Christmas Stories: Yulemen Collector's Edition

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 78 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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"Christmas Stories: Enchanted Express Collector's Edition" is a holiday-themed hidden object adventure game where players help Asdis rescue her brother and thirteen missing Yulemen from the cold-hearted Hans Trapp. The game features unique brand of Christmas cheer and magical journey into Hans' memories, with a Collector's Edition including exclusive extras.

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  • iPhone
  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Windows
  • Mobile Platform
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Reviews

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews
story14 positive mentions
  • The game features beautiful scenes and engaging puzzles that capture the festive spirit of Christmas.
  • The bonus chapter adds extra fun and variety, especially for cat lovers, making the overall experience more enjoyable.
  • The music, particularly the Nutcracker Suite, enhances the atmosphere and adds to the charm of the game.
  • The game suffers from excessive backtracking, which can disrupt the flow and enjoyment of gameplay.
  • Some puzzles are unbalanced in difficulty, with a few being overly challenging and tedious, making the experience feel like a chore.
  • There are technical issues, such as compatibility problems with Windows 10 and occasional bugs that can affect gameplay.
  • story36 mentions

    The story of the game is a whimsical adaptation of the traditional Nutcracker tale, featuring unique twists and quirky characters like a living candle and a talking cat. While some players found the narrative engaging and enjoyed the beautiful scenes, others felt it lacked excitement and depth, with a gameplay experience that felt longer than necessary for the story presented. Overall, it offers a casual, festive experience, though expectations for a deeper connection to the original Nutcracker story may leave some disappointed.

    • “It is up to us, along with the help of a few little sidekicks like a living candle and a talking cat, to save the princess and stop the plot of the toothy monster.”
    • “This was a fun Christmas game, expanding on the concept of the Nutcracker Prince with some unexpected plot twists.”
    • “The story is unexpectedly bizarre; most of the clichés are kind of there, but placed in a very surreal way.”
    • “The main nutcracker story was a bit of a slog.”
    • “I love Hoffmann's nutcracker story, but this game doesn't have anything in common with it (except for some evil mice).”
    • “There was the smallest hint of more plot in the bonus game and I'm a bit disappointed it didn't go anywhere.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with players enjoying its quality and integration with puzzles and bonus content. Additionally, the availability of downloadable music, wallpapers, and concept art enhances the overall experience, although some feel the holiday theme is only superficially represented through random music and decorations.

    • “Love the music.”
    • “Good music and puzzles plus a bonus game.”
    • “Downloadable music, wallpaper, concept art.”
    • “The only thing holiday about it was the random music and the decorations throughout the scenes.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    Gameplay is characterized by a lack of continuous character narration, with most voice acting occurring in cut scenes and introductions. Players noted that the gameplay duration felt excessive relative to the story's length, though the helper system introduced an interesting mechanic.

    • “The game has an interesting mechanic in its helper system.”
    • “Gameplay felt exceptionally long for the type of story that it was.”
    • “I was expecting the character I was playing as to narrate the gameplay, but most of the voice acting happened during sporadic cut scenes and occasional character introductions.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development is highlighted through unique and engaging designs, particularly the quirky rat character, which resonates with players despite the overall visual quality being low. This distinctive character design plays a significant role in attracting players to the game.

  • humor2 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, described as a "really funny Christmas adventure" that effectively incorporates comedic elements alongside hidden object scenes.

    • “A really funny Christmas adventure game with some hidden object scenes thrown in.”
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Play time

3hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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