New York Mysteries 3 - Detective adventure in NYC

As a journalist, Laura James is once again called upon to investigate a bizarre murder. What begins as a routine inquiry soon takes a sinister turn.

"New York Mysteries: The Lantern of Souls" is an adventure-packed hidden object game with puzzles and mini-games that follows the perilous and enigmatic investigation of intrepid journalist Laura James.

This chilling chapter in the gripping tale transports players back to New York in the late 1950s. The apparent robbery-murder of a wealthy lawyer's widow doesn't add up. Following orders from the Secret Order, Laura James, a reporter for the 'Daily News', rushes to the crime scene. Initially appearing to be a run-of-the-mill crime, the deeper Laura delves, the murkier it becomes, and her routine investigation soon spirals into darkness. Unexpected revelations await her search, and danger lurks at every corner for the journalist. Devious traps and puzzles, long-buried secrets, and an ominous Darkness enveloping the city make her quest ominous. Can she navigate the impending chaos to rescue not just New York but also prevent a global disaster?

Embark on this thrilling gaming experience and unravel the mysteries of a dangerous criminal!

Game Features:

- Explore over 50 stunning locations

- Enjoy more than 40 diverse mini-games

- Engage in interactive hidden object scenes

- Collect items, find morphing objects, and earn achievements

- Experience a bonus chapter that leads you to a war bunker

- The game is optimized for both tablets and phones!

Walkthrough of Chapter 1: The Mansion Entrance

Talk to the Security Guard (A).

Open the car door (B).

Take the NEWSPAPER and BAG (C).

Open the bag; take the POWDER and PRESS PASS (inventory).

Use the PRESS PASS; receive the KEY (D).

Use the KEY; turn the handle (E).

Walk forward.

Take the TIE PIN (F).

Unfold the TIE PIN (inventory).

Take the BUCKET OF ICE and FORK (G).

Move the 4 pillows; take the NEEDLE (H).

Use the BUCKET OF ICE; take the MEDALLION (I).

Place the NEWSPAPER (J); use the NEEDLE (K).

Select the newspaper; take the KEY (L).

Use the KEY (M).

Walk forward.

Take THOMAS'S DIARY and the ZIPPER; open the case and take the GAVEL (N).

Combine THOMAS'S DIARY and MEDALLION; take the HINT (inventory).

Take the BROKEN STAPLER (O).

Press the panel; select (P).

Place the HINT (Q).

Select 5-7-3-5-3-3.

Take the BOTTLE (R).

Use the GAVEL on the BOTTLE; take the SHEET OF PAPER (inventory).

Use the SHEET OF PAPER (S).

Select the painting (T).

Walk down.

Use the ZIPPER; take the GLUE, UMBRELLA, and KEY (U).

Extend the UMBRELLA (inventory).

Walk down.

Use the KEY (V).

Take the FLASHLIGHT and SHOVEL (W).

Use the SHOVEL; take the FIRE SYMBOL (X).

Go forward.

Place the FIRE SYMBOL (Y).

Select (Z).

Solution: HF-DG-BE-AC-HG-AF-CE-BD-GH-AE-DF-BC-AG-CE-BH-DF.

Take the FIGURINE PARTS (I).

Combine the FIGURINE PARTS and GLUE; restore the ANGEL STATUE (inventory).

Walk forward.

Place the ANGEL STATUE (J); use the FLASHLIGHT (K).

Select (L).

Go forward.

Use the UMBRELLA and TIE PIN; take the HANDLE (N).

Use the FORK; remove the grate (O).

Take the MATCHES (P).

Select (Q).

Place the HANDLE (R).

Select the pairs (color-coded).

Walk left.

Select (A).

Take the CANDLE (B).

Select (C).

Take the ROPE and TWIG (D).

Walk down.

Use the TWIG; take the AXE and SHOVEL (E).

Place the CANDLE; use the MATCHES (F).

Select (G).

Take the SCALES SYMBOL and SCISSORS (H).

Walk down.

Place the SCALES SYMBOL; take the STAMP RING and JEWELRY MAGNIFIER (I).

Use the SCISSORS; take the MAILBOX KEY and look at the images (J).

Walk down.

Select the arm (K).

Arrange the images (L).

Take the 1st COG (M).

Use the SCISSORS; take the MITTEN (N).

Walk down.

Use the MAILBOX KEY; take the PARCEL (O).

Open the PARCEL; use the STAMP RING and take the 1st EAGLE FIGURINE (inventory).

Go forward 3x.

Use the MITTEN (P).

Use the SHOVEL (Q).

Walk left.

Use the AXE; take the HAMMER and HOOK (R).

Combine the HOOK and ROPE to make the HOOK AND ROPE (inventory).

Use the HOOK AND ROPE (S).

Select (T).

Use the SHOVEL (U).

Walk down and forward.

Select (A).

Move the leaves; take the 2nd COG and STICK (B).

Select (C).

Use the HAMMER (D).

Go to the Mansion Entrance.

Select (E).

In the game, you will:

Interact with a blend of old and new characters

Tackle numerous puzzles

Stand against malevolent forces

Guard New York City against a looming darkness