The mystery pops up in numerous genres. It proved a staple for science fiction classics, in print and film, and it has crept into animated features, comic books, and more. It also finds a natural fit with video games, whether it's authors seeking new turf for an intense murder investigation or game designers who see the thrill in a good whodunit. For part 2 of this series, here are 10 popular mystery video games, spanning different styles and technology.
1. Mystery of Mortlake Mansion
2. Mystery Games from Armor Games
3. Mystery of the Old House - Online
Big Fish offers this mystery game, Mystery of the Old House, with a free one-hour trial. How much you'll spend solving it, well, that remains a mystery.
4. Gamesgames' Mystery Games
Many languages form new words by doubling existing words, and Gamesgames.com forms new mystery stories and angles on this mystery page.
5. Virtual Sleuth to Play
Play Sleuth at Playsleuth.com, which offers its point-and-click Shades of Mystery . . . mysteries, and Sleuth Noir, which is interactive fiction, no plugins required.
6. Mysteries from GameHouse
Try video game mysteries at GameHouse's website, including Riddles of the Past, Demon Hunter, Hero of the Kingdom, and The Mystery of the Lost Planet.
7. For Mystery for Gamers on the Go
Gaming for Google Android, Mystery Manor, at Google play.
8. Mystery of the Mayan Sword
Ben 10 Omniverse in the Mystery of the Mayan Sword from Cartoon Network. The mystery of how to keep the kids occupied?
9. Mystery on the Virtual Vacation
In Family Hitchcock, this is a normal family, but "there's nothing normal about their family vacation to Paris." This game you can find on BooksandGames.com.
10. Mystery Disney Style
Disney is certainly no stranger to the mystery genre. Try the kids' game Mystery Tour Ride at Disney.com.
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