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Unsolved: Hidden Mystery Games - Comprehensive Review of Artifex Mundi's Detective Adventure

by Artifex Mundi

4.7
ANDROIDAdventure Games
A free hidden object adventure game offering multiple mystery narratives with challenging puzzles. Targets casual gamers seeking brain-teasing investigations with energy-based progression mechanics and in-app purchases.

Detailed Review

Unsolved: Hidden Mystery Games represents Artifex Mundi's entry into the free-to-play hidden object genre, offering a centralized platform for multiple detective-themed puzzle adventures. The application positions itself as a comprehensive mystery gaming hub where users can access numerous cases without switching between different applications, creating an interconnected multiverse of investigative scenarios. The core functionality revolves around hidden object scenes, inventory-based puzzles, and narrative-driven investigations. Each case presents players with detailed environments to examine, containing concealed clues and interactive elements that advance the storyline. The game incorporates traditional point-and-click adventure mechanics with touch-optimized controls, including zoom functionality for detailed inspection and a hint system that guides players during challenging segments. Energy mechanics govern play sessions, with actions consuming units that regenerate slowly over time or can be replenished through in-app purchases. User experience demonstrates polished production values with hand-drawn artwork, atmospheric sound design, and intuitive interface navigation. The touch interface responds accurately to interactions, with visual feedback confirming successful discoveries. Real-world usage patterns show players typically engage in short sessions due to energy limitations, though the compelling narratives encourage return visits. The application maintains progress across multiple cases simultaneously, allowing users to switch between different mysteries without losing investigation progress. User feedback consistently praises the game's engaging puzzles and narrative depth while criticizing energy mechanics. Eric Newquist's July 2025 review notes 'challenging puzzles to solve' but expresses frustration that 'energy depletes quickly... requiring long waits or purchases.' Jaime Shults' August 2025 review acknowledges addictiveness while questioning why 'energy takes a full day rather than half a day to refill.' Positive reviews from Samantha Elaine Jesalva and Kristen Henry in August 2025 highlight the balanced difficulty that 'stimulates the brain without being too hard.' The application excels in providing substantial free content with professional production quality, though the energy system significantly restricts continuous play. Ideal for players who prefer intermittent gaming sessions rather than extended playthroughs. The business model follows typical free-to-play patterns where patience or monetary investment determines progression speed, which may frustrate users seeking uninterrupted mystery solving.

Key Features

  • Multiple interconnected mystery cases allowing players to switch between different investigative narratives without leaving the application
  • Hidden object scenes with hundreds of carefully concealed clues requiring detailed examination and logical deduction
  • Energy-based progression system that limits continuous play but encourages regular return visits through timed regeneration
  • Hint system providing assistance during challenging puzzles while maintaining appropriate difficulty balance for most players
  • Hand-drawn artwork and atmospheric audio design creating immersive detective storytelling environments
  • Touch-optimized controls with zoom functionality enabling precise interaction with detailed environmental elements

Why Users Love It

Engaging puzzle design
High production values

Perfect for: Casual gamers enjoying mystery narratives and hidden object challenges

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#50

3 from last week

Best Rank

#44

All-time high

Average Rank

#47

30-day average

User Reviews

Eric Newquist
Jul 7, 2025

Challenging puzzles to solve. Clues and useful items are scattered everywhere -- if you can find them. Only complaint is that you will run out of energy trying things -- which happens way too quickly for me -- and then have to stop and wait for a long time / overnight, or purchase more energy.

Elizabeth Eskew
Sep 17, 2025

I love the way this game/app plays. I love the stories the smoothness I really love this game! I HATE how it uses Energy, and it takes SOOOOOO long to completely fill. that surely takes some of the fun out of the game ......

Bernice Peñaranda
Sep 23, 2025

I just downloaded this today, and I would say I think underestimate this game. When I played I did not expect those animations at all IT WAS SO SMOOTH. I haven't encountered any problem yet in my experience, as for the energy I can play other things for the meantime while playing this too so it doesn't really bother me. Keep it up!

Bernice Peñaranda
Sep 23, 2025

I just downloaded this today, and I would say I think underestimate this game. When I played I did not expect those animations at all IT WAS SO SMOOTH. I haven't encountered any problem yet in my experience, as for the energy I can play other things for the meantime while playing this too so it doesn't really bother me. Keep it up!

Marta Wawrzycka
Sep 16, 2025

I finished all the games available. Please add more! It's the best free game app here. The graphics and storyline of each game are fabulous. It's not too easy but not impossible to play. Options to watch adverts but not feeling forced to watch them it's a reason for the 5th star. Congrats, creators. You have an amazing team out there!

App Details

Developer

Artifex Mundi

Platform

android

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

10/9/2025