Bosch's Damnation

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Bosch's Damnation is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by MDNA Games and was released on July 21, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

In 1994, the Swedish engineer, entrepreneur and adventurer Malte Stierngranat was buried in a pyramid that he had designed himself. Carol is contacted by the cleaner George in the middle of a cold Swedish winter. This leads her on a journey in which she has to delve into Malte Stierngranat's illustrious life and his legacy. George is the cleaner and caretaker of Malte Stierngranat's son, Erik, and…

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atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Gorgeous environments presented with colorful first-person photographic stills create an immersive atmosphere.
The game features easy-to-solve and enjoyable puzzles, complemented by a helpful hint system.
The unique use of real photos and the intriguing detective story set in Sweden provide a captivating experience.

The plot is light and lacks depth, with many puzzles being simple inventory-based tasks.
There is a lack of interactivity in many environments, leading to large areas with few usable objects.
Voice acting is dull and uninspired, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are primarily composed of stunning photographic visuals that create an immersive atmosphere, complemented by a unique soundtrack. While the environments are beautifully presented, some players feel that the expansive world lacks sufficient interactive elements, limiting engagement. Overall, the combination of real photos and artistic influences results in a visually captivating experience.
- “The visuals are real photos and look fantastic, and along with a weird and wonderful soundtrack, create an atmospheric game.”
- “The locations are photographic (rather than animated/graphical) and lovely.”
- “A mellow point-and-click mystery game with real photo graphics and Hieronymus Bosch paintings!”
- “Gorgeous environments are presented with colorful first-person photographic stills.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered weak, with a lackluster main plot and simplistic puzzles, though it features an intriguing detective narrative and a captivating pseudo-historical sub-plot that some players found more engaging than the primary storyline. The beautiful visuals somewhat compensate for the narrative shortcomings.
- “An intriguing detective story.”
- “Beautiful point-and-click adventure game.”
- “Where the game fell flat for me was the story.”
- “This is a typical first-person point-and-click mystery that suffers from a somewhat lackluster plot and occasionally tedious locations, but is redeemed in my opinion by the beautiful scenes themselves and an interesting sub-plot that interested me more than the main one.”
- “Beautiful point and click adventure game that is very light on plot and puzzles besides simple inventory-based or 'find the key' ones.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its calm and immersive qualities, enhanced by stunning visuals that utilize real photographs and a unique soundtrack. Players appreciate how the world of Carol Reed has evolved, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience.
- “I've enjoyed the atmosphere and calm, relaxing gameplay it has, especially with how the Carol Reed world has changed since the very first game.”
- “The visuals are real photos and look fantastic, and along with a weird and wonderful soundtrack, they create an atmospheric game.”
- “There is a calm and immersive atmosphere in many places.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a lackluster main plot and occasionally tedious locations, which can make progress feel slow. However, the beautiful visuals and an engaging sub-plot provide some redemption, making the experience more enjoyable despite the grinding elements.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really took away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources became a chore rather than a fun challenge, leaving me frustrated.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its weird and wonderful soundtrack, which enhances the atmospheric experience alongside the stunning visuals. Reviewers also commend the quality of the soundtrack and voice acting, contributing to the overall mystery and immersion of the game.
- “The visuals are real photos and look fantastic, and along with a weird and wonderful soundtrack, they create an atmospheric game.”
- “The soundtrack is quite good; the mystery is well done too, and the voice actors are also good.”

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Bosch's Damnation is a action game with mystery theme.

Bosch's Damnation is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Bosch's Damnation was released on July 21, 2015.

Bosch's Damnation was developed by MDNA Games.

Bosch's Damnation has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Bosch's Damnation is a single player game.

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