Word of the Law: Death Mask Collector's Edition

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Investigate serial crimes and city government secrets! You're the only one who can get on the trail and break the chain of murders. Are you up for the challenge?

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Play Modes

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

Word of the Law: Death Mask Collector's Edition screenshot

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Outstanding artwork and animations enhance the gameplay experience.
The game features entertaining hidden object scenes and a variety of enjoyable puzzles.
The bonus chapter offers a better story and more cohesive gameplay than the main game.

The main game has confusing puzzle instructions and a lackluster story.
The bonus chapter is short and contains repeat assets, making it feel lazy.
There are no cloud saves or Steam achievements, and the game ends without the option to collect items.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The main game's story is generally viewed as lackluster and unoriginal, while the side story is praised for its better flow and engagement, despite being less dramatic. Players appreciate the detective narrative, enhanced by superb music, voice acting, and beautiful art, which contribute to an enjoyable experience filled with quality entertainment and nice puzzles.
- “It gave me several hours of quality entertainment through a detective story enhanced by beautiful art and sound.”
- “Nice puzzles and a good story.”
- “The story for the main game just felt -meh-.”
- “The story wasn't the most creative, but I did enjoy it.”
- “The superb music and voice acting enhance the detective story's premise, keeping me engaged.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game's graphics are generally considered decent for its age, with outstanding artwork and exceptional animations that significantly enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Outstanding artwork elevates gameplay.”
- “I was greatly impressed by the exceptional artwork and animations in the game.”
- “The game's graphics are decent for its age.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern titles.”
- “Character models look bland and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features engaging hidden object scenes that incorporate various mechanics beyond the basics, complemented by outstanding artwork that enhances the overall experience.
- “There were some entertaining hidden object scenes with different mechanics, not just the basics.”
- “Outstanding artwork elevates gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its tense and atmospheric qualities, effectively enhancing the detective story and keeping players engaged through superb compositions and voice acting.
- “The superb music and voice acting enhance the detective story's premise, keeping me engaged.”
- “Tense, atmospheric music.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is characterized by a tense ambiance enhanced by atmospheric music, creating an immersive experience that heightens the emotional impact of the game.
- “The tense, atmospheric music really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game creates an immersive atmosphere that pulls you in from the start.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”