Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises

This is absolutely the worst game of its kind I have ever encountered. I expected Artifex Mundi to keep up the standard in all their titles, especially since these games don't demand much technically; they only need to replicate the core elements at a decent level to be perfectly fine. But unfortunately, everything fails here: the plot is so embarrassing and sometimes borders on pure parody, where every man encountered must be portrayed as evil, except for the ‘partner’, who is presented as completely useless. Maybe I'm expecting too much from a clicker for women, but it could have a little more depth and deviate at least to some extent from an extremely feminist view of the world; the dialogues aren't any better, and especially the voice acting, which is at a horrendous level; the puzzles and mini-games are trivial, clunky, tedious, and painfully repetitive, where you have to do the same mini-game, for example, three times and each of them is further divided into successive stages of the same clicking. The worst thing about it is that you can simply feel that every element of this game has been made cheaply and that no one cared about any depth or quality. If you're not here for the achievements, give it a pass. [h3]1/10[/h3]

Рекомендую ее за 110 рублей, а за 550... 550 рублей!?!? Очень дофига и не оправдано. 🔍Разнообразие (поиск предметов, головоломки): Поиск предметов есть трех типов 1. Найти предметы по словам (слова иногда переведены некорректно, поэтом предмет невозможно нормально найти); 2. Найти предметы по картинкам; 3. Найти определенные предметы, чтобы открыть другие и в конце собрать один. Головоломки разнообразные и разного уровня сложности. Есть механика сбора улик и анализ улик (несложная мини-игра на логику). Минус… Тут есть пятнашки и головоломки на глазомер. Гадость. 👀Интерактивность окружения: Можно осматривать некоторые предметы на карте, которые не важны для продвижения по сюжету, но это не очень интересно. 🔄Реиграбельность: В игре есть разные уровни сложности, на которых можно переиграть, но игра линейная и обычная, так что для меня она на один раз. 🎨Графика: Стандартная графика для подобного рода игр. Фоны симпатичные, люди… нормальные, пока не заговорят. Это ужасно. 🎶Музыка, озвучка: Фоновая музыка не раздражала, но у меня такое ощущение, что она вообще не менялась. Озвучка — это отдельный рофл, я с нее постоянно хихикала, так как у злодеев ужасный акцент и они ОЧЕНЬ стараются. 🗺️Карта: Не нужна вообще, так как головоломки решаются в пределе двух-трех локаций. 📖Сюжет: Банальный детектив, неожиданных сюжетных поворотов нет. 🥇Достижения: За одно прохождения выбила 23 достижения из 24. Последнее не выбыла, так как нужно было пройди все мини-игры, не пропустив ни одной, а я скипала пятнашки)))) Есть коллекционные достижения (2 шт.). Нужно на каждой локации находить карту и подарок.

Die Rätsel sind gut in die Geschichte eingewoben, auch wenn die etwas absurd ist. Es macht trotzdem Spaß!

Хорошая игра. Русский перевод немного хромает, но это добавляет ей "головоломности" :)

Ну такое. Анимация кринж, поведение персонажей кринж, сюжет кринж. Музыка всю игру одна и та же. Местами размытые ролики. Было скучно. Прошла на от**бись)) даже на все ачивки XD

Randomly opened the game to find my cursor bugged. It keeps floating my cursor to the top left of the screen (no it is not my mouse or any other program on my PC). Other people have had this problem and this makes it pretty impossible to finish this point and click game.

amazing game

Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises is a polished hidden-object puzzle adventure that leans heavily into the style of glossy crime dramas, delivering a story filled with wealth, betrayal, and carefully hidden secrets. Developed by Brave Giant LTD and published by Artifex Mundi, the game embraces familiar genre conventions while dressing them in a glamorous coastal setting that gives the investigation a distinctive atmosphere. From the outset, it presents itself as a tightly paced detective tale where every luxurious location and suspicious character hints at something darker beneath the surface. The story begins with a poisoning tied to a wealthy family and quickly escalates into a far-reaching conspiracy involving corruption, greed, and long-buried lies. You step into the role of a determined detective working alongside your partner Duke, following leads that take you through marinas, mansions, industrial backrooms, and sunlit cityscapes that contrast sharply with the crimes being uncovered. The narrative unfolds episodically, with each chapter adding new twists that reframe earlier events, keeping the mystery engaging even when the overall structure remains linear. Gameplay follows the traditional hidden-object formula, focusing on searching richly detailed scenes for specific items while piecing together clues. These scenes are visually dense and thematically consistent, often rewarding careful observation while occasionally testing patience when objects are cleverly obscured. Between searches, the game introduces a wide variety of puzzles and mini-games designed to break up the pacing. These range from logic challenges and mechanical contraptions to familiar pattern-based puzzles, offering consistent variety even if some mechanics will feel familiar to seasoned genre fans. Exploration is handled through classic point-and-click navigation, guiding players smoothly from one location to the next without excessive backtracking. This streamlined approach keeps the investigation moving and prevents frustration, though it also means environments are often experienced briefly rather than revisited in depth. Interactions with characters are largely story-driven, with dialogue and cutscenes pushing the plot forward rather than branching into optional investigative paths. This makes the experience feel more like an interactive crime drama than an open-ended detective simulation. Visually, Poisonous Promises is one of the stronger entries in its genre. The artwork is crisp and colorful, with each location carefully composed to reflect the story’s themes of luxury, danger, and deception. Backgrounds are filled with small details that enhance immersion, and character portraits help give personality to suspects and allies alike. Full voice acting further supports the presentation, adding energy to the narrative even when dialogue occasionally leans into melodrama. A bonus chapter expands the story by revisiting the infamous yacht incident at the center of the mystery, offering additional puzzles and context that flesh out unresolved questions. This extra content adds value and helps the story feel more complete, particularly for players invested in uncovering every layer of the conspiracy. Achievements and collectibles also provide light incentives for thorough play, though they remain secondary to the core narrative experience. Despite its strengths, the game does show some genre fatigue. Certain puzzle types repeat frequently, and players experienced with Artifex Mundi titles may recognize familiar patterns and solutions. Occasionally, hidden-object scenes rely more on visual clutter than clever placement, and some story beats resolve conveniently rather than organically. These issues don’t derail the experience, but they do prevent it from standing out as a truly groundbreaking entry. Overall, Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises succeeds as a confident and entertaining hidden-object adventure that knows exactly what it wants to deliver. Its strength lies in atmosphere, presentation, and steady narrative momentum rather than innovation. For fans of crime-themed puzzle games and story-driven investigations, it offers several hours of engaging mystery wrapped in a stylish setting. While it may not surprise seasoned players, it delivers a satisfying and well-crafted experience that fits comfortably within the genre’s best traditions. Rating: 7/10