Cliffstone Manor

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Cliffstone Manor is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Sprocket Crash Games and was released on October 16, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Enter a mysterious manor full of surprises and intrigue. Cliffstone Manor pits you against an eccentric millionaire inventor who wants to try and recruit you for his mysterious “Enterprise”. Do you have what it takes to solve the puzzles and meet his challenge?

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features polished graphics and immersive environments, enhancing the overall experience.
Puzzles are clever and require attention to detail, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The voice acting is well done, adding to the game's atmosphere and engagement.

The game relies heavily on finding hidden switches rather than actual puzzle solving, leading to frustration.
Controls are awkward, with limited movement options and no snap turning, making navigation cumbersome.
There is a lack of direction and environmental hints, leaving players to search extensively for clues.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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18%
Overall, the graphics of the game are consistently praised for their polish and immersive quality, with many reviewers noting the appealing aesthetics and attention to detail in environments. While some interactions may be glitchy, the visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, complemented by good voice acting and a well-set mood. However, a few players expressed disappointment with the puzzle design, feeling it detracted from the otherwise strong graphical presentation.
- “The graphics look great, and the voice acting is excellent.”
- “It is polished, including immersive graphics and environments, good voice acting, and challenging puzzles.”
- “Amazing graphics, great sound, cool steampunk look, interesting narrator/host.”
- “There is no settings menu to adjust graphical properties, sound, etc. That said, it seemed like none were needed.”
- “Visuals are polished, but some of the interactions are a bit glitchy.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered around an eccentric millionaire inventor, effectively immerses players in its world, though some puzzles may feel illogical. While the narrative is engaging, reviewers express a desire for more depth and additional rooms to enhance the experience. Overall, the story contributes positively to the game's polished presentation.
- “Overall, the eccentric millionaire inventor story works and you do get immersed in the world.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “While the game had some interesting concepts, the execution of the story was lacking and left me wanting more.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is smooth and well-optimized for the Valve Index, featuring mechanical puzzles that are engaging despite limited teleport and grabbing mechanics, which do not hinder the overall experience.
- “The game played flawlessly on the Valve Index, and while the teleport and grabbing mechanics are fairly limited, they never felt overly constrictive to me.”
- “Well-made mechanical puzzle game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Cliffstone Manor is characterized as charming and atmospheric, with a neat design that occasionally evokes a sense of creepiness, enhancing the overall experience with unexpected surprises.
- “Cliffstone Manor is charming, atmospheric, and full of surprises.”
- “The atmosphere is neat, and at times creepy.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is deemed acceptable, with satisfactory voice acting and graphics, though performance may not stand out as exceptional.