Victorian Mysteries: Woman in White

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Discover the secret of the mysterious woman in white in this hidden-object game. Based on the 1860 novel by Wilkie Collins, the game takes you into the pompous world of ancient British nobility!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Victorian Mysteries: Woman in White screenshot

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience with pleasing visuals and a relaxing atmosphere.
It features an interesting story and challenging puzzles that keep players engaged.
The artwork is stunning, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the hidden object gameplay.

The game suffers from a clunky interface and high mouse sensitivity, making it frustrating to navigate.
The hint system is slow to recharge and often unhelpful, leading to tedious gameplay.
There are frequent crashes and technical issues that can disrupt the gaming experience.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The story of the game is generally regarded as interesting and engaging, with many players appreciating its gripping narrative and beautiful illustrations. However, some critiques highlight issues such as a dull protagonist and a disappointing final act, while others experienced technical problems that hindered their gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, making the game worth playing despite its flaws.
- “A hidden object game that offers a gripping story, challenging puzzles, and stunning artwork.”
- “I am one of the people who wants to play games such as this for the interesting story, good-looking illustrations, and some relaxing puzzle and hidden object search.”
- “A bit short, but well worth a play for the story and hidden object gameplay.”
- “Dull, plodding story with a docile protagonist and a nonsensical last act.”
- “I'll just go read the book it's based on instead for the story.”
- “I thought in the end the story would make it worth it.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The graphics in the game are described as visually pleasing and stunning, contributing to a relaxing experience. However, some users noted issues with smudgy artwork that made hidden object scenes challenging to navigate. Overall, while the artwork is appreciated, its quality varies, impacting gameplay.
- “The visuals are very pleasing, and it's a very relaxing game.”
- “A hidden object game that offers a gripping story, challenging puzzles, and stunning artwork.”
- “Graphics: 5”
- “Smudged artwork made hidden object scenes difficult to do”
- “Smudged artwork made hidden object scenes difficult to do”
- “, smudgy artwork/graphics/scenes”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay has been criticized for its clunky mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. Users have consistently noted that these issues hinder fluidity and enjoyment during play.
- “The gameplay feels incredibly clunky, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “The mechanics are poorly designed, resulting in a frustrating gameplay experience.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is hindered by its clunky mechanics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game has been criticized for volume issues, particularly during cutscenes where it often drowns out speech, making it difficult for players to follow the dialogue. While some users find the overall music and sound design adequate, the inconsistency in volume levels detracts from the experience.
- “The music is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an engaging atmosphere.”
- “The sound design, including music and voice acting, is well-balanced and adds depth to the game.”
- “The music is just adequate; it doesn't really stand out or enhance the experience.”
- “The sound design feels lackluster, with only adequate music and voice acting.”
- “Overall, the music and voice acting are merely adequate, failing to leave a lasting impression.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is reminiscent of classic titles, evoking a sense of nostalgia that resonates well with players. Many users appreciate the comedic elements that harken back to the charm of older games.
- “A funny game in the style of old games, thanks to the developers for such nostalgia.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of searching for the same hidden objects across multiple scenes, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Having to search for the exact same hidden object (like rusty scissors and sword) in more than one HOS made the scenes tedious.”