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Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy
Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe ConspiracySolve Edgar Allan Poe’s murder in a 24‑hour supernatural adventure.
Murdered: Soul Suspect
Murdered: Soul SuspectSolve your own murder in a haunted Salem as a ghost detective.
Overview
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You play as a famed mystery writer thrust into a shadowy investigation led by Edgar Allan Poe himself. Travel through iconic stories like The Raven and The Gold Bug, gathering clues, interviewing spectral witnesses, and piecing together a conspiracy surrounding Poe’s death.\n\nWith only 24 hours and the ghosts of the past as your guides, you must unravel the truth before it vanishes forever. The game blends classic literature with atmospheric horror for a unique puzzle‑adventure experience.

After a violent burglary ends his life, detective Ronan O’Connor awakens in the afterlife of Dusk, a liminal world between the living and the dead. Determined to uncover his killer, he must use his new supernatural abilities to investigate the streets and historic landmarks of Salem, Massachusetts.\nPlayers explore gothic churches, narrow colonial streets, and wooden houses, battling demonic spirits while piecing together clues to solve the ultimate mystery: who murdered them?

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Story-Rich
Best for
Fans of literary horror puzzles
Fans of narrative detective horror
Specifications
Specifications
developer
MumboJumbo
Airtight Games
publisher
MumboJumbo
Square Enix
age rating
ESRB T
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
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61/100
General
release date
2009-09-28
2014-06-03
msrp
—
$59.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich integration of Poe’s literature
  • Atmospheric horror visuals and audio
  • Engaging time‑limited puzzle mechanics
  • Multiple endings based on player choices
  • Engaging supernatural detective story
  • Richly detailed Salem setting
  • Varied gameplay mixing puzzle, stealth and combat
  • Strong atmospheric horror elements
Cons
  • Limited replayability after all endings are seen
  • Some puzzles can be obscure without external hints
  • Short overall playtime
  • Linear progression can feel restrictive
  • Combat mechanics are occasionally clunky
  • Limited replay value after story completion
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