This post is part of our top 10 list of the best mystery detective games to play on computer (for PC and Mac). This top 10 series is a list of hidden object puzzle adventure (HOPA) games with mystery and detective themes and game play.
The games in this top ten HOPA list have been chosen because they have plenty of sleuthing gameplay and an interesting mystery to solve.
Top Mystery Detective HOPA Games for PC and Mac
Number 10 in our 10 best list is Final Cut: Death on the Silver Screen, a 1920s murder mystery game for PC and Mac. For the full top 10 list don’t forget to check out: Top 10 Best Ever Detective Games for PC and Mac.
Final Cut: Death on the Silver Screen Game Summary
- Released: May 2012
- Developer: Eipix Entertainment
- Free trial available: Yes
- Genres: Hidden Object, Puzzle, Adventure
- Platform: PC, Mac
- Walkthrough: available online
Plot: Unravel the mystery of your father’s death and brother’s bizarre disappearance in Final Cut: Death on the Silver Screen! Your father was a famous movie director who liked to invent elaborate locks and devices. A mysterious villain demands you track down the pieces to his greatest – and perhaps most deadly – invention of all time! If you don’t, your brother will suffer the same fate as your father.
Final Cut: Death on the Silver Screen Review
This is an excellent mystery detective game. From the opening scene right through to the end, this hidden object puzzle adventure game has plenty to stimulate any detective game fan!
Atmosphere: Spine-tingling eerie! Created by the creaking sound effects of the old mansion and enhanced by the spooky background music. And the voice-overs for the characters are also well done.
Story: a unique and engaging storyline which as it unfolds draws you in!
Visuals: beautifully illustrated, especially the Art Deco mansion, which evokes the golden era of cinema. Visually, it is full of really nice detail especially the hidden object scenes.
Gameplay: there are plenty of clues to collect, loads of items to piece together to use in your adventure and challenging puzzles to solve. This mystery game also includes many mini-games too. The complex devices and locks that you have to work out are especially interesting. All of which leads you through the game with plenty of mystery detective game play and has you completely immersed in the story right up to the end!
More Top Detective Games
For more top detective games. See also:
- 10 Best Mystery & Detective Games for Android.
- Top 10 Mystery & Detective Puzzle Games for PC.
- Top 10 RPG Detective Games for PC, Xbox and Playstation.
- Hasbro’s Classic Detective Board Game – Cluedo aka Clue PC and Mac Game Review.
And on my other game review blog. See also: Final Cut Series Games List in Order. You might also like: Agatha Christie Games.