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Dead Link: Pages Torn

44%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, stability
57% User Score Based on 28 reviews

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A single page torn from Amanda's journal is the clue that will lure Ellen into dangerous game of deception and greed connected to Grace Manor.

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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
story12 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a nice story with a realistic plot, making it a good introduction to the hidden object genre for newcomers.
  • Graphics and audio are satisfactory, with well-painted scenes and decent voice acting that serve the story well.
  • The gameplay includes a variety of puzzles and challenges, providing a relaxing experience without the need for pixel hunting.
  • The game is relatively short, taking less than 2 hours to complete, which may leave experienced players wanting more.
  • Puzzles are often too easy and lack challenge, with some being poorly explained or leading to frustrating moments.
  • The story contains significant plot holes and clichés, making it predictable and less engaging for seasoned players.
  • story
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around Ellen, a novelist searching for her missing sister while battling writer's block, but it suffers from clichés, plot holes, and a lack of depth, leaving many players unsatisfied. While some appreciate the realistic approach and the integration of puzzles into the narrative, others criticize the simplicity and predictability of the plot, as well as the moral implications of certain actions within the story. Overall, the narrative is seen as short and lacking in complexity, with mixed opinions on its engagement and execution.

    • “You play as Ellen, a book author who visits her sister Amanda, in hopes to find an adventure that could make a good story and overcome her writer's block.”
    • “The plot is realistic (no zombies, no monsters, no vampires... no fantastic or magical creatures) and the characters are plausible.”
    • “The storyline and the puzzles are blended well, and very few puzzles are out of context - everything you do serves the story.”
    • “For $8 you get a (barely) 2-hour game with a rather lame and cliché story, poorly explained puzzles, buggy achievements, and few other elements that clearly don’t belong in a HOG.”
    • “The second and maybe even a bigger disappointment related to the story was the fact that Ellen actually ends up killing one of the villains (this is done as a result of solving an innocent puzzle) and the game can’t progress without doing it; regardless of whether they deserved it or not, I highly doubt that conscious manslaughter as revenge should ever be a part of any HOG adventure.”
    • “Considering that you can wrap up this story in under two hours if you skip any puzzles, the narrative leaves much to be desired in terms of sheer length and replay value as well.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally described as solid and pleasing, with good 2D visuals and enjoyable scenery, though the 3D graphics and animations fall short of higher industry standards. Overall, while not spectacular, the visuals effectively support the game's storyline and are complemented by a satisfactory soundtrack.

    • “Pro: great storyline, pleasing audio, and solid visuals.”
    • “The visuals and audio are satisfying; nothing too spectacular, but they serve the story well.”
    • “The 2D graphics are quite good, and I enjoyed the scenery quite a bit.”
    • “The 3D graphics and animations aren't (in most cases) up to the quality of the dominant publisher's standards, but they work just fine.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the soundtrack as good, though some find it a bit short and repetitive, especially after multiple playthroughs. The voiceovers are effective, featuring British accents, but the NPC animations and delivery can feel stiff and uninspired. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, its limited variety may detract from long-term enjoyment.

    • “The soundtrack is good, and although there aren't that many dialogues in the game, the voiceover serves the purpose well.”
    • “The music was pretty good, though a bit short, which can make it repetitive.”
    • “The soundtrack is quite good actually.”
    • “By the end, the music started to feel a bit repetitive, but it might be because I had to run through the whole game 5 times, only to get the 'insanely fast thinker' achievement.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is well-received, characterized by a good pace and providing several hours of engaging content, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The gameplay is nice and the game has a good pace.”
    • “The gameplay section had to be the title’s saving grace, right?”
    • “The game isn't too long, but will give you several hours of gameplay.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including buggy achievements and poorly explained puzzles, which detract from the overall experience. Players have noted that these problems, combined with a lackluster story, contribute to a frustrating gameplay experience.

    • “For $8, you get a (barely) 2-hour game with a rather lame and cliché story, poorly explained puzzles, buggy achievements, and few other elements that clearly don’t belong in a hidden object game.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, yet it does not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment of the experience.

    • “That was somewhat tedious, but aside from that, I fully enjoyed my first playthrough.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting the well-crafted scenes that contribute to an immersive experience.

    • “The scenes are painted well, and the atmosphere is great.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is limited, as players can complete the story in under two hours, especially if they skip puzzles, which diminishes the overall narrative depth and encourages little incentive for multiple playthroughs.

    • “Considering that you can wrap up this story in under two hours if you skip any puzzles (I obviously didn’t), the narrative leaves much to be desired in terms of sheer length and replay value as well.”
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