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Zhiel's Mystery

Zhiel's Mystery follows Chief Detective Jacob Snydor and his path to rescue the mayor of Zhiel's from the infamous criminal, Edmund Newton. In his path, Newton has established intricate rooms full of puzzles and obstacles for Snydor to complete to rescue the mayor.

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Developer
Yanchovies, Exia
Publisher
Yanchovies
Release
February 22, 2023
3 years and 162 days ago
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Mixed11 reviews54.5%

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About the Game

Following the main character, Chief Detective Jacob Snydor, in the city of Zhiel, Zhiel's Mystery is a first-person puzzle game. Each stage of the game is divided into rooms revolving around a different type of obstacle, from escaping mazes to cracking locks to defeating enemies in first-person combat. As a player, you will be forced to examine your surroundings, make use of your resources, and decipher any patterns that may help you conquer each stage.
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