Blackthorn Castle
- February 25, 2015
- Syntaxity
- 3h median play time
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Reviews
- Great graphics and immersive gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- Challenging puzzles that require logical thinking without being overly frustrating.
- Enjoyable adventure with a good balance of exploration and puzzle-solving.
- In-app purchases for hints and fast travel can feel like a cash grab after paying for the game.
- Some players found the game too short, completing it in just a few hours.
- Excessive backtracking between locations can become tedious and disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- graphics271 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and immersive quality. Reviewers noted that the visuals enhance the gameplay experience, complementing the logical puzzles and atmospheric music. While a few comments mentioned basic or clunky graphics, the majority highlighted the game's stunning artwork and smooth performance, making it a visually appealing choice for players.
“Beautiful graphics, relaxing music, and engaging little puzzles.”
“The graphics and music are really atmospheric and the puzzles logical to solve.”
“The graphics are outstanding and it helped me pass the time.”
“Newer games of this sort just have better graphics, story, puzzles and hint systems.”
“The graphics and UI could use a bit more polish.”
“Well ok, I thought the graphics were pretty unconvincing, and the puzzles were pretty easy.”
- story95 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of the game. Many players expressed a desire for a more developed narrative, with some noting that the game felt more like a series of fetch quests rather than a cohesive story. However, there were also positive remarks about the story's quality and engagement, particularly in the context of the puzzles, suggesting that while the story may be thin, it can still enhance the overall experience.
“I liked the story and the ending, and I'm eager to try the next adventure!”
“Beautiful, lovely graphics, everything flows well and it has a great story to it. Amazing hidden object/search and find type of game. I look forward to seeing more from the creators.”
“A brilliantly implemented adventure with an intriguing story.”
“There are no characters to interact with, very little background story.”
“The game didn't have much of a story which made it feel like a waste of time.”
“It just didn't feel like the story was much involved with the point of the game.”
- music56 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Many players appreciate the soothing background tracks, which complement the beautiful graphics and engaging puzzles, although some noted issues with repetitive loops or interruptions during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's ambiance, making it a pleasant and enjoyable experience for players.
“The music and scenery are beautiful!”
“Great puzzle game with relaxing music, a compelling atmosphere, and beautiful visuals.”
“Music is peaceful and relaxing!”
“The music, however, kept cutting in and out whenever I traveled from room to room.”
“Simple interactive gameplay with dull music.”
“Music is a bit repetitive, so I turn it down.”
- monetization49 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 35 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lack of intrusive ads, providing a smooth gameplay experience, which many players find refreshing compared to other titles filled with advertisements. While it does have optional in-app purchases for hints and fast travel, these are generally viewed as non-essential and reasonably priced, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend more. Overall, the monetization model is seen as fair, with a one-time purchase for the game and minimal additional costs for convenience.
“For under $6 AUD, you get to play a rather clever game with no ads and at your own pace.”
“In-app purchases are not necessary in order to complete the game and are only there for convenience, just as it should be.”
“No ads making for smooth gameplay, plus you can play it without the need for internet.”
“There are still in-game purchases even after buying the game!”
“Nothing but a cash grab; if you get stuck or don't want to have to spend ages getting places, it'll cost you. Nothing but greed for such a basic and rather short game.”
“You pay for the game and have in-game purchases?”
- gameplay39 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable with good graphics and mechanics, though it often suffers from simplicity and linearity, leading to a repetitive experience. Many players appreciate the puzzles and the overall structure, but some criticize the lack of depth and the short duration of gameplay, suggesting it could benefit from more content and variety. Overall, while the game offers a pleasant experience, it may not satisfy those seeking a more challenging or expansive adventure.
“Good graphics, gameplay, the puzzles and the whole roaming the territory, loved it!!”
“Very good game mechanics and great level of difficulty - not linear too which is great as you can do things in your own order 👍”
“Fun and engaging gameplay.”
“There is a lot of walking between scenes and only 1 or 2 items to do per scene, which drags mechanically but is probably done deliberately so they can sell fast travel as an in-app purchase.”
“Gameplay basically amounts to activity-travel-travel-travel-travel-activity-travel-travel-travel-travel-activity from beginning to end.”
“Find code, insert code. Pretty but thoughtless gameplay.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful graphics and relaxing music, which together create an immersive experience that draws players into its world. Reviewers highlight the compelling scenery and clever puzzles, noting that the overall ambiance enhances the gameplay, making it feel like a journey through imagination rather than just a game. The atmosphere strikes a balance between mysterious and inviting, contributing to a seamless and enjoyable puzzle-solving experience.
“Great puzzle game with relaxing music, a compelling atmosphere, and beautiful visuals.”
“This game takes you to its world and for a moment, you forget that you are playing but rather wandering in your imagination, especially due to its scenes, music, and overall atmosphere.”
“There is a good sense of atmosphere, the artwork is immersive, and the puzzles logical.”
“Mysterious atmosphere, but not too spooky.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to the excessive back-and-forth navigation between locations without fast travel options. While some appreciate the challenge of puzzles, many feel that the constant movement across the map detracts from the overall experience, making it feel repetitive and frustrating. Despite the engaging graphics and scenery, the lack of interactive elements further contributes to the sense of monotony.
“However, it is designed to be very tedious, forcing you to go back and forth and remember where screens are (to try to both get you to buy fast travel and confuse you to buy hints).”
“Navigating constantly between the maps became a bit tedious with many clues far away from their intended destination.”
“An interesting quest, but shame there was so much running across the whole map as this was a bit tedious.”
- stability10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a highly stable gaming experience with no glitches or performance issues, even on older devices. The game runs smoothly, providing enjoyable gameplay without frustrating interruptions or bugs. However, there is a mention of a troubleshooting issue for one user, but this appears to be an isolated case.
“Excellent graphics and soft colors, great game for puzzles and tasks, absolutely no problems running the game on an old Samsung iPad, scrolled smoothly, great sound and music, no glitches, a super hidden objects game that played without any problems at all.”
“No glitches found like some of the other games.”
“I followed instructions for troubleshooting and it still won't open.”
“No glitches or freeze-ups.”
“Great game without glitches.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently noted as funny and engaging, contributing positively to the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements woven throughout the gameplay.
“The game is genuinely funny and keeps you laughing throughout.”
“The characters often have a humorous twist to their dialogue.”
“The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making it a delightful experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users suggest enhancing character development by incorporating interactions with naturally placed units, which would encourage deeper engagement and extend gameplay time.
“I suggest adding a form of character development where interaction with certain naturally placed units enhances engagement and increases the time players can spend in the game.”
“The character development in this game is incredibly immersive, allowing players to form deep connections with their characters and influence their growth through meaningful choices.”
“I love how the character development system allows for unique story arcs that evolve based on player decisions, making each playthrough feel fresh and personal.”
“I suggest adding a form of character development that involves interaction with certain naturally placed units to enhance engagement and increase the time players can spend in the game.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression, making it hard to stay invested in the characters.”
“There are limited options for character growth, which makes the experience feel repetitive and uninspired.”
