Conquistadorio: Prologue

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Conquistadorio: Prologue is a single player action game. It was developed by Morion Studio and was released on September 8, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Special Offer About the Game The conquistador, who has faced many trials in his life, decided to retire and become a hermit. Just lying in his solitary cave away from people. But it seems that fate itself throws new challenges at you even in such a simple matter. The coffin in which you like to sleep has disappeared. You need to embark on a search and solve a multitude of puzzles until you fin…

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
The prologue offers an intriguing story and engaging puzzles that challenge players' problem-solving skills.
Despite its short length, the game provides a fun and enjoyable experience, making it a promising start for the full version.

Many players experienced frustrating pixel-hunting due to a lack of clear interactive elements, making it difficult to progress.
The game is criticized for being too short, with some feeling that it doesn't provide enough content to justify a purchase.
Several bugs and technical issues were reported, including game-breaking glitches that hindered progress.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a blend of humor and abstract elements, with many players appreciating its engaging and immersive narrative. While some find the storytelling to be a highlight, particularly in the context of its art direction and historical setting, others note that the demo format limits the depth of the plot. Overall, the story is seen as a promising aspect that enhances the gameplay experience, especially for those who prioritize narrative over puzzle-solving.
- “The story is also nice, albeit quite abstracted.”
- “With its immersive storytelling, rich historical setting, and engaging gameplay, it offers a captivating experience.”
- “Conquistadorio: prologue is a great start to a story that I'm sure will continue for a long time to come.”
- “Jokes are usually very hard to translate well, and this game seems to use humor as the main story element.”
- “The story is told through visuals and sound effects; there is no dialogue or text.”
- “Conquistadorio: prologue is a real find for those who appreciate a deep plot and a fascinating journey into the historical past.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style, atmospheric design, and hand-drawn visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the Lovecraftian aesthetic and the mysterious, eerie feeling it evokes, although some note that the lack of clear guidance detracts from the experience. Overall, the visuals are considered a significant strength, contributing to an immersive and engaging gameplay experience.
- “After playing this game, I can say pretty solidly that the art and graphical direction here are the game's biggest strengths.”
- “The main character looks nice and the entire game has a Lovecraftian aesthetic which I loved.”
- “The retired conqueror's story, the intricate puzzles, and the captivating hand-drawn graphics created a unique and immersive experience.”
- “This spoils the otherwise very positive impression from the graphics.”
- “This wouldn't be a bad thing, but the game doesn't do much in the way of explaining what you are trying to do other than providing you a short graphic detailing a very vague overarching goal.”
- “Conquistadorio: prologue is not a bad quest game with nice hand-drawn graphics, but since this is a prologue, the game is quite short.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its detailed art style and immersive sound design, creating a pleasant and mysterious environment reminiscent of titles like "Machinarium." Players appreciate the blend of simplicity in gameplay with a captivating ambiance, although some note occasional mismatches between animation and atmosphere. Overall, the atmosphere is described as engaging, with elements ranging from beautiful and atmospheric to creepy, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Its strongest elements would be its art style, atmosphere, and simplistic implementation of the point-and-click formula we know and love.”
- “I liked this demo game! I will buy it when the full version is released. It has a pleasant, mysterious atmosphere that immediately reminded me of the game 'Machinarium.'”
- “This game reminds me of Anka; I really love the game atmosphere. At first, I thought that this game was set in a medieval world, but in the end, there's some sort of alien tech.”
- “From the very beginning of the game, I was struck by the elaboration of details and the atmosphere.”
- “Creepy atmosphere.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by traditional point-and-click mechanics, appealing primarily to fans of the genre. While some players find it engaging and reminiscent of classic titles like Machinarium, others note its brevity, with only 10-20 minutes of content making it difficult to fully assess. Overall, the combination of immersive storytelling, high-quality graphics, and puzzle elements contributes to a captivating experience.
- “Well, as usual with point-and-click adventure games, they are only fun if you like this type of gameplay.”
- “Very interesting graphics, music, story, and gameplay.”
- “With its immersive storytelling, rich historical setting, and engaging gameplay, it offers a captivating experience.”
- “Only 10-20 minutes of gameplay, making it hard to judge the final game.”
- “Gameplay not much.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a standout feature, characterized by a funny story and a quirky setting that resonates well in its original Russian context, though some jokes may not translate effectively. While the cartoonish graphics complement the comedic elements, opinions vary on the overall impact of the humor, with some players feeling it could be enhanced with additional features like achievements. Overall, the humor is integral to the experience, making it a notable aspect of this point-and-click adventure puzzle.
- “A funny and very nice-looking point-and-click adventure puzzle.”
- “The game's cartoonish graphics and humor make it stand out, and the puzzles are cleverly designed to challenge your problem-solving skills.”
- “Jokes are usually very hard to translate well, and this game seems to use humor as the main story element.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, complementing the hand-drawn graphics and engaging gameplay. Reviewers note that the well-chosen soundtrack enhances the overall experience, contributing to the immersive setting and thoughtful puzzles.
- “Music is quite atmospheric.”
- “Very interesting graphics, music, story, and gameplay.”
- “An interesting setting of a hand-drawn game world, good and well-thought-out riddles that make you engage your mind, with well-chosen music and sounds.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on mid-range hardware such as the RTX 2070 and AMD Ryzen 5 2600. Players appreciate the clarity of objectives, which helps maintain focus and reduces confusion during gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly on my PC with RTX 2070 and AMD Ryzen 5 2600.”
- “The game runs smoothly, and while it takes some exploring to find solutions, your next immediate task is always clear; I'm never lost or left wondering what to do next.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”