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Dark Arcana: The Carnival
Dark Arcana: The CarnivalUncover a haunted carnival’s secrets across two twisted worlds
Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate
Mystery Case Files: Madame FateUnravel the murder of Madame Fate at the eerie Fate's Carnival.
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Description

Dive into a chilling carnival of horrors where you must locate a missing woman by navigating both the familiar realm and a nightmarish mirror dimension. Along the way, solve inventive minigames, uncover hidden objects, and unravel the tragic tale of star‑crossed lovers while preventing the Evil One from breaking free. A clever monkey companion aids your quest, adding charm to the atmospheric, hand‑painted visuals. Experience a blend of mystery, puzzle‑solving, and adventure across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Linux, and iOS.

Madame Fate, a mysterious fortune teller, has foreseen her own demise at midnight and asks you to uncover her killer. Explore Fate's Carnival, interview quirky workers, and piece together clues before the clock strikes. Solve hidden-object puzzles, decode cryptic messages, and use the crystal ball to reveal secrets. Each suspect has a motive, and only a master detective can solve the mystery.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Horror
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Fans of hidden-object adventure puzzles
Puzzle lovers and mystery fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99
$9.99
release date
2012-10-08
2007-11-07
Specifications
developer
Artifex Mundi
Big Fish Studios
publisher
Artifex Mundi
Big Fish Games
age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB T
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
—
75/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging, twisty story
  • Beautiful hand‑painted art style
  • Variety of inventive puzzles
  • Available on many platforms
  • Rich, story‑driven mystery with memorable characters
  • High‑quality hand‑drawn visuals and atmospheric audio
  • Cross‑platform availability on PC, Mac, Android, and iOS
  • Varied puzzle types keep gameplay fresh
Cons
  • Relatively short playtime
  • Some puzzles can be obscure
  • Limited replayability after completion
  • Linear progression may limit replayability
  • Some hidden‑object scenes can be overly dense
  • No multiplayer or co‑op options
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