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Hard Evidence: Marilyn Monroe Files
Hard Evidence: Marilyn Monroe FilesUncover the truth behind Marilyn Monroe in a gripping documentary adventure
Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects
Mystery Case Files: Prime SuspectsSolve the theft of the Queen’s Hope Diamond in a thrilling point‑and‑click mystery.
Overview
Description

Step into the shoes of an investigative journalist and explore the life and mysteries of Marilyn Monroe through authentic archival footage and interactive puzzles. This point-and-click adventure blends historical facts with engaging gameplay, letting players piece together evidence to reveal hidden stories about the iconic star. Set in the mid‑1990s, the game offers a richly detailed, educational experience that challenges your deduction skills while immersing you in the cultural backdrop of 1950s Hollywood. Solve riddles, interview virtual witnesses, and navigate a narrative that balances entertainment with factual insight.

You are called to investigate the disappearance of the 800‑carat Queen’s Hope Diamond from the Capital City Plaza Gallery during the Sparkle Daze mineral convention. Explore detailed locations, interrogate a cast of twenty quirky suspects, and piece together clues to uncover the culprit. The game blends classic hidden‑object searches with item‑collection puzzles, requiring you to find tools like a battery to power a flashlight and unlock later levels. With a rich storyline and atmospheric graphics, it offers a deep, single‑player adventure for fans of mystery and puzzle solving.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
History buffs and puzzle lovers
Puzzle lovers and casual gamers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
T1 New Media
Big Fish Studios
publisher
Novell
Big Fish Studios
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
age rating
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ESRB E10+
critic score
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78/100
General
release date
1995-06-27
2006-04-05
msrp
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$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging documentary narrative
  • Accurate historical details
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Atmospheric 1950s setting
  • Engaging mystery storyline
  • Rich cast of memorable characters
  • Varied hidden‑object and item puzzles
  • High-quality graphics and sound
Cons
  • Dated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited replayability after solving
  • Occasional obscure puzzle clues
  • Linear progression limits replay choices
  • Some puzzles can feel repetitive
  • Requires mouse precision which may be challenging on touch devices
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