Epic Adventures: Cursed Onboard

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In "Epic Adventures: Cursed Onboard," explore a mysteriously abandoned ship from the 1970s, lost in the heart of the Amazon jungle. Uncover the tragic fate of the crew with the help of a ghostly little girl named Anna. Dive into this enthralling hidden object adventure and unravel a shocking tale! For more, check out "Epic Adventures: La Jangada" too.

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Play Modes

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

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Epic Adventures: Cursed Onboard offers an immersive and unique gameplay experience with a captivating storyline and engaging pirate theme.
The game features challenging but fair puzzles, along with a good atmosphere and graphics that enhance the overall experience.
Fans of hidden object games will appreciate the nostalgic, old-school style and the variety of hidden object scenes available.

The gameplay is limited to static scenes with very few puzzles outside of hidden object searches, making it feel simplistic and outdated.
Many hidden objects are poorly designed, often blending into the background or being difficult to identify, leading to frustration.
The game lacks save points and requires backtracking, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of the experience.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as gripping and interesting, particularly for fans of quests and puzzles, but it suffers from a lack of depth and poor execution, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like a series of hidden object scenes than a cohesive narrative. While some appreciate the creepy setting and addictive gameplay, others criticize the short and poorly introduced story, with robotic narration and minimal adventure elements. Overall, the story may appeal to casual players but leaves much to be desired for those seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “With a creepy setting and a gripping storyline, this game is sure to captivate you.”
- “The story is interesting and the price was good.”
- “Puzzles, hidden object scenes, and a great storyline.”
- “The story was poorly introduced and robotically narrated in a series of cheap-looking animations that were all abruptly cut off.”
- “It's basically a group of hidden object scenes strung together by extremely minor 'adventure' aspects, a few mini-games, and little story.”
- “But it's much shorter, and there's really not much story nor an 'adventure'.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Epic Adventures: Cursed Onboard" is immersive and engaging, blending adventure and mystery with a compelling narrative. However, it is somewhat restricted, primarily focusing on static scenes where players search for hidden objects, which may limit the overall experience for some.
- “Epic Adventures: Cursed Onboard offers an immersive and unique gameplay experience that combines adventure, mystery, and hidden object content in a thrilling narrative.”
- “The game features an exciting plot and addictive gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is very limited to static scenes where you pick out hidden objects from the image.”
- “The mechanics feel repetitive and lack depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are too many glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics contribute to an immersive atmosphere filled with mysteries and secrets, enhancing the overall experience. As a sequel to an epic adventure, it successfully creates a captivating and spooky ambiance that draws players in.
- “The graphics of the game are good; the atmosphere immerses you in a world of mysteries and secrets.”
- “It's the sequel to an epic adventure and has a great spooky atmosphere.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their quality and ability to create an immersive atmosphere filled with mysteries. Unlike many hidden object games that rely on static CG, this title features animated visuals that enhance the overall experience, making it a standout in its genre.
- “The graphics of the game are good; the atmosphere immerses you in a world of mysteries and secrets.”
- “There aren't many hidden object games that use CG rather than drawn artwork, and usually they fail because, at the end of the day, there isn't any movement—just a still frame. However, this game actually is animated and not too badly given the time it was made.”
- “There aren't many hidden object games that use CG rather than drawn artwork, and usually they fail because, at the end of the day, there isn't any movement—just a still frame. So what was the point? This, however, actually is animated and not too badly given the time it was made.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making the overall experience less immersive.”
- “While the art style is unique, the execution falls flat, with low-resolution textures and awkward character models that detract from the gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and chore-like, though some note it is not as frustrating as in other titles. Overall, the experience is marked by a sense of monotony.
- “This game was just a big, tedious chore to play.”
- “I can't say this game is as tedious as some of the locations in Mystery P.I.”