The Mystery Cartridge

Lake Review (Nintendo Switch) "Sometimes the best mysteries are the ones we don't have to solve." Case File Platform Reviewed: Nintendo Switch Genre: Narrative Adventure / Cozy Life Sim Developer: Gamious Publisher: Whitethorn Games Players: Single Player Play Time: Approximately 6–8 Hours The Mystery Cartridge Verdict 📁 Wait for More Evidence — Buy on Sale (or wait for a patch) Lake is a heartfelt, relaxing experience with memorable characters and beautiful small-town charm. Unfortunately, technical issues on the Nintendo Switch kept pulling us out of the story. If those issues are resolved, this could easily become one of our favorite cozy recommendations. If Gamious does release a patch for the Switch version, we'll revisit this game with a fresher review with a new playthrough (this game is somewhat short and has multiple endings, so this would also give us a more fuller experience). The Premise Meredith Weiss has spent years building a successful career i...

  The Suicide of Rachel Foster Review (Nintendo Switch) "An abandoned hotel. A family secret. A mystery that refuses to stay buried." Case File Platform Reviewed: Nintendo Switch Genre: Narrative Adventure / Psychological Mystery Developer: ONE-O-ONE GAMES Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment Players: Single Player (Excellent Couch Investigation Game) Play Time: Approximately 8–10 hours The Mystery Cartridge Verdict ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Recommendation: Buy Now If you're looking for an atmospheric mystery that values storytelling over action and leaves you thinking long after the credits roll, The Suicide of Rachel Foster deserves a place in your library. The Premise Nicole Wilson hasn't returned to the Timberline Hotel in years. Perched high in the mountains, the once-grand family-owned hotel has stood abandoned for over a decade after tragedy, scandal, and loss drove everyone away. Nicole's visit is supposed to be simple: inspect the property before it's sold. It...

Welcome to The Mystery Cartridge! If you've found your way here, chances are you love a good story. And a good game. And possibly someone to enjoy it with, whether or not it's a multiplayer game. Maybe it's a murder mystery where every clue matters. Maybe it's a psychological thriller that leaves you questioning everything. Maybe it's a cozy little game that helps you decompress after spending fifteen hours wandering through haunted hotels and abandoned villages. Whatever brought you here, welcome. We're glad you found us. So... who are we? We're Bradley and Amanda. We're not professional streamers. We're not esports competitors. We don't race to be the first people on the internet to publish a review. We're simply two people who love story-driven games and, over time, realized that some of our favorite evenings were spent sitting on the couch trying to solve a mystery together, or just come up with THE BEST NAME for the newest horse we captu...