Elena's Journal I
Get on Play Store"Elena's Journal I" is a time management game where you assist Elena in discovering the mythical City of the Amazons. Solve puzzles, gather resources, and overcome challenges as you explore lush forests, treacherous mountains, and ancient ruins. Help Elena uncover the city's secrets and fulfill her archaeological dreams in this thrilling adventure.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game features an excellent storyline with interesting plot twists that keep players engaged.
- Gameplay is enjoyable and reminiscent of classic GameHouse titles, making it fun and immersive.
- The developers are responsive to feedback, and many players appreciate the option to play for free with ads.
- The game has frequent bugs and crashes, causing frustration for players trying to progress.
- Many players find certain levels, particularly level 2 and others, nearly impossible to achieve 3 stars, leading to dissatisfaction.
- There are excessive ads, including long unskippable ones before and after levels, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story44 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, featuring likeable characters, intriguing plot twists, and beautiful design. Many players find the storyline refreshing and compelling, although some express disappointment with certain character decisions and the ending. Overall, the story is considered a standout aspect of the game, leaving players eager for future developments.
“Excellent storyline, dialog, graphics, and pace.”
“The story was wonderful and enticing; you don't see that too much in games anymore, so it was very refreshing.”
“Such a wonderful storyline which pulls you in, and the gameplay is a great example of Gamehouse's time management genre.”
“I'm not so happy with the storyline, as I'm getting frustrated with the main character (Elena).”
“I'm trying so much to like the game itself, but I can't bear going on with the storyline because I'm literally disgusted with her by each stage.”
“Boring storyline, not enough character development.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as classic Gamehouse style, featuring time management mechanics similar to the beloved Delicious Emily series. While many players appreciate the engaging storylines and overall gameplay experience, some find the repetitive chores and slower pace to be less enjoyable. Overall, it maintains the familiar charm of Gamehouse games, though opinions on its pacing vary.
“Great story and of course, the gameplay is amazing, as expected from Gamehouse!”
“The gameplay is very similar to that of our beloved Delicious Emily series.”
“Such a wonderful storyline which pulls you in and the gameplay is a great example of Gamehouse's time management genre.”
“However, being a fan of 'game house' games, technically the game was a little simple; not the gameplay, but the chores were a little boring, doing the same routines again and again.”
“The gameplay is too slow for me.”
“Gameplay is similar to other 'game house' games.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game primarily relies on frequent advertisements, with users reporting 30-second unskippable ads before each level and 5-second ads at the end. While some players appreciate the ability to play for free in exchange for watching ads, many express frustration over the high frequency and length of the ads, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, opinions on the ad frequency vary, with some finding it acceptable and others deeming it excessive.
“30 second ads before every level and 5 second ad at the end.”
“I absolutely love this game; the only problem I have is too many ads.”
“I don't mind ads, but 30 second unskippable ads after every level is a bit much.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the outstanding visuals and retro style, others criticize the graphics and movement quality, comparing them unfavorably to older titles. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for some, but a disappointment for others.
“Excellent storyline, dialog, graphics, and pace.”
“The characters, intrigue, and outstanding graphics make this a top-shelf new entry!”
“The graphics are retro.”
“Your game's graphics and movement are so poor; the old ones in Angela and Emily were better. Your new game graphics are lacking.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs mostly bug-free, contributing to a stable experience, though some still express dissatisfaction, reflected in lower ratings.
“The game ran mostly bug-free, which is a significant achievement.”
“I experienced very few issues during my playthrough, making for a smooth experience.”
“The stability of the game allowed me to fully immerse myself without interruptions.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for its boring storyline, which fails to engage players on a deeper level, leading to a lack of emotional investment. Additionally, the absence of meaningful character development further diminishes the potential for emotional connection.
“The storyline was boring and failed to engage me emotionally.”
“I felt no connection to the characters, which made the emotional moments fall flat.”
“The game lacked depth in its narrative, leaving me feeling indifferent to the emotional stakes.”
