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The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure

68%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
music, gameplay
81% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Platforms

PCWindows

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In "The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure" , you play as Judy, a talented architect tasked with restoring Gatsby Mansion. However, Gatsby's criminal past derails your plans when you become entangled in a kidnapper's scheme to find his hidden treasure. Solve puzzles and hidden object scenes while uncovering the mysteries of Gatsby's past and his devoted love in this adventurous game.

The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure screenshot
The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure screenshot
The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure screenshot
The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure screenshot
The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure screenshot
The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure screenshot
The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure screenshot
The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure screenshot
The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure screenshot
The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure screenshot

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
story13 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • The game features good graphics and an intriguing story that connects well with the themes of The Great Gatsby.
  • The hidden object scenes are well-designed, with a mix of easy and challenging items to find, making it enjoyable for both beginners and seasoned players.
  • The music and voice acting are decent, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 2 to 3 hours, which may leave players wanting more.
  • There are significant issues with backtracking and long loading times between locations, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
  • The achievement system, particularly for 'Expert Mode', is frustratingly unclear and can lead to players missing out on achievements due to uncommunicated requirements.
  • story
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story, inspired by "The Great Gatsby," is generally seen as intriguing yet predictable, with many players noting its brevity and convenience-based plot connections to the original novel. While the atmosphere and art are praised, the narrative is often described as shallow and lacking depth, particularly for those familiar with the source material. Overall, it offers an enjoyable experience for fans of the book, but may not captivate those seeking a gripping or complex storyline.

    • “The game starts with and summarizes much of the novel by referencing the key plot points through monologues as well as the flashback sequences brought by the timepiece mechanic.”
    • “Very nice adventure, the puzzles are interesting and the story is captivating; too bad it is short.”
    • “A hidden object game, find the objects, solve the puzzles, the voice acting and art are well done, and the story is interesting, which is just about all you could ask for in this type of game.”
    • “The plot is mainly convenience based, as the devs try to connect their modern plot line with the events of the novel.”
    • “The only thing that disappointed me was the whole plot of the story.”
    • “Story is very shallow and predictable.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as fitting and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience without being intrusive. While some players appreciated the background music and found it pleasant, others noted its absence and lack of a memorable soundtrack, leading to mixed feelings about its quality. Overall, the music contributes positively to the atmosphere but may not stand out as a highlight of the game.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “Good voice acting, and I really liked the music.”
    • “The music is not intrusive; it's not disturbing.”
    • “As for the music, I noticed it is kind of absent knowing such games are renowned for their great soundtracks.”
    • “Game is short enough for the music not to get annoying, but a couple of the sound effects were a bit annoying; volume was a bit all over the place, sound volumes not normalized properly.”
    • “Music = 4/10”
  • atmosphere
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating and beautifully rendered environment, often described as mysterious and melancholic, particularly due to its nighttime and rainy setting. While some players find the atmosphere engaging and worth experiencing, others note that certain design choices can detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to reliance on hints. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, earning high marks from many reviewers.

    • “It's sad because this game is gorgeous, perfectly paced, and perfectly atmospheric.”
    • “Story takes place at night and it is raining, so atmosphere can be depressing or mysterious depending on your mood.”
    • “The atmosphere is decent, but some cryptic design decisions force you to rely on the hint system far too much.”
    • “Story takes place at night and it is raining, so the atmosphere can be depressing or mysterious depending on your mood.”
    • “All this contributes to the mysterious atmosphere in which the inquiry takes place.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beautiful artwork and colorful backgrounds, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere. However, some users feel the visuals are somewhat dated and lack inspiration, with a mix of opinions on their quality. Overall, while the graphics enhance the experience, they may not meet the highest modern standards.

    • “Beautiful artwork.”
    • “+ Nice looking colorful background graphics and character models.”
    • “The setting and graphics were great, and I liked the plot twist at the end.”
    • “Graphics: a bit dated these days.”
    • “Visuals: mostly pretty dull, not the most inspiring.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features typical mechanics with engaging puzzles and a unique time piece mechanic that enhances storytelling through monologues and flashbacks. However, the overall experience is relatively short, lasting only about two hours. Despite its brevity, players find the mechanics enjoyable and recommend the game after a brief playtime.

    • “The game starts with and summarizes much of the novel by referencing key plot points through monologues as well as the flashback sequences brought by the timepiece mechanic.”
    • “I truly loved the game mechanics and puzzles that this game had.”
    • “The game starts with and summarizes much of the novel by referencing key plot points through monologues and flashback sequences brought by the timepiece mechanic.”
    • “After 15 minutes of gameplay, I could almost recommend it.”
    • “Short gameplay experience, only about 2 hours.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, user experiences with stability vary; while some report no crashes or bugs, others encounter minor glitches and issues that require precise clicking.

    • “It feels a little buggy; some of the elements have to be clicked exactly in the right pixel.”
    • “It's pretty buggy on my computer, though.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure is noted for its minimal replayability, as players find the experience to be quick and lacking in incentives to revisit the game.

    • “No replayability value.”
    • “The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure has little replayability value.”
    • “Very quick; however, there's little replayability.”

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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