Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove Review

Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove Review

Review by Sara

Mystery Case Files-Dire Grove is a truly one-of-a-kind game that combines some elements of first person adventure with a hidden objects game.

Great Graphics, Some Live Acting

As you walk around, you discover areas marked by sparkles that indicate to search for objects that will help uncover the supernatural legend of Dire Grove. The graphics are truly wonderful and even include scenes with live actors.

Some Uninteresting and Time Consuming Activities

One of the major downsides of the game is that time spent hunting for objects is greatly reduced because searching for new locations and learning which items unlock new areas is very time consuming. The tutorial provided in the game is very limited and will often leave players out of new locations to hunt objects and no indication as to which inventory object is needed to unlock a new area. Furthermore, objects remain in their original location when an area is revisited, reducing the re-play value of the game.

Conclusion - A Good Effort That Falls Short

Although Dire Grove has a distinctly original plot line and outstanding graphics for the genre, the amount of time spent hunting objects is too little and the confusion created by the unique navigation of the game is too great, ultimately belittling its value.