Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden

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Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Novaq Games and was released on June 11, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden," players enter a world of parallel dimensions, where they must save their mother who is a covert chronicle keeper. With 17 hidden object scenes and over 45 magical locations, the game offers thrilling storyline, well-thought-out side quests, breathtaking graphics, and a fabulous soundtrack. The game's unique feature is a gem that allows players to see what's unseen in the parallel world.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

story20 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and colorful backgrounds that enhance the visual experience.
The unique medallion mechanic adds an interesting twist to the hidden object gameplay, allowing players to find items that are otherwise invisible.
It's a decent game for casual play, especially for fans of the hidden object genre, and can provide a few hours of entertainment.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes at critical points, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.
Hit detection issues in hidden object scenes can lead to frustrating gameplay, requiring multiple clicks to interact with items.
The story is generic and lacks depth, with poor voice acting and numerous spelling errors that diminish the immersion.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
46%
14%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it either average or cliché, often describing it as a generic fantasy tale with predictable elements. While some appreciate the intriguing elements and art style, others criticize the weak narrative, rushed pacing, and lack of depth, suggesting that the gameplay and graphics often overshadow the story itself. Overall, the story is seen as a decent but forgettable component of the game, appealing more to younger audiences or those new to the hidden object genre.
- “Solving various puzzles and hidden object minigames progresses the plot and unravels the mystery.”
- “Really entertaining and enjoyable, with a great story and smooth gameplay.”
- “The story was intriguing albeit simple.”
- “Let down by very easy gameplay and weak storyline.”
- “Unfortunately it's inconvenienced by jerky mouse cursor movements, terrible animations, and a boring story where all antagonists are dealt with in less than 3 seconds.”
- “The story is also not the game's strong suit, giving a generic fantasy story about defeating an evil witch, with many parts of the story being rushed, with the ending being the most rushed part.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
37%
10%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the beautiful artwork and colorful backgrounds, while others criticize the low resolution and dated visuals. Some describe the graphics as average or simplistic, noting issues like flat perspectives and lack of customizability. Overall, while the visuals are often praised for their aesthetic appeal, they are frequently marred by technical limitations and resolution concerns.
- “A decent HOG with beautiful graphics.”
- “Breathtakingly beautiful, bland busywork; it is doubtful the creators were aiming for this combination, but Chronicle Keepers has precious few strong points beyond its truly gorgeous graphics.”
- “The graphics are very good, some of the scenes are gorgeous.”
- “Just like the mobile ported games, there's a simplistic interface, locked/unchangeable screen resolution, next to no customizability, and somewhat low resolution graphical assets.”
- “The graphics are rather dated even though it was only released two years ago.”
- “Graphics seem a little outdated but they're colorful and nicely put together.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
37%
19%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying unique mechanics like the medallion scanner and smooth interactions, while others find it tedious or infuriating due to lag and simplicity. The hidden object scenes are often highlighted as redeeming features, but technical issues and a weak storyline detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many still recommend the game for its engaging art and enjoyable gameplay elements.
- “Really entertaining and enjoyable, with a great story and smooth gameplay.”
- “There's a love/hate relationship to a unique mechanic where you need to search every screen with a scanner (medallion) for objects out of the visual spectrum (i.e., hidden).”
- “Conclusion, the art and gameplay make up for the story aspects to make it a solid little puzzle adventure.”
- “Let down by very easy gameplay and weak storyline.”
- “Laggy gameplay.”
- “Although gameplay is borderline tedious, at least it also has a redeeming value in the hidden object scenes.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The music in the game is generally described as good and fitting, but it is often overshadowed by silence and can be repetitive, leading to frustration. While some players appreciate the soundtrack, they note that it is not integrated well into the gameplay, and the voice acting is frequently criticized as subpar. Overall, the audio experience is mixed, with nice background music but significant issues in execution.
- “The audio in the game is fine, nice background music and everything is fitting.”
- “The sounds and music are okay, voices are nice.”
- “The music was good, but the negative issues caused a lot of frustration.”
- “The music was okay but barely heard in the game, which was often silent.”
- “Frustratingly, there's an option to listen to the soundtrack at full volume, but it's not within the game, of course.”
- “The music is annoying because it starts again every time you click something.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, users report that the game experiences occasional lag, but glitches are not a widespread issue, with some players noting minor glitches during gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly with minimal lag, and I haven't encountered any glitches.”
- “Overall, the stability is impressive, providing a seamless gaming experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it rarely crashes and performs well.”
- “A little bit laggy at times, but no glitches.”
- “In addition, there were some glitches when running the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers minimal replay value, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.
- “The game has minimal replay value.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, but it is somewhat alleviated by the engaging hidden object scenes that provide a redeeming quality.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by unintentional moments of fun, often stemming from its over-the-top and cheesy elements, which contribute to an enjoyable experience, particularly highlighted in the well-executed cutscenes.
- “The game was unintentionally funny at times, being a bit over-the-top and cheesy, but that made it enjoyable; the cutscenes are well done.”
- “The humor in the game is spot on, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I loved the quirky jokes and puns sprinkled throughout the gameplay; they added a delightful layer of fun to the experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for sluggish performance, with noticeable delays during location transitions and when zooming in on hotspots. While there were some improvements, the overall experience remains less smooth compared to other hidden object games on the same hardware.
- “Performance for chronicle keepers, however, was sluggish; transitions from one location to the next took a noticeable pause, as did zoomed-in windows for hotspots.”
- “Performance was somewhat improved, but it wasn't as smooth as other hidden object games on the HTPC.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is undermined by poor animations, a lackluster story, and frustrating mouse cursor movements, leading to a disconnection from the narrative and characters.
- “Unfortunately, it's hindered by jerky mouse cursor movements (it helps to disable the custom cursor), terrible animations, and a boring story where all antagonists are dealt with in less than 3 seconds.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by an engaging fantasy world that captivates players, immersing them in its rich and vibrant environment.
- “The game immerses you in an engaging fantasy world and atmosphere.”

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Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden is a casual puzzle game.

Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden is available on PC and Windows.

Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden was released on June 11, 2015.

Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden was developed by Novaq Games.

Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden is a single player game.

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