Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition

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Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition is a single player casual puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Elephant Games and was released on December 16, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition" is a hidden-object puzzle adventure game, where you help the Nutcracker rescue a princess from the Rat King. The game features a bonus story about a sidekick and his feline friends, as well as concept art, a "Cat Cave" collection, achievements, wallpapers, and soundtracks. Assist the Nutcracker in stopping the Rat King's evil plans and save the kingdom in time for Christmas.

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The visuals are stunning and beautifully capture the festive spirit, making it a perfect game for the Christmas season.
The puzzles are fun and engaging, with the option to skip or use hints if players get stuck, enhancing the overall experience.
The bonus content, including a cute kitty adventure, adds extra enjoyment and length to the game.

There are issues with backtracking and pacing, which can dampen the overall experience for some players.
The game has compatibility problems, particularly with fullscreen mode on certain systems, requiring resolution adjustments.
Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult, leading to a feeling of tedium rather than enjoyment.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The story of the game is a whimsical adaptation of the classic Nutcracker tale, featuring engaging characters like a living candle and a talking cat as players embark on a quest to save a princess from a toothy monster. While the visuals are praised and the narrative offers some unexpected twists, some players found the pacing slow and the connection to the original story lacking depth. Overall, it is considered a fun, casual Christmas game with a unique take on a familiar theme, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking a deeper narrative experience.
- “The visuals are stunning, the storyline is captivating, and the puzzles are fun and engaging.”
- “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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating 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.
- “I love the music.”
- “The combination of good music and puzzles, plus a bonus game, makes it even better.”
- “The downloadable music, wallpaper, and concept art are fantastic additions.”
- “The only thing holiday about it was the random music and the decorations throughout the scenes.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay features sporadic voice acting primarily during cut scenes and character introductions, which some players found lacking in narrative immersion. Additionally, the gameplay experience is perceived as lengthy relative to the story's depth, though it introduces an interesting helper system 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.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their stunning quality, contributing to an immersive visual experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “The visuals are stunning, the storyline is captivating, and the puzzles are fun and engaging.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is highlighted through unique and engaging character designs, particularly the quirky rat character, which captivates players despite the game's overall visual quality.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with the characters as they evolve throughout the story.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the characters; their backstories and growth made me genuinely care about their journeys.”
- “The unique character designs and their distinct personalities really brought the game to life, making each character memorable and relatable.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, offering a comedic Christmas adventure experience complemented by hidden object scenes. Players find the humor engaging and entertaining throughout their gameplay.
- “A really funny Christmas adventure game with some hidden object scenes thrown in.”

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Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition is a casual puzzle game with fantasy theme.

Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition.

Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition was released on December 16, 2016.

Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition was developed by Elephant Games.

Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition is a single player game.

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