Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 73 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews
story19 positive mentions
optimization2 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 discover hidden items.
  • The game offers a decent amount of puzzles and hidden object scenes, making it a fun and engaging experience for fans of the genre.
  • The game suffers from significant bugs, including crashes at critical points, which can hinder progress and enjoyment.
  • Many players found the voice acting to be subpar, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The story is generic and predictable, lacking depth and engagement, which may disappoint players looking for a compelling narrative.
  • story43 mentions

    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 lacking depth and complexity. While some appreciate the intriguing elements and decent graphics, others criticize the weak voice acting and rushed narrative, leading to an overall perception that the story does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Despite its shortcomings, a few players found enjoyment in the art and unique gameplay features, suggesting that the story may appeal more to younger audiences.

    • “Really entertaining and enjoyable, with a great story and smooth gameplay.”
    • “The story was intriguing albeit simple.”
    • “Good storyline, very nice graphics and the puzzles are fun and diverse.”
    • “Let down by very easy gameplay and weak storyline.”
    • “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.”
    • “The story really doesn’t offer too much; if you’ve played hidden object games before, then you know what will happen.”
  • graphics27 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful and colorful artwork, while others criticize the low resolution and dated visuals. Many agree that while the graphics can be visually appealing, they often lack depth and perspective, leading to an overall average impression. Despite the artistic merits, technical shortcomings detract from the experience for some users.

    • “A decent hidden object game with beautiful graphics.”
    • “The graphics are very good; some of the scenes are gorgeous.”
    • “Gorgeous looking and colorful background artwork.”
    • “Blurred graphics that don't scale well.”
    • “The beauty of the graphics does not redeem this game.”
    • “The graphics are rather dated even though it was only released two years ago.”
  • gameplay15 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the unique mechanics and smooth experience, while others found it infuriating due to lag and crashes. While the hidden object puzzles and scanning mechanic were appreciated, many felt the gameplay was too easy and overshadowed by a weak storyline. Overall, it offers a solid puzzle adventure experience, but technical issues and a lack of challenge detracted from its potential.

    • “Really entertaining and enjoyable, with a great story and smooth gameplay.”
    • “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.”
    • “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).”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as good and fitting, with nice background elements; however, it suffers from repetitiveness, particularly when it restarts with each interaction, leading to frustration. While some users appreciate the visuals and overall audio quality, the voice acting is often criticized as subpar.

    • “The audio in the game is fine, nice background music and everything is fitting.”
    • “The sounds and music are okay, voices are nice.”
    • “Good music.”
    • “The music is repetitive and becomes tiresome quickly.”
    • “The music is annoying because it restarts every time you click something.”
    • “While the music is pretty, the voice acting is just plain terrible in most cases.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, users report that the game experiences occasional lag but is generally stable, with some noting the presence of glitches during gameplay.

    • “The game runs smoothly with minimal lag, and I haven't encountered any glitches.”
    • “Overall, the stability is impressive; I can play for hours without any issues.”
    • “I've experienced very few hiccups, making for a stable gaming experience.”
    • “A little bit laggy at times, but no glitches.”
    • “In addition, there were some glitches when running the game.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    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 was somewhat improved, but it wasn't as smooth as other hidden object games on the HTPC.”
    • “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 HOGs on the HTPC.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers minimal replay value, suggesting that players may not find sufficient incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.

    • “The game offers 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.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    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.”
    • “The atmosphere is rich and captivating, drawing you into its enchanting environment.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a mesmerizing atmosphere that keeps you hooked.”
  • humor1 mentions

    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. Additionally, the well-crafted cutscenes enhance the comedic effect.

    • “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 this game is spot on, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions that kept me laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game balances humor with gameplay; the witty dialogue and funny situations made every moment entertaining.”
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