Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

What it is

Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek is an adventure game from Artifex Mundi, set in a Vermont town after a storm. The player wakes by the roadside at sundown, unable to recall recent dramatic events, and investigates an old mystery while trying to find a missing teenage girl. The story blends hidden-object scenes with puzzles and riddles. An Evidence Board lets players collect clues and draw conclusions to move the investigation forward. The listed content also includes cinematics, a bonus chapter awarded for completing the game, and a Collector’s Edition with exclusive extras. It is a single-player game available on Windows, macOS and Linux. Steam features include achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. The Steam release date is October 16, 2014. Its focus is a mystery-driven adventure in which solving the case and piecing together evidence carry the story.

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Who it suits

It suits solo players who enjoy hidden-object adventures, puzzles and detective stories. The Evidence Board gives clue collection and deductions a role in progressing the investigation.

Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek centers its adventure on a missing-person case and a mystery the protagonist cannot fully remember. Its Evidence Board adds a clear investigation mechanic to the puzzle and hidden-object format.