Baron Wittard
- April 24, 2014
- Wax Lyrical Games
Get on SteamIn "Baron Wittard: His Utopian City in Peril," you explore a vast abandoned building, the Utopia, searching for answers about its reclusive creator and the mysterious events that led to its evacuation. Armed with just a camera and flashlight, navigate the labyrinthine structure's eerie corridors, uncover hidden secrets, and unravel the mystery behind the ominous forces at work inside. Experience an open-world, story-driven adventure with non-linear gameplay and puzzle-solving.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a solid Myst-like experience with engaging exploration and a spooky atmosphere.
- Puzzles range from easy to very difficult, providing a challenging experience for hardcore point-and-click fans.
- The graphics and sound design contribute to a haunting ambiance, enhancing the overall experience.
- Many puzzles are unoriginal and can be excessively tedious, leading to frustration.
- Technical issues such as lack of resolution options, mouse/cursor problems, and no hint system detract from the gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from janky mechanics and a lack of animations, making it feel cheaply made at times.
- story6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its intriguing Norse connections and deeper themes surrounding utopia, providing a compelling narrative within a hardcore point-and-click framework. However, some players found it odd that a key gameplay element, the video camera, was underutilized, detracting from the overall experience. Despite this, the progression through the story is described as manageable, with a mix of easy to challenging puzzles.
“A good but hardcore point n' click with a superb atmosphere, cool story, puzzles ranging from easy to very difficult, all the while offering zero hand-holding.”
“The storyline was quite interesting with the Norse connection, and there was a deeper meaning behind the whole utopia.”
“The storyline was quite interesting with the Norse connection, and there was a deeper meaning behind the whole utopia.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its superb atmosphere, characterized by a detailed, gloomy, and decaying city setting that enhances the overall experience. While the hardcore point-and-click gameplay offers a compelling story and a range of challenging puzzles, some players find certain mechanics frustrating, such as the lack of interaction with the environment. Overall, the atmosphere remains a standout feature that captivates players despite its challenges.
“A good but hardcore point n' click with a superb atmosphere, cool story, puzzles ranging from easy to very difficult, all the while offering zero hand-holding.”
“It is frustrating in places...not being able to walk through any door, just materializing on the other side...zooming in on objects that have no relevance to the game...but it is atmospheric...a gloomy, decaying city within a building with lots of detail.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as decent and suitable for the game's style, though they won't impress on a larger screen. Overall, while not groundbreaking, they effectively serve the game's purpose.
“Graphically, you can definitely tell that this isn't going to blow your mind away, but with the type of game this is, it doesn't have to necessarily do that.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding mechanics to be excessively tedious and frustrating, suggesting that the developers may have designed them to be intentionally laborious rather than offering a more engaging experience.
“It's like they intentionally made the grinding as tedious as possible.”
“The grinding feels excessively drawn out and frustrating.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by janky mechanics and minimal animations, giving it a cheaply-made feel. However, players who overlook these shortcomings may find themselves engaged in a slow-paced experience filled with challenging puzzles.
“Judging by the janky gameplay mechanics and the lack of animations (assets will fade in and out at best), the game feels cheaply made. However, if you overlook the cheapness, it can still offer a slow ride filled with brain-racking challenges.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as haunting, effectively enhancing the atmosphere, while the voice acting is considered adequate but not exceptional.
“The music in the game is haunting, and the voice acting was adequate for the game.”
