Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room

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Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Freeze Tag and was released on July 14, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room," a murder occurs in a locked room with no apparent escape. As a detective, you must uncover clues, examine evidence, and solve puzzles to reveal the identity of the murderer and explain the impossible crime. This hidden object adventure game challenges you to investigate the scene, question suspects, and unravel the mystery of the yellow room.

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

story11 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features well-designed hidden object scenes that are engaging and visually appealing.
The story is intriguing, based on a classic French novel, and includes plot twists that keep players interested.
The game has a charming Victorian atmosphere, enhanced by good voice acting and a fitting soundtrack.

The ending feels rushed and unsatisfying, leaving multiple loose ends and failing to involve the player in solving the mystery.
There are technical issues, including bugs that can cause crashes and glitches that affect gameplay, such as missing voiceovers.
The lack of fast travel and hints outside of hidden object scenes can lead to frustrating backtracking and confusion.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story, based on Gaston Leroux's 1907 novel "The Mystery of the Yellow Room," features a melodramatic Victorian mystery involving a photographer and a reporter investigating an attempted murder in a locked room. While some players noted issues with translation and pacing, many found the engaging plot, rich character profiles, and intriguing twists to be enjoyable, despite a somewhat unsatisfying ending. Overall, the game is recommended for its strong narrative and immersive storytelling, complemented by well-designed hidden object scenes.
- “The pace of the story is really good, the journal helps with all of the information provided as well as the character profiles; this mystery game is very well done in many aspects.”
- “I enjoyed this old-school hidden object game with excellent hidden object scenes (not just junk and not so obvious) and an intriguing storyline (based upon a French novel).”
- “The story progresses through cutscenes, articles we find, eavesdropping, and interactions with other characters.”
- “The story isn't told well, possibly due to poor translations from French.”
- “The story was a bit melodramatic, but since it's based on a Victorian mystery, what would one expect.”
- “I would have preferred a better story for the ending; however, it was still fun to play.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, reflecting its older release in 2012, yet many players find them beautiful and engaging, particularly praising the improved artwork and environmental portrayal. While some aspects, like clarity and widescreen functionality, have limitations, the visuals still contribute positively to the overall experience, especially in the context of its mystery story. Overall, the graphics are seen as a charming aspect of the game, despite not being cutting-edge.
- “The graphics show that it is an older game; however, it was still beautiful.”
- “The graphics have greatly improved from the previous game, as well as the map which adds extra details.”
- “The graphics reflect the age of the game - although widescreen is available, I ended up playing mostly in fullscreen because of the stretching effect of going to widescreen.”
- “This is an older game (2012), so the graphics won't blow you away, but they portray the environment beautifully.”
- “At times, the graphics are crystal clear but not always; nonetheless, I found the game fun and have purchased another in the series.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its fitting atmosphere and dramatic compositions. However, some users noted the repetitive nature of the tracks and expressed a desire for options to download the music. While the sound effects can be distracting, the overall sound design, including separate volume controls, enhances the gaming experience.
- “The soundtracks fit the atmosphere and setting of the game; thankfully, they didn't use the sound effects of the previous game.”
- “There are plenty of plot twists, and I loved the music.”
- “The music is beautifully dramatic where called for.”
- “A pity that the music kept repeating, despite the abundance of romantic compositions to choose from.”
- “I wished there were an option to download the tracks, but there is no 'extra' menu which we usually get in these types of games, to download the music and wallpapers.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability, noting the presence of glitches and bugs, but many still express enjoyment of the game despite these issues.
- “I enjoyed it despite the glitches, so I went with a thumbs up.”
- “It was fine, except it was buggy for me.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a fitting soundtrack that complements its setting, with users appreciating the departure from the sound effects used in the previous installment.
- “The soundtracks fit the atmosphere and setting of the game; thankfully, they didn't use the sound effects from the previous game.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is often praised for its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, providing a satisfying experience that keeps players invested. However, some users note occasional pacing issues and repetitive elements that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, appealing to a wide range of players.

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Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room is a casual action adventure game.

Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room is available on PC and Windows.

Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room was released on July 14, 2019.

Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room was developed by Freeze Tag.

Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room is a single player game.

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