BOOKS

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BOOKS is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by UNIOCS and was released on August 23, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"BOOKS" is a quiz-style game that tests your knowledge of the animal world. The objective is to choose a book from the cupboard and answer all questions correctly about one of the 40 different animals, including pets, wild animals, sea creatures, and birds. With pleasant graphics, interesting questions, 48 books, and over 4000 achievements, this game provides an entertaining and educational experience.

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Single-Player

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

BOOKS offers an interesting concept that combines learning about animals with achievement hunting, making it appealing for those who enjoy trivia.
The game provides a plethora of achievements, allowing players to easily boost their achievement count in a short amount of time.
Players can learn fun and educational facts about various animals, making it a potentially engaging experience for children and trivia enthusiasts.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and lag, which detracts from the overall experience and can be frustrating for players.
Many questions contain grammatical errors and poorly phrased options, leading to confusion and a lack of clarity in gameplay.
BOOKS is criticized for being more of an achievement spam app than a true game, lacking depth and replay value, which may disappoint those seeking a more substantial gaming experience.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere, while others criticize the performance issues, including lag and crashes, even on capable PCs. Many users note the minimalistic 2D design and lack of graphical options, suggesting a lack of effort in enhancing the visual experience. Overall, the graphical quality appears inconsistent, impacting the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “With stunning visuals, immersive atmosphere, and a thought-provoking narrative, it's an emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact.”
- “It's completely bugged, full of lag and crashes, even on a good PC (I mean, I can run every modern JRPG and I have issues with this?). The graphics are less than minimalistic since everything is in 2D; it really seems that no effort of any kind has been made to at least improve the graphical aspect.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “My graphics weren't compatible, so I just had a mostly dark screen, but it was enough to see and get achievements.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's grinding aspect is polarizing; while some players find it suitable for mindless achievement farming, others criticize its frequent crashes, deeming it one of the worst in this genre. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy repetitive tasks but suffers from stability issues.
- “This game crashes every 10 seconds, which makes it the worst achievement farming game that I have ever played.”
- “Semi-stable achievement grinding game.”
- “If you accept it as such and you like mindless achievement grinding, then it is for you.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The story in "Books" is engaging, combining elements of storytelling with exploration, as players navigate through quests related to animals and their tracks.
- “Books is a captivating game that blends storytelling with exploration.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative flow.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent lag during achievement unlocks, Steam freezing, and potential crashes. Additionally, players report numerous Unreal Engine 4 glitches and erratic frame rates, with performance inconsistently dropping from 62fps to 40fps even in static scenes.
- “The game unlocks achievements so often that it starts lagging, which is surprising for what's essentially a simple quiz game. Steam freezes and possibly even crashes.”
- “UE4 glitches galore and erratic frame rate; it locks to 62fps and drops to 40fps for no reason, even on static scenes.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from quirky and amusing facts about various animals and birds, as well as the playful nature of achievements that allow players to spell out funny phrases. This combination adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay experience.
- “You learn some interesting and otherwise funny facts about a small selection of animals and birds.”
- “The achievements are different letters, numbers, and symbols, so you can spell out some funny stuff for your achievement showcase.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by stunning visuals and an immersive experience that enhances the thought-provoking narrative, creating an emotional journey that resonates with players long after they finish the game.
- “With stunning visuals, an immersive atmosphere, and a thought-provoking narrative, it's an emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers a powerful emotional experience through its stunning visuals, immersive atmosphere, and thought-provoking narrative, resulting in a journey that resonates deeply with players.
- “With stunning visuals, immersive atmosphere, and a thought-provoking narrative, it's an emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact.”
- “The characters' struggles and triumphs resonate deeply, making every moment feel personal and heartfelt.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the story, enhancing the emotional weight of each scene and drawing players into the experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is characterized by easy-to-learn mechanics, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- “The mechanics are easy to learn, making it accessible for new players.”
- “I love how intuitive the gameplay is; it allows for quick mastery of the mechanics.”
- “The game features straightforward mechanics that enhance the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for having no replay value, indicating that players do not find incentives to revisit it after completing it.
- “There is no replay value.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is largely criticized for being nearly non-existent, with players reporting that even at maximum volume, only faint sounds or occasional pops can be heard, failing to create an engaging audio experience.
- “The music is practically non-existent; even when the volume is cranked up to extreme levels, you can barely hear a pop sound here and there. Other games rattle the house windows at that level.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and lacks any real impact, making the overall experience feel flat.”
- “There is a severe lack of variety in the music, leading to repetitive and uninspired gameplay.”