Dream Hills: Captured Magic

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In "Dream Hills: Captured Magic," players help the Fairy Godmother restore her kingdom after awakening from a long sleep. To break the curse, players must find the Fairy Godmother's magic wand, vanquish the evil witch, and solve puzzles across 35 locations. Along the way, players will encounter familiar fairy tale characters and enjoy picturesque landscapes. The game features 21 hidden object scenes and 32 puzzles to challenge players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features gorgeous artwork and a charming storyline inspired by fairy tales.
There is a nice variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes, making it a fun and relaxing experience.
The hint button is helpful for players who may struggle to find objects or know where to go next.

Many hidden objects are difficult to see due to dark scenes, leading to frustrating pixel-hunting.
The gameplay can feel repetitive with a lack of a map and no achievements or bonus content.
There are technical issues, such as crashes when exiting the game and corrupted text in some versions.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The story is a whimsical and eclectic blend of fairy-tale elements, featuring familiar characters reimagined in unexpected ways, such as a dominatrix version of Snow White. While some players found the narrative charming and enjoyable, others criticized it for being disjointed or lacking depth, with technical issues affecting the experience. Overall, the artwork and music received praise, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere despite the story's simplicity.
- “A point and click puzzle adventure with a lovely art style and a charming storyline of magic and evil, solve puzzles to find items to solve puzzles and encounter fairytale folk like Rapunzel.”
- “The story is simple but interesting, with fairy tale creatures and characters from a variety of stories.”
- “The text in the opening cutscene was completely corrupted (at least in the Czech version), so I just missed the entire first part of the story.”
- “The story is a silly patchwork of fairy-tale nonsense, which ends up delightful because it doesn't take itself seriously.”
- “The story was okay, but I just wanted it to end.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous and colorful artwork, contributing to a charming visual experience. While many users appreciate the overall aesthetic, some note limitations such as the lack of a full resolution option, which can affect gameplay on high-resolution monitors. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the storytelling and gameplay.
- “Gorgeous looking and colorful graphics.”
- “A cute and charming casual hidden object game with beautiful artwork.”
- “Great artwork.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
27%
18%
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
100%
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 incentivize hunting or grinding, just plain old enjoyment with no pressure!”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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
300%
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 any gameplay.”
- “I experience constant lag and disconnections, which ruin the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight that the characters in the game are notably humorous, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “The characters are hilarious and always bring a smile to my face!”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns keep 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
100%
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.