Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden

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"Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden" is a single-player Point and Click game with a good plot and perfect visuals. Enter a world of parallel realities with 17 hidden object scenes and over 4

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story20 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.
The game is enjoyable for casual players and can be a fun introduction to the hidden object genre.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes at critical points, which significantly detracts from the experience.
Gameplay can be tedious due to poor hit detection and the need for excessive pixel hunting.
The story is generic and lacks depth, with subpar voice acting that can detract from immersion.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it either generic or simplistic, often describing it as a cliché fantasy tale lacking depth. While some appreciate the intriguing elements and art cards that enhance the narrative, others criticize the rushed pacing and predictable plot. Overall, the story is seen as average, with decent graphics and gameplay that somewhat compensate for its shortcomings.
- “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%
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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 flat appearance of some scenes. Although some describe the visuals as gorgeous, there are complaints about dated graphics and a lack of customization options. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but hindered by technical limitations, resulting in an average experience for players.
- “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 hogs, there's a simplistic interface, locked/unchangeable screen resolution, next to no customizability, and somewhat low resolution graphical assets.”
- “Blurred graphics that don't scale well.”
- “The graphics are rather dated even though it was only released two years ago.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the unique mechanics and smooth experience, while others find it tedious or infuriating, particularly due to lag and crashes. The hidden object scenes and medallion mechanic are highlighted as redeeming features, but the overall gameplay is often described as easy and formulaic. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the art and gameplay can compensate for the weaker storyline, making it a solid puzzle adventure for some players.
- “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 receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its quality and fitting background presence, while others find it repetitive and frustrating, particularly due to its tendency to restart with each interaction. Additionally, the soundtrack is often underutilized within the game, leading to a lack of immersive audio experience. Overall, while the music has its merits, it is overshadowed by issues related to volume control and repetitiveness.
- “The audio in the game is fine, with nice background music that fits well.”
- “The sounds and music are okay, and the voices are nice.”
- “The visuals are wonderful and the music was good, despite some negative issues.”
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 crashes.”
- “I've experienced very few issues, making for a stable and enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “A little bit laggy at times, but no glitches.”
- “In addition, there were some glitches when running the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game is undermined by poor animations, a lackluster story, and frustrating mouse cursor movements, leading to a disjointed experience that fails to engage players on a deeper level.
- “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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers minimal replay value, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.
- “The game offers minimal replay value, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to return, as the experience feels repetitive.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes and choices significantly reduces the game's replayability.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, but it is somewhat alleviated by the enjoyable 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 the repetitive nature of grinding to be a major drawback, as it detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- “While the game has its moments, the constant grinding can be frustrating and feels like a chore.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by unintentional moments of fun, often stemming from its over-the-top and cheesy elements, which some players found enjoyable. Additionally, the well-crafted cutscenes contribute positively to the overall comedic experience.
- “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 add a delightful twist to the experience.”