Cursed
- June 16, 2016
- JetDogs Studios
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Cursed" is a single-player horror point and click game with a good story, excellent graphics, and delightful music. The game offers a unique atmosphere and innovative puzzles, promising a thrilling experience as you save the world from evil. Join other adventures at the Steam store and join the JetDogs Steam group for updates and events.
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- Beautiful graphics and animations that enhance the overall experience.
- Engaging story that, while not groundbreaking, keeps players interested.
- Easy to play with a hint system that helps guide players through puzzles.
- Game is very short, typically completed in under 2 hours.
- Lacks true hidden object scenes, which may disappoint fans of the genre.
- Several bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including inventory issues.
- story346 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered average, with many reviewers noting its simplicity and predictability, often relying on familiar tropes typical of the genre. While some players found the narrative enjoyable and well-presented, others criticized it for being disjointed or lacking depth, with a few expressing a desire for more character development. Overall, the story serves as a decent backdrop for gameplay, but it may not leave a lasting impression.
“The story is well built and is interesting to follow (quiet romantic to be honest).”
“I enjoyed the story very much and felt it was well put together.”
“The story is short and sweet, the voices and music are not overpowering, and the imagery fits the eerie gloom the developer appears to be trying to achieve.”
“Illogism is everywhere; everything is a three-lock system one screen apart from each other. The puzzles are lame, events don't make sense, and the story is just a messy parody of emotions, with characters describing their own persona as if they were a goddamn narrator.”
“The story isn't that great, and the ending is disappointing. The plot is dumb but spooky in a carnival-ride kind of way, and the little cutscenes are poorly animated and cheaply made, with cringy, wooden dialogue.”
“The story is so disjointed that twice I thought I had skipped a scene. Coupled with the fact that the theme is random and there isn't any cohesion between setting, puzzles, story, characters, and art, the game seems like a chore.”
- graphics178 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers highlighting the atmospheric and gothic aesthetic, as well as the quality of animations and artwork. While some players noted that the visuals could be improved in certain areas, the overall consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, enhancing the gaming experience despite some minor technical issues. The combination of stunning visuals, fitting music, and engaging cutscenes contributes to a memorable and immersive atmosphere.
“What I especially loved about this game was the graphics and animations.”
“When I started this game, I was greatly impressed with the beautiful graphics.”
“It's definitely worth it for the gorgeous graphics and monster design alone.”
“The graphics are mediocre, puzzles have no instructions, very little flavor text or instructions to help you figure out what to do.”
“Graphics are horrible, text prompts are lacking.”
“The story was atrocious, and the graphics were downright awful.”
- gameplay62 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Cursed" is characterized by its simplicity and repetitiveness, primarily involving fetch quests and placing items in corresponding slots, which some players found confusing due to a lack of instructions. While the game can be completed in under six hours with easy achievements, many reviewers noted that the puzzles lacked challenge and the overall experience felt limited and unengaging. Despite its shortcomings, fans of hidden object games may still find some enjoyment in its mechanics.
“The achievements for this title are easy to get and are story and gameplay centered.”
“The hidden object puzzle aspect in Cursed is exactly how hidden puzzle games should be, and if you’re a fan of that type of gameplay, I highly recommend trying this out.”
“Most of the gameplay was logical enough to figure out without hints.”
“Gameplay consists mainly of fetch quests with shaped keys or items hidden in plain sight.”
“Go to scene 4 and take the amulet that will open a chest in scene 7, where you take an amulet which will open a chest in scene 2 and you get an amulet which... and literally this is all the gameplay you have.”
“The combination of the limited gameplay and the game's apparent determination to commit suicide seals my verdict on this one; look elsewhere for your next hidden object gaming fix.”
- music58 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, fitting well with the horror and thrill elements while complementing the visuals and storytelling. Many reviewers noted that the soundtrack, although sometimes repetitive, effectively captures the emotional moments and contributes to the overall immersive experience. Overall, the combination of pleasant music and quality sound effects adds to the game's memorable qualities, despite some suggestions for improvement in the soundtrack variety.
