Many horror game fans have been clamoring to play the mystery game MADiSON. But some have given pause at the $35 price tag attached. How long does this game take to finish and is it worth the cost? While the decision on whether it is worth the money is up to you, we’ve got a breakdown of the time you’ll be able to spend playing MADiSON.

How long does it take to finish MADiSON in Normal Mode?

We provided a few-hour window of expected completion time based off of reports from players and the developers’ comments about the game’s run time. Keep in mind that playtime for games can also vary wildly depending on your play style, not just experience. With puzzle games, some players enjoy taking their time watching the story unfold and gathering clues. Others want to speedrun through it as quickly as possible.

This is approximately how long MADiSON will take a player to finish, broken up by general video game and genre experience.

  • Beginner: 8-11 hoursIntermediate: 6-9 hoursExperienced: 3-6 hours

How long does MADiSON take to complete in Hard Mode?

The time to complete Hard Mode in the game will vary pretty heavily, so we estimated this one on a larger range. Variations in time are due to the fact that there are no visual hints, meaning some players may get lucky and find things faster (even while being a beginner). Once again, we’ll give the disclaimer that your natural preferences for rushing versus a relaxed approach can alter the overall runtime of this video game.

Here’s how long Hard Mode in MADiSON will probably take you to complete, depending on your gaming experience:

  • Beginner: 12-16 hoursIntermediate: 8-12 hoursExperienced: 5-9 hours

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