Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star

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Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star is a single player action game. It was developed by Eipix Entertainment and was released on September 19, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star," help the kingdom of Barsia fend off mechanized beasts and prevent war over a powerful artifact. Assist Princess Leda, who can turn things to gold, and search for the fabled Fallen Star in fantastical hidden object scenes. Discover why Jack has returned in the bonus chapter, solving puzzles and mini-games along the way. This immersive game offers enchanting storyline and captivating challenges.

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story18 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features an engaging story that creatively reimagines classic fairytales, particularly the Goldilocks narrative.
The graphics and art design are outstanding, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
The hidden object puzzles and mini-games are enjoyable, with a good variety that keeps the gameplay interesting.

The game feels repetitive for players familiar with Eipix's previous titles, lacking innovation in puzzle design.
Some players found the story to be less exciting or engaging compared to earlier entries in the series.
The bonus collectibles can be frustrating to find, often requiring a guide due to their obscure placements.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star" is generally well-received, with users appreciating its unique reimagining of classic fairytales and the engaging main narrative, despite some criticism regarding the bonus chapter's coherence. While the plot is not considered groundbreaking, it is presented effectively and maintains a sense of continuity with previous entries in the series. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong aspect of the game, though some players feel it lacks the depth of earlier titles.
- “I really enjoyed the storytelling of both the main story and the bonus chapter of Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star.”
- “One of the better aspects of these games is the story, which is often unique and takes place after the original stories that we know so well.”
- “Despite the strange premise, the story is excellent.”
- “The only tiny negative I have is I found the storyline a bit on the boring side.”
- “The bonus story doesn't make any sense, based on the premise that a wished-for miracle would stop at a country border.”
- “Again, the story is not very exciting, but presented well.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Dark Parables 10 features engaging story elements and well-designed action and manual item interaction scenes, enhancing the overall experience. While the puzzles are praised for their quality, some players find the mechanics behind them occasionally frustrating. Overall, the game balances predictable fragment object gameplay with innovative design choices.
- “The plot felt like it came across better than that of Purple Tide, and the 'action' and manual item interaction scenes are really, really good. I'm glad they were introduced as a design aspect and mechanic.”
- “The puzzles are excellent in this game, although figuring out the mechanics - as opposed to the puzzle - can be frustrating in 2-3 spots.”
- “I wish the same were valid for the gameplay.”
- “The puzzles are excellent in this game (although figuring out the mechanics - as opposed to the puzzle - can be frustrating in 2-3 spots).”
- “Dark Parables 10 has a surprisingly engaging story with some predictable fragment object gameplay elements.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their outstanding quality, with clear artwork and vibrant colors that enhance the visual experience. However, some players find that certain hidden object scenes can be frustrating, as items may not match their reference images in size or color, leading to confusion during gameplay. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, they can sometimes detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Another of the Dark Parables that is a wonderful game to play, and as usual, the graphics are outstanding.”
- “I like the storyline because it made sense to me (as several of them often seem jumbled and poorly thought out), but this one was on point with the graphics like normal.”
- “Not all of the mess scenes are fun either - so many of them seem easy to begin with. Often, you find the items you are looking for stand out from the scenes, such as slightly clearer artwork, a different level of brightness or color. However, I always seemed to get stuck on one item, and its size or color would be nothing like the little reference picture you get.”
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its beauty, complementing the overall artistic quality and enhancing the gaming experience.
- “Good game, beautiful art, nice music.”
- “Good game, beautiful art, nice music.”

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Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star is a action game.

Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star was released on September 19, 2017.

Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star was developed by Eipix Entertainment.

Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Dark Parables: Goldilocks and the Fallen Star is a single player game.

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