Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects
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| Developer(s) | Big Fish Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Big Fish Games |
| Engine | Director |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Release date | April 5, 2006 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Everyone 10+ (E10+) |
| System requirements | Windows 98, Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista, or Mac OS X 10.2 or better |
| Input methods | Mouse |
Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects is an adventure-puzzle casual game developed by Big Fish Studios, and distributed by Big Fish Games. It is the second installment in the Mystery Case Files series (MCF: Huntsville, MCF: Prime Suspects, MCF: Ravenhearst, MCF: Madame Fate).
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[edit] Story
Following on the heels of MCF: Huntsville, the player is tasked with investigating the disappearance of the Queen’s Hope Diamond in Capital City. The 800 carat diamond was stolen from the Capital City Plaza Gallery where it was on display as part of the annual mineral convention, Sparkle Daze. MCF: Prime Suspects adds items that players have to discover to unlock later levels (such as finding a battery to power a flashlight). Characters also became a more prominent part of the series with the investigation revolving around a list of 20 characters with different personality ‘quirks’.
[edit] Gameplay
Like all MCF titles, MCF: Prime Suspects relies heavily on the hidden object puzzle. Each hidden item represents a clue to determine the location of each suspect during the time in which the crime was committed. However, other challenges have been added to increase the overall challenge. Once you have found the required hidden objects, you will travel to the Crime Computer and tackle a series of mini-games. Each mini-game will help you to clear the name of one suspect or pinpoint them as a Prime Suspect!
[edit] Theme and production values
MCF: Prime Suspects features pre-rendered puzzles with many moving parts, as well as high quality orchestral audio and outstanding character voicing. One additional feature is game randomization. Once you have completed MCF: Prime Suspects, you can play it again and be presented with an entirely new set of Prime Suspects.
[edit] Reception
According to independent tracking site game-sales-charts.com, following its release on April 5, 2006, MCF: Prime Suspects held the #1 sales spot on its home distribution channel, Big Fish Games, and has remained in the top 20 ever since.
Leading casual games industry outlets such as Gamezebo.com have featured several articles featuring extremely positive reviews of MCF: Prime Suspects.
[edit] External links
- Official Mystery Case Files Website
- MCF: Prime Suspects on Big Fish Games
- MCF: Prime Suspects Sales Data
[edit] Reviews and interviews
- Review of MCF: Prime Suspects at Gamezebo.com
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