# Who Muted Uncle Marcus?

> An eccentric FMV murder mystery with a twist: someone has poisoned Uncle Marcus.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.walesinteractive.unclemarcus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.walesinteractive.unclemarcus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.walesinteractive.unclemarcus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Wales Interactive
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 18,199
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (298 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2022-03-18
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 1.93 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.walesinteractive.unclemarcus)
- **Website:** [https://www.walesinteractive.com](https://www.walesinteractive.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.walesinteractive.com/privacypolicy](https://www.walesinteractive.com/privacypolicy)

## Description

**Who Muted Uncle Marcus?** is a unique FMV murder mystery game that blends interactive storytelling with cinematic quality. Players engage in a gripping family quiz tradition turned dark when Abby learns that Uncle Marcus has been poisoned. With freeze-frame decision making, you navigate through the story to uncover the culprit and attempt to save Uncle Marcus before it's too late.

Filmed during lockdown across London and Los Angeles, the game features a stellar cast including Andy Buckley (The Office) as Uncle Marcus, Susannah Doyle (Black Mirror), Robbie Kay (Once Upon a Time), and veteran FMV actors Georgia Small (Five Dates) and Al Weaver (The Complex). Developed by the studios behind acclaimed titles like The Complex, Five Dates, Night Book, and Bloodshore, this game offers an engaging mix of mystery, suspense, and immersive storytelling.

## Rankings

- #460,409 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.walesinteractive.unclemarcus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews were mixed. Players who enjoyed the game praised its mystery, twists, humor, and unusual interactive-video format. The most common complaint was the short free demo followed by a required purchase, which some felt was poorly disclosed. Other concerns included limited or repetitive gameplay, restrictions on skipping scenes, and occasional crashes or failure to open.

### Pros

- Some players enjoyed the mystery, plot twists, and overall story.
- The interactive-video format felt fresh and entertaining to several players.
- Some reviewers liked the humor, including the dark humor.

### Cons

- Many reviewers were frustrated that the free opening is only a short demo and the rest requires payment, which they felt was not made clear upfront.
- Some players felt there was little gameplay beyond watching and choosing during videos, and that the experience became repetitive.
- Several reviewers found it annoying that some scenes could not be skipped, especially on replays.
- A few users reported that the app crashed, closed immediately, or did not work.

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