When it comes to hidden object games, Masters of Mystery – Crime of Fashion is as unique as they come. Masters of Mystery – Crime of Fashion delves into the seedy world of crime scene investigation. In order to solve the high fashion homicide, you are required to find hidden tools, objects, and clues using a variety of hidden game techniques. To uncover the truth and find the murderer, you play the role of investigator, Miss Chase.
Miss Chase starts her new position like most people start a new job. Her cranky and uptight boss, Sergeant Cross, shows Miss Chase to her new office. The game begins by having Miss Chase clean up her office. In the process she has to find hidden objects like ammo, tape, a magnifying glass, and more.
This is where the game takes an interesting twist. Some of the objects you are required to find are added to your inventory. Once in the inventory, you are allowed to use the item to help you find more items. Personally, I like this feature because it makes Masters of Mystery – Crime of Fashion different from other hidden object games.
At different points in the game, you are thrown into a mini-game. One of the mini-games requires you to unscramble cut-out letters to reveal a hidden phrase. It is sort of like hangman without the penalties. It is not difficult, especially if you know a little about code breaking. Another one of the mini-games has you match fingerprints. Matching doesn’t sound hard, but you are given very little time to match the print. With fast searching and a good eye for matching fingerprints, you should be able to finish this mini-game in the extremely short time allotted.
Making the hidden object game even more unique, some hidden items like fingerprints can’t be found without the use of discovered items. Before you can locate fingerprints, you must find the dust brush. Then you can go to your inventory to use the dust brush on different areas. Sound easy? Not really, because now you have to guess where the fingerprints can be found. This adds a new challenge because you can’t even begin to find hidden items until you found the correct tool. Add the time limit and you just might find yourself in a race against the clock.
If you are into crime scene investigation, then this is the game for you. It has a realistic feel. Masters of Mystery – Crime of Fashion has a well developed storyline that keeps you up-to-date. The game does give you an option to skip the dialogue if you don’t want to follow along. I would suggest reading the dialogue as it lets you know why you are going back to the yacht or the crime lab.
Masters of Mystery – Crime of Fashion can be found at Marco Polo Games. At Marco Polo games you can find many hidden object games. There you can download games for a free trial or buy the game if you like it.