“The music really captures the moments you’re in and the characters feel believable.”
“The music adds nicely to the atmosphere.”
“Visuals are beautiful, music is fitting in very well and I even had a scare moment when playing!”
“The soundtrack can be improved a little bit.”
“Up until that point, I was enjoying the graphics, the animations, the music, and the voice-overs (except that they sometimes got sorely out of sync with their subtitles).”
“The story is short and sweet, the voices and music are not overpowering, and the imagery fits the eerie gloom the developer appears to be trying to achieve.”
- atmosphere40 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as grim and spooky, enhanced by beautiful visuals, effective sound design, and well-executed animations. While it leans heavily on a familiar dark Victorian aesthetic, many players appreciate the high-quality artwork and atmospheric elements that contribute to an engaging horror experience. However, some reviewers suggest that the reliance on this cliche setting could be limiting, and a shift in style might elevate future titles.
“I love the way that each area looked and it had a really dark atmosphere that suited the game's story.”
“It is worth it for those who like horror to experience the spooky atmosphere and enjoy the well-done props and art.”
“Really cool game that creates a nice atmosphere.”
“I think if Jetdogs were to let go of this cliche atmosphere they are so strongly clinging onto and put their storytelling and graphics/art style to another hidden object game not so bound by the rules of remaining in a dark Victorian time, I think they could be on par with Artifex Mundi.”
“It's set in that cliche dark Victorian atmosphere, but the artwork and visual effects are next level, so even though it's nothing new in terms of style.”
“But its puzzles are decent (if not challenging), its graphics appealing (despite static), its voices well spoken, and its atmosphere rather persuasive, depending, mostly, on the state of lights when you play it.”
- stability24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting a smooth experience free of glitches, while others have encountered significant bugs that hinder gameplay, such as freezing scenes and disappearing inventory. Many users noted that certain actions require repeated clicks to trigger, and there are numerous reports of game-breaking issues discussed in forums. Overall, while some improvements have been made, the game is still considered "gorgeous but buggy" by many players.
“No glitches or bugs, and it plays smoothly.”
“The graphics are decent, the voice acting is fairly good for the most part, and I encountered no glitches or problems running it on my Windows 10 machine.”
“No glitches, pretty scenes, and there were bats!”
“This game is extremely buggy.”
“The discussion forum has plenty of threads from people who encountered game-breaking glitches.”
“I bought this once and requested a refund because it was unplayable; the inventory section kept disappearing when you moved from one area to another and had some other glitches.”
- replayability18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its lack of replayability, with many users noting it is a one-shot experience typical of its genre. Players report minimal to zero replay value, as all elements, including puzzles and object locations, remain unchanged in subsequent playthroughs. While some acknowledge that the game fulfills its purpose of entertainment, the consensus is that it offers little incentive to replay.
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“Don't be fooled by my '9.4 hours' - actual playing time is less than 3 hours and no replay value whatsoever.”
“Replay value is zero, everything stays the same, puzzles, object locations, everything.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and cheesiness, with players enjoying the main character's illogical emotional responses and the comedic voice acting. The ridiculous situations and hilarious animations contribute to a lighthearted experience, often turning intended jump scares into comedic moments. Overall, the game embraces a tongue-in-cheek, B-movie style of humor that resonates well with fans of the genre.
“The main character's lack of logical emotions, the cheesiness of the story, the funny voice acting, all added to the experience for me personally.”
“Later in the game, the situations got so legitimately ridiculous that when coupled with the character's complete lack of response to pretty much anything, I found myself laughing out loud.”
“Awesomely whack story with solid voice acting and hilarious animations and cut scenes.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players found the story to be boring, others experienced significant emotional moments, particularly during pivotal realizations that evoked tears. Overall, the narrative's impact on players varies widely.
“Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
“Boring story.”
“Boring story though.”
“Boring story.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players generally appreciate the game's ambiance and illustrations, but they find the puzzles to be overly simplistic and occasionally tedious, detracting from the overall experience.
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