Blue Tear
- December 16, 2016
- MysteryTag
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Blue Tear" is a challenging hidden object puzzle adventure game with 35 locations, 45 puzzles, and 23 hidden object scenes. The story follows Jessica Loraine who inherited an ancient estate with a curse; her friends are now prisoners in the realm of phantoms. To save them, Jessica travels to Africa to seek help from a kind sorcerer, using voodoo magic and time/space travel. The game features beautiful art and an unusual hint system.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful backgrounds and atmospheric movie scenes that enhance the overall experience.
- Puzzles and hidden object scenes offer a suitable level of difficulty, providing a mix of challenge and engagement.
- The game has a good length, with some players enjoying the story and gameplay despite technical issues.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it difficult or impossible to complete.
- Many players found the story to be uninteresting or confusing, with some puzzles lacking clear instructions.
- Technical issues such as lack of fullscreen support and pixel-hunting mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment.
- story64 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and engaging, while others describe it as boring or cheesy. Many note that the narrative features surprising twists and memorable characters, but is often marred by confusing plot developments and significant technical issues, such as frequent crashes that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the story has potential, its execution and accompanying gameplay problems leave players hesitant to recommend it.
“Blue Tear offers you an interesting storyline with some puzzles, hidden objects, and surprising twists.”
“I enjoyed this one--sometimes the next step was hard to figure out, but overall I enjoyed the story and creepiness of it.”
“The story is original, the atmosphere is good, the backgrounds and scenery are pretty, and the puzzles are varied in idea and difficulty.”
“The story isn't very interesting, pretty boring.”
“The story is hokey as heck.”
“If you can handle the story being terrible, then this game is worthwhile.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising the gorgeous visuals and atmospheric design, while others noted issues with polish and low resolution that detracted from the experience. Many appreciated the improvement in visuals as the game progressed, but some found the graphics dated and challenging for gameplay, particularly in hidden object scenes. Overall, while there are standout elements, the inconsistency in quality leaves room for improvement.
“The visuals were gorgeous, and the puzzles were clever.”
“Thankfully, the visuals improved from the first scene the further into the game I got.”
“If you can stomach those problems, you will be rewarded with beautiful graphics and complex gameplay.”
“The graphics weren’t as polished.”
“Beyond that, it is also difficult because the graphics are not great, making it really hard to find things for hog.”
“I wanted to like this game but some of the graphics feel dated because the resolution seems quite low.”
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the pleasant acoustic guitar tracks and atmospheric elements, while others find the soundtrack mediocre and the sound effects overly loud and irritating. Overall, the music contributes positively to the ambiance, but lacks originality and variety.
“I took pause at the cool acoustic guitar music with a Latino flair.”
“On the bright side, pleasant music; the scenes are a little more diversified than usual, but not much. The concept is interesting.”
“+ good soundtrack”
“The soundtrack is mediocre, but I liked the art in this game; some locations were drawn really well and I really loved the atmosphere.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as casual yet complex, offering beautiful graphics; however, it suffers from significant issues such as frequent crashes and frustrating design flaws that hinder mission completion. Players may find enjoyment if they can overlook these problems.
“If you can stomach those problems, you will be rewarded with beautiful graphics and complex gameplay.”
“The rest looked okay, casual gameplay.”
“It's just bad game design when the game crashes 7 times during gameplay, and just before I can end the game, I'm missing a little thing to complete a mission.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its artistic quality, with well-drawn locations and a gloomy ambiance that enhances the experience. While the soundtrack is considered mediocre, the original story and varied puzzles contribute positively to the overall atmospheric feel, complemented by atmospheric movie scenes and appealing graphics.
“The story is original, the atmosphere is good, the backgrounds and scenery are pretty, and the puzzles are varied in idea and difficulty.”
“Also, the graphics were cool and there was a gloomy atmosphere.”
“I really loved the atmosphere; some locations were drawn really well.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Many find the game not only unstable but also unengaging due to these issues.
“Too many glitches.”
“Buggy.”
“It is boring and buggy.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in hidden object sections and object combination tasks that require excessive precision. Many puzzles are criticized for being either overly simplistic or illogical, leading to frustration and reliance on the skip button. Overall, the grinding experience detracts from the enjoyment, as players often engage in actions without clear understanding or purpose.
“Hidden object parts can be very tedious, especially when you have to combine objects or use the ones in your inventory. They often don't work well and require you to be almost pixel precise.”
“Some puzzles are much too easy, some don't seem logical at all, and others are just tedious. The skip button is becoming very useful, as you often find yourself doing things without understanding why.”
“The grinding aspect of the game is frustrating, as it often feels like you're just going through the motions without any real engagement or challenge.”
