Alicia Quatermain 2: The Stone of Fate
- July 3, 2018
- Whalebox
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Alicia Quatermain 2: The Stone of Fate," players join Alicia, a skilled adventurer, as she searches for the legendary Stone of Fate. This hidden object game features a variety of exciting challenges, including puzzle-solving and action-packed battles. With stunning graphics and a thrilling storyline, players will be fully immersed in Alicia's dangerous journey across continents.
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Reviews
- The game features charming art style and engaging level design, maintaining the enjoyable aspects of the original.
- It offers a fun and challenging time management experience, with various levels and puzzles that keep players engaged.
- The production value is high, with nice graphics, voice acting, and a comic book-style story that adds to the overall enjoyment.
- The game lacks several quality-of-life features and polish that were present in the first game, making gameplay feel cumbersome.
- It is not as creative or varied as similar games like Hercules, leading to a sense of grind over time.
- The writing and story elements are considered weak, detracting from the overall experience despite the entertaining gameplay.
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is generally entertaining and well-presented, featuring engaging characters and polished artwork, including comic book-style elements and voice acting. However, some players feel that the narrative primarily serves to frame the gameplay levels, and the overall experience is hindered by a lack of conveniences. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the combination of story and puzzles in the game.
“I loved the story and the puzzles.”
“The story just frames out the levels, but it does the job, and I like the voice actor for Alicia who narrates the art cutscenes.”
“The story just frames out the levels, but it does the job.”
“It has a lot of polish and good artwork; it even has a comic book-type story and voice acting.”
“Really good time management game – it has nice graphics, lots of various levels, and even some kind of story.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay in "Alicia Quatermain 2" is criticized for being cumbersome and lacking the polish of similar titles, such as "Hercules." Players face limited pathways that restrict actions until unlocked, requiring quick decision-making and prioritization. Overall, the game offers around 6-10 hours of playtime, depending on the player's approach.
“Where the gameplay comes in, there are limited pathways that restrict what you can do until you open those pathways up; you need to quickly work out what to do next and where to set your priorities.”
“I think it has about 6-10 hours of gameplay, depending on how many starts you want.”
“These omissions make gameplay feel more cumbersome and less fluid.”
“Additionally, Alicia Quatermain 2 lacks the polish and user-friendly mechanics found in similar games like Hercules.”
“Where the gameplay comes in, there are limited pathways that restrict what you can do until you open those pathways up; and you need to quickly, on the fly, work out what to do next and where to set your priorities.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a charming art style and polished graphics, complemented by a variety of levels and a comic book-style narrative with voice acting. However, some players have noted the lack of quality-of-life improvements compared to the original version. Overall, the visuals are well-received, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“Really good time managing game – it has nice graphics, lots of various levels and even some kind of story.”
“It has a lot of polish and good artwork; it even has a comic book-type story and voice acting.”
“The game maintains the same charming art style and level design.”
