Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects Details

Overview

Following on the heels of Mystery Case Files: Huntsville, the player play again the role of the Master Detective and is tasked with investigating the disappearance of the Queen’s Hope Diamond in Capital City. The 800 carats (160 g) diamond was stolen from the Capital City Plaza Gallery where it was on display as part of the annual mineral convention, Sparkle Daze. Prime Suspects adds items that players have to discover to unlock later levels (such as finding a battery to power a flashlight). Characters also became a more prominent part of the series with the investigation revolving around a list of 20 characters with different personality ‘quirks’. After identifying the five prime suspects, the player discovers the person that is responsible for the stolen diamond and after that person is caught, the player searches for the gem box containing the diamond. After opening it and retrieving the diamond, the Queen thanks the player for finding the stolen diamond through a letter. The letter ask the player to go in England where a mystery need his/her expertise.