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Mountain Crime: Requital

PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2015

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Quick resume

Solve the mystery at the heart of this chilling thriller!

Global score

87/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Point-and-click, Puzzle

Pros

  • Engaging murder mystery story
  • Unique hidden object mechanics
  • Atmospheric graphics and sound
  • Moderate puzzle difficulty
  • Good value for price

Cons

  • Dated graphics and animations
  • Lack of fast travel causes backtracking
  • Weak voice acting
  • Short gameplay length
  • Abrupt and unsatisfying ending

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have freedom to explore the hotel and investigate clues at their own pace with some choice in order of actions."

  • Competence
    2

    "Puzzles and hidden object scenes provide moderate challenge and logical problem solving, suitable for beginners and experienced players."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal progress."

  • Continuation
    1

    "Players tend to engage for a few hours to complete the story; some mention wanting a sequel indicating attachment."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Unique hidden object mechanic of assembling items from parts encourages creative problem solving."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are narrative-driven and solitary."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction with immersive mystery and atmospheric setting."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Engagement driven by intrinsic interest in mystery and puzzles rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting
    1

    "Some experimentation with puzzle solutions and item usage, but mostly guided by story progression."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Exploration of multiple hotel rooms and environments with discovery of clues and story elements."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No character customization or expressive elements; presentation is fixed."

  • Fantasy
    -3

    "Story is grounded in a realistic murder mystery setting without supernatural elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; solitary gameplay experience."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players develop deductive reasoning and puzzle-solving skills through gameplay."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of hidden object adventure games."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and find objects; not suited for passive play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions limited to scripted narrative."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management mechanics."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through collecting items, solving puzzles, and unlocking new areas."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Atmospheric music and moderate challenge create a relaxing experience for many players."

  • Sensation
    1

    "Some atmospheric sound and visual effects enhance immersion but sensory stimulation is moderate."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative focus with mystery, character interactions, and plot twists."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Requires logical thinking and puzzle solving but no complex strategic planning."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Suspenseful murder mystery elements provide some tension and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Good value for price with several hours of gameplay and engaging story."

  • Violence
    2

    "Game involves murder and death as narrative elements but no graphic or gratuitous violence."

  • Survival
    1

    "Some elements of avoiding danger and solving problems to survive the mystery."

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