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Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

BlackBerry OS, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2014

Should you play it?

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What works

  • Engaging detective story
  • Challenging hidden object puzzles
  • Atmospheric graphics and music
  • Evidence board mechanic
  • Bonus chapter included

Things to keep in mind

  • Excessive backtracking without fast travel
  • Some translation and labeling errors
  • Dated graphics and animation
  • Occasional bugs and click detection issues
  • Voice acting quality varies

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Expression.

Last update: 03/08/2026