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Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness 
Explore a terrifying tale in Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness! Find out why an entire expedition team is dead at the foot of a mountain range in this incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game. After finding the team, Lynn Morgan decides to cross the range to discover the circumstances surrounding their death. Based on the masterful novel by H.P. Lovecraft, Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness takes you on a journey youll never forget!
- Explore terrifying mountains
- Discover an ancient city
- Help Lynn find the truth!
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Game System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP/Vista/8
- CPU: 1.2 GHz
- RAM: 1024 MB
- DirectX: 9.0
- Hard Drive: 128 MB
Game Manager System Requirements:
- Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later
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Not Just the Same-old, Same-old. Very Good!
I did not realize that this was the third in a series until I came to post my review!
With it's refreshingly-different graphics style, an interesting story and appropriately dramatic (but not overpowering) music, the game drew me in almost immediately.
Options include sliders for music and sound effects, plus custom cursor, the ability to switch back and forth between easy and expert mode, full-screen and a box to choose your screen resolution (ie. 1024x768, etc.) There is also the option to turn off the effects for those with slower computers
There is no random-click penalty.
The game starts out in the uninhabited tundra, cold and desolate in its beauty. It wasn't long before I realized that this game is very reminiscent of The Thing, with Kurt Russell - a movie I have long wished to be able to play as an IHOG or adventure game! :o Happy day for me, I got a combination of the two, IHOG and adventure! Don't let me mislead you - the game does not follow the storyline of The Thing, but it is reminiscent enough in [i]feeling[/] that I am a happy camper.
The gameplay itself is more adventure than HOG, also a plus. When you do have HOG scenes, you will end up keeping several items from the area, not just one item (as is the norm for most HOG's). You may have 30 items to find in one scene, but only eight items will be listed at any given time. This adds to the difficulty a bit, as randomly guessing what's on the list won't do you much good. Items will not just found via list, for you will also find them by picture. There are no pencils floating in the sky or ridiculously out-of-place items, and no teeny-tiny items to contend with. Also noteworthy of the HOG scenes is that items you've removed previously will not be present when you have to return!
Gameplay is intuitive, but in case you need help, you have three choices! First, there is an Advice button, which will give you a general hint. If you hit the Advice button a second time (in the same area), it will give you more specific advice. Then there's also a HINT button, which definitely helps if you can't find a missing object during the adventure portion, and of course during the hidden object scenes. The HINT button will also tell you which direction you need to go if you're confused. (LOVE it! Thank you for the tiered hints, devs!)
We have a journal, but it doesn't have a bunch of writing that you'll have to follow - it is more to remind you of where you've been and what you've done - images and scraps of information you may have gleaned. Once again, thumbs up to the devs, for there are no unsolicited hints in the journal!
The mini-games are perfectly in keeping with the game and the story, and have a SKIP button, if needed. Next to the skip button is a ?, which will give you the mini's instructions.
Every now and then we will change from one character's point of view to another's - something I've seen done only in a few games, previously. It happens automatically, and does not interrupt the flow of the game at all... it seems only natural the way they've done it.
There are achievements in this game, but they are more to track your progress than anything else. You don't have to work hard or even try to get the achievements - they come simply by playing the game like you normally would. Still, it was a nice thought.
I really do enjoy the artwork in this game - it's quite beautiful, and there are some multi-layered scrolling scenes that add real depth to the game. If you do not like scrolling scenes, you can disable them. Doing so will simply meld everything into one static scene that you can see all at once. I must mention that none of the HOG scenes scroll (a good thing for me!)
I believe I'm getting near to the end, and it's been a real pleasure. Definitely a solid game, I recommend it.
December 17, 2011
Do this game in daylight!
I've never been so caught by a game from the first scen.
Bought the game immediately after finishing the "try", just had to go on playing. The ending even stressed me.
November 20, 2011
Loved this Game
My only complaint is that it was not longer. Of course that way I won't monopolize the computer all day. I thought I'd just play enough to see what it was like and could not stop till the end. Wonderful game!
November 19, 2011
Scruffy4
The game itself was OK, but way too easy and too short .............I would not recommended it to anyone who wants a game to last awhile or wants a challenge.
December 4, 2011
This one was just okay.
I was disappointed after going on the 4-plus rating the other gamers gave it. The graphics were rough and it seemed I spent most of my time just running the cursor all over the screen waiting for the grabbit hand to appear and pick up a bunch of non-nondescript pieces of items. I did enjoy the mini games, though, and played them through (normally I just skip them ASAP).
I'll take a pass on this one.
November 24, 2011
Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness
This game is extremely awesome..... It does challange you to think. I just wish that I didn't have to stop playing when the free game was up.
November 20, 2011
Much too short
I actually enjoyed the game, but it was over in no time! It is very easy. I enjoyed the graphics.
I am glad I got it on sale for $2.99, any more would have been too much.
I was finished with this in no time, and wanted more.
The HO was incredibly easy, no challenge at all in this game.
December 26, 2012
Science Fiction graphics are a change from the medieval ones.
For a non collector's edition, this was worth the money.
Very staccato texture to the graphics.
November 4, 2012
Very, good game especially as a special 2.99
I wasn't sure I wanted to play this first time around as a demo but decided to get it as a special. I really enjoyed it. Cold, gloomy day so this was the right RX for it. I really, enjoyed the story and it was more adventure then usual HO fair. Glad I got it and will definitely play it again. If you want something different then all the paranormal stuff. I say, 'go for it'. I got so involved I finished it. Didn't take real long but enjoyed it none the less. Cheers!!
November 4, 2012
Great game with lots of Atmosfear!
Fans of HP Lovecraft will appreciate this game for the great sense of atmosphere that has been brought over from the book. It really feels like you are searching through an alien and incomprehensible landscape with it's own rules. It reminds me of the old PC game Gateway 2 Homeworld. If you are not familiar with Lovecraft but interested in this game, do your self a favor and read At the Mountains of Madness and then check out this game, it will add much more to the experience. Besides, IMO, At the Mountains of Madness is probably the most approachable Lovecraft "Mythos" story and it's pretty short. You don't have to be a die hard Lovecraft fan to enjoy the book or this game.
May 3, 2012
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