Castle Of Secrets: Prologue

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Castle Of Secrets: Prologue is a single player action game. It was developed by SQ Game Studios and was released on November 18, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Special Offer About the Game The curse of the ancient Trantons family forces young Miss Susan leave for a deadly journey, where she is about to face many inhabitants of the world of the dead, find both friends and enemies, and get answers to the most important questions on who is the true killer of her entire family. "Castle of Secrets is a beautiful and enthralling visual novel feat…

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story13 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a unique art style that blends 2D and 3D elements effectively.
The story is intriguing and atmospheric, drawing players into a dark, Gothic narrative filled with mystery and engaging puzzles.
The developers are actively updating the game and have shown transparency regarding the use of AI-generated voiceovers, which some players appreciate.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play, with issues like items disappearing and awkward navigation.
Voice acting quality is inconsistent, and the dialogue often does not match the subtitles, leading to a disjointed experience.
The prologue is very short, leaving players wanting more, but it also lacks polish in terms of gameplay mechanics and overall execution.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has garnered mixed reviews, with many players intrigued by its gothic themes and character development, particularly Susan's backstory. While some praise the complex and engaging narrative, others criticize the execution, citing disjointed writing and technical issues that detract from the experience. Overall, the prologue successfully captures interest, but players are eager for a more polished full version to fully explore the storyline.
- “The storytelling is complex and engaging, and the gameplay mixed puzzle-solving, exploration, and decision-making.”
- “The animation and artwork is fantastic and the story is sound.”
- “If you enjoy puzzle games with an awesome display of storytelling, I would highly recommend giving this game a go.”
- “I felt like I was reading someone's first draft of a story; it felt disjointed.”
- “The prologue tries to pull you in with the story but it just didn't manage to make me interested in it at all.”
- “The prologue ending, I thought, was entirely absurd and didn't fit with the storyline.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful artwork and unique art style that combines 2D and 3D elements, creating a captivating atmosphere. However, some users report technical issues, such as visual glitches and poor camera movement, which detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally considered stunning, there are calls for improvements and bug fixes to enhance gameplay.
- “Now, the visuals — mind-blowing!”
- “The graphics and sound design are stunning.”
- “The game is really addictive with its puzzles and interesting plot, and all this is complemented by beautiful graphics.”
- “Really liked the visuals, ambient sound, and general atmosphere of this game, but as other reviewers have mentioned, it needs a lot of work.”
- “The visuals were broken from the tutorial - everything turns yellow and makes the game look ugly and the puzzles unsolvable. Other than that, it could have potential, but I don't know since I couldn't get past the mirror puzzle in the first room of the story.”
- “Just a point-and-click hidden object game with poor graphics and dull gameplay.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as engaging and visually appealing, featuring a mix of puzzle-solving, exploration, and decision-making, though it currently suffers from some mechanical stiffness and laggy controls. While the prologue showcases promising mechanics and beautiful artwork, many players find the puzzles to be simple and lacking in challenge, indicating that further development is needed for a more robust experience. Overall, the gameplay has potential but requires refinement to fully realize its promise.
- “The storytelling is complex and engaging, and the gameplay mixes puzzle-solving, exploration, and decision-making.”
- “The gameplay is quite nice; you have a list of tasks and puzzles to solve by picking items from around the room. The good part is that you can zoom in and out to find anything you want; there is no pixel hunting.”
- “3D makes the gameplay more enjoyable, and the plot more interesting.”
- “Needs a lot of mechanical work, but has potential.”
- “Gameplay itself was non-existent.”
- “The puzzles are simple but I'm interested in seeing what they do with the mechanics come the full game.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and rich qualities, featuring impressive visuals and ambient sound that enhance the overall experience. While many reviewers commend the developers' efforts in creating a captivating environment, some note that there are still areas needing improvement. Overall, the game's intriguing art style and atmospheric elements contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “The atmosphere is top-notch, the puzzles look interesting, and it's clear that the developers are putting a lot of effort into it.”
- “It looks amazing, its atmosphere is incredible, and it plays exceptionally well.”
- “The atmosphere seemed incredibly immersive and rich, which is something I enjoy in a game.”
- “Really liked the visuals, ambient sound, and general atmosphere of this game, but as other reviewers have mentioned, it needs a lot of work.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the mood without being intrusive, with a fitting soundtrack that complements the overall experience. However, some users expressed disappointment with the voice acting and English translation, describing them as mediocre. Overall, while the music is a strong point, technical issues detract from the game's potential.
- “The soundtrack’s on point too — not in your face, but it cranks up the mood perfectly.”
- “I like the soundtracks and artwork.”
- “The background music and sounds fit in very well, but the bugs need serious consideration and need to be hammered out. This game is just not playable in its current state.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the overall music composition feels uninspired and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay, making it nearly unplayable. Additionally, translation errors contribute to the overall frustration, suggesting that players may want to avoid it until these issues are resolved.
- “The story seems amazing, but unless you can work around how buggy it is, then honestly don't waste your time on it.”
- “There are lots of translation errors and glitches that cause different languages to appear in certain places.”
- “The game is so buggy that it's completely unplayable.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized as poor, with performance issues noted even on high-end PCs, particularly in terms of resolution scaling. Users express hope for future improvements, as the current state is significantly worse than older titles like Crysis 3.
- “That's some pretty terrible optimization.”
- “I just hope it gets optimized a lot, because it runs worse than Crysis 3 with the highest settings on my PC and scales terribly with resolution.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely unintentional, stemming from its nonsensical plot and poor acting, which create a comedic effect rather than a deliberate comedic experience. Players find amusement in the absurdity of the game's design and the flimsy excuses for puzzles.
- “The game was unintentionally funny due to its nonsensical plot and poor acting, which made the puzzles feel absurd.”
- “I found myself laughing at the ridiculousness of the storyline and the quirky characters.”
- “The humor in the game comes from its over-the-top scenarios and the absurdity of the situations the characters find themselves in.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's high replayability, noting it as an enjoyable way to spend their evenings. This aspect enhances the overall experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “It's the best way to spend an evening; I especially love that the game is replayable.”
- “The replayability factor keeps me coming back for more, as each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “With so many different choices and outcomes, I find myself replaying the game multiple times to explore every possibility.”

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Castle Of Secrets: Prologue is a action game.

Castle Of Secrets: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Castle Of Secrets: Prologue was released on November 18, 2022.

Castle Of Secrets: Prologue was developed by SQ Game Studios.

Castle Of Secrets: Prologue has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Castle Of Secrets: Prologue is a single player game.

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