The Wisbey Mystery

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 50 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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"The Wisbey Mystery" is a narrative-driven detective game where players must uncover the truth behind a mysterious death in the Wisbey family. By exploring the Victorian mansion and gathering clues, players will piece together the events leading up to the tragedy and interrogate suspicious characters. The game features a unique deduction system, where players' choices and observations shape the outcome of the investigation.

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Reviews

58%
Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features good graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play.
  • The hint system prevents players from getting stuck for too long, and mini-games can be skipped if needed.
  • The game offers easy achievements and a straightforward gameplay experience, which can be appealing for casual players.
  • The story is lackluster and poorly executed, with many grammatical and translation errors throughout.
  • Voice acting is subpar, often sounding monotone and lacking emotion, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The game is very short, with limited hidden object scenes and puzzles, leading to a feeling of insufficient content.
  • story32 mentions

    The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lackluster, poorly translated, and difficult to follow. While some appreciated the logical flow and basic intrigue, others criticized it for being rushed, simplistic, and lacking depth or emotional engagement. Overall, the narrative is seen as a weak point, often overshadowed by better gameplay elements.

    • “The storyline was intriguing and putting the pieces together was sometimes challenging, which made it even more fun.”
    • “The story is pretty typical for this type of game and not too bad.”
    • “Overall, here is what I have to say: the graphics are only average, the story is good, the soundtrack is adequate.”
    • “No story whatsoever... it feels extremely rushed, no effort was put into the story in my opinion.”
    • “It must have been translated, and I say this because the translation is so bad I'm not even 100% sure what the story was in the game.”
    • “It's short, the writing feels like it was just pushed through Google Translate, the story itself feels kind of half-assed and the price tag makes it not worth it.”
  • graphics14 mentions

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the detailed artwork and atmospheric elements, particularly in specific settings like the mansion. However, many noted that the graphics were generally average and lacked uniqueness, with some describing them as merely decent or even bad in certain aspects. Overall, while there are highlights, the consensus leans towards a lack of standout visual quality.

    • “The graphics were good and I totally liked the gloomy atmosphere.”
    • “The artwork is well done in detail and I like that there is a variation of different places.”
    • “O graphics and special effects were decent (I especially liked the rain).”
    • “Really bad graphics, non-existent plot, but the 'find a thing and figure out where it goes' part wasn't terrible.”
    • “English translations could have been better checked; nothing unique or special about the graphic style.”
    • “The graphics are nothing special.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its pleasantness and variety, while others find it repetitive and lacking in diversity. While a few users enjoyed the changing tracks, many noted that the limited number of music pieces led to a monotonous experience, prompting some to turn it off entirely. Overall, the soundtrack is described as adequate but not particularly memorable.

    • “The music was usually good, but lacked variety.”
    • “I liked the music because it kept changing and not looping.”
    • “Overall, here is what I have to say, the graphics are only average, the story is good, the soundtrack is adequate.”
    • “The animation is cringeworthy and that there is just one music track doesn't help either.”
    • “The music was also pretty at first, but got so repetitive I had to turn it off for my sanity.”
    • “I hated the music.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its glitches, misspellings, and poor voice acting, which some players find amusing despite their flaws. While the comedic elements may appeal to those who enjoy laughing at the game's shortcomings, others may view it as insensitive to mock non-native English speakers. Overall, the humor is hit-or-miss, depending on the player's perspective.

    • “It's not like the glitches are game-breaking and you'll have a blast laughing at all the implausible details.”
    • “The misspellings and bad grammar were hilariously awful - I get that developers may not speak English as a first language, or a game may have been translated, but spell check is still a thing.”
    • “That's not to mention the god awful voice acting; and I'm pretty sure it's the same guy doing all of the voices...including the chick's voice, which was hilarious beyond belief.”
  • stability4 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report it as "super buggy" with numerous glitches, others find it runs smoothly even on low-end systems. The glitches are generally not game-breaking, often providing humorous moments instead.

    • “Runs great, even on the toastiest of toasters.”
    • “It's super buggy!”
    • “It's very glitchy/buggy.”
    • “It's not like the glitches are game-breaking, but you'll have a blast laughing at all the implausible details.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by high-quality graphics that effectively create a gloomy and immersive environment, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “The graphics were good, and I totally liked the gloomy atmosphere.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, noting that it can feel overwhelming and uncontrollable, as it automatically triggers actions on the screen without player input. This lack of control may detract from the intended emotional experience.

  • gameplay1 mentions

    Players appreciate the gameplay but express a desire for it to be longer, indicating that while the experience is enjoyable, it feels somewhat brief.

    • “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
    • “I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet challenging, making every session enjoyable.”
    • “The variety of gameplay options ensures that there's always something new to explore.”
    • “I just wish the gameplay was a little longer.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The controls are clunky, making the gameplay frustrating.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, contributing to an overall negative experience alongside other issues like poor voice acting and translation errors.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the experience.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
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