Mystery Detective Adventure Walkthrough

Mystery Detective Adventure is a Hidden Object and Single-player Adventure video game released by the developers of Tricky Doors, Lost Lands Series, and more. It offers puzzle gameplay focusing on a detective who is about to send on a series of confusing cases, fully loaded with false leadings and frightening discoveries. Your only ultimate goal is to bring criminals to justice before it’s too late.

There are several mini-games featured, including unforgettable characters and complicated quests. When playing, you should solve cases other detectives aren’t interested in or give up because of their complications. The introduction of new characters and locations may engage you for endless hours of fun. Three different cases are available for you to solve, and each is set in a unique town with residents. So, if you are new to this game, keep reading the Mystery Detective Adventure Walkthrough Guide to find solutions and answers.

Mystery Detective Adventure Walkthrough – Chapter 1

Collect evidence in the yard

• Start by engaging in conversation with the man standing nearby. Enter the house through the front door.
• Speak with the woman inside the house. Proceed to the kitchen area where the stove is located. Pick up the spoon and pliers from the kitchen counter. Open the chest and retrieve the rope. Find the suitcase and take out the lighter and the knife. Step out into the courtyard.
• Locate and collect the first piece of evidence labeled “animal scratch.” Use the knife to extract a sample of the mysterious substance from the scratch.
• Collect the second piece of evidence, identified as a “beast claw,” with the pliers. Clear the broken boards obstructing the ladder. Head over to the barrel.
• Search the barrel to find the key inside. Gather the boards next to the booth. Collect the third piece of evidence from the booth where a scared dog is hiding.

Talk to the priest

• The priest, associated with a local cult, has extensive knowledge about the unsettling events in the area. He supports the idea that a demonic dog, brought about by a curse, is responsible. Despite his convictions, more evidence is needed to draw any conclusions.
• Use the planks and rope to repair the ladder. Ascend the ladder. On the roof, collect the fourth piece of evidence, labeled “footprints on the roof,” and pick up the small baggie.
• Climb down and head to the barn. Unlock the barn door using the key. Inside the barn, gather the fifth piece of evidence, “broken board,” and the sixth piece of evidence, “animal tracks.”
• Inspect the baggie and Open the pouch with your knife. Inside, find the first of seven flowers; get into the house and approach the table.
• Place the spoon on the table and add the substance sample to it. Then, carry the spoon with the substance to the stove.
• Set the spoon on the stove and heat it to obtain the seventh piece of evidence, “strange colored blood.” Talk to the man again to receive the door hammer.
• Head towards the gate and use the door hammer. Solve the gate puzzle to proceed forward. Use the knife to open a box and retrieve its contents.
• Continue forward along the path. Click on the bird that appears in your path. Move forward once more and pick up the first valve piece. Go back two steps.
• Advance again and head towards the car. Use the knife to extract tongs from the vehicle.
• Proceed to the tree. Collect the second flower and pick up the shovel. Move to the right, where a totem is situated.

