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Your husband Richard lies dead beneath the cherry blossoms of Old Japan, and the police are of no help. Step into history and uncover the truth when no one else will. Find devilishly hidden clues, explore exotic locales, and bring the killer to justice!

SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders is a casual, hidden object and adventure game developed and published by Square Enix.
Released on February 03rd 2010 is available only on Windows in 5 languages: English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 312 reviews of which 252 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 2.49€ on Steam with a 50% discount.

The Steam community has classified SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders into these genres:

Casual Hidden Object Adventure Mystery Female Protagonist Point & Click Puzzle

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS: Windows Vista/XP/7
  • Processor: 800 Mhz
  • Memory: 512 MB
  • Graphics: On-Board
  • DirectX®: 8.1
  • Hard Drive: 186 MB
  • Sound: DirectX 8.1 Compatible

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Jan. 2026
Season of Mystery: The Cherry Blossom Murders is a classic hidden-object mystery that leans heavily on atmosphere, period intrigue, and narrative motivation to elevate what could otherwise be a straightforward casual experience. Developed and published by Square Enix, the game is set in late nineteenth-century Japan and follows Irene Pemberton, a woman who refuses to accept the official explanation surrounding her husband’s death. From the outset, the story frames the investigation as deeply personal, grounding the puzzle-solving in emotional stakes rather than abstract problem-solving. The narrative unfolds gradually as Irene navigates foreign streets, diplomatic spaces, and secluded locations, piecing together clues that point toward a far more complex conspiracy than a simple suicide. Themes of deception, smuggling, forgery, and murder emerge organically as new evidence is uncovered, giving the mystery a steady sense of escalation. While the plot is not filled with dramatic twists at every turn, it maintains a consistent sense of curiosity and tension, encouraging players to continue not just to complete puzzles, but to see how the truth finally comes to light. Gameplay is rooted firmly in the hidden-object genre, with richly illustrated static scenes that task players with locating specific items embedded within detailed environments. Objects are often cleverly camouflaged, requiring close attention to color, shape, and context. What helps distinguish the experience is how these objects are framed as meaningful clues rather than arbitrary collectibles. Many items are tied directly to the investigation and later used through a simple inventory system, reinforcing the idea that each discovery contributes to the broader mystery rather than existing solely to pad gameplay time. To prevent repetition, the game regularly introduces light puzzle variations and mini-games. These include reassembling torn documents, solving simple logic challenges, spot-the-difference tasks, and basic memory or tile puzzles. None of these diversions are particularly difficult, but they serve an important pacing function, breaking up long stretches of object hunting and keeping the experience from feeling monotonous. The overall difficulty remains accessible, making the game approachable for casual players while still offering enough engagement to sustain interest through the full story. Visually, the game reflects its era with hand-drawn backgrounds that emphasize mood and setting over realism. Japanese architecture, interior spaces, and street scenes are rendered with care, supporting the historical backdrop even if the artwork shows its age by modern standards. The environments invite careful scrutiny, which suits the hidden-object format well, though repeated revisits to similar-looking scenes can slightly diminish their impact over time. The subdued color palette and period details help maintain immersion and reinforce the somber tone of the investigation. Audio design plays a supporting role rather than a dominant one. Background music is atmospheric and restrained, underscoring scenes without distracting from the task of searching and thinking. Sound effects are minimal but functional, providing feedback when items are found or puzzles are completed. Voice acting is limited, relying more on text and presentation to convey character and emotion, which aligns with the game’s measured, storybook-like pacing. One of the game’s strengths is how it respects the player’s time. The story is concise, and the mechanics are straightforward, allowing the mystery to unfold without unnecessary complexity. At the same time, this brevity limits replay value, as most of the enjoyment comes from uncovering the narrative for the first time. Once the mystery is solved, there are few surprises left, and completionists may find limited incentive to return beyond achievements or personal satisfaction. Overall, Season of Mystery: The Cherry Blossom Murders stands as a solid example of narrative-driven hidden-object design. It does not attempt to reinvent the genre, but it uses strong thematic framing and a coherent mystery to give weight to its puzzles. For players who enjoy investigative stories, historical settings, and relaxed puzzle-solving, the game offers a focused and atmospheric experience that remains engaging despite its age and relatively modest scope. Rating: 7/10
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July 2025
This was a fun hidden object game. The story was good and the H/O scenes, even when revisited always had new items with the previous ones so it wasn't hard replay to get 100 % achievements. I enjoyed enough to replay the second(and final) time to finish the last of them!
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May 2025
I enjoyed 5 hours of playing "The Lake House, Children of Silence". Interesting story with breaks for hidden objects. I liked how things would be used to open up more of the story. Weird story, though. Looking forward to playing the rest of the games in the set.
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May 2025
This is a quick but enjoyable hidden object game with a few easy "mini-games" sprinkled throughout. The plot was actually engaging and kept my interest the whole 2-3 hours it takes to finish. I would say it's worth the $5 even not on sale!
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April 2025
This was SO much fun! I've never played a hidden object game but now I'm hooked. Played it from start to finish in one session because I was having a blast.
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SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders is currently priced at 2.49€ on Steam.

SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders is currently available at a 50% discount. You can purchase it for 2.49€ on Steam.

SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders received 252 positive votes out of a total of 312 achieving a rating of 7.53.
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SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders was developed and published by Square Enix.

SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders is playable and fully supported on Windows.

SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders is not playable on MacOS.

SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders is not playable on Linux.

SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders is a single-player game.

SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders does not currently offer any DLC.

SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders does not support Steam Remote Play.

SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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