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Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition

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86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

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Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition is a single player action game. It was developed by Blue Tea Games and was released on September 20, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

In Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition, you investigate the disappearance of a young apprentice who sought a cursed painting. As art and reality intertwine, threatening the realm, you must uncover the truth behind the "Princess with a Duckling" to prevent destruction. This edition offers exclusive extras, bonus games, and replayable hidden-object puzzles.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
story14 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • The game features beautiful artwork and a captivating art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, with a variety of hidden object scenes and mini-games that cater to fans of the genre.
  • The story, while sometimes confusing, is intriguing and blends elements of classic fairy tales, providing an emotional experience.
  • The main characters are underdeveloped, lacking depth and clear backstories, which detracts from the overall narrative.
  • The gameplay can be frustrating due to inconsistent difficulty in hidden object scenes and puzzles, with some being either too easy or overly challenging.
  • The story can be confusing and lacks clarity, leaving players unsure about character motivations and plot developments.
  • story
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing yet confusing, often struggling to discern character motivations and backstories. While the narrative features beautiful graphics and emotional depth, it is criticized for being disjointed and lacking clarity, with many characters reduced to stereotypes. Overall, while some appreciate the storytelling and its emotional impact, others feel it falls short compared to previous entries in the series.

    • “This is a beautiful hidden objects game with an enthralling storyline that gave me about 5 hours of fascinated playing.”
    • “It is a truly touching story that knows how to toy with the player's emotions.”
    • “On the surface, it seems to be about a princess stuck inside a portrait, but the real story is learning how she got there.”
    • “None of them has a full personality and clear backstory other than stereotypical titles of 'princess', 'hero', and 'villain'.”
    • “And the storyline is just... there, not to mention random information coming out of nowhere just to keep the story going. [spoiler] (like the fake princess in the bonus game, who is she? why is she kidnapping the real princess?) [/spoiler] Sure, there is additional information in the parables to flesh out the story, but when it comes back to the cutscenes, everything returns to a boring, one-tracked basis.”
    • “There is a whole lot of backtracking and the story is disappointing at best.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its refinement and consistency with previous installments, while others find it either dull or frustrating, particularly due to certain puzzles that do not accept alternative answers. Overall, the gameplay is described as excellent by some, but also criticized for being weak in parts.

    • “I found two puzzles a bit annoying, because they refused to accept my correct-but-alternative answers, but otherwise found the gameplay to be excellent.”
    • “This is the 16th installment of the series, and as such the mini-games and gameplay are refined as ever.”
    • “Sadly though, the gameplay is either dull or just weak.”
    • “On the gameplay, my feelings are mixed as well.”
    • “As for the gameplay, this latest installment has the same elements as the previous ones.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by a captivating art style that stands out, despite some users noting a lower overall graphic quality compared to previous episodes. While the animation may appear slightly sloppy, the artwork is generally praised for its beauty and charm.

    • “The story is a bit hard to follow, but it did inspire some lovely graphics!”
    • “I found the overall graphic quality to be lower than in previous episodes.”
    • “The animation may look a tad bit sloppy, but the captivating art style more than makes up for it.”
    • “Artwork is remarkably well done.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its beauty and satisfaction, with tracks that enhance the overall experience and align well with the quality of the story and the series as a whole.

    • “The soundtrack features lovely tracks that are a joy to listen to.”
    • “The music is on par with the good story, maintaining the quality of the rest of the series.”
    • “Beautiful, satisfying music throughout the game.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning backgrounds that effectively capture the eerie and captivating essence of the blood moon setting.

    • “The backgrounds were beautifully done, depicting the blood moon atmosphere well.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a deeply touching narrative that effectively manipulates players' emotions, creating a powerful and engaging experience.

    • “It is a truly touching story that knows how to toy with the player's emotions.”
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Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition is a action game.

Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition is available on PC and Windows.

Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition was released on September 20, 2019.

Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition was developed by Blue Tea Games.

Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition is a single player game.

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