Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey
- October 10, 2014
- Papaya Studio
- 2h median play time
"Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey" is a children's adventure game that allows players to explore the stories of various Disney princesses. The game features popular characters such as Cinderella, Ariel, and Belle, and tasks players with completing various tasks and mini-games to progress through the story. Players can customize their princess character and learn important values such as creativity, confidence, and compassion.
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for those who played it as children, bringing back fond memories of Disney princesses.
- Gameplay is simple and enjoyable, making it a great choice for younger players and those looking for a relaxing gaming experience.
- The colorful graphics and charming music contribute to a delightful atmosphere that appeals to both kids and adults.
- The controls are clunky and cannot be remapped, making gameplay frustrating for some players, especially on PC.
- The game is quite short, with many players finishing it in just a few hours, leading to a feeling of it being overpriced for the content offered.
- Technical issues, such as black screens and lag, have been reported, which can hinder the overall gaming experience.
- story32 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is a nostalgic blend of charm and simplicity, appealing to both children and adults with its heartfelt narrative and engaging world. While some players appreciate the whimsical and corny elements typical of Disney, others find the plot basic and occasionally confusing, with a desire for more depth and additional characters. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some technical shortcomings.
“The way the game is able to combine so many unique elements into one heartfelt story is honestly mind-blowing given its 2007 release.”
“The storyline is good, the puzzles are good, and the world interactions are magical and engaging enough for a child.”
“The plot is so in-depth it had me in tears multiple times throughout the story.”
“The problems I have with this game include, but are not limited to, terrible controls, no way to customize controls, terrible button mapping for the chosen controls, terrible mix between 2D and 3D that causes you to fall off platforms, go the wrong way, get confused as to what just happened with the camera perspective, and an overall lack of tutorial, and simply terrible voice acting.”
“Even after finishing the story mode, Ariel's blank vacant stare still haunts my dreams.”
“The plot was confusing honestly; if you're looking for nostalgia, just watch a playthrough online.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising their nostalgic charm and colorful designs, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking in detail, particularly for a title released in the early 2000s. Many players acknowledge the graphics' limitations but find them excusable given the game's age, often highlighting the enjoyable gameplay and emotional connections it fosters. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of nostalgic appeal and technical shortcomings, reflecting the game's era.
“The graphics and everything brought me back to when I was a kid, especially the music.”
“The graphics are nice and colorful, the princess models look good.”
“The gameplay is as smooth as it can be and the graphics are absolutely breathtaking.”
“The graphics are terrible, and there is very little character customization (although the game does feature 8 different skin colors, and three straight hair styles and one presumably 4c style).”
“Graphics lacking but expected for early 2000s.”
“With its low-budget graphics and redundant game design, Disney's Princess Enchanted Journey is a nostalgic (for me) but pretty sad game overall.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it intriguing and fun, particularly for younger audiences, while others criticize its simplicity and limited content, noting that it can become boring after a few hours. The character creator is seen as restrictive, but the story compensates for it to some extent. Overall, while the graphics are praised, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players, with some recommending it for kids and others suggesting it may not be worth the price.
“Interesting and intriguing gameplay.”
“Gameplay is fun and although the character creator is limiting, the story makes up for it.”
“The gameplay is as smooth as it can be and the graphics are absolutely breathtaking.”
“The game refused to open for a while and the gameplay was boring.”
“The gameplay feels clumsy much of the time, as well as the controls, in sequences where timing is of some importance.”
“Got bored but in the gameplay I saw it's okay, I guess.”
- music13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with players describing it as incredible, addictive, and capable of evoking nostalgia and emotional healing. Many reviewers noted that the soundtrack is not only catchy but also enhances the overall experience, often surpassing the game's content itself. However, some users expressed disappointment with occasional audio issues that affected their enjoyment of the storyline.
“The music in this game is so addicting - like literally it's so good. I played 'My Fairytale Adventure' before I played this one, but what can I say, I was 8 years old - anyways, this game is beautiful ^^”
“I heard this music for the first time on TikTok in forever... the memories came flooding back and I believed I could find peace and inner healing.”
“Flawless, amazing, perfect soundtrack, 100/10”
“Though, the soundtrack is way better than the game and I honestly enjoy listening to it.”
“Also, the audio in this game only worked once in a while, which was disappointing because you need audio to hear the storyline and soundtrack.”
“I do love playing this game, but pretty much the soundtrack is sometimes catchy!”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively blends unique elements into a heartfelt narrative, evoking strong feelings of nostalgia and warmth, which is particularly impressive for its 2007 release. Players describe the experience as both cute and wholesome, highlighting its emotional impact.
“The way the game is able to combine so many unique elements into one heartfelt story is honestly mind-blowing given its 2007 release.”
“Nostalgia overload, so cute and wholesome.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game features no interruptions from ads and lacks microtransactions, contributing to a more seamless and enjoyable gaming experience.
“I love that there are no microtransactions in this game; it feels refreshing to play without constant prompts to spend money.”
“The monetization model is fair and transparent, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to make purchases.”
“It's great to see a game that prioritizes player experience over aggressive monetization strategies.”
“The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative.”
“It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the full experience.”
“The monetization model is overly aggressive, making it hard to progress without spending money.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a slow and amusing tutorial, though it suffers from limited voice acting and confusing controls on PC. While some players expected a lighthearted experience, frustrations with the character creation process detracted from the overall enjoyment.
“The tutorial is slow and hilarious, with only a few background voice actors, and the controls on PC are hard to make sense of.”
“My friend bought this game for me as a funny, silly princess game, and I couldn't even make it past the character creation screen.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some visual glitches, but players find it nostalgic and enjoyable despite these stability issues.
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“There are persistent stability issues that ruin the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highly praised, with one user giving it a perfect score of 10/10, indicating a strong recommendation for players to experience it.
“I love character development! 10/10, buy it, coward!”
“The depth of character development in this game is truly impressive.”
“Each character evolves in a way that feels authentic and engaging.”