The game’s lead character F8 is certainly the skeleton holding this title together. After waking up from a long sleep (we’re talking years), F8 realizes he has no recollection of his past. So, players must lead him through a path of discovery helping him understand why he’s here and what his mission is. All the rooms in the mansion have a secret that must be unlocked in order to progress throughout the game. Clues are placed in each room to aid in finding the solution. But it’s not all roses. F8 often finds himself in a predicament such as being electrocuted or suffering from a dog bite. But he’s a good sport and is always up for more mystery solving.
Mystery Mania doesn’t include much in the way of formal instructions. But this is all part of the fun. Logic is the only tool you’ll have to help F8 on his way. There are several items in each room that you must combine or activate in a prescribed order to unlock the exit. For example, you can use a candle on the wall to light a burner that’s on the table. Then have F8 mix chemicals atop the burner and watch the fun begin. It really is amusing. Truthfully, the game can be a head-scratcher at times, but we found that all rooms could be solved after a few tries. The key is to use your observation skills.
In the way of graphics, Mystery Mania will remind you of an online flash game. Vivid color look great, but the sets feel a little flat. The visual department isn’t much to write your friends about. No spoken audio is included. Therefore, F8 interacts with his surrounding acquaintances by way of dialogue boards. Eerie music has bee provided by EA. It fits the whole mood of the game. If a phone call comes in while you’re playing, Mystery Mania will solve your progress so that you can return later.
If you like games that will stump, surprise, and gratify you, give Mystery Mania a whirl. All the ingredients of a classic crime drama are neatly packaged into the game. Currently, EA is offering the game for $3.99 on the App Store. The only complaint we have about it is that its over rather quickly. We’d love to see EA throw in more levels in a update. But as it is, Mystery Mania is one who-done-it that will leave you wanting more.
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