Mystery Case Files: The Black Veil Collector's Edition

This one was a nice story and a nice break from Ravenhearst lol. Nice puzzles, nice story, a little cheesy voice acting but that is to be expected.

I really enjoyed this game. Puzzles can be difficult due to some vague instructions but they can be skipped if wanted.

I have to say I've seen HOG fans speak very highly of the Mystery Case Files series- but I personally found the first few (albeit very early) ones I played to be immensely boring. It put me off playing any more until I decided to give Dire Grove a try, and here we are. Because I really, really enjoyed that one, I got this game. This one has kind of a different feel to me, and I although I greatly enjoyed it, it has probably gone onto my list of very good games, that I just won't likely play again. That's not to say that people with different tastes to me wouldn't really love it however, because there is, to be fair, a lot to love about it. What I must say is that it did make me put aside my biggest dislike in these games: characters talking. In this game, the characters have voices, sometimes in the background, sometimes where their mouths actually move, and while generally this irritates me beyond belief, it was done so well in this game I didn't really notice it that much. (The Scottish accent might've been a wee bit stereotype-y, but that aside.) The voice acting wasn't over the top or too corny. This game should serve as an example of how it definitely should be done. The cutscenes and graphics are also fantastic- the intro scene especially I found wonderfully done. Quite realistic, and while it's not all bright and garish you can still see well enough to find objects and play the game. The graphics can't be faulted. The gameplay itself was not too short, no parts of it felt rushed for me, which I find can sometimes be a problem nearer the end of a lot of games. The hidden object scenes were fine, just standard; a few items you need to take some extra actions to find so it's not too simple. The minigame puzzles, however... these are NOT my idea of fun. Some were unbearably long-winded and awkward to complete (although they could be skipped if you, like me, get easily irritated and would prefer not to hurl your laptop out of the nearest window.) This may be the largest factor in why I wouldn't go mad for this game, I don't know, I'm just quite lazy to be honest. It's a problem. I can't be bothered addressing it. The plot, which is usually the biggest factor for me, was actually very good- although I reckon they could've done more with it. Maybe they did, in another game in the series I don't know about, but in the context of the game alone I felt like there were things I was missing. Although to be fair I do expect a lot from games plot wise. These are meant for fun, they don't have to be deep and captivating stories, but this one did go some way in developing a very interesting story and character. I'd like to see a prequel or something to this, personally. The bonus chapter that came with the collectors edition was also very good: quite short, but very good. I feel that it did enhance the main game for me a bit- without giving anything away about it. Overall I did find the game, and the extra chapter, thoroughly enjoyable- frustrating puzzles aside. And I would highly recommend to most HOG fans who like a little bit of death and darkness mixed in. Not dark to my taste, exactly, but close enough to give it a go.

Very good game, puzzles are excellent.

Definitely one of the weirdest HOGs I've played but I liked it. Unusual subject and puzzles that sometimes revolved around the theme. There's a really messed up bit with a lobotomy that I didn't appreciate, not cool. But overall, I liked it. The bonus chapter is actually relevant and interesting.

love it

TRÈS BIEN FAIT LONG AIMER

short and the plot is more predictable than usual. BUT the puzzles are really fun. not worth the money but if you have it to spare or find it on sale its worth a try

Mais je l'aimerai bien en française s'il vous plait.

Was alright. Would recommend if on sale.