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New York Mysteries: High Voltage Collector's Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

Fearless journalist Laura is again brought in to investigate strange murders taking place in New York. Immerse yourself in an exciting crime story and solve the mystery of a dangerous criminal surrounded by lightning!

What works
  • Engaging mystery story with paranormal elements
  • Well-designed puzzles and hidden object mechanics
  • Atmospheric 1950s new york setting and visuals
  • Bonus chapter and extra content increase playtime
  • Interactive map and achievement system
Things to keep in mind
  • Some players report save game bugs and progress loss
  • Story ending considered abrupt by some
  • Lack of traditional hidden object scenes
  • Voice acting quality inconsistent
  • Repetitive backtracking required

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New York Mysteries: High Voltage Collector's Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence.

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