Christmas Carol

About

Bundle up and prepare for a mysterious adventure set in the holiday season! Christmas Carol is crammed full of gorgeous Hidden Object scenes and superb mini-puzzles guaranteeing fabulous fun and a thoughtful story. Help a businesswoman and mother to find her children. Explore the streets of Victorian age London. Meet characters from Charles Dickens' novel. Talk to the Christmas Spirits. Experien…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

17%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The artwork is beautifully drawn and visually appealing.
The puzzle and hidden object aspects can be enjoyable for some players.
The game provides a short, casual experience that may appeal to those looking for a quick play.

The game is extremely short, taking only about an hour to complete.
There are significant technical issues, including lag, glitches, and a lack of music or voice acting.
The storyline is weak and loosely based on the original source material, lacking depth and engagement.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The reviews indicate a significant absence of music in the game, with many users expressing frustration over the lack of a soundtrack and overall audio atmosphere. While some appreciated the artwork, the minimal sound design detracted from the overall experience.
- “I didn't hear any music most of the time; however, the artwork is gorgeous. It is the only thing that kept me playing, although the game is very laggy.”
- “There is no music.”
- “No voice overs, no music, no atmosphere.”
- “Few to no existing soundtracks.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is criticized for lacking depth and coherence, loosely inspired by the "Christmas Carol" but failing to follow its narrative. Players experience a disjointed and rushed storyline centered around a mother preoccupied with work while her children seek attention, leading to an overall average impression.
- “There isn't much substance to the storyline.”
- “The story was inconsistent, and you keep jumping from one place to another in a rushed way.”
- “They said the story is based on the 'A Christmas Carol' novel; sure, it does, but you don't actually follow the story itself. Instead, you are a mother of two bored kids who want to play with her, but she is busy with her paperwork.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their beautifully drawn locations and gorgeous artwork, which are highlighted as the game's standout features. However, players note that the overall graphical performance is hindered by lag, detracting from the experience.
- “Beautifully drawn locations: standard graphics for still life.”
- “The artwork is gorgeous; it is the only thing that kept me playing, although the game is very laggy.”
- “+ Beautiful artwork.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent lag and numerous glitches, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The game suffers from significant lag and numerous glitches, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced constant stability issues, with frequent crashes and unresponsive controls.”
- “There are persistent bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to an overall unstable experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its lack of voiceovers and music, leading to a feeling of emptiness and a significant absence of immersive elements.
- “There are no voiceovers, no music, and it completely lacks atmosphere.”
- “The game feels empty and lifeless, with no immersive elements to draw you in.”
- “Without any ambient sounds or engaging music, the atmosphere falls flat.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is hindered by laggy performance and slow screen transitions, which detract from the overall experience.
- “Laggy gameplay and screen transitions.”
- “The gameplay feels unresponsive and sluggish.”
- “Frequent frame drops make the experience frustrating.”