Mystery Case Files®: 13th Skull™ Collector's Edition

The production value is higher on this than a lot of HOGs-- the actors are quite fun, in this game-- but the puzzles are often introduced with no sense of what the goal of the puzzle is. I had to rely on hints more than I wanted to compensate. Additionally, a few of the puzzles were a little too much for my tastes-- several were either too long for me, or just really boring overall. Of course hidden object games can have a puzzle or two you don't enjoy, but this one seemed to have more than usual. I'm a very casual HOG player, though, so that may be more reflective of me than an issue with the game. Still, this is my least favorite hidden object game I've played, which is sad because it clearly was made with a lot of care. I just wish the extra challenge felt fun instead of under-explained or tedious.

played game before, would recommend to anyone playing a mystery case file game.

Absolutely loved it!

As I'm playing the MCF games in order, this is my favorite of the series so far. More nostalgic point-and-click than the standard hidden object, there's enough of those locations as well to satisfy. The music and atmosphere are perfection and we need more MCF games set in Louisiana swamps! Love the Who-Dunnit aspect of this one too, even if the story is a little all over the place.

Absolutely loved this one! The atmosphere is spooky and immersive, the story kept me hooked the whole way through, and the puzzles hit that sweet spot of challenging without being frustrating. The mix of hidden object scenes and clever mini-games kept the pace fresh, and the Louisiana setting gave it a unique flavor compared to other games in the series. If you’re a fan of Mystery Case Files or just enjoy a well-told hidden object adventure with a bit of mystery and creepiness, this is a must-play.

The doll thing got on my nerves