The Newton Mystery

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The Newton Mystery is a single player action game. It was developed by In The Snow Studios and was released on October 30, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Newton Mystery is a 2D puzzle platforming adventure where you play as a group of friends who have formed a rag-tag monster crime-solving team. Join them on their journey of self-discovery, wacky interactions, and realizations that everything is not as it seems in the sleepy town of Newton...

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The Newton Mystery features a charming art style and amusing dialogue that immerses players in its quirky world and characters.
The game offers a variety of gameplay mechanics, including puzzle-platforming, bullet hell segments, and a trading card rhythm game, providing a fun and nostalgic experience.
The narrative, while having some loose ends, is engaging and filled with humor, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate character-driven stories.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including freezing issues, inconsistent framerate, and dialogue errors, which detract from the overall experience.
Collectibles are frustratingly difficult to track, with no clear indication of what has been missed, leading to potential backtracking and restarting chapters.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as character swapping and certain segments, feel unintuitive or lack challenge, leaving players wanting more depth and clarity.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The story of "The Newton Mystery" is charming and nostalgic, reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons, but it suffers from loose ends and a lack of depth in certain plot points. While players appreciate the character-driven narrative and the engaging puzzles, many feel that the story could benefit from further development, particularly regarding unresolved elements and a potential sequel to address these gaps. Overall, it offers a fun experience, though some players wish for a more cohesive and fleshed-out storyline.
- “The Newton Mystery is a platformer game full of good puzzles and a great story!”
- “Love how much thought has been put into storytelling.”
- “I’m now invested in the story!”
- “The story also feels like it was supposed to have a sixth chapter that got cut, since the plot has a few loose ends.”
- “Then there's the story to address; don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed it, but some things felt like they lacked explanation or were only on screen for a moment because the story needed a reason for it.”
- “The focus of the story is on the group of friends and their issues, which is not a bad thing by any means, but it leaves the rest of the plot hungering for more.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The gameplay is characterized by a nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic flash games, featuring a variety of mechanics such as portals that streamline navigation and a card game with unique rules. While the game offers diverse gameplay styles, including top-down shooting and autorunner segments, it suffers from a lack of challenge and some inconsistencies. Overall, it presents a wholesome adventure with engaging visuals and a friendly atmosphere, appealing to fans of indie games.
- “When it came to the actual gameplay, the Newton mystery really surprised me with how much variety it had.”
- “Portals are an excellent mechanic that eliminates the need for tedious backtracking with each character individually.”
- “I can tell this game draws heavy inspiration from both, with the Night in the Woods-type gameplay and storytelling, and the Adventure Time-inspired visuals.”
- “It makes me nostalgic for silly flash games; the graphics, music, mechanics, and story all feel like something made by a couple of good friends in their spare time.”
- “Cons: there's a distinct lack of challenge in the game; during the game, there are 3 changes of gameplay: a top-down shooter, an autorunner dodging game, and a bullet hell.”
- “If you can overlook the inconsistencies in the gameplay and dialogue, there is a charming and nostalgic adventure waiting to take you on a wholesome cruise.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, nostalgic art style reminiscent of childhood cartoons and silly flash games, contributing significantly to its overall appeal. While some users noted lower frame rates and minimal animations, the cute and whimsical visuals, along with the engaging character designs, enhance the fun puzzle-platforming experience. Overall, the art style is a standout feature that reflects the developers' passion and creativity.
- “The puzzle-platforming is very fun, the characters are funny and charming, and the art style is adorable.”
- “It has a really cute art style based on cartoons from my childhood.”
- “It makes me nostalgic for silly flash games; the graphics, music, mechanics, and story all feel like something made by a couple of good friends in their spare time.”
- “The art style is where most of the charm comes from, even with the lower frame rate and few frame idles.”
- “I can tell this game draws heavy inspiration from both, with the night in the woods-type gameplay and storytelling, and the Adventure Time-inspired visuals.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The music in "The Newton Mystery" is praised for its nostalgic charm and diverse selection, featuring indie tunes that enhance the overall experience. While the soundtrack is considered a standout aspect, some users noted issues with inconsistent volume levels between tracks and sound effects. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, complementing its engaging dialogue and visuals.
- “The soundtrack is great, too!”
- “Full of indie tunes from midwest emo to nightcore, The Newton Mystery’s music is an absolute treat.”
- “Outside of that, however, I think the game’s music selection is fantastic, and certainly one of the stand-out aspects for me.”
- “There's an issue with wildly inconsistent volume from song to song, and between tracks and sound effects that I should mention here.”
- “It makes me nostalgic for silly flash games; the graphics, music, mechanics, and story all feel like something made by a couple of good friends in their spare time.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its charming characters, witty dialogue, and an adorable art style, contributing to an enjoyable experience. While the game features many funny moments and a lighthearted story, some players feel it lacks depth despite its overall charm.
- “The dialogue is really funny and gives the player a reason to explore.”
- “A fun and funny game with quirky characters.”
- “The puzzle-platforming is very fun, the characters are funny and charming, and the art style is adorable.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for various issues, including dialogue with invisible characters, glitchy platforming mechanics, inconsistent performance, and numerous grammatical and spelling errors, indicating a lack of polish and attention to detail.
- “We're talking about issues like dialogue with invisible characters, glitchy platforming, inconsistent performance, and countless grammatical and spelling errors.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it feels like the game was rushed out without proper testing.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times make the experience frustrating and detract from the overall enjoyment.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences notable stability issues, with frequent bugs and a significant number of typos in the dialogue, leading to a less polished overall experience.
- “The game is a little buggy at times, and the dialogue has a noticeable amount of typos.”
- “So you could imagine my surprise when I found out just how buggy this game is.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its engaging and nostalgic adventure, which resonates with real-life parallels without being overly sentimental or preachy. While some inconsistencies in gameplay and dialogue exist, players find a charming experience that evokes a wholesome feeling.
- “The Newton mystery can feel fun and engaging, with plenty of parallels to real life, without being overly emotional or preachy.”
- “If you can overlook the inconsistencies in the gameplay and dialogue, there is a charming and nostalgic adventure waiting to take you on a wholesome cruise.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the portal mechanic for effectively reducing the tediousness of grinding by eliminating the need for repetitive backtracking with each character, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

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The Newton Mystery is a action game.

The Newton Mystery is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The Newton Mystery was released on October 30, 2024.

The Newton Mystery was developed by In The Snow Studios.

The Newton Mystery has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

The Newton Mystery is a single player game.

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