Repair the totem

• Repair the damaged totem to gain favor with the priest. The priest informs you of a recent fire at a nearby mill, which locals attribute to a curse. This superstition has kept them away, but you decide to investigate.
• Engage in another conversation with the man. Please read the notes or documents he provides. Take the lamp from his possession.
• Return to the tree, pluck an apple, and use your knife to gather wormwood and the second valve piece. Then, head back to the main area. Use the shovel to dig and uncover the third flower. Position the statue upright.
• Bury the statue’s base securely in the ground, move forward, and pick some crocuses. Collect a puzzle piece from the ground.
• Make your way to the center of the town and approach the barn gate. Use the puzzle piece on the gate. Complete the barn gate puzzle to gain entry.
• Enter the barn and begin collecting spikelets. Pick up the first two of the fifteen spikelets needed for your task. Pick up spikelets 3 through 5 out of 15. Collect spikelets 6 through 8 out of 15.
• Gather spikelets 9 through 11 out of 15. Retrieve spikelets 12 through 14 out of 15. Obtain the final spikelet, 15 out of 15.
• Acquire the wheat basket and click on it to open it. Place the crocuses and wormwood into the wheat basket.
• Add the apple to the basket. Proceed to the Count’s manor and head to the right. Use the valve in the designated spot.
• Solve the puzzle that appears. Move to the right and then upward. Remember to use the lamp to illuminate the area. Once lit, take the burning lamp and use the tongs to retrieve the handle from the hot area.
• Approach the crack in the wall. Use the knife to widen the crack and go to the wheat field.
• Install the handle in the appropriate mechanism. Enter the tower and start finding the first clue labeled “where the crop died.”
• Use the burning lamp to illuminate the statue. Enter the house nearby. Pick up the tweezers and the measuring cylinder from inside the house. Return to the wheat field.
• Use the measuring cylinder to collect a soil sample. Return to the house. Place the soil sample on the table for analysis.
• Obtain the second piece of evidence, labeled “herbicide sample.” Talk to the man, then go inside the house.
• Talk to the woman and receive the cinnamon from her. Then, click on the basket and place the cinnamon in it to create the offering.
• Proceed to the statue and use the offering at the statue. Perform a ritual with the man to receive the amulet.

Repair the totem

Investigate the burnt mill. Residents have rumors about a mysterious fire at the mill. It’s worth examining the remains to find out more. The miller had been illegally breeding dogs in the mill’s basement. A lightning strike occurred nearby, but it’s unclear whether it caused the fire or if it was set deliberately.

• Move to the right. Use the tweezers to collect the fourth flower out of seven. Head to the mysterious forest.
• Use the amulet to gain entry. Solve the puzzle to proceed. Read the inscriptions or notes you find. Acquire the axe and use the axe to cut through the roots blocking your path.
• Collect the fifth flower out of seven. Use the axe again to clear more obstacles. Pick up the roll of parchment or paper.
• Click on the roll to open it and take the pen from inside the roll. Pick up the small statue nearby. Move forward along the path and tap on the saw to examine it.
• Remove the locking ring from the saw. Use the axe to chop firewood. Collect the crowbar from the ground.
• Use the wood and wood chips to create a fire. Light the fire using the lighter and open the box with the crowbar to find its contents.
• Collect the gear and nails from inside the box. Write down important information with a pen. Install the gear in the designated mechanism.
• Head over to the well. Use the axe to break open the well cover. Take the small statue from inside the well.
• Use the crowbar to open the crate in the car. Take the saw blade from the crate. Install the saw blade and start the saw.
• Collect the newly cut boards. Go to the broken bridge. Place the boards down and secure them by hammering the nails with the axe.

Explore the burnt mill

• Collect the first of four clues related to the lightning strike. Go to the barn and start finding the chain with the hook. Move forward along the path.
• Use the chain and hook to lower yourself down. Collect the second piece of evidence, “choked miller,” and the third, “dog hair.” Approach the body of the man found at the scene.
• Take the key from the body and memorize some of the numbers needed for the safe. Use the key to open the cage. Take the brush from inside the cage.
• Use the brush to reveal and memorize the remaining safe numbers. Then, proceed to the safe and use the numbers to unlock it.
• Open the safe with the previously memorized digits, carefully turning the dial to avoid mistakes. Take the key and the evidence 4/4 “dog sale documents” from inside the safe, noting the details in the documents for further investigation.
• Press on the box to highlight it, preparing to unlock it. Open the box with the key from the safe, being careful to preserve any locks or mechanisms.
• Complete the puzzle inside the box to reveal its hidden contents, observing any patterns or symbols for future reference.

Talk to the Count

Approach and talk to Count Babington, the influential figure in the settlement, asking him specific questions about his activities and suspicions. Count Babington responds evasively to your questions, insisting he merely continues his grandfather’s work of hunting a demonic dog. His dismissive answers raise further doubts about his involvement.

