Crime Stories: From the Files of Martin Mystere

 PC
Metascore
45

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 9 out of 20
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  1. Quandary
    70
    The story develops nicely as your investigation proceeds and the puzzles provide the right amount of challenge to keep you actively engaged without blocking your progress for too long.
  2. Game Over Online
    68
    A so-so to bad adventure game. There isn’t anything special about the game itself, and the writing quality knocks it down a few pegs from there. But it’s also harmless and it’s playable and it’s inexpensive, so it’s not the worst way in the world to spend a rainy weekend.
  3. Just Adventure
    67
    I did enjoy playing MM. Beautiful graphics and music, pretty good puzzles, along with one of the best puzzles ever created, interaction with almost everything and a good story with unexpected twists make up for the poor dialogs and the bad voiceovers.
  5. Worth Playing
    65
    Crime Stories suffers from some poor design decisions as well as a downright annoying presentation.
  6. Adventure Gamers
    60
    It's enjoyable to play, but feels, at least at times, like playing basketball with a bum knee might. You have fun, yet the pain prevents you from playing at your full potential. Similarly, this game has lost some of its potential within the framework of its annoyances.
  7. WHAM! Gaming
    60
    We wanted 'The X-Files' and instead we got 'Columbo'.
  8. IC-Games
    59
    The story is very good and the puzzle numerous and that is the point of the game really. We would think it would have a quite select fan base that would really enjoy it but its mass appeal may be limited.
  9. GameZone
    59
    A mediocre point and click adventure game that doesn't advance the genre. The game offers just enough to keep you playing but fails to offer anything new or impressive to make it stand out from the crowded adventure game market.
  10. CPUGamer
    56
    The story might have a flicker of potential but everything else causes the game to fall flat on its face.
  11. Digital Entertainment News
    54
    I guess Crime Stories is good for an hour or so of play, but I guarantee if you play for much longer if the disjointed dialogue doesn’t get you, the poor translation will.
  12. IGN
    52
    Annoyances with the graphics and sound almost drive any interest in seeing the conclusion of the game away. The gameplay is extremely generic. The puzzles are easy to figure out, but there aren't very many in the game and some challenge would have been nice.

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4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 5 out of 8
  1. JeremyB.
    Feb 6, 2007
    9
    Yes, bad dialogue and cheesy translation, but the music is marvelous and doesn't jerk as you go from room to room and the environment is Yes, bad dialogue and cheesy translation, but the music is marvelous and doesn't jerk as you go from room to room and the environment is well created. Most importantly, the puzzles are logical and it is nice that you don't pick up things you need to use until you have a reason to use them, it isn't just a Monty Haul grab what you can and stick the marzipan in the cats ear to get rid of the dog scene. I have a high IQ and I like a game that gives me a chance to think logically and not just to click away like a tech-savvy red-neck. Bring back adventure gaming!… Full Review »
  2. JoseE.
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    Its pretty damn good, the gameplay is bad but its a good plot.
  3. PaoloF.
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    Some reviewer don't love adventure so why you have to review an advenuture game? Strange people in a strange world.
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