Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse

Another charming little adventure in the series. I really appreciate the cozy mode where you can investigate in peace without getting distracted by chase scenes.

The best game in the series so far. I still wish the developers would give the option to use WASD instead of arrow keys (changing characters could be C for change instead of S for switch) or even better, keymapping. Also, the map continues to be nearly unreadable with tiny neon text on a black background. And there's sooo much empty space to wander around in search of doggy bags. Nevertheless, I enjoy interviewing all the characters and solving the mystery at the end, and for only $5 I think it's a worthwhile way to spend a few hours. This game for me is a notch better than its predecessors because the mystery itself is better [spoiler] - rather than the mystery being solved due to a single clue that points to one person, it requires actually thinking over ALL the facts of the case and the whole timeline[/spoiler].

The Blackinton Curse is the fourth game in the "Murder is Game Over" series, and it builds nicely on what came before it. This is probably the most interesting actual mystery in the series; previous games have tended to be very obvious, but this one's a bit more intricate and tricksy. The gameplay hasn't changed from the previous entries, however: Guy and Cleo roam around the area interrogating suspects and searching for clues, and the game proceeds automatically once enough information has been gathered. Unlike previous games, though, there's very little gatekeeping this time; once you're past the introduction, you can explore almost the entire map at any time, and investigate and interrogate in any order you see fit. The "ghost chase" mechanic returns from Streaming Death, and I don't enjoy it any more this time than I did before. On the bright side, it adds a third difficulty level -- "cozy" -- which, trendy internet name aside, is a lovely addition, as it disables the mechanic entirely, and returns the game to being pure investigation. In terms of graphics and sound, the game is exactly on par with its predecessors. Everything is perfectly serviceable, but not exciting. The plugin used for the lighting effects in the church, however, appears to come with some significant performance overhead, at least on my end, as the frame rate drops precipitously there. Other than that, though, I noticed no significant bugs; the occasional typo, but nothing more than that. Overall, this fourth entry in the Murder is Game Over series is worth your time if you like a bit of relaxed, narrative mystery solving. It's only a couple of hours long, but it's pretty fun. It has *almost* no connection to Hack Division and Paladin Dream, though, which is a bit shocking!

This game is so cool! I haven't played any of the other games in this series yet but now that I've played this one I can't wait to get the rest. It's an 8-bit Scooby Doo meets Nancy Drew and I'm so here for it. The plot is really intriguing and has kept me interested the whole time (no spoilers but family curses and all that) and the music in this is SO good. Can't wait to play more!! I hope the series continues as well, we always need more good quality mystery games that aren't just hidden object.

Having played all the other games in the series I thought this one was also pretty good. A whodunnit mystery with 8 suspects, going around talking to eveyone and exploring for clues. The whole series feels a bit like scooby doo episodes. Takes about 2 hours to complete which seems fine for the price. I look forward to their next game.

Enjoyed the mystery - keep a paper and pen nearby to keep track of suspects, alibis and clues. I'd recommend playing in one sitting (if you have the time). There are so many twists and turns, it may be hard to keep track of who said what without interviewing everyone again.

Really enjoying the game. Which isn't a surprise at all. The Murder is Game Over franchise is usually super fun! Love all the innocent jump scares, little treasure hunts. Love how it still is connected to Hack Division The map is really good, probably my favourite of the series Recommended to anyone who likes murder mysteries alongside a little bit of spookiness

Honestly, for the price of a coffee, this game is absolutely worth it! We've played 3 out of the 4 titles from the series now and every time it's just such a joy to go through, especially if you're a streamer or someone sharing the experience with others. The amount of "that person's sus!" moments in the game coupled with how many times you're bound to roll your eyes at Detective Dudley's ridiculous comments, well it's just a grand time. Spoilers? The cat did it. Or did they...? Seriously though if you love Scooby Doo and murder-mystery games, this is a total gem ❤️ Gameplay Video: https://youtube.com/live/5yPJ94HBFWA