January 18th, 2008 by PCGGame Review: Mystery in London
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Game Description:
Your vacation to London turns into an investigation into one of its most notorious mysteries ever! Explore the city through 360-degree photographs of locations such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbeyeven the tailor shop where James Bond buys his shirts! Gather clues and challenge the locals to unearth the truth behind a murderous past.
Game size: 95.4 MB
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Review from: GameZebo
In the late 19th century, a man the newspapers nicknamed Jack the Ripper committed a series of gruesome murders in London's East End. He was never caught, and the case remains unsolved to this day. In Mystery in London, the latest hidden object adventure from Big Fish Games, you'll attempt what countless sleuths and scholars - both amateur and professional - have tried and failed to do: discover the identity of Jack the Ripper.
Although its name is different, Mystery in London shares a lot in common with the Travelogue 360 games (Paris and Rome), and uses the same panoramic technology to immerse players in a scene by letting them look a full 360 degrees in any direction as well as up and down. The technology is cool, but definitely an acquired taste. The good news for people who prefer the more traditional approach is that you can turn off the panning in favour of a static view consisting of 16 individual photos pieced together.
The story goes that you're a collector of old books and curiosities who happens to be visiting London on vacation. During your stay, you pop into some shops to look for items to add to your collection, and come across a valuable copy of the novel Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde - along with a mysterious note signed by "JR."
Through some further investigating, you realize that the information you've been collecting has put you onto the trail of Jack the Ripper after all these years. You'll also discover that certain people don't want Jack's true identity to come out, and will stop at nothing to make sure he remains an unsolved mystery.
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Although its name is different, Mystery in London shares a lot in common with the Travelogue 360 games (Paris and Rome), and uses the same panoramic technology to immerse players in a scene by letting them look a full 360 degrees in any direction as well as up and down. The technology is cool, but definitely an acquired taste. The good news for people who prefer the more traditional approach is that you can turn off the panning in favour of a static view consisting of 16 individual photos pieced together.
The story goes that you're a collector of old books and curiosities who happens to be visiting London on vacation. During your stay, you pop into some shops to look for items to add to your collection, and come across a valuable copy of the novel Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde - along with a mysterious note signed by "JR."
Through some further investigating, you realize that the information you've been collecting has put you onto the trail of Jack the Ripper after all these years. You'll also discover that certain people don't want Jack's true identity to come out, and will stop at nothing to make sure he remains an unsolved mystery.
Review from: Family Friendly Games
Oh, how I love a good mystery, and this game sure has one!!! I've played a lot of hidden object games, but Mystery In London really impressed me. This game is so popular, I just had to try it, and I'm so glad I did! Wow! If you like hidden object games, this is a game you will love. If you also love a good mystery, Mystery In London will be simply irresistible to you!
The game has a wonderfully mysterious-sounding soundtrack, great sound effects, and unbeatable graphics. The detail of the graphics and the life-like appearance was truly impressive. I felt like I was inside the scenes I played. Shown in the screenshot below are some of the options available to you, such as levels of sounds, etc. If you're playing for the first time, I recommend activating the "show tips" option - it gives great tutorial tips throughout the game.
When you first start a game, you can choose between "explorer mode" and "tourist mode." Choose tourist mode if you prefer to play leisurely without being timed against the clock. Explorer Mode is where you match your searching skills against a timer/clock during your whirlwind trip to London. Tourist Mode allows you to relax and enjoy a selection of locales with no time limit...
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The game has a wonderfully mysterious-sounding soundtrack, great sound effects, and unbeatable graphics. The detail of the graphics and the life-like appearance was truly impressive. I felt like I was inside the scenes I played. Shown in the screenshot below are some of the options available to you, such as levels of sounds, etc. If you're playing for the first time, I recommend activating the "show tips" option - it gives great tutorial tips throughout the game.
When you first start a game, you can choose between "explorer mode" and "tourist mode." Choose tourist mode if you prefer to play leisurely without being timed against the clock. Explorer Mode is where you match your searching skills against a timer/clock during your whirlwind trip to London. Tourist Mode allows you to relax and enjoy a selection of locales with no time limit...