Adventure Escape: Midnight Carnival
- December 31, 2016
- Haiku Games
Adventure Escape: Midnight Carnival is a point-and-click, single-player game with splendid story and good graphics. As Maya, a witch with magical powers, you must investigate the mysterious Midnight Carnival on All Hallow’s Eve to rescue Emily, a kidnapped young girl. As you delve deeper into the carnival, the danger escalates, and you realize that your own presence may have been the true target all along.
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Reviews
- The game features fun and challenging puzzles that require creative thinking.
- The graphics and storyline are enjoyable, making for an engaging experience.
- Players appreciate the unique approach to puzzles compared to other games in the genre.
- There are significant glitches, particularly with the mannequin puzzle, causing frustration and progress loss.
- The game lacks a save feature, forcing players to restart chapters if they exit.
- Hints can be unhelpful or too cryptic, making some puzzles unnecessarily difficult.
- story12 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, described as interesting and enjoyable, with a cute mystery element that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of a compelling narrative and engaging puzzles, making it a fun and accessible game. The graphics complement the storyline, contributing to a satisfying gameplay experience.
“This is a very good game...the story is interesting. Puzzles are difficult, but with walkthroughs, they are solvable.”
“Pros: fun to play, the storyline is great.”
“Enjoyable storyline.”
“The story felt disjointed and lacked any real depth.”
“I was hoping for a compelling narrative, but it ended up being predictable and boring.”
“The characters were one-dimensional and their motivations were unclear.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many users praising their quality and aesthetic appeal. Players appreciate the visual design, which enhances the gameplay experience, although some express a desire for faster pacing in the game. The combination of good graphics and engaging puzzles contributes to a positive impression of the game's overall presentation.
“The graphics are good, and the story is one you can keep up with.”
“I like the storyline and graphics.”
“Like the graphics and the characters so far, and the games/puzzles are different from others I've seen.”
“Really nice looking game... fun until I get stuck and you are there forever and the game is over... that sucks. I haven't played many games like this because they all look poorly done in terms of graphics, so I don't know if they are all like that.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a mixed experience with stability, noting frequent glitches and freezing issues that often require restarts and result in lost progress. While some users have not encountered significant problems, many express frustration with specific challenges that fail to advance due to operational errors.
“It is very glitchy though and freezes a lot which requires a restart and then replay of any progress you have made in one of the chapters. I can't finish the carnival ride part because the game keeps stopping during the candy jar challenge.”
“Love the game, challenging and interesting, but still seems to have some operational glitches... had to skip the mannequins because even when I got them in the right poses, the game still wouldn't advance.”
“There are a few glitches and the game froze 2 times so far, had to reboot the device.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its sharp and often offensive nature, with players finding it to be hilariously over-the-top as the narrative progresses.
“The game is filled with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I couldn't stop chuckling at the absurd situations and quirky characters.”
“The humor is spot-on, blending satire and slapstick in a way that feels fresh and entertaining.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised, with users indicating that its quality is exceptional and deserving of a five-star rating.
“Based on the quality of the gameplay, this would easily earn five stars.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy in this game involves intrusive ads, which some players find excessive, though they still enjoy the gameplay and recommend the developer's other titles.
“I appreciate that free games will have ads, but here, the ads are a bit too intrusive.”
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
“It's frustrating that to progress in the game, you have to spend real money, which takes away from the overall experience.”
