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Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition

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92%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
replayability, grinding
92% User Score Based on 78 reviews

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Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition is a single player action game. It was developed by Eipix Entertainment and was released on August 12, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide" is a hidden object and puzzle adventure game where players investigate a strange purple tide in Crete, encountering mermaids and a legendary city. The goal is to uncover the source of the tide, battle sea creatures, and solve perplexing puzzles. The collector's edition includes a bonus game that delves into the secrets of a mad king. The game features stunning locations and immersive gameplay.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews
story26 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and engaging music, creating an aesthetically pleasing experience.
  • The gameplay includes innovative mechanics like fragmented inventory pieces and a fast travel system, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The story offers interesting twists on well-known fairy tales, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • The puzzles can be repetitive and lack variety, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall.
  • Many hidden object scenes are criticized for being unfair, with issues like transparent objects and inconsistent sizes.
  • The game suffers from a weak story and character development, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.
  • story
    84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this hidden object game series is described as having an interesting concept but suffers from poor execution and a somewhat nonsensical plot. While some players appreciated the engaging twists on familiar fairy tales and the beautiful art, others found the narrative weak, rushed, and lacking in character development. The bonus chapter adds some depth but is criticized for being too short, leaving players wanting more from the overall storyline.

    • “The storytelling was original and the settings absolutely stunning.”
    • “Story is great, and provides great twists on well-known fairytales.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, lovely music, great story, and great puzzles!”
    • “The story behind the machine itself is somewhat nonsensical; it feels like one of those plots created just to have a plot device that culminates in something exciting.”
    • “With an interesting concept for a story but somewhat poor execution and an ending that amounts to not much, the game has many extras like locating all the hidden crescent moons and in-game achievements that make for some replay, but it is a rather short game.”
    • “The story for this one is quite weak, but the artwork is particularly beautiful to me as it takes place in a sea kingdom.”
  • graphics
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and immersive art style, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing experience. While some users noted a slight uncanny quality and mixed results in maintaining the previous style, the overall visuals are considered well-executed, with attention to detail that enhances the gameplay. Adjustability options for visuals are also appreciated, although some suggest that the resolution may be better suited for smaller screens.

    • “Great graphics and a fun challenge.”
    • “The artwork and detail on even the keys in the game were very well done.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, lovely music, great story, and great puzzles!”
    • “The graphics feel a little uncanny; it is clear that Eipix was trying to keep the style from Blue Tea with mixed results.”
    • “Everything, from the graphics to the writing to the music to the puzzles, is... alright.”
    • “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's options menu.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising it as "gorgeous" and "immersive," enhancing the overall experience. However, some players found it forgettable, indicating that it did not leave a lasting impression. Overall, while the music is highlighted positively by several users, its impact varies among players.

    • “The music is gorgeous!!”
    • “Amazing art style, immersive music, ok story, fun puzzles and decent new features.”
    • “Great art, beautiful music and some seriously difficult objects to find make this game a winner.”
    • “The music I do not even remember and I just played through it a night or two ago... did it have music?”
    • “The music I do not even remember and I just played through it a night or two ago... did it have music?”
    • “Everything, from the graphics to the writing to the music to the puzzles is............alright.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in the Dark Parables series is characterized by a standard formula of finding and using objects, solving puzzles, and engaging in hidden object scenes, which many players find enjoyable and smooth. While Eipix's takeover has led to some inconsistencies in story continuity, the variety of gameplay elements, including a built-in strategy guide, keeps the experience engaging without being overly challenging. Overall, players appreciate the usefulness of collected items and the overall feel of the gameplay.

    • “I still enjoy the Dark Parables games a lot, both for the continuity and the feel of the gameplay (and the art!).”
    • “The gameplay is standard: find objects, use them, combine them, solve puzzles, and clear hidden object scenes.”
    • “Nothing overly hard and the sheer variety of things to do makes the gameplay smooth and effortless.”
    • “The gameplay is standard: find objects, use them, combine them, solve puzzles and clear hidden objects scenes.”
    • “Gameplay: a mixed combination of hidden object picture assembly, easy point and click, find and use inventory, and a variety of puzzles with a built-in strategy guide.”
    • “However, I do like that the parts you collect are useful items for the gameplay and not random nonsense.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing content found in the credits, which players find entertaining enough to warrant an achievement for viewing them. Many users recommend taking the time to read through the credits, as they contain several funny moments that enhance the overall experience.

    • “Also reading through the credits at the end is well worth it; they're so funny, and you gain another achievement! :D”
    • “There is an achievement for seeing all the credits, and quite a few of them are pretty funny.”
    • “There is even one for watching the credits, which are really worth reading since they are so funny.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is generally considered low, although players can adjust difficulty settings to enhance the challenge for subsequent playthroughs.

    • “For more of a challenge, there are also difficulty settings that enhance replay value.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as the repetitive nature of solving the same types of puzzles diminishes enjoyment and overall engagement.

    • “I would've been fine, but having to do the same types of puzzles repeatedly in the game made it more tedious and less enjoyable than I would have liked.”
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Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition is a action game.

Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition was released on August 12, 2015.

Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition was developed by Eipix Entertainment.

Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition is a single player game.

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