Epic Adventures: La Jangada
- January 20, 2019
- Urchin Games
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamHelp Minha in the hidden object adventure to save her father from the gallows in this 19th century. The epic story is based on Jules Verne’s novel La Jangada. Find evidence and solve intriuging puzzles as you travel through the great Amazon.
Reviews
- The game features a captivating storyline and stunning visuals that enhance the immersive gameplay experience.
- There is a variety of Hidden Object levels and mini-games, providing engaging challenges beyond just finding items.
- The characters are well-developed, and the music contributes positively to the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Many items are tiny and difficult to find, often requiring the use of hints, which can be frustrating.
- The game suffers from poor translations and awkward dialogue that detracts from the experience.
- The gameplay can be hindered by pixel-perfect accuracy requirements, making it challenging to interact with objects.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story of "Epic Adventures: La Jangada" is engaging and set against the backdrop of 19th century Peru/Brazil, featuring a mix of hidden object scenes and mini-games. However, some players noted a disconnect with the protagonist's posh British accent, which felt out of place in the setting. Overall, the narrative is described as captivating, complemented by impressive visuals.
“Epic adventures: La Jangada is a thrilling game with a captivating storyline and stunning visuals.”
“Oh, and the story works out.”
“It's a story broken up by hidden object scenes and some mini-games.”
“The story takes place in 19th century Peru/Brazil, so I'm not sure why the heroine (who is the only voice actor as well) speaks with a posh British accent.”
“Is there a storyline?”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Epic Adventures: La Jangada" are described as stunning but not as polished as some other titles, with a low resolution that can be problematic on larger monitors. While the visuals contribute to the captivating storyline, the lack of adjustable graphics options may lead to frustration when trying to spot small details in puzzles.
“Epic Adventures: La Jangada is a thrilling game with a captivating storyline and stunning visuals.”
“My only complaint here was that the resolution on this game is rather low, especially if you play on a larger monitor. There are no graphics options to toggle within the UI, so if you have trouble spotting tiny details in the puzzles, you might get a little frustrated.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances the overall experience and complements the well-developed characters, though some players found it distracting enough to turn it off while keeping sound effects on.
“The characters are well-developed and the music adds to the overall experience.”
“I turned off the music but left the sounds on low - some of them made me take off my headphones to check if it was going on at home. :D”
“I turned off the music but left the sounds on low - some of them made me take off my headphones to check if it was going on at home.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly immersive, effectively maintaining player engagement from start to finish.
“The gameplay is immersive and keeps you engaged throughout.”
“The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as more amusing than threatening, suggesting a lighthearted tone that prioritizes comedy over fear.
“Looking more hilarious than intimidating.”
