Okay! Let me start off by saying that I think I am the ONLY Big Fish Gamer that has NOT played the Ravenhearst MCF games! I've played all the other MCF games, but not sure why I haven't played the Ravenhearst games?!? That being said, I can't compare this game with the first installments .... yet! I played only the demo of this game, but I'm going to give my review of the little bit that I played, go back and play the first Ravenhearst MCF games and then purchase this one! I will say that I will probably purchase the CE though! I consider myself a fairly intelligent person, but there were times during this demo that I got stuck and found myself wishing that the hint button worked in more than just the morphing object scenes in this game, so I'm guessing I will probably need the stategy guide! I try not to use the strategy guides at all when I purchase CE games, but after running around for 20 minutes I get rather impatient and end up peeking at the strategy guide from time to time! This tells you that there is no assistance or guidance on "what to do next" or "how to progress in the game", because the hint button does not work at all, unless you're in the morphing object scenes, which leads me to the next important detail I think fellow gamers will want to know. There are no hidden object scenes in this game! #judging ONLY from the demo alone that is!# There may be some further into the game, but for the first hour of gameplay I didn't come across any, ONLY MOS. I really am a fan of the morphing objects, I love this different approach in recent games, however, I wasn't a huge fan of that being the only way to get the object needed to progress in the game. I do like finding the "bonus" morphing objects, like were in Stray Souls, but that's not how the morphing objects work in this game. I have great eyesight, but some of the MOs were very hard for me to see/find. Although they are "morphing", they did not "catch my eye" like changing items in scenes normally do, b

This game is amazing! For those that complain about the 'unhealthly' content in the game need to lighten up. Their is a warning before you download the game saying that the content is not for the faint hearted! However, I do respect the opinions of others. It has changed in the sense you look for morphing objects rather than hidden objects yet I found that worth the challenge. This game is smart in the sense it makes you use your brain unlike other games in this catergory. Deffo worth the buy if your a fan of the Ravenhearst Series! :)

I've played all the mystery case files games, but this was awesome.

When I read the warnings on the Big Fish Games page, I thought that they weren't serious. The past games that I had purchased never gave me nightmares and this one didn't either. But, some of my dreams were related to the game and it was quite creepy! Only happened once before, even after many horror movies! Definitely not for younger audiences, so beware of who plays it! I liked the difficulty of the game, while I did have to go to the online walkthrough at times. For those who have played the other two Ravenhearst games, this is a must have! This game contains some explanations, but does leave some questions. There are some videos of real-life actors in this game, which I wasn't sure of at first, but it really worked well in my opinion! Some of the gameplay for hidden objects might be criticized by some, but I sure did like the morphing objects better! Sometimes, for regular hidden object games, some of my family members had a difficult time since not all of the words were known to them. So, all in all, my favorite game this year! :) Better than watching a scary detective movie and costs less for Big Fish members than an actual movie ticket! Enjoy!

For those thinking of trying the game, heed the warning that is given. It deals with a subject matter that may well make some uncomfortable. It's not a "guts & gore" type of thing, it's more of a psychological type of unsettling, but something that is all too real in life as well. That's what makes it even more unsettling. I have all the MCF games & have been a huge fan for years. This one is a bit different, but I found it refreshing & intriguing. A LOT of thought & talent went into this game & it shows. The Morphing Objects is a change from a regular HOG, which I liked. Not sure I'd want all the games to go this way, but it was a nice change of pace. The story line really has you feeling pulled both ways, for & against the main character. The *only* thing I was a bit disappointed in was that some of the play/puzzles were a bit too hard for me. I had to rely on the walkthrough a few times only to realize I had skipped a section & didn't even know it. So a bit more direction to keep us on track would have been very helpful. Overall this was an amazing game & I would recommend it to anyone who loves MCF & psychological mysteries. Not so much to kids or even teens.

Loved the game. I won't say more because I don't want to spoil it for anyone. But it was excellent in my opinion.

Granted,this game is totally different than we are used to get but that makes it new and exceptional.The morphing objects are something to get used to and might seem less interesting to some but you must admit it is a fresh concept in a hidden object game.As far as gross is concerned,you must not forget the story is about a total insane character and therefor you can't expect to see normal things during the game.Some people don't recommend this game because of the gross factor in the story but I do not agree. If you play violent games that blow people up or shoot them in shreds for example,that is far more gross to look at. This game is about insanity and is perfectly presented with both images and storyline,almost like it's made by a real insane person and that is quite an accomplishment! Conclusion is that the game is totally different than what we are used to,has difficult tasks or puzzles sometimes,may gross you out possibly but you are warned about that. And isn't it more fun to get through a difficult game than to just move on from level to level without any diffuculties? From me a triple A score for this game!

When I saw that this Mystery Case Files game only had a 3 star rating, I was really surprised and disappointed. However, when I started reading some of those bad reviews and they were full of things like "too difficult" "not enough sparkly helper things" and "too scary" I knew I had to give it a try. I'm getting bored with the overly-easy games, where obvious items are used in obvious places, and the sparkly "helpers" make me feel like I'm a mouse clicker being lead through a story, rather than actually playing a game. This is completely different, and requires out-of-the-box thinking and brainpower. It's a challenging game, which sucked me right in, and I haven't played one this well planned and devious for a long time. This is easily one of the best three games BFG has ever offered, and if you like a multi-day challenge, and not just an easy 3 hour breeze, then this game is for you.

This game is brilliant. Granted, the plot is not for everyone (you WERE warned, it's scary and disquieting) but I found it to be engaging and most of all a lot of fun. I really like the morphing objects. Frankly, hidden objects were getting a bit old and this was a refreshing change. The graphics, music, acting, all top notch. I highly recommend this game.

MCF does it again! It was uniquely refreshing to find morphing objects instead of the usual hidden object items. Some of the things needed to do be done in the game were kind of gross, and some things were funny. To fully appreciate the story line I recommend playing Ravenhearst & Return to Ravenhearst. Also, if you have a computer w/HD capability, it makes the scenes more vivid.