Mystery Case Files: Huntsville
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| Developer(s) | Big Fish Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Big Fish Games |
| Distributor(s) | Big Fish Games |
| Release date(s) | November 14, 2005 |
| Genre(s) | Category:Hidden Object |
| Platform(s) | PC, Mac |
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Mystery Case Files: Huntsville is a PC game in the hidden object genre developed by Big Fish Studios, distributed/published by Big Fish Games and released November 14, 2005. It is the first title in the Mystery Case Files series of games where players search for hidden objects (clues) to solve a mystery.
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Description
In Mystery Case Files: Huntsville, players investigate and solve a series of crimes plaguing the town of Huntsville, progressing through levels (cases) by visiting a series of locations in Huntsville where they search for objects (clues) imbedded in a richly detailed background. A limited number of hints can be used to help find the clues before a timer runs out. When all clues are found, players complete a mini-game that involves rearranging tiles to form a picture and identify the crook. Failing to find all clues and complete the tile-swapping game in the allotted time will restart the level with a new set of clues. The game is complete when all cases have been solved.
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Background & History
Mystery Case Files: Huntsville was released on November 14, 2005 and quickly became a hit among casual gamers, spawning similar titles and expanding the category of hidden object games. It was initially available via download for Windows and later extended to the Mac OS. In July 2006, Big Fish announced an agreement with Activision Value to distribute boxed versions of the Mystery Case Files franchise at retail.
Tips & Tricks
- Try to find all clues in each location before going on. If you get stuck, go to a different location and come back later with a fresh set of eyes.
- Save your hints until you have explored all the locations, then use the hints to quickly find the difficult clues.
- Don't waste hints on groups of items. Even if the hint shows you one, you still have to find the others.
- Long, narrow items often hide along edges of other items.
- Groups of items (i.e. three chickens) take more time to find, so leave them for last.
- Often clues of a certain color are hidden in or near items of the same color.
