging story.”
    • “I'm not searching the whole mansion to find single items to continue a story; screw that.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, with a locked 4:3 resolution and no options for customization, leading to a low-quality visual experience. While they were impressive at the time of release in 2001, many players find them difficult to appreciate today, often hindering gameplay by obscuring areas of interest. Overall, expectations should be tempered due to the game's age, with some acknowledging that the sound design enhances the atmosphere despite the visual limitations.

    • “Graphics are pretty dated (but were awesome when it came out!) but they still hold up pretty alright.”
    • “This is an older game, so don't expect quality graphics; however, the sound really added to the atmosphere and I loved exploring an old Scottish castle and its grounds.”
    • “It is hard to see areas of interest due to the dated graphics.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
    • “There's no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics, and as mentioned, it's locked to a stretched 4:3 resolution, so unless you're gaming on a rig from 1996, this is going to look terrible.”
    • “It is hard to see areas of interest due to the dated graphics.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay involves exploring a mystery in a point-and-click format, utilizing a 360-degree image sphere to create an immersive experience, though it has been criticized for its outdated mechanics reminiscent of earlier titles like Myst. Players have reported technical issues, including frequent crashes, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these problems, the game offers approximately 9 hours of content.

    • “There's no problem with the theme or the concept here; you're exploring a mystery surrounding the famous Loch Ness in Scotland. You do this with the usual point-and-click adventuring, allowing you to look around a 360-degree image sphere and move between them to create the illusion of navigating a real 3D space.”
    • “This game gave me about 9 hours of gameplay.”
    • “There's no problem with the theme or the concept here; you're exploring a mystery surrounding the famous Loch Ness in Scotland. You do this with the usual point-and-click adventuring, looking around a 360-degree image sphere and moving between them to give the illusion of moving around a real 3D space. Despite this, in 2001, the FPS genre was already in full swing, so there's no excuse for the retrograde Myst ripoff gameplay here.”
    • “I had the game constantly crashing after a few seconds of playing a video. It would skip to the next part of the game until it had played all the intro videos, and then it would just crash to desktop with no error. Moving the install files from my secondary drive back to my C: drive let me play and 'enjoy' the game.”
    • “This game gave me about 9 hours of gameplay.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating due to confusing and repetitive maze-like corridors, which make navigation tedious. The puzzle design is considered laborious, and the lack of an engaging story exacerbates the overall grind, particularly in challenging sections like the underwater maze.

    • “Maze-like corridors with incongruously changing angles and repeating details mean walking down a simple hallway is confusing and tedious. Not to mention the actual mazes that were seemingly designed by the devil himself...”
    • “Puzzle design seems tedious and the story is not terribly gripping.”
    • “This really comes into its teeth-grindingly frustrating own when the game decides it would be fun to have a largely featureless underwater maze.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for widescreen aspect ratios and modern display resolutions, resulting in heavy stuttering during screen panning, animations, and cutscenes. Overall, it feels outdated and does not run smoothly on contemporary gaming PCs.

    • “Decent sound design, but there is heavy stuttering during screen panning, animations, and cutscenes.”
    • “The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and lag during gameplay severely impact the overall enjoyment.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with an interesting and amusing storyline, though some players find certain elements confusing.

    • “The story itself is interesting and quite funny, although there are some confusing points.”
    • “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the dialogue, making every interaction enjoyable.”
    • “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty one-liners and absurd situations throughout the game.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is described as basic, neither particularly good nor bad, suggesting it serves its purpose without making a significant impact on the overall experience.

    • “The music is basic; it's neither good nor bad.”
    • “The soundtrack lacks variety and feels repetitive.”
    • “The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users express frustration with the game's stability, suggesting that it is not worth the effort to troubleshoot due to the availability of better alternatives that function properly without issues.

    • “I don't believe this game is worth troubleshooting, given the superior alternatives that work out of the box.”
    • “The frequent crashes make it impossible to enjoy the game.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and instability, which ruined the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its immersive sound design, which complements the exploration of an old Scottish castle and its surroundings, despite the dated graphics.

    • “This is an older game, so don't expect high-quality graphics; however, the sound really enhances the atmosphere, and I loved exploring an old Scottish castle and its grounds.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
    • “Every corner of the game is filled with details that contribute to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
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