1001 Jigsaw. Legends of Mystery
- December 24, 2018
- Somer Games
Get on Steam"1001 Jigsaw: Legends of Mystery" is a puzzle game with 500 high-quality jigsaw puzzles featuring mystery-themed images. It offers customizable difficulty, useful tools such as hints and a magnifying glass, and the ability to save progress and earn trophies. The game features a variety of piece styles and rotation options for an enhanced and challenging experience.
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- The game is relaxing and customizable, allowing players to adjust the difficulty and features to their liking.
- It offers a variety of puzzle options, including the ability to see border pieces and save unfinished puzzles for later.
- The visuals and music fit the theme well, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of originality, using uncredited artwork and being part of a series of similar asset flips.
- It lacks basic features expected in modern games, such as progress tracking, achievements, and resolution options.
- The theme is confusing and inconsistent, with a heavy focus on stock images of people rather than the promised mystery elements.
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have been criticized for their low quality and lack of customization options, with some artwork reportedly plagiarized from stock images. Players are unable to adjust resolution or improve the visual fidelity, leading to a disappointing overall experience.
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“An example of the 'borrowed' uncredited/plagiarized artwork is a 'beautiful gothic girl' taken from istockphoto.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music effectively complements the mystery theme of the game, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some users noted the limited variety, mentioning that there is only one music track, suggesting that additional tracks could improve the experience.
“The sound and music are fitting the mystery theme.”
“The music is different and there are certainly some nice puzzles.”
“There is only one music track; it seems like more variety would enhance the experience.”
“The music is different, but it lacks variety and can become repetitive.”
“While the sound and music fit the mystery theme, they could benefit from additional tracks.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been criticized for relying on plagiarized images sourced from the internet without proper credit, leading to accusations of asset flipping and prioritizing profit over originality and ethical practices.
“The game feels like a cash grab, with monetization tactics that prioritize profit over player experience.”
“I was disappointed to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.”
