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.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and atmospheric backgrounds 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 decent playtime, with some players enjoying the story and finding it interesting despite its flaws.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it difficult or impossible to complete without restarting or replaying significant portions.
- The story can be confusing and lacks coherence, with some players finding it boring or poorly executed.
- Gameplay mechanics, such as pixel hunting and unclear objectives, lead to frustration and detract from the overall enjoyment.
- story32 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 appreciate the unique twists and settings, but technical issues, such as frequent crashes, detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the narrative has potential, its execution is hampered by gameplay problems and a lack of coherence in certain parts.
“Blue Tear offers you an interesting storyline with some puzzles, hidden objects, and surprising twists.”
“The story in general was good and there were also very difficult puzzles to solve.”
“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; it's pretty boring.”
“The story was really weird.”
“The story is hokey as heck.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising the gorgeous visuals and atmospheric design, while others noted issues with polish and resolution, describing certain elements as dated. Overall, while there are beautiful moments, inconsistencies in quality and clarity can detract from the experience.
“The visuals were gorgeous, and the puzzles were clever.”
“Thankfully, the visuals improved from the first scene the further into the game I got.”
“Also, the graphics were cool and there was a gloomy atmosphere.”
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the pleasant acoustic guitar tracks and the overall atmosphere, others find the soundtrack mediocre and the sound effects overly loud and irritating. Despite the varied musical elements, many feel that the originality is lacking.
“I took a 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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as casual yet complex, offering beautiful graphics; however, it is marred by significant issues such as frequent crashes and frustrating design flaws that hinder mission completion.
“If you can stomach those problems, you will be rewarded with beautiful graphics and complex 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.”
“The rest looked okay, casual gameplay.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, with players appreciating the art style, detailed backgrounds, and gloomy ambiance. While the soundtrack is considered mediocre, the atmospheric movie scenes and varied puzzles contribute positively to the overall experience.
“I really loved the atmosphere; some locations were drawn really well.”
“The graphics were cool, and there was a gloomy atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is good; the backgrounds and scenery are pretty.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized for being plagued with numerous glitches and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Overall, the game is perceived as both boring and unstable.
“Too many glitches.”
“Buggy.”
“It is boring and buggy.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % 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 feels more about trial and error than meaningful engagement.
“Hidden object parts can be very tedious, especially when you have to combine objects or use items from your inventory. They often require you to be almost pixel precise.”
“Some puzzles are much too easy, while others seem illogical and tedious. The skip button is becoming very useful, as you often find yourself doing things without understanding why.”
“The grinding aspect of the game feels repetitive and lacks engagement, making it hard to stay motivated.”
