Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials
The famed writer Nathaniel Hawthorne has died during a freak snow storm, and his ghost has come to you, asking for help. There’s more to this case than first appears, and only you can help free his spirit. Why was it snowing in May? Could Hawthorne’s powerful friends and the Oval Office have something to do with the author’s untimely death? How do legends of witchcraft play into the death of a writer 170 years later?
Travel back and forth in time from the scene of the author’s demise to the 17th century, where a town is going mad with rumors of witchcraft and a woman is facing accusations and the gallows. Unravel the secrets of Salem’s accused witches and solve the mysterious death of Hawthorne in this Midnight Mystery!Key Features:
- Complete 10 Adventure Missions
- Explore the spooky terrain and structures of Salem village inside and out, interview apparitions, solve brain-teasing puzzles, and collect hidden objects
- Unravel the conspiracy of the Salem Witch Trials
- Collectible clovers let you unlock an unlimited hidden object mode!
- Hawthorne guides you through time to unravel his mysterious death
- Sequel to the hit Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy
Collector’s Edition Features:
- Collector’s Edition includes detailed, illustrated Strategy Guide
- Find two hidden Easter Eggs to play special hidden object modes
- Artful character sketch index to explore
***Please note, to use Achievements you must select the Achievements tab under beta. This version is not compatible with all Win7/8 machines.
Game Discussion
Steam User 5
Superb! Absolutely loving it!
A casual Hidden Object game with realistic graphics. Play as a detective with medium powers to solve the case of the mysterious death of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Action takes place in the Puritan times of Salem, Massachusetts.
PROS:
- Realistic graphics with chilling visuals and eerie music / sounds;
- Gorgeous hand-drawn map;
- Detailed journal that shows the mind of the protagonist;
- Diverse puzzles;
- Crows and shamrock collectibles that unlock HO minigames after Story Mode ends;
- Extra content with deleted scenes, character designs;
- Easter Eggs within Story Mode (does something in the Extras).
CONS:
- Hint is limited;
- Hint doesn't work on it's own (you got to associate it with an item in the inventory);
- In-game Achievements do not appear in the Steam Achievements section.
If it's a rainy day outside or you'd feel like diving into American Literature, be sure to find out who is behind Nathaniel Hawthorne's death. Was it the witches' curse, was it the Unionists, was it the Native tribe? You will have to figure it out.
Steam User 0
this game is awesome and historically accurate!
i replay over and over i also recommend any Midnight Mysteries games
Steam User 0
Rediscovered this game after over a decade of not remembering what it was called, only that it was about the Salem Witch Trials and involved lots of time travel. The imagery and story made it stick out to me, even 10+ years later. The story is gripping and the puzzles thought-provoking at times, but I wouldn't say they're difficult. Very good for a cozy, immersive hidden objects game and still holds up, even after all this time! Would definitely recommend to beginners to the genre or someone interested in the atmosphere & story.
Steam User 0
It a fun hidden object, puzzle and observation game. Most of the hours playing was to win the achievements. Finding all of the clovers is the hardest, for me.
Steam User 0
Goss strategy short but fun.