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Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince

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87%Game Brain Score
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grinding, replayability
87% User Score Based on 106 reviews

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Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince is a single player action game. It was developed by Blue Tea Games and was released on March 4, 2011. It received positive reviews from players.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews
story24 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating story that enhances the overall experience.
  • Improvements over the previous installment include better hidden object scenes that make items more distinguishable.
  • The game offers a rich atmosphere with engaging fairy tale elements and a well-developed plot.
  • There is excessive backtracking due to the lack of a fast travel option, which can make gameplay tedious.
  • Many hidden object scenes are repetitive and can be frustrating due to the fragmented object mechanics.
  • The hint system is limited and often requires players to rely on a strategy guide for navigation.
  • story
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince" is a dark retelling of the classic frog prince fairy tale, featuring engaging characters and a sympathetic antagonist, though some players feel it is overshadowed by an abundance of hidden-object scenes. While the narrative is intriguing and ties into the broader series lore, it can feel repetitive and lacks depth in environmental storytelling. Overall, the story is considered a strong point of the game, appealing to fans of the genre, despite some criticisms regarding pacing and plot execution.

    • “The exiled prince offers not only beautiful sceneries but also an engaging story involving one of the most sympathetic antagonists in the genre.”
    • “The story is simple: the daughter of an ambassador and her bodyguard went missing in the woods, a place known for the sightings of the malicious exiled prince.”
    • “The story of Dark Parables has always been the series' strong point.”
    • “The game map is more expansive and more varied, and the story and characters are pushed more into the background.”
    • “Game was far too long for the story it's telling.”
    • “The mix of story, hidden-object scenes, exploration, and mini-games was too unbalanced, strongly favoring the hidden-object scenes.”
  • graphics
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and attention to detail, with many reviewers highlighting the exquisite artwork and well-designed locations. While some acknowledge that the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they are considered decent and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, a few users noted that the game is slightly older, which may affect the visual quality compared to more recent titles.

    • “The graphics are exquisite to look at.”
    • “The graphics are still as beautiful as I remember; they did a good job with the location designs, even the items you pick up look so pretty (especially the keys).”
    • “A major part because of the beautiful graphics which are such a pleasure and the sympathetic story.”
    • “It's a slightly older game in the Dark Parables series, so the graphics are not great, but it's to be expected.”
    • “Some of the voice acting is not up to the graphic standards of the game.”
    • “The graphics are decent, and the story is very intriguing for me personally.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting excessive backtracking and dated mechanics that hinder the experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements reminiscent of older titles, others criticize the lack of intuitive puzzles and the frustrating hit box mechanics. Overall, the game offers around six hours of playtime, but its shortcomings may deter those seeking a more modern gaming experience.

    • “I recommend it for those who miss the old-school frog gameplay elements.”
    • “Expect around 6 hours or so of gameplay, including the bonus chapter, which is pretty short and leads into the next game.”
    • “+ great gameplay”
    • “The gameplay is riddled with drawbacks returning from the first Dark Parables.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, the puzzles and what has to be done aren’t as intuitive as in the later titles, and the game still didn’t inform the players about the cursed objects, the small morphing objects that when found will speed up the recharge of the hints button.”
    • “The game first released in 2011 and was recently added to Steam; this is why the gameplay is quite dated and there is a lot of backtracking since back then there was no fast traveling map.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful, fairytale-like quality that enhances the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature. However, some players noted that the music can be too short and repetitive, leading to annoyance over time. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, its looping nature may detract from the enjoyment for some players.

    • “Music is probably the best thing about this game because it fits the scene perfectly and has a fairytale sound to it.”
    • “+ beautiful music.”
    • “+ excellent music background”
    • “The music is incredibly relaxing and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
    • “The game features a variety of extra content, including a music gallery that showcases the soundtrack.”
    • “The relaxing music sets a calming atmosphere, making it a pleasure to play.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, as it often involves repetitive tasks that lack depth or challenge. The absence of fast travel exacerbates the issue, making the overall experience feel laborious and less engaging.

    • “Most of them were tedious and didn't require a lot of actual thinking to figure out the solution, although they required a lot of moving things around and flipping stuff, and it simply wasn't that enjoyable.”
    • “Add to this the lack of fast travel (although a map is available to show you active areas) and it becomes tedious to play.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its overall ambiance despite finding the puzzles to be repetitive and not particularly complex.

    • “The puzzles were not that complex or challenging, but I truly enjoyed the overall atmosphere of the game.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has low replayability, with multiple users indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.

    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
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Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince is a action game.

Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince was released on March 4, 2011.

Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince was developed by Blue Tea Games.

Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince is a single player game.

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