bit-tech Shopping: Nintendo Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir

Rating: 8

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Strengths: Engaging casual game for a cheap price

Weaknesses: Not a lot of depth, premise may get tiresome

Summary: Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir is essentially a puzzle game where the object is to find specific hidden objects within a detailed background. The stylus works well for such a game as you can simply tap on the object when you find it to select it. The game is wrapped up in a mystery story. However, the core game is simply solving puzzles as they are presented (you don't actually solve the mystery directly). Fortunately, there are additional minigames that make good use of the stylus (in different ways than simply using it to select hidden objects) and many variations on the hidden object theme itself, that keep the game moving along. If this had simply been a collection of static "Where's Waldo"-like pictures then the game would wear out its welcome fairly quickly. However, if you do not like these sorts of hidden object puzzle games then this game will not suit you. For those looking for a casual diversion this game fits the bill. The fact that this is a budget title ($19.99) and yet published by Nintendo means you get pretty good value for the price - the game looks nice and has a lot of little touches that make it stand out from other budget fare on the system.

Rating: 8

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Strengths: Touch screen gameplay, price, fun

Weaknesses: Short

Summary: Mystery Case Files: Millionheir is a very fun game for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo is releasing it as part of their Touch Generations series, along with games like Brain Age.The game follows a story, and the gameplay plays like I spy, you search around rooms for clues, with a list of things to find. Some items are fairly obvious to there location, but others are quite hard to find. I had to use a couple hints myself.The only downside for me is the length, I think the game could've added a few more chapters and been longer.All in all, a very fun game, and cheaper than most new DS games, only costing $19.99 MSRP.