Following the main character, Chief Detective Jacob Snydor, in the city of Zhiel, Zhiel's Mystery is a first-person puzzle game. Each stage of the game is divided into rooms revolving around a different type of obstacle, from escaping mazes to cracking locks to defeating enemies in first-person combat. As a player, you will be forced to examine your surroundings, make use of your resources, and decipher any patterns that may help you conquer each stage.