# Bested: A Colbie Best Mystery — MysteryCaper Puzzle Adventure

> Absurd mystery adventure with point-and-click puzzles and hand-drawn visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by MysteryCaper, LLC.)

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- Developer: [MysteryCaper, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224170553)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 220 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bested-a-colbie-best-mystery/id6505042723/reviews.md

## What is Bested?

Welcome to BESTED, where vintage taxis roam free and reality has veered off the beaten path into the absurd. The meter's running…

Soon enough, you'll be outwitting hard-boiled thugs, dodging crazy cabbies, and maybe discovering the true identity of the mysterious Colbie Best. Use your instincts to survive a mystery adventure full of strange puzzles, stranger people, and a cat named Deirdre.

FEATURES

• Absurd Mystery Adventure – A comedy-filled interactive story with unexpected twists, whimsical humor, and a genuinely complex but curious plot.

• Classic Point and Click Gameplay – Tap around, poke things, collect clues, and talk your way out of (and into) trouble.

• Zany Puzzles – Solve clever puzzles that are unique and satisfying, the MysteryCaper way!

• Hand-Drawn Visuals – Explore a world brought to life with charming art created by hand. Human hand.

• Colorful Characters – From CEOs to a band of villains to missing celebrities, everyone's got something to hide

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SOLVE THE MYSTERY

This isn't your average detective game. BESTED is a story-rich puzzle adventure packed with laughs, tension, and taxi-related whimsy.

Can you get home? The only thing you can do is rely on your wits and try not to give in to the INSANITY.

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PLAY BESTED, IF YOU...

Love classic point and click games like Return to Monkey Island, but also appreciate the immersive storytelling of first-person mysteries like Return of the Obra Dinn.

You'll also enjoy BESTED, if you are fans of Tangle Tower, Duck Detective, and The Case of the Golden Idol.

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WHAT IS A MYSTERYCAPER?

A MysteryCaper is the ultimate combination of humor, adventure and intrigue. Wacky characters, briskly paced thrills and hilarious challenges. It's COMEDY SOLVED.

Other MysteryCaper titles include: Second Best, Yestertide, Double Cover, Beast of Bodkin Hall, Fleeting Memory, and Fleeting Journey.

## Key features

- Absurd mystery adventure
- Classic point and click gameplay
- Zany puzzles
- Hand-drawn visuals
- Colorful characters
- Interactive story

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bested-a-colbie-best-mystery/id6505042723/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great but too short

*2026-05-07*

Amazing game and great story but was a little bummed after I finished it in a day considering the price is a little steep for an app

### 5/5 — Brilliant!

*2026-01-17*

Don’t know why these games aren’t promoted more in the App Store. Great storyline, funny, good level of difficulty. Everything a point & cluck should be. Only complaint is there aren’t more of them.

**Developer response:** Your wonderful review really made our day. Thank you so much!

### 5/5 — MysteryCaper

*2025-01-30*

One of my favorite developers, I’m always looking to see what you all come out with next and this didn’t disappoint! Thanks for making great games.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for your nice review. We really appreciate it!

### 3/5 — Way too short

*2025-01-26*

I have purchased every Mystery Caper game available and while nearly each previous game was worth the cost, this one sadly is not.  It’s conversation heavy without enough action/object interaction and is entirely too short for the price.  I hope the next installment aims much higher.

### 5/5 — So so good.  It makes complete sense that they’re mystery writers.

*2025-01-25*

This has quickly become my new favorite point and click studio, and I’ll buy whatever they release.  

I love this game for the same reasons I loved Yestertide.  The puzzles, writing, and atmosphere.  

The puzzles are challenging and organic to the story.  This seems like it would be really difficult to pull off but they did it again.  The only gripe was that I thought this was much easier than Yestertide and I was finished much faster.

The writing is clever and funny, I again found myself trying every combination of actions not because I didn’t know what to do but because I wanted to see the text.

Atmosphere was engaging and transporting.  The lighting, the music stings, the characters, all great.  

Slight spoiler:
I accidentally solved the sundial, but don’t know what the actual solution was.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review and all your kind words. It means so much to us. We also really appreciate you checking out all the comments and additional dialogue. We try to add in a lot of detail knowing that not everyone will find it, but it's there and hopefully entertaining to those who do. That's funny about the sundial. You have such a natural knack for solving that puzzles just unravel for you! If you want to see the answer behind the solution, check out the hint on our website for "How Do I Navigate the Corn Maze?" Thanks again!

### 4/5 — Not as good as their other games

*2025-01-07*

I found this game a bit frustrating because it seemed the hardest part was finding the items you needed. The puzzles themself weren’t too difficult. I also found that getting the game in instalments meant I lost track of the story, and who was who. I also found the game quite short, and the ending abrupt, and unsatisfying. Still, I do like the quirky nature of the story.

### 5/5 — Always tons of fun!

*2025-01-03*

Really enjoyed this game and all of this developer’s games.  They’re well written, and the solutions make you think but are always logical.  I recommend checking out Yestertide too if you liked this game, but their whole catalogue is very worth playing!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the great review! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It makes all the effort we put into our games worth it.

### 5/5 — Fantastic as usual

*2025-01-01*

I’ve played all the Mystery Caper games, most at least twice, and they’re all excellent. That said, I think they get even better with each new release — the nav in Bested is the smoothest yet and doesn’t require excessive backtracking. The puzzles are largely intuitive while remaining challenging, which is a delicate balance that Sherban achieves consistently but refines still further here. The writing, as always, is clever, funny, and polished; the lack of distracting copy errors warms my heart. Excited to see the next installment in this universe! In the meantime, I’ll eagerly wait to forget the solutions so I can replay this one. It’s clear these games are a labor of love, and it makes them all the more enjoyable. Bonus points, too, for being so responsive in the hint forum!

**Developer response:** Wow, thank you so much for your in-depth review! As you probably know, we're a small team. It really means a lot knowing how much our players enjoy our work. Your kind words encourage our efforts more than we can adequately express.

### 5/5 — They’ve done it again!

*2024-12-24*

No devs even come close to comparing with these guys. The quality of the visuals, the story lines, the puzzles…. Unmatched!!!! I know you guys are probably a small team but I neeeeeeeed more games lol

**Developer response:** Thanks so much! You're so nice! Chapter 3 should be coming your way in about a week.

### 5/5 — LOVE

*2024-12-14*

I freak out every time there is a new MysteryCaper adventure! They are fun and the illustrations are amazing. I hate the adventure games that are so dark the whole way through. I am waiting anxiously for chapter 3!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We're really happy you're enjoying the new game. We're looking forward to bringing you Chapter 3 soon!

## Frequently asked questions about Bested

### What kind of game is Bested: A Colbie Best Mystery?

Bested is an absurd mystery adventure game that combines comedy, intrigue, and puzzle-solving. It features a classic point-and-click gameplay style, allowing players to interact with the environment, collect clues, and talk to characters to unravel a complex plot.

### What are the main features of this game?

Key features include an absurd and comedy-filled interactive story with unexpected twists, classic point-and-click gameplay, zany and satisfying puzzles, charming hand-drawn visuals, and a cast of colorful characters with secrets to hide.

### How much does Bested: A Colbie Best Mystery cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is this game available on?

The description does not explicitly state the platforms this game is available on. However, the gameplay style and comparisons to other titles suggest it is likely available on PC and potentially mobile devices.

### Who would enjoy playing this game?

This game is ideal for players who love classic point-and-click games, immersive storytelling, and appreciate a good dose of humor and mystery. Fans of titles like Return to Monkey Island, Return of the Obra Dinn, Tangle Tower, and Duck Detective would likely enjoy this experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.02 — 2025-08-20

App Store metadata refreshed. Bug fixes.

### 3.01 — 2025-05-28

Bug fixes and games menu update.

### 3.0 — 2024-12-31

** ALL CHAPTERS NOW AVAILABLE **

### 2.0 — 2024-11-28

** CHAPTER 2 NOW AVAILABLE **

### 1.0 — 2024-10-31

No release notes.

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## More apps by MysteryCaper, LLC

- [Fleeting Memory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleeting-memory/id1224170554)
- [Fleeting Journey](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleeting-journey/id1400061164)
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- [Mystery Puzzle Museum](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-puzzle-museum/id1483834647)
- [Yestertide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yestertide/id1576115265)
- [Beast of Bodkin Hall](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beast-of-bodkin-hall/id6450634626)

All apps by MysteryCaper, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1224170553

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