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Dream Hills: Captured Magic

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52%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, gameplay
68% User Score Based on 28 reviews

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Dream Hills: Captured Magic is a single player action game. It was developed by Mysterytag and was released on November 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A treacherous witch has cast Dream Hills into darkness, depriving its residents of happiness and joy. Save your favorite fairy tale characters, break the curse, and restore Dream Hills to its former glory.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Gorgeous and colorful graphics with a charming fairy tale-inspired story.
  • Variety of fun puzzles and a helpful hint button that enhances gameplay.
  • Relaxing music and a casual pace make it enjoyable for players of all ages.
  • Lack of voice overs, achievements, and a bonus chapter detracts from the overall experience.
  • Some hidden objects are difficult to see due to dark areas and poor labeling, leading to frustrating pixel hunting.
  • Gameplay can feel tedious with backtracking and unclear directions, making it less engaging.
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a whimsical blend of fairy tale elements, featuring charming characters and a lighthearted narrative that doesn't take itself too seriously. While some players found the story simple and occasionally lacking depth, many appreciated its delightful and engaging nature, complemented by beautiful artwork and music. Overall, the story is enjoyable but may leave some players wanting more.

    • “A fine story inspired by fairy tales.”
    • “The story is simple but interesting, with fairy tale creatures and characters from a variety of stories.”
    • “The story was ok, but I just wanted it to end.”
    • “The story is a silly patchwork of fairy-tale nonsense, which ends up delightful because it doesn't take itself seriously.”
    • “No bonus story.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their gorgeous and colorful artwork, contributing to a visually appealing experience. While many users appreciate the quality of the visuals, some note the lack of a full resolution option, which can hinder enjoyment on high-resolution monitors. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's charm despite some limitations.

    • “Gorgeous looking and colorful graphics.”
    • “A cute and charming casual hidden object game with beautiful artwork.”
    • “Great artwork.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing and well-composed, enhancing the overall atmosphere with its calming effect. However, some players note that the limited number of soundtracks leads to repetitiveness over time, detracting from the experience. Overall, while the music complements the game's artwork and storyline, its lack of variety is a common point of criticism.

    • “Very relaxing.. good pace.. nice music.”
    • “Lovely music keeps you calm but not annoying.”
    • “I liked the music and the storyline.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, but the game has maybe two or three music soundtracks, so the game soon becomes very repetitive.”
    • “Music gets old.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of tedious slider and trial-and-error puzzles, but appreciate the lack of pressure from achievements or experience hunting, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.

    • “Some tedious slider and trial-and-error puzzles.”
    • “There are no achievements to encourage hunting or grinding, just plain old enjoyment with no pressure!”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express dissatisfaction with the gameplay, citing issues that significantly detract from their enjoyment and motivation to complete the game.

    • “But it bothers me enough and makes the gameplay not fun enough that I'm not finishing the game.”
    • “The problems are in gameplay.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, including screen blinking during loading and frequent freezing shortly after gameplay begins.

    • “The screen blinks in and out while it loads, and once I actually start to play, it freezes almost immediately.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy.”
    • “I experience constant lag and disconnections, which ruin the overall experience.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers consistently highlight the humor in the game, noting that the characters are particularly funny and contribute significantly to the overall comedic experience.

    • “The characters are hilarious and always bring a smile to my face!”
    • “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
    • “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable!”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the character design is praised, the reviews do not provide specific insights into character development, focusing instead on the overall aesthetic and gameplay elements like the soundtrack and puzzles.

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Dream Hills: Captured Magic is a action game.

Dream Hills: Captured Magic is available on PC and Windows.

Dream Hills: Captured Magic was released on November 7, 2017.

Dream Hills: Captured Magic was developed by Mysterytag.

Dream Hills: Captured Magic has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Dream Hills: Captured Magic is a single player game.

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