Eselmir and the five magical gifts
- January 10, 2018
- Stelex Software
- 25h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Eselmir and the Five Magical Gifts," players assume the role of Eselmir, a young elf tasked with delivering five magical gifts to five legendary heroes. The game features classic point-and-click mechanics and a rich, immersive fantasy world. Along the journey, Eselmir will encounter various puzzles and challenges, meet fascinating characters, and uncover secrets about his own past.
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Reviews
- The game features a rich and engaging story with well-developed characters and beautiful hand-painted art, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.
- Players appreciate the automatic item usage system, which simplifies gameplay and allows for a more narrative-driven experience without the need for constant inventory management.
- Many reviewers found the game to be a hidden gem, praising its depth, lore, and the immersive world that draws players in for extended playtime.
- The game suffers from issues of illegibility due to a strenuous typeface and poor text contrast, making it difficult to read dialogue and lore.
- Critics noted the game feels more like a walking simulator with long, empty rooms and excessive backtracking, detracting from the point-and-click experience.
- Many dialogues are overly lengthy and can become tedious, leading to frustration and a sense of burden rather than enjoyment in progressing through the story.
- story64 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game features a rich and engaging story, deeply rooted in lore and beautifully presented through detailed artwork and character development. While it offers a significant amount of reading and dialogue, many players found the narrative captivating enough to keep their interest, despite some feeling overwhelmed by the volume of text. Overall, it is highly recommended for those who appreciate storytelling and immersive world-building.
“The game is very beautiful, with an equally beautiful story and artistry to match.”
“Very in-depth story that draws you in, and a truly epic adventure!”
“This is a beautiful game with a really deep story that pulls you in.”
“I feel like that's a better system as this game feels more like you are just clicking through their story as opposed to making actