Azazel's Christmas Fable

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Azazel's Christmas Fable is a single player action game. It was developed by Greg Muhlbock and was released on November 29, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Azazel's Christmas Fable" , players assume the role of Azazel, a devilish imp on a quest from his overlord to destroy the source of joy at the North Pole. This 8-bit retro-style point-and-click adventure features nostalgic gameplay, quirky characters, and a variety of puzzles to solve. Explore Santa's village and the underworld as you attempt to sabotage Christmas and earn respect among your demonic peers. Suitable for ages 7 to 77.

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story14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Delightful and charming point-and-click adventure with engaging characters and a humorous story.
Puzzles are logical and fun, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
Beautiful pixel art and festive atmosphere, making it a perfect game for the holiday season.

The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 3 to 4 hours, which may leave some players wanting more.
Lacks hotspot highlighting, which can lead to confusion and difficulty in finding interactive elements.
Some users reported minor UI issues and display complications that could affect the overall experience.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Azazel's Christmas Fable" is a charming and humorous holiday tale featuring a demon infiltrating the North Pole to either ruin or save Christmas, striking a balance between cute and not overly saccharine. Players engage with a unique cast of endearing characters through a series of entertaining puzzles, all set against vibrant visuals and well-crafted music. While the game is relatively short, its engaging narrative and nostalgic point-and-click gameplay evoke fond memories of classic adventure games.
- “Azazel’s Christmas Fable offers a charming story, an interesting and unique cast of characters, some well-crafted music, and some logical and compelling puzzles.”
- “It’s a really cute Christmas-themed, retro point-and-click style game with quite a few quirky characters, a fun and expansive storyline, beautiful visuals, and lots of fantastic as well as some surprisingly complex puzzles!”
- “The story about a creature from hell infiltrating the North Pole to ruin/save Christmas was funny and cute but not super sugary sweet like some holiday games can be.”
- “This is a simple point-and-click game that contains the usual suspects: collect items, interact with characters and the environment at large (sometimes with items), solve puzzles, and finally combine those gameplay elements to unravel the ugly Christmas sweater that is your overarching story objective.”
- “Following that previous avenue, I think the story and its cast compose a charming little Christmas fable.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its delightful and quirky humor, featuring a charming story about a creature from hell infiltrating the North Pole, which balances fun and cheekiness without being overly sweet. Reviewers highlight the clever, layered jokes that appeal to both adults and younger audiences, alongside engaging puzzles that enhance the overall experience. With a nostalgic nod to classic adventure games, it is described as a humorous and enjoyable holiday title suitable for any time of year.
- “This game is truly a gem, filled with delightful, quirky, layered humor and charm. It was special enough that it even made my evening on Christmas Eve this year extra enjoyable, though it's a fun and charming light-vs-dark sort of game suitable for any time of the year.”
- “The story about a creature from hell infiltrating the North Pole to ruin/save Christmas was funny and cute, but not overly sugary sweet like some holiday games can be.”
- “The game has that specific kind of charm where it can appeal to adults with some of its humor because younger players won’t understand some of the jokes, but it is clean and engaging enough for younger audiences.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Azazel’s Christmas Fable" is highly praised for its thematic and pleasant quality, effectively blending with the story and enhancing the overall experience. The original soundtrack, along with well-executed voice acting, contributes to the game's charm, while festive tunes and clever renditions keep the atmosphere engaging without overstaying their welcome. Overall, the music is seen as a labor of love that complements the game's endearing characters and logical puzzles.
- “Lovely OST and fully voiced, this game is clearly a labor of love.”
- “Another thing that I really enjoyed was the music in the game - it remained thematic and pleasant to listen to during my playthrough.”
- “It was fun to explore this awesome world that the game designer created, interacting with and talking to all the interesting characters, taking in the beautiful backgrounds, the catchy music, and I really loved the cheeky rendition of a popular Christmas song at the bar; that was pretty cool!”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a classic point-and-click experience, featuring engaging puzzles and humorous writing reminiscent of titles like Sam & Max and Space Quest. Players can expect a nostalgic atmosphere filled with clever nods to classic games, while the streamlined navigation enhances the overall pace, allowing for a completion time of around three and a half hours. The mechanics involve item collection, character interaction, and puzzle-solving, all contributing to an overarching story.
- “Many fun, subtle nods to the classics that point-and-click aficionados will appreciate (moon logic, anyone?). The writing echoes comedy staples like Sam & Max and Space Quest, puzzle mechanics touch upon everything from Mixed-Up Mother Goose to Myst, and the atmosphere shimmers with the place-out-of-time vibe of Loom.”
- “For gameplay duration, I was able to complete my first run of the game in about three and a half hours.”
- “This is a simple point-and-click game that contains the usual suspects: collect items, interact with characters and the environment at large (sometimes with items), solve puzzles, and finally combine those gameplay elements to unravel the ugly Christmas sweater that is your overarching story objective.”
- “Locations can be quickly exited by double-clicking on an exit arrow, which speeds up the gameplay a lot.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are vibrant and beautifully illustrated in a cartoony style, perfectly capturing the festive holiday theme. The art style evokes nostalgia for 90s cartoons and classic adventure games, contributing to the game's charming retro aesthetic. Overall, the visuals enhance the experience with their colorful and enchanting design, complementing the quirky characters and engaging storyline.
- “In a nutshell, the graphics are colorful and vibrant, enchantingly illustrated in a cartoony sort of way and appropriately festive for the holiday story theme.”
- “The satisfying art style reminded me not just of the obvious Sierra references, but also 90s cartoon deep cuts like The Manhole.”
- “It’s a really cute Christmas-themed, retro point-and-click style game with beautiful visuals and lots of fantastic as well as some surprisingly complex puzzles!”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is characterized by a surprisingly wholesome vibe, even in the context of its "evil" character, making it appealing for players of all ages, including children. Its cute and endearing elements contribute to an overall emotional experience that feels lighthearted and fun.
- “How is his whole vibe wholesome even though he's meant to be 'evil'?”
- “I'd even say it's wholesome and would be fun to play alongside kids.”
- “Super cute and wholesome game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its enjoyable seasonal theme and engaging puzzles, but there are no specific comments on its optimization performance. Overall, it seems to deliver a fun experience without notable optimization issues.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is rich with nostalgic references that will resonate with point-and-click fans, featuring clever writing reminiscent of classics like Sam & Max and Space Quest. The puzzle mechanics draw inspiration from a variety of sources, creating a whimsical, timeless environment that evokes the charm of games like Loom.
- “Many fun, subtle nods to the classics that point-and-click aficionados will appreciate (moon logic, anyone?). The writing echoes comedy staples like Sam & Max and Space Quest, puzzle mechanics touch upon everything from mixed-up Mother Goose to Myst, and the atmosphere shimmers with the place-out-of-time vibe of Loom.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in this 2D game, enhanced by 3D character design elements, offers a visually appealing experience, though specific details on character growth and narrative depth are not mentioned.

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Azazel's Christmas Fable is a action game.

Azazel's Christmas Fable is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Azazel's Christmas Fable.

Azazel's Christmas Fable was released on November 29, 2022.

Azazel's Christmas Fable was developed by Greg Muhlbock.

Azazel's Christmas Fable has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Azazel's Christmas Fable is a single player game.

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