Art of Murder - The Secret Files

I got it as part of a bundle package, and I have to say - it's simply terrible.

Art of Murder – The Secret Files, developed and published by City Interactive S.A., is a crime-themed hidden object and puzzle adventure that seeks to merge the intrigue of FBI investigations with the accessibility of casual gameplay. Taking place within the larger Art of Murder universe, it once again places players in the role of FBI agent Nicole Bonnet, this time following her pursuit of a dangerous drug cartel after the kidnapping of a DEA professor. The setup is ripe with promise: international intrigue, a high-stakes rescue, and a protagonist determined to outthink a ruthless criminal organization. Unfortunately, while the concept suggests a gripping procedural thriller, the execution leans far more toward routine hidden object gameplay than true detective work, resulting in a mixed experience that alternates between moments of atmosphere and long stretches of repetition. The story begins with Bonnet being called to Mexico after an undercover agent is murdered and a key DEA operative, Professor Brenner, is abducted. What follows is a journey across a variety of static locations, each representing a step in the investigation as Nicole searches for clues and interrogates suspe…

Turned a good series into budget hidden objects game. The former games took several hours to complete with intriguing puzzles and good story. This is mainly hidden objects everywhere and automatic progress. Took around 1.5 hour to complete.

Hidden object graphics are impossible to see. I quit pretty much immediately. The scenes are near-monochromatic, and this is on an high end 32" monitor. Click-through games are how I turn off when I'm stressed, but this one was immediately too annoying.

Not terrible, but fairly obnoxiously placed objects. The plot unfolds better than a lot of hidden object games, but I wouldn't call it hugely engaging, seems like tho a better translation would have helped a little.

What the heck people? All these negative reviews... did I miss something? I think this is rather decent hidden object game, I'm actually really perplexed at all the negativity. I personally think everyone who gave this game a thumbs down is a N00B and a SIMP, oh and also a bigot.