Around the World in 80 days
- November 30, 2017
- Crisp App Studio
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Get on Apple Store"Around the World in 80 Days" is a hidden object adventure game that follows the story of Phileas Fogg's famous journey. Players explore various destinations, search for hidden objects, and solve puzzles to progress through the story. The game boasts beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a variety of challenges to keep players engaged.
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Reviews
- The game features stunning and detailed graphics that create an immersive atmosphere, effectively portraying various locations around the world.
- The music is diverse and well-suited to each location, enhancing the overall experience and adding to the game's charm.
- The gameplay is simple and enjoyable, making it accessible for both casual players and families, with the option to replay scenes for better scores.
- The story is weak and lacks a definitive conclusion, leaving players wanting more narrative depth and resolution.
- Some objects are poorly integrated into the scenes, making them difficult to find, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under three hours, which may not justify the price for some.
- music32 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its variety and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with tracks that reflect the diverse locations players explore. While many players appreciate the beautiful and relaxing soundscapes, some criticize certain tracks for being repetitive, poorly looped, or not well-matched to their settings. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing significantly to the immersive experience, despite some minor issues with distortion and mismatched themes.
“As for the music, there's a variety of tracks, and each track fits very well with the location it's placed in.”
“The music adds to the atmosphere of the game, and is one of its main highlights.”
“Each location is a new continent or a new country, where I found myself in the atmosphere of this region thanks to picturesque colorful graphics and a unique musical background.”
“There are diverse locations and music, but the music doesn't always match the location, and it seemed like it needed some compression at times as there was some distortion in it; this is just a minor issue that may not bother other players.”
“To break the mood completely, the game has very annoying music - short, irritating tracks that are very badly looped and mostly have no connection whatsoever to the game setting.”
“Use the mute button to shut off music that was really irritating to me.”
- story23 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its basis on a classic book and the charming characters, while others criticize it for being shallow and lacking a coherent plot. Many noted that the narrative feels disjointed, with an abrupt ending and minimal connection to the source material, resulting in a series of loosely themed scenes rather than a cohesive adventure. Overall, while the visuals and music are praised, the story is often described as bland and underdeveloped, failing to engage players meaningfully.
“First, I enjoyed the story, especially that it's based on a book with the same name.”
“- A touching, exciting, and amusing story with likeable, humorous characters.”
“I had a spectacular, unforgettable adventure story to show for my three-hour adventure, and couldn’t wait to learn more about the world, its characters, and the human desire to discover.”
“However, the story ends abruptly, with no definitive conclusion.”
“Again, there's not much to the story, and there's no great resolution upon the completion of the game.”
“There seems to be no storyline really - it claims to be based on Jules Verne's book, but the only connection I have found is very superficial: fog and his servant have a two-sentence dialog before each challenge to introduce the different stages of their journey.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful, atmospheric visuals and unique art styles that enhance the thematic experience of each location. However, others criticize the inconsistency in image quality, low-resolution graphics, and a lack of originality, suggesting that while the artwork can be appealing, it is not without its flaws. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good for a hidden object game, but there is room for improvement in texture quality and detail.
“Each location is a new continent or a new country, where I found myself in the atmosphere of this region thanks to picturesque colorful graphics and a unique musical background.”
“First, I want to note that the atmospheric and graphical component for the game of this genre is great.”
“Very good graphics, not demanding on a computer, and most importantly a decent price.”
“No real plot here, the visuals are sloppy, the puzzles are stereotypical for the genre and lack any originality.”
“The graphics are a bizarre composite of images at different resolutions, and sometimes you have to zoom in just to be able to tell what you're looking at.”
“Bad graphics and very little hidden objects.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on finding items in various scenic locations, which many players find enjoyable and straightforward. However, opinions are mixed; while some appreciate the simplicity and charm, others criticize the mechanics as boring and lacking depth. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as fun for casual players, particularly those who enjoy the aesthetic elements of the game.
“As for the gameplay, you're presented with scenes from various countries, like France and China, and you're given a list of items to find.”
“Regarding the gameplay, I found it to be pretty fun and simple.”
“Boring and the mechanics suck.”
“I recommend this game for its music, not its gameplay.”
“A simple game with easy gameplay where you need to find several items.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its atmospheric music, beautiful animations, and vibrant graphics that effectively capture the essence of various regions. Players appreciate how the unique musical backgrounds enhance the immersive experience, making each location feel distinct and engaging. Overall, the atmospheric and graphical elements are considered standout features of the game.
“The music adds to the atmosphere of the game and is one of its main highlights.”
“Each location is a new continent or a new country, where I found myself immersed in the atmosphere of this region thanks to picturesque colorful graphics and a unique musical background.”
“First, I want to note that the atmospheric and graphical components of the game for this genre are great.”
“The music adds to the atmosphere of the game, and is one of its main highlights.”
“Each location is a new continent or a new country, where I found myself immersed in the atmosphere of this region thanks to picturesque, colorful graphics and a unique musical background.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a touching and exciting story featuring likable characters that deliver amusing moments. While some musical elements add to the humor, they may become repetitive over time.
“A touching, exciting, and amusing story with likable, humorous characters.”
“Some music was funny to some extent, but maybe a bit repetitive.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the replayability of the game to be high, as the consistent placement of objects allows for easier attempts to achieve higher scores, such as earning 3 stars.
“The objects always stay in the same place, so replaying to earn 3 stars is very doable.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and strategies, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“The objects always stay in the same place, so replayability to earn 3 stars is very doable.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of randomization makes each playthrough feel repetitive and dull.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users find the grinding required to complete all 40 levels for the "winner" achievement to be tedious, suggesting that it may detract from the overall enjoyment of the game for some players.
“It is necessary to complete all 40 levels to earn the 'Winner' achievement, and this may be tedious for some people based on what I've read in other reviews.”
“The grinding required to level up feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to progress, which quickly became frustrating.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching and exciting narrative, complemented by humorous and likable characters that enhance the overall experience.
“A touching, exciting, and amusing story with likable, humorous characters.”
“The emotional depth of the narrative left me in tears, connecting me to the characters in a profound way.”
“I was completely immersed in the emotional journey, feeling every joy and sorrow alongside the characters.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its stability, with users reporting that it runs smoothly and is not buggy, which is commendable for a budget title. However, players seeking a more engaging narrative may find better alternatives.
“If you really need that hidden object game itch scratched, there are definitely better options out there, especially if you prefer a well-crafted narrative, but it's cheap and isn't buggy. These days, that's worthy of note, so genuine kudos to the developers on that one.”
