Match-3 games are always effective stress relief tools. With simple gameplay, this is a top choice for entertainment after stressful working hours. However, playing over and over again, a monotonous match-3 game can sometimes be annoying. So, what do you think of such a game, but developed with a compelling storyline? “Small Town Murders: Match 3” is a product created when the manufacturer combines the two factors. Not only has entertained with the games needn’t think much, but players can return to the story extremely attractive opposing them. From the name, the player seems to be able to understand why this game is commented like that, right?

Plot

The story of Small Town Murders: Match 3 is set in the village of Thornton Grove. This is a peaceful place, separate from the busy city. The life of the people here is quite simple and peaceful. All residents of the town live in harmony, joy, and warmth. It seemed that life would remain so simple and so quiet, but the village had to experience a shocking event: the first murder happened. Not just one, but that number is increasing more and more. The atrocities have taken place in this peaceful land. What happened? No one knows the answer but the criminals. And to end this series of crimes and send them to prison, a writer full of enthusiasm and love for her homeland has decided to stand up to investigate the truth. The clues are still out there somewhere and need to be gathered.

Gameplay

To continue the story and solve cases, players will need to successfully pass match-3 matches. They will be played out intertwined with in-game events. For example, with the first task of ringing a bell, the player will be put into a match with magic bells. At the same time, solving the puzzles will also give clues as fingerprints or footprints that the killer left. They are important clues to the decision to bring these criminals to justice.

Meet the companions

Besides the main character accompanying you, the writer Nora, you will meet other friendly people in this countryside. Deputy Shanahan is the character who will also be involved in the majority of the story. He is the police chief responsible for investigating these cases. You will also meet Mrs. Musgrove, a friendly woman. She knows a lot of information and the stories of so many people in Thornton Grove. So, she is also a source that you can exploit. However, do not forget that she may also be the culprit.

Graphics

Small Town Murders: Match 3 has very nice graphics. Despite owning a 2D design, the details in the game possess colors with a glossy finish. Each character is elaborately designed with many different looks and emotions. The blocks in the match-3 game all have bright colors. In general, “Small Town Murders” possesses a vibrant world of colors instead of the dark and cold tones of the criminals. Therefore, the game absolutely does not bring scary feelings to the player.