MCF Review

Columbo meets the Sopranos in a classic case of mystery 'Who-dunnit'. Mystery Case Files presents a game that delivers a great story-line, intrigue, adventure, suspense and more than a few interesting and unforgettable characters. Set in mythical Capital City, the Queen's Hope; a priceless 800 carat blue diamond on loan from the British Royal family has vanished without a trace in the city's Piazza Gallery. Worse yet, no one knows who took it. It is your job and challenge to determine from a notorious list of 20 criminals who actually stole the infamous gem.

Game Play

Discovering who the guilty person is will require the diligence, patience and expert skills of a top private investigator. That's where you come in. With your leather case brimming with criminal files, you get to find out where each suspect was at the time the theft was committed. The game is divided into one main gameplay plus tons of variation mixed in to offer a 'spicy' experience. In the Seek and Find games you are asked to find hidden images amid opulent background images. Interspersed among the Eye-Spy games are fun puzzle games requiring you to swap picture pieces or match things in order to find out relevant information. All set to the tick of a running clock, your skills in uncovering clues will certainly be put to the test.

How to Play: Tips

After reading a case file, you will be presented with the map of the city. On several selected buildings, you will see a number outlined by a magnifying glass. The number represents the number of images you will have to collect in the scenes. Click on the building and behold a cacophony of splendor as vibrant graphics that inundate your senses. You will be asked to find and click on pieces from a list of objects. Be very precise on what you click on or you will face precious time penalties. Finding each object takes time and of course a good "eye". It's easy to get lost in the beauty of the game, so if you can't find the objects that you are looking for, simply click on the hint question marks. Be careful, in each round you are limited to only four hints.

As you progress and proceed from suspect to suspect, you will be presented with even more locations to explore. Some of which cannot be opened unless you find a special "battery" icon from other sites. With enough practice, you will be able to spot those batteries in no time! When you finally find and select all the necessary objects, you will gain access to the infamous Crime Computer. Solve the crime computer's distinct puzzles such as swap puzzles and or match two games and you will discover if indeed the suspect in question is GUILTY of the Queen's Hope diamond theft!