Christmas Stories: Yulemen Collector's Edition

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 39 reviews
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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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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
story7 positive mentions
  • The game features beautiful scenes and a fun retelling of the Nutcracker story, making it a delightful holiday experience.
  • Puzzles and hidden object scenes are enjoyable and varied, providing a good mix of challenge without being overly difficult.
  • The bonus chapter adds extra fun and depth to the game, especially for cat lovers, and the overall atmosphere is festive and engaging.
  • Backtracking can become tedious, which may dampen the overall experience for some players.
  • The game lacks a strong connection to the original Nutcracker story, which may disappoint fans expecting a more faithful adaptation.
  • Some puzzles can feel unbalanced in difficulty, with a few being frustratingly challenging compared to the rest.
  • story18 mentions

    The story of the game is a whimsical adaptation of the traditional Nutcracker tale, featuring unique twists and 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 general sense of disappointment regarding its length and connection to the original story. Overall, it offers a casual, festive experience with a blend of hidden object gameplay and a surreal narrative.

    • “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.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with players enjoying its quality and integration with puzzles, as well as the added bonus of downloadable tracks and concept art. However, some feel that the holiday theme is only superficially represented through random music and decorations. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience significantly.

    • “I love the music.”
    • “The music is great, and the puzzles are complemented by a bonus game.”
    • “The downloadable music, wallpaper, and concept art are fantastic.”
    • “The only thing holiday about it was the random music and the decorations throughout the scenes.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay features limited character narration, with most voice acting occurring in cut scenes and introductions, which some players found to disrupt the flow. Additionally, 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 cutscenes and occasional character introductions.”
    • “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are overly complicated, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is highlighted through unique and engaging character designs, particularly the quirky rat character, which captivates players despite the overall visual quality not being high.

    • “I absolutely loved the unique character designs and movements, especially the quirky rat character, which really sold me on the game.”
    • “The character development is incredibly engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with each character's backstory and growth.”
    • “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, offering a comedic Christmas adventure experience complemented by hidden object scenes, making it an entertaining choice for players seeking lighthearted fun.

    • “A really funny Christmas adventure game with some hidden object scenes thrown in.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious character interactions.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and absurd situations throughout the game.”
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