• Take the dog figurine from the room, noting any significant inscriptions or markings. Engage in a detailed conversation with the man nearby, seeking any additional information he might provide.
• Proceed to the gate, ensuring you have all the necessary items to unlock it. Install the dog figurine on the gate, ensuring it fits securely.
• Move forward through the gate, staying alert for any new clues or dangers. Engage the man you encounter, asking probing questions about his knowledge of the area.
• Continue to the fountain, examining it for any unusual signs. Collect evidence 1/12 “washed out blood traces of unusual color” from the fountain area, documenting the traces thoroughly.
• Use the crowbar to pry open locked or jammed parts, ensuring you don’t damage any potential evidence. Collect the screwdriver and parts 1/5 from the newly opened area, noting their possible uses.
• Use the screwdriver to disassemble an object and retrieve the flower 6/7, handling it carefully. Gather parts 2/5 from the area and inspect each part for unique features.
• Install the two statues in their designated spots, ensuring they are correctly aligned. Click on the flowerbed to examine it, looking for hidden objects or clues.
• Collect parts 3/5 from the flowerbed, inspecting the soil and plants for further clues. Move to the right, scanning the area for any signs of recent activity.
• Talk to the man you find there, asking detailed questions about the local legend. Click on the painting to examine it, noting any significant details or symbols.

Explore the legend of the dog

Explore the legend of the dog further, seeking out all available information. Count Babington mentioned that his grandfather was obsessed with the legend of a demonic dog. Despite extensive searching, his grandfather found no concrete evidence. You decide to follow up on these leads, though you’re skeptical of finding anything new.

• Collect parts 4/5, examining the surroundings for any additional clues. Read any documents or inscriptions, noting their relevance to your investigation.
• Collect the flower 7/7, noting its unique characteristics and potential significance. Gather parts 5/5, ensuring you have all the components needed for the next steps. Approach the fireplace and use the poker on the coals, sifting through them carefully.
• Extract the orange stone from the fireplace, noting any inscriptions or unique features. Ascend the stairs, ensuring you have all the necessary parts.
• Use parts 5/5 to complete the mechanism, ensuring it functions correctly. Solve the puzzle presented, noting any patterns or symbols for future reference.
• Move forward, looking for hidden clues. Memorize the symbols under the painting, as they will be the code for a later puzzle.
• Use the knife to pry open a hidden compartment, careful not to damage the contents. Then, extract the statue from the compartment, noting its design and any inscriptions.
• Take the order document from the area and read it for further clues. Find all the symbols on the hinges to the right, noting their order and significance.
• Solve the puzzle using the memorized symbols, ensuring you follow the correct sequence. Select the final symbol to complete the puzzle, unlocking the next area.
• Use the lighter on the book to reveal hidden text, ensuring you don’t damage the pages. Return to the fountain, noting any new developments or clues.
• Place the statue in its designated spot, ensuring it is stable. Place the flower 7/7 in the box, completing the arrangement.
• Take the statue from the box, noting any inscriptions or unique features. Return to the fountain to install the statue in the correct position.
• Complete the puzzle at the fountain, noting any patterns or symbols. Then, click on the gargoyle to examine it closely, looking for hidden compartments or clues.
• Please pick up the molding from the gargoyle and inspect it for any unique features. Use the molding to complete the next puzzle, ensuring it fits correctly.
• Complete the puzzle using the order document, following the instructions carefully. Descend the stairs, staying alert for any hidden dangers or clues.
• Use the knife to lift the seat, revealing a hidden compartment. Extract the red stone from the compartment, noting any unique features.
• Click on the dog statue to examine it, looking for hidden compartments. Take the key from the statue, noting its design and potential uses.
• Use the knife to extract the pendant from the statue, handling it carefully. Click on the painting to examine it closely, noting any hidden details.
• Enter the code from the memorized symbols to unlock the next area. Extract the clue from the hidden compartment, noting its significance. Click on the pendant to examine it, placing the red and orange stones in their slots.
• Refer to the clue in your inventory to solve the next puzzle, noting any patterns. Return to the previous area to open the key drawer and examine it for clues.
• Read the notebook found in the drawer, noting any significant details. Return to the previous area and click on the clock, preparing to solve its puzzle.
• Observing patterns or symbols, complete the clock puzzle to reveal the next clue. Extract the lever from the clock compartment, noting its design.
• Use the screwdriver to disassemble an object, extracting valuable parts. Return to the previous area and open the curtain to reveal the next clue.
• Set the lever in the designated spot, ensuring it functions correctly. Press the chandelier down and memorize the symbols that are revealed.
• Click on the owl to reveal additional symbols, noting their order and significance. Proceed to the mysterious forest to investigate the fallen tree, observing the area for any rituals.

Investigate the ritual

• Investigate the priest’s ritual, noting his actions and any magical elements. The priest’s ritual was an attempt to protect the settlement, revealing that he was not a suspect.
• Complete the puzzle related to the ritual, ensuring you follow the correct sequence. Collect 10 weights needed to fix the bridge, examining each weight for any unique features.
• Pick up the stick from the ground, noting its condition and potential uses. Click on the stump to examine it closely, looking for hidden compartments. Use the knife on the stump to reveal symbols, memorizing their order.
• Extract the figurine from the bag, noting its design and potential significance. Collect clue 1/2 “circle with strange symbols,” documenting its details. Proceed to the carriage and use the crowbar to open the door, ensuring you don’t damage the contents.
• Extract the key from the bag inside the carriage, noting its design. Use the key to open the glove compartment, extracting its contents.
• Complete the puzzle inside the glove compartment to reveal the next clue, noting any patterns or symbols. Extract the piece and the garden trowel from the compartment, citing their potential uses.
• Use the stick to extract the blue stone from a hard-to-reach place, noting its condition. Click on the pendant to examine it, placing the blue stone in the appropriate slot.
• Complete the puzzle related to the pendant, ensuring you follow the correct sequence. Use the figurine to unlock the next area, noting any new developments.
• Click on the city model to examine it, placing all pieces correctly. Place the window on the roof of one building, observing the changes.
• Place the window on another building, ensuring it fits correctly. Then, put the bucket in the well and observe any changes.
• Place the log with other logs, noting any new developments. Place the bird in its nest, observing its behavior. Add the fence to another building, ensuring it fits correctly. Add a tile to another building, observing any changes.
• Add the window to another building, ensuring it fits correctly. Place the door in the entrance, observing any changes. Add the blue fire to the roof, noting any new developments. Place the barrel with other barrels, observing any changes.
• Add an archway to another building, ensuring it fits correctly. Place a wheel on a car, noting any new developments. Add the red fire to the fire, observing its behavior.
• Add the chimney to another building, observing any changes. Extract the signet from the model, noting its design.
• Move forward to the next area, staying alert for any new clues. Set the signet in its designated spot, ensuring it fits correctly.
• Read the new information revealed, noting any significant details. Collect clue 2/2, “ritual of protection and purification,” documenting its details. Click on the flowerbed to examine it, using the garden trowel to reveal symbols.
• Return to the chest and install the item, extracting the statue from within. Place the statue under the painting, ensuring it fits correctly. Extract the green stone from the hidden compartment, noting its design.
• Click on the pendant to examine it, placing the green stone in the appropriate slot. Proceed to the mysterious forest, noting any new developments.
• Place the pendant in its designated spot, completing the puzzle sequence. Click on the clue in your inventory to reveal the next steps. Please return to the puzzle and use the clue to solve it, ensuring you follow the correct sequence.
• Complete the puzzle to reveal the final information, noting any new developments. Read the final clue, noting its significance to your investigation. Return to the area with poison ivy, noting any new developments or clues.
• Open the safe with the previously memorized digits, carefully turning the dial to avoid any mistakes. Take the key and the evidence 4/4 “dog sale documents” from inside the safe, noting the details in the documents for further investigation.
• Press on the box to highlight it, preparing to unlock it. Open the box with the key from the safe, being careful to preserve any locks or mechanisms.
• Complete the puzzle inside the box to reveal its hidden contents, observing any patterns or symbols for future reference.

Explore the tunnel

Embark on an expedition to explore the mysterious tunnel, its origins shrouded in the annals of history. The tunnel’s proximity to the ritual site hints at potential revelations waiting to be unearthed. Rumors suggest a network of tunnels beneath the city, remnants of a bygone era when gold fever gripped the region. One such tunnel purportedly leads directly to the Count’s wealthy estate, an intriguing lead ripe for investigation.

• Engage in dialogue with the man, probing for any insights or clues he may possess. Utilize the key to unlock the door, granting access to new possibilities.
• Seize the lantern, a beacon illuminating the path ahead. Retrieve the syringe, a tool that may prove invaluable in our quest for truth.
• Venture into the house, prepared to uncover its secrets. Employ the syringe to procure herbicide, a potent substance with potential applications.
• Use the herbicide to neutralize the poison ivy, clearing the path forward, and employ the knife, a versatile tool in our arsenal.
• Forge ahead into the unknown. Activate the flashlight, piercing through the darkness, shrouding our surroundings.
• Navigate to the location housing the cage, a site teeming with potential discoveries. Utilize the crowbar to procure the explosives, a potentially pivotal asset in our investigation.
• Retrace your steps, each move calculated in our pursuit of truth. Employ the explosives with the lighter, potentially uncovering new pathways forward.
• Illuminate the path ahead with the flashlight, ever vigilant in our exploration. Press onward, undeterred by the mysteries that lie ahead.
• Employ the knife to overcome any obstacles obstructing our progress. Secure the rope, a lifeline in our journey through the unknown.
• Remove the cape, unveiling potential clues concealed beneath its fabric. Obtain evidence 2/12, labeled as “herbicide batch,” a crucial piece of the puzzle.
• Examine the herbicide closely, seeking any insights it may offer. Utilize the rope on the hook, a strategic maneuver in our ascent.
• Secure the rope with the hook, ensuring a stable anchor for our climb. Ascend using the rope with the hook, inching closer to our objective.

Collect evidence of the Count’s guilt

Initiate the search for evidence implicating the Count in the local misfortunes, a task of paramount importance.

• Eavesdrop on the conversation, seizing any snippets of information that may aid our cause. Seize the ring, a potential key to unlocking further secrets.
• Employ the ring, its significance potentially revealing hidden truths. Retrieve the key combination, a crucial tool in our quest for justice.
• Utilize the key combination to gain access to previously inaccessible areas. Confront the puzzle, each piece a step closer to unraveling the Count’s nefarious deeds.
• Enter the chamber, prepared to confront whatever truths lie within. Seize evidence 3/12, identified as green paint, a potential clue linking to the Count.
• Uncover the box’s contents, potentially revealing further evidence of the Count’s misdeeds. Procure evidence 4/12, “shopping receipts,” and evidence 5/12, “animal skin cloak,” meticulously examining each item for significance.
• Examine the table closely, searching for clues or hidden compartments. Gather evidence 6/12, “dog whistle,” and evidence 7/12, “land purchase documents,” each adding to the mounting evidence against the Count.
• Investigate the large table, its surface potentially concealing further secrets. Retrieve evidence 8/12, “model paw,” and evidence 9/12, “new claw,” scrutinizing each item for any traces of the Count’s involvement.
• Inspect the bear’s head closely, uncovering evidence 10/12, “helmet with animal face,” a potentially damning piece of evidence. Collect clues 11/12, “boots with paws,” and 12/12, “herbicide canister,” completing our evidence collection.
• With the task complete, we now possess ample evidence to expose the Count’s crimes to the city authorities, ensuring justice is served.

Congratulations! You did it.