Curse of the Werewolves
"Curse of the Werewolves" is a captivating adventure game that offers a wonderful story, immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals. As described by the game itself, it is a hidden object adventure game, incorporating intriguing puzzles and a fantastic music score to create a truly engaging experience. With its rich narrative and attention to detail, players are sure to be drawn into the world of this game.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and an engaging storyline that keeps players interested.
- The puzzles are challenging and provide a good mix of hidden object gameplay.
- The atmosphere is immersive, making players feel like they are part of a Gothic-horror movie.
- The game is not truly free; players are limited to a short trial period before being prompted to pay for the full version.
- Many players experience frequent crashes and loading issues, which disrupts gameplay.
- The game is considered too short for the price, with some players finishing it in under two hours.
- story107 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the intriguing plot and graphics but expressing frustration over its brevity and the additional costs required to access the full narrative. While some found the storyline compelling and enjoyable, others felt it was too short for the price, leading to disappointment over having to pay extra for what they perceived as minimal content. Overall, the game is praised for its atmosphere and visuals, but the monetization strategy and short story length detract from the experience for many players.
“Great storyline, fantastic visuals, I was instantly addicted.”
“The story is compelling and the puzzles are excellent; I love this game, really worth the money.”
“I loved the plot; I just couldn't put it down!”
“The story is slow getting to adventurous parts.”
“I enjoyed playing the game at first; however, the fact that I have to pay to play the rest of the game when this game is advertised as free is sick, and then reading the reviews and finding out that the fact that I'll have to pay more as the story progresses doesn't sit right with me.”
“This game was way too short to charge $4.99, and to expect people to pay another $1.99 for a side story is just ridiculous.”
- graphics74 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received high praise from users, with many describing them as "awesome," "incredible," and "superb." The artwork contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the experience, although some users noted issues with small text and occasional technical problems. Despite these minor drawbacks, the visual quality is consistently highlighted as a strong point, making the game visually appealing and engaging.
“Incredible graphics for a hidden object game.”
“The graphics are superb and many parts of the game are very intuitive.”
“Great game with best graphics, it was the best game I ever played.”
“If I'm going to pay $4.99 for a game, the graphics and speed of the game need to be much better!”
“The graphics were a bit dark.”
“It also has extremely small graphics and text for a phone.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as engaging and visually appealing, featuring interesting plots and mini-games, but it suffers from issues like long loading times and irritating mechanics. While some players enjoyed the seamless experience, others were frustrated by the limited duration of the demo and the need to pay for the full version after a short playtime. Overall, the gameplay is considered decent but could benefit from improvements in performance and mechanics.
“Gameplay was beautiful and seamless, lots of interesting plot and mini games really great top notch.”
“Decent graphics, nice visuals, and gameplay.”
“The only reason why it doesn't receive one star is because the actual gameplay itself was engaging, although constantly having to wait for a room to load can get annoying.”
“Bonus game = 3 jigsaw puzzles and 2 minutes worth of gameplay.”
“It's an extra 5 minutes of gameplay at most.”
“By the time it asks you to pay to continue, you are already halfway through the game and there is only about 30-45 minutes of straight gameplay remaining.”
- music11 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many users highlighting its eerie and immersive qualities that complement the graphics and storyline. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's chilling and engaging experience, making it a standout feature. Overall, the combination of captivating music and visuals creates a memorable gaming experience, despite some concerns about the game's length and cost.
“I've paid for playing the game because of the magnificent artwork and music; the storyline is well made, but somehow it's too short and expensive.”
“The storyline and music made for skin-tingling adventures while lying in bed.”
“Very good game with an entertaining, chill-to-the-bones atmosphere coupled with a great matching soundtrack.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The audio quality is poor, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.”
- monetization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 73 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over aggressive advertising and the requirement for in-game purchases to unlock full content. Users prefer a clear choice between a free version with ads or a straightforward purchase price, rather than being pressured into buying the game. Overall, the approach has led to dissatisfaction, with some players feeling misled by the advertising.
“The monetization model is quick, but the in-game purchases don't feel worth it.”
“I feel that players shouldn't have to make purchases, especially since Nordcurrents' other games are free with in-app purchases.”
“Be cautious about in-game purchases; they can impact your experience, but the design and graphics are decent.”
“I would be willing to deal with ads rather than pay $4.99 for this.”
“Either have it for free with a lot of ads or give a price so I can purchase the game.”
“Pop-up ads keep appearing on screen to try to force you to buy the game; I don't like when companies do that.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes, crashes, and various glitches that hinder gameplay. While some users acknowledge the game's potential, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration.
“Also constantly freezes and crashes.”
“Good game but always cuts out; need to fix the glitches and bugs. Kind of a rip-off.”
“Freezes when I have to enter my name?”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be hit-or-miss, with some players finding it amusing, particularly in the context of discovering items, while others are frustrated by technical issues, such as a broken username input feature. This inconsistency in execution leads to mixed feelings about the overall comedic experience.
“Quite funny when finding stuff but quite hard as well.”
“Kinda funny this is the same makers as Cooking Fever!”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively transitions from a creepy and scary atmosphere to a heartwarming conclusion, evoking a strong emotional response. However, technical issues, such as poor reaction time, detract from the overall experience.
“It starts off very creepy and scary, but the ending was heartwarming.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating artwork and engaging story, creating a creepy yet immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the chilling ambiance, enhanced by a well-matched soundtrack, making it an entertaining puzzle game.
“Nice artwork and story; it creates a captivating atmosphere for a creepy search-and-find/puzzle game.”
“Very good game with an entertaining, chilling atmosphere coupled with a great matching soundtrack.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly noting the frustration of having to backtrack through multiple screens to reach specific areas.
“Going back 10 screens to get to a room gets tedious.”
“It's tedious.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The consensus among users is that the game lacks replay value, indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play it again.
“There is no replay value.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”