I Reckon it's a Good One! Will You Join the Party? – Dead Reckoning: Brassfield Manor - A Mystery Hidden Object Game (Full) Review

One of my favorite series is back for an intriguing "whodunit" mystery! While throwing a party at the Brassfield Manor, a wealthy business man, Reginald Greer, turns up dead; and you, as a detective, are called in to investigate this mystery. The graphics are colorful and clear but are also slightly grainy and faded. Many shades of brighter colors are used to portray a sort of Art Deco vibe. This game is not lacking in innovative game structure. You will use deduction and reasoning through the use of your Suspect/Evidence book. Here you will make connections between how pieces of evidence might relate to a suspect to determine who the murderer is. Your Suspects tab will record info on each suspect along with a photo. The Evidence tab will store collected material clues, such as letters, notes, and jewelry. When you interrogate suspects, your thoughts are noted in the circle to the left of the screen. You also use the famous detective's kit to analyze data and collect clues. You will choose which tool to use according to riddles at times. This game has the "pan around" effect where your view moves from one interactive area to another in sequence. There are three modes of difficulty without an option to customize settings. The inventory is labeled; interactive; and puzzle-like, such as grinding coffee beans. The fast teleportation map is located through the menu, which is an unnecessary extra step; and it will indicate your objectives and tasks, if applicable. The HOS are fun and varied; they range from interactive word lists ending with a riddle to finding shapes or sketches of items, also ending with a riddle. You can play a bubble shooter game instead. Nice twist for a change. The puzzles are fun and interesting. One type was to slide tokens around a path to its proper location by working around gears that change the path. You are collecting morphing objects in the HOS, as well as Tarochi Cards and some masks in the locations. Your collectible card indicator is to the left of the inventory bar. The extras include replay of puzzles and HOS, bubble shooter game, souvenir room, and a hidden cards room. This game is worthy of being a collectors edition. The only negatives are lack of a back button and the fact that the game is very linear and simple. But the unique, varied, and innovative game play make this game a hot ticket!
Review by KimTwilight69 on Dead Reckoning: Brassfield Manor - A Mystery Hidden Object Game (Full).