Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle
- January 3, 2014
- WizarBox
Get on Steam"Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle" is an adventure game following the story of Morgane Castillo, an 8-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a pirate like her father. After tragic events resulting in the loss of her loved ones, Morgane sets sail to find the legendary "Golden Turtle." The game features decision-making with direct consequences, allowing players to experience Morgane's growth from a young girl to a pirate captain. NO RELEASE DATE NOR DEVELOPER/PUBLISHER MENTIONED.
Reviews
- Beautiful hand-drawn backgrounds and colorful artwork enhance the visual experience.
- Engaging story with a variety of funny and well-drawn characters, along with decent voice acting.
- Enjoyable puzzles that strike a balance between being too easy and too difficult, providing a satisfying challenge.
- Character animations are slow and can hinder gameplay, making interactions feel tedious.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including low framerate and lag, which can make it unplayable for some users.
- Puzzles and gameplay can feel overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking the depth and complexity found in classic point-and-click adventures.
- story35 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story features a female pirate protagonist on a quest filled with puzzles and mini-games, offering a mix of intriguing character relationships and a somewhat straightforward plot. While some players found the narrative charming and engaging, particularly in later chapters, others criticized it for being simplistic and lacking tension. Overall, the story is seen as enjoyable but not particularly deep, appealing mainly to fans of the point-and-click genre.
“A somewhat sassy (and father-obsessed) heroine becomes a pirate and goes on a quest to find the titular golden turtle.”
“The story is very interesting and really gets going in chapter 2.”
“Great characters, great story, beautiful scenery, and nice interactions.”
“There isn't too much else to the story; the family background was solid (Uncle Eduardo in particular, if you get what I mean), but there's no real tension or anything in the plot.”
“The biggest flaw in this game is that the story goes a very long way for a bad excuse to make a point-and-click adventure.”
“Very boring story and characters.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, detailed, and colorful hand-drawn artwork, which enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers appreciate the bright and cartoony style that complements the story, although some note that the gameplay itself may not live up to the visual quality. Overall, the graphics team is commended for creating an appealing aesthetic that contributes positively to the game's charm.
“Which is a shame because it is graphically very appealing and otherwise has a lot to offer, harking back to the great days of graphical adventure games.”
“+ beautiful looking, detailed and colorful hand-drawn background artwork”
“The graphics are bright and colorful and their cartoony style does the story lots of justice.”
“The visuals look kind of pretty with a mixture of some childish style art in mini games.”
“The graphics are bright and colorful, and their cartoony style does the story a lot of justice.”
“The graphics are just okay.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of funny moments and a colorful cast of well-drawn characters, with some dialogue and interactions that evoke nostalgia for classic Sierra and LucasArts games. While many players appreciated the witty writing and humorous references, others found the humor hit-or-miss, with some characters and voice acting detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the adventure, though its effectiveness varies among players.
“Many different, funny, and colorful cast of well-drawn characters.”
“What I loved about this title was the dialogue, which was funny and made perfect sense.”
“Some of the characters are particularly brilliant, such as the debonair but daft Briscoe, the fabulous Buck who reminded me of so many people I've met in Southeast Asia (the developers really nailed that character), Sonia is the most hilarious and cagey dockside 'worker' ever, and of course the lead character, Morgaine, is a superb act.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary significantly among users, with some enjoying the puzzles and nostalgic mechanics typical of point-and-click adventures, while others criticize performance issues, slow pacing, and unengaging characters. Despite some technical flaws and awkward mechanics, many players appreciate the artwork and voice acting, suggesting that the overall gameplay can still be enjoyable for fans of the genre.
“Most of the puzzles make sense; I feel like most of the complaining is coming from people who aren't really familiar with point-and-click games, as the 'cons' are gameplay elements in most classics.”
“The backgrounds are great, the character art is cute and engaging, the voice acting is better than I expected, and the puzzles and gameplay are pretty good.”
“Overall though, these flaws were very minor and don't detract from the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is unbearably slow.”
“Even though the artwork is fantastic, which has gotten me through several hours, this gameplay is wretched.”
“Being a fan of the yesteryear point-and-click adventure games, I found the mechanics of this one a little odd and took a little convincing to get used to.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users likening it to 80s adult film soundtracks, while others appreciate its beauty and fitting nature within the game. However, it has been noted that the music can be somewhat repetitive, though it generally complements the gameplay without being overpowering.
“Music that fits the game perfectly and doesn’t try to sound overpowering.”
“Nice music.”
“The music sounds like it came from an 80s porno, and there were times when I felt this probably started life as an 'adult' game and they've just cut all the naughty bits out.”
“The music is pretty, but a bit repetitive.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a poignant portrayal of a sad death that resonates deeply with players, marking it as a significant moment in the narrative. However, some users feel that the overall story and characters lack engagement, detracting from the emotional impact.
“I don't want to give away any of the plot, but I'll just say that the way the story dealt with a sad death was very touching indeed and one of the peaks of the title.”
“The story and characters felt very boring and uninspired.”
“I couldn't connect with any of the characters emotionally.”
“The emotional moments fell flat and lacked depth.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is criticized for a significant lag between dialogue audio and character movements, resulting in a frustratingly slow experience.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by the well-executed voice acting of its diverse characters, contributing to an immersive experience.
“The voices of the many characters were all really well done and greatly enhanced the atmosphere.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
“The detailed environments and ambient sounds work together to create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, but players have reported minor issues such as characters not interacting with necessary items until certain conditions are met, and some puzzles exhibiting bugs if not approached in a specific sequence.
“There are a few minor hiccups, like items the character won't take until she knows she needs them (I hate that!), and one or two complex puzzles that seem to get slightly buggy if you don't do things in a precise order.”
