Mystery Loss

Sometimes even the simplest ideas can be turned into great video games, especially in the realm of casual genres such as hidden object or match three. However, the important parts are the gameplay mechanics, because they have to be engaging enough to keep players amused for many hours. It’s better if the concepts are original, but then again one can have fun with copycats as well.

Mystery Loss is a simple match-three game in which you have to solve levels by matching colorful tiles and investigate a silly disappearance in the meantime. There are no great ideas in the gameplay department, but the whole thing is very polished and enjoyable, especially if you are a fan of the genre. There’s quite a bit of humor to keep you cheerful along the way.

The story starts when the little canary by the name of Twiggy disappears, and you go on its trail in order to find out what happened. As it turns out, the cat is not the culprit, so your adventure takes you through a variety of interesting places. Most of your journey is spent looking at tiles, on the other hand, because the story is obviously not very intricate once you get right down to it.

The whole point of the game is for you to match at least three gems of the same kind, but each level has unique requirements in order to solve it. You also have a limited number of moves at your disposal, which means that you really have to think about everything you decide to do. Thankfully, by matching four or more gems you can score special combos that clear a good portion of the board.

You can also get special elements and make use of boosters, although most of these require currency in order to be acquired. As far as the graphics are concerned, the colors are bright enough to improve your mood, and so are the static cutscenes that provide you with details on the story. There’s a jolly soundtrack playing in the background at all times to keep you immersed.

Even if it’s not groundbreaking in any way, Mystery Loss is still a very fun and addictive match-three game if you are into the genre. Hence, it should be able to keep you engaged for many hours, thanks to the over two hundred levels included.

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