Manor Matters is a puzzle game developed and published by Playrix Games, the creators of other popular games such as Homescapes and Gardenscapes. The game was first released in 2020 with over 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store and has an average rating of 4.5 stars.

In the game, players are tasked with solving puzzles to uncover the secrets of an abandoned mansion and restore it to its former glory. The game's storyline, characters, and gameplay mechanics were designed to appeal to fans of puzzle games, hidden object games, and home renovation games.

The gameplay of Manor Matters is divided into two main parts: the storyline and the puzzles. The storyline is an integral part of the game and follows the journey of the protagonist, who is tasked with restoring the mansion. The storyline progresses as the player completes tasks and puzzles, and new characters are introduced along the way.

The puzzles in Manor Matters are designed to test the player's analytical and problem-solving skills. The puzzles include hidden object games, match-3 games, and mini-games. The puzzles are not only challenging but also entertaining and fun to play.

Hidden object games

Players need to find hidden objects from the screen. These items can include anything such as fruit, animals, household items, etc. Each level has a limited time, requiring players to find all the items. If the player clicks on the wrong item, five seconds will be deducted. This game will gradually change from text prompts to silhouette prompts, and the difficulty will increase.

Match-3 games

Match 3 games are essential in this game series. Players match three or more objects of the same color and type to complete objectives. Each level has a specific goal, such as clearing a certain number of tiles, collecting a certain number of items, or breaking obstacles.

Mini-games

Players need to help the character solve many puzzles, such as helping a mother and daughter get gold coins and charcoal, or helping small animals.

In general, players mainly accomplish three things in this game:

Mission accomplished: The game is designed to guide the player through the story by completing quests. These missions will provide the player with a list of tasks that they need to complete to advance to the next level. Players need to pay close attention to the task log and complete these tasks in order.

Collect coins and gems: Gold and gems are the game's currency and can be used to buy power-ups, hints, and other useful items. Players can collect coins and gems by completing quests, finding hidden treasure, and solving puzzles.

Use power-ups and hints: The game offers several power-ups and hints to help the player progress through the levels. These include items such as a magnifying glass, a time boost, and a hint button. Players need to use these items wisely to help them discover hidden items and solve puzzles.

Here are some of the game's highlights:

Beautiful Graphics: The game features stunning graphics with detailed artwork that brings the mansion to life. The various rooms and areas of the estate are intricately designed with attention to detail, creating an immersive gaming experience.

Customizable Decor: Players can customize and decorate the mansion's various rooms with furniture and decor items they unlock throughout the game. This adds a fun and personal touch to the gameplay and allows players to create their own unique mansion.

While Manor Matters is an well-designed game, it does have a few shortcomings:

Energy system: Like many mobile games, Manor Matters uses an energy system that limits the amount of gameplay available to players. When energy runs out, players must wait for it to recharge or spend real money to buy more. This can slow down gameplay and make it difficult to progress through the game quickly.

Uninteresting gameplay: The settings of the three mini-games are very simple, which makes players feel that there is no challenge. Especially the game of finding hidden objects. There are only a few pictures of items in the game, and the items that players need to find are the same every time. After playing a few times, players can find all the items without looking at the game requirements. Repeated game tasks can make players feel bored.

In short, this game is very beautiful in terms of graphics and design. But the most important part of the game is the gameplay. Interesting gameplay is the biggest factor that attracts players. All three game types of this game are slightly boring and more suitable for young children.