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.
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Reviews
- The game offers a variety of Hidden Object levels and engaging puzzles, including unique challenges like mixing and matching items.
- The storyline is captivating, featuring a murder mystery set in the Amazon jungle, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- Despite some graphical limitations, the game provides a fun experience with immersive gameplay and well-developed characters.
- Many objects are extremely tiny and well-hidden, making them difficult to find, often requiring the use of hints.
- The character models and some graphical elements can appear strange or outdated, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game's dialogue and translations are poorly executed, leading to frustrating moments and a lack of immersion.
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story of "Epic Adventures: La Jangada" is set in 19th century Peru/Brazil and features a captivating narrative interspersed with hidden object scenes and mini-games. However, some players find the choice of a posh British accent for the sole voice actor to be an odd fit for the setting. Overall, the storyline is generally well-received for its thrilling elements and stunning visuals.
“Epic Adventures: La Jangada is a thrilling game with a captivating storyline and stunning visuals.”
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as not being as polished as some other titles, with a notably low resolution that can be frustrating on larger monitors, especially when trying to spot small details in puzzles. However, some players appreciate the stunning visuals and captivating storyline, indicating a mixed reception overall.
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances the overall experience, complementing the well-developed characters. However, some players found the sound effects distracting enough to turn off the music entirely.
“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.”
“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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as being more amusing than threatening, suggesting a lighthearted tone that prioritizes comedy over fear.
“Looking more hilarious than intimidating.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly immersive, effectively maintaining player engagement throughout the experience.
“The gameplay is immersive and keeps you engaged throughout.”
