| Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst | |
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| Developer(s) | Big Fish Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Big Fish Games |
| Designer | |
| Engine | Director |
| status | Status Missing |
| Release date | November 26, 2008 (NA) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Age rating(s) | ESRB: Everyone (E) |
| Platform(s) | Windows / Mac OS X |
| Arcade system | Arcade System Missing |
| Media | Download |
| Input | Mouse |
| Requirements | Windows OS: Windows XP/Vista Mac OS X |
| Credits | Soundtrack | Codes | Walkthrough | |
Mystery Case Files: Return To Ravenhearst is an adventure-puzzle casual game developed by Big Fish Studios, and distributed by Big Fish Games. It is the fifth installment in the Mystery Case Files series. The game is available exclusively at Big Fish Games website. The Mystery Case Files franchise is the number one brand in casual games and has sold more than 2.5 million units to date.
Story[ | ]
Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst takes players back to Ravenhearst Manor, a mysterious 19th century mansion constructed by Charles Dalimar as a symbol of affection for his love/ obsession, Emma Ravenhearst. In the first visit to the mansion, taking place within Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst, players explored the haunted dwelling and pieced together the mystery of the mansion's now-deceased namesake. In Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst, The Queen has summoned the player back to the now-decrepit mansion to shed some light on the manor's dark past and put the mysteries of Ravenhearst to rest.
In the beginning of the game, at the Gate or Entrance and some other rooms, Rose arises as a spirit and will talk to you. Once you return to the manor, you will discover that there is more to the mansion than meets the eye, there is still a section of the manor unexplored, and some parts that you have already explored that has been refurbished by Charles' tormented spirit. You must now uncover the secret of what happened to Charles after he murdered Emma, and put a stop to his psychotic obsession once and for all. You must also discover what happened to Rose after Charles murdered Emma and search for her body hidden in the manor and free her spirit.
End[ | ]
In the end of the very last puzzle, the warped and disfigured spirit of Charles Dalimar (preserved by souls in a tank) begins to deteriorate, ordering his son, Victor, to 'take the device (time machine), and run far, far, far away'. Victor gets away, meaning the entire Dalimar family is not yet extinguished. It is rumored that the seventh game in the series which is currently being developed will be the continuation of the Ravenhearst story-arc.
Gameplay[ | ]
There are no discernible levels or stages, all the puzzles are integrated in the quest you have to complete. You just go from room to room, from location to location, and try to find the solutions to numerous tasks the game gives to you.
Like the Mystery Case Files titles that came before, hidden object scenes can be found around every turn and are shown as great masses of white sparkling stars. Clicking these takes you back to familiar MCF territory with a crowded room and a list of items to find. Once the list is complete you'll unlock a new inventory item that can be used in the adventure portion of the game.
External links[ | ]
- Official Mystery Case Files Website
- MCF: Return To Ravenhearst at Big Fish Games
- MCF: Return to Ravenhearst Soundtrack at Big Fish Games
- MCF: Return to Ravenhearst Strategy Guide at Big Fish Games
References[ | ]
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