However, if you do happen to find yourself without a partner to play with, it's not as if the title is entirely without merit, as there is a certain amount of satisfaction in finding that one missing piece that you've been scrounging for, for what seems like an eternity. Just don't expect that novelty to last, as the game lacks almost entirely in single-player replayability, making the game much more of a rental than a definite purchase.
A kid-focused "seek and find" style game that has players exploring a spooky manor house to find pieces of hidden objects by pointing and clicking with the Wii remote.
Obviously, Mortimer Beckett and the Secrets of Spooky Manor is not for everyone. It is about as casual of a game as you could ever find. It would fit in quite nicely in the upcoming Family/Casual based column, for sure. The game is short, and has little if any replay value, though it is priced as a value title. If you desire a hardcore, difficult gaming experience, look elsewhere. But, if you want a decent, clean game to play with young kids or non-traditional gamers, Mortimer Beckett just might be your man.
It really isn't appropriate to prop up Mortimer Beckett and the Secrets of the Spooky Manor next to games like Super Smash Bros. Brawl or Call of Duty: World at War and compare, because they don't offer the same kind of experience. Compared to high-profile Wii point and click titles like, say, Zack and Wiki, though, Mortimer Beckett holds its own. Since it would be considered a "casual" game in the first place, it doesn't offer a high-end graphics experience and isn't heavy on the presentation, but with multiplayer support and a second quest, Mortimer Beckett and the Secrets of the Spooky Manor is a graphic adventure with a lot to offer.
