Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse

The Blackinton Curse is the fourth game in the "Murder is Game Over" series, and it builds nicely on what came before it. This is probably the most interesting actual mystery in the series; previous games have tended to be very obvious, but this one's a bit more intricate and tricksy. The gameplay hasn't changed from the previous entries, however: Guy and Cleo roam around the area interrogating suspects and searching for clues, and the game proceeds automatically once enough information has been gathered. Unlike previous games, though, there's very little gatekeeping this time; once you're past the introduction, you can explore almost the entire map at any time, and investigate and interrogate in any order you see fit. The "ghost chase" mechanic returns from Streaming Death, and I don't enjoy it any more this time than I did before. On the bright side, it adds a third difficulty level -- "cozy" -- which, trendy internet name aside, is a lovely addition, as it disables the mechanic ent...

Having played all the other games in the series I thought this one was also pretty good. A whodunnit mystery with 8 suspects, going around talking to eveyone and exploring for clues. The whole series feels a bit like scooby doo episodes. Takes about 2 hours to complete which seems fine for the price. I look forward to their next game.