The Mystery of the Druids

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The Mystery of the Druids is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by House of Tales and was released on April 6, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

In this classic adventure, you will take on the role of young Scotland Yard Detective Brent Halligan, assigned to solve the puzzle surrounding a mysterious order of Druids and a series of gruesome murders. It appears that the neo-Druids are conducting ritual killings in order to conjure up incredibly sinister forces.

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story6 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing and novel story that keeps players engaged despite its flaws.
Some players appreciate the humor and charm of the characters, even if they are unlikeable.
The voice acting is noted to be good, which helps immerse players in the story.

The game is plagued by constant crashes and technical issues, making it nearly unplayable on modern systems.
Puzzles are often illogical and require extensive backtracking, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
Graphics and animations are poorly executed, with many players describing them as outdated and broken.

story
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The game's story, centered around Scotland Yard detective Brent Halligan investigating "the skeleton murders," is described as both intriguing and flawed, with a mix of humor and interesting lore despite its historical inaccuracies. While some players appreciate the narrative and character exploration, others criticize the dialogue and character development, which detracts from the overall experience. Technical issues and dated graphics further complicate the enjoyment of the story, leading some to seek alternative ways to engage with the plot.
- “The story puts you in the shoes of Brent Halligan, a Scotland Yard detective who is suddenly put in charge of a case known as 'the skeleton murders' after a fellow colleague named Lowry (who you may know as the psychic wizard who levitates above his desk in his office) had made some critical mistakes in his investigation.”
- “However, if you can look past these shortcomings, this game actually has a pretty interesting and novel story, and I really enjoyed the lore even if it isn't 100% historically accurate as some have pointed out.”
- “The voice acting is good, which helps immerse you in the intriguing story.”
- “Any semblance of a worthwhile story is ruined by hateful characters and obnoxious dialogue.”
- “That just made it really hard for me to connect with the character and given that this is a story-based game, rather than a gameplay-based game, it just really undercut the enjoyment for me.”
- “You'll get yourself a cheap story with no causal logic, plain ugly environment, a series of constant restarts due to crashes and a headache.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated, resembling titles from the mid-1990s rather than its 2001 release. Reviewers note poor character animations, numerous graphical glitches, and a lack of detail in the environments, leading to a generally unappealing visual experience. While some appreciate the retro aesthetic, the overall consensus is that the graphics are subpar and detract from the gameplay.
- “Graphics are old but okay for a game from 2001, I guess.”
- “An okay game with retro graphics and gameplay.”
- “The graphics, as I said, are not great; they look more like something that would have been released in 1996, and the cutscenes are hilariously poorly animated (please do watch them though, they are worth the laugh).”
- “Now, back to the game itself: as a game made in 2001, the graphics are ridiculously bad!”
- “Character animations are almost cubical, movement animations are painfully solid, and background artwork lacks any animation altogether.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its poor graphics and animation, particularly in the cutscenes, which users find amusing despite their flaws. While the game is riddled with bugs and glitches, these issues contribute to a comedic experience that some players appreciate, alongside a somewhat interesting story and characters. Overall, the humor is characterized as unintentional and rooted in the game's technical shortcomings.
- “The cutscenes are hilariously poorly animated; please do watch them though, they are worth the laugh.”
- “It's a buggy mess, with regular crashes and numerous graphical glitches that border on the hilarious.”
- “There seems to be a bit of humor, and at least somewhat interesting story and characters.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by significant stability issues, including frequent crashes that result in lost progress and severe graphical glitches. Users report that it can even freeze their computers, necessitating a hard shutdown. Overall, the consensus is that the game's stability is severely lacking.
- “It's a buggy mess, with regular crashes that will cause you to lose progress, as well as numerous graphical glitches that border on the hilarious.”
- “It's buggy as hell.”
- “What's more, it freezes my computer and I can't do anything other than switch it off by the button.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted that the music in the game often feels mismatched or out of sync with the gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere at all.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The music choices are disappointing and fail to engage the player.”
gameplay
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The gameplay experience is marred by frequent crashes occurring within the first 20-30 minutes, leading to significant frustration and ultimately causing players to abandon the game.
- “After experiencing several crashes within 20-30 minutes of gameplay (happened multiple times in just two locations, easily doubling my playtime), I just gave up.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive and clunky, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are poorly designed, leading to repetitive and boring tasks that don't engage the player.”

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