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Mysterium: A Psychic Clue Game

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Mysterium is a cooperative deduction game set in the 1920s in which a ghost guides a group of psychics to uncover a murderer, as well as the weapon and location of the murder, using only visual clues.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Strategy, Indie, Card & Board Game, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Faithful and immersive adaptation of popular board game
    • Strong cooperative gameplay with friends
    • Beautiful art and atmospheric music
    • Engaging deduction and puzzle solving
    • Good replayability and multiple modes

    Cons

    • Small online player base limits matchmaking
    • Some ui and technical bugs reported
    • Ai can be unpredictable or unhelpful
    • Lack of private game options and lobby features
    • Multiplayer server issues have occurred

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players have freedom to explore, solve puzzles with psychic powers, and choose dialogue options, indicating control over actions."

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      "Players choose roles (ghost or psychic) and interpret abstract clues with freedom in deduction, though within structured game phases."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game challenges players with complex puzzles, clue analysis, and deduction mechanics that require skillful thinking and attention."

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      "Game challenges players to interpret clues, solve puzzles, and coordinate effectively, requiring skill and cognitive effort."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focuses on solo or cooperative play without ranked modes or leaderboards; emphasis on personal and cooperative experience rather than competition."

      Capsule for Dead Space™ 3 Dead Space™ 3

      "Strongly cooperative gameplay where all players win or lose together; competition is minimal or absent."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report replayability and long play sessions despite some repetitiveness"

      Capsule for Fictorum Fictorum

      "Players report replayability and desire to keep playing, though small player base limits session availability."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay is cooperative with players collaborating to solve mysteries and overcome challenges."

      Capsule for Mansions of Madness Mansions of Madness

      "Core mechanic is cooperative deduction; players work together to solve the mystery and must all succeed."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players engage with abstract puzzles and interpret symbolic story elements, encouraging creative thinking and personal interpretation."

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      "Players creatively interpret abstract vision cards and communicate ideas; ghost role involves creative clue giving."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "Gameplay emphasizes equal partnership and mutual reliance; no evidence of dominance or power imbalance."

      Capsule for Operation: Tango Operation: Tango

      "Gameplay emphasizes equal participation and mutual success; no evidence of dominance or power imposition."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a fun, immersive distraction with engaging story and atmosphere."

      Capsule for Bloody Hell Bloody Hell

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction with immersive atmosphere and thematic mystery setting."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction; no indication of obligation or pressure."

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players explore clues, try different investigative approaches, and experiment with organizing information."

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      "Players explore abstract clues and try different interpretations; some experimentation with strategies."

    • Exploration

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      "Exploration is mostly of creative possibilities and object combinations rather than new physical areas."

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      "Exploration is mostly conceptual—discovering clues and associations rather than physical world exploration."

    • Expression

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      1

      "Limited customization; players express themselves through choice of dialogue and story path rather than avatar modification."

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      "Limited customization; players express themselves mainly through interpretation rather than avatar or environment changes."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong supernatural and paranormal themes with psychic powers and horror fiction elements."

      Capsule for F.E.A.R. 3 F.E.A.R. 3

      "Strong fantasy theme with supernatural elements, psychic powers, and ghostly communication."

    • Fellowship

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      "Players value community and playing with friends; the small but friendly player base fosters social connection."

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      "Players feel part of a friendly, cooperative community; social interaction is important though player base is small."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in deduction, decision making, and understanding complex narrative consequences."

      Capsule for Lil' Guardsman Lil' Guardsman

      "Players develop deduction skills and improve at interpreting clues over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of digital board games; no physical activity involved."

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      "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay typical of digital board games."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during turns; some downtime waiting for others but no background or idle play."

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      "Requires focused attention during turns; some waiting involved but not primarily idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Some social bonding through cooperative play and shared experiences, but limited emotional or close relationship building."

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      "Some social bonding through cooperative play and shared problem solving, but limited to friendly interaction."

    • Leadership

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      0

      "Players share roles equally; no clear leadership or supporting roles emphasized."

      Capsule for We Were Here We Were Here

      "No clear leadership roles; all players contribute equally without formal guiding or managing roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Players collect items and unlock story progression, but no extensive upgrade or power accumulation."

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      "Players progress through cases and unlock cards/DLCs, but no heavy item collection or power accumulation."

    • Relaxation

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      2

      "Atmospheric and immersive but also challenging and sometimes frustrating, balancing tension and flow."

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    • Sensation

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      3

      "Enjoyable art, music, and thematic elements provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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      "Enjoyable art, music, and thematic ambiance provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status

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      -3

      "Minimal emphasis on social recognition or ranking; focus is on personal and cooperative play."

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      "Minimal social status or ranking systems; focus is on cooperative play rather than recognition."

    • Story

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      3

      "Subtle narrative and lore with multiple endings and mystery elements enhance story immersion."

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      "Includes story mode and narrative elements; mystery theme enhances immersion."

    • Strategy

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      4

      "Players must plan and use logic to solve puzzles, manage allies, and navigate levels effectively."

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      "Requires logical thinking, planning, and problem solving to interpret clues and coordinate with teammates."

    • Thrill

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      2

      "Some suspense and excitement in racing to solve the mystery and making accusations."

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    • Value

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      3

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale; accessible alternative to more complex games."

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    • Violence

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      "No violence; gameplay focuses on constructive logical deduction."

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    • Survival

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      "No survival or threat avoidance; gameplay is stable and low-risk."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Competition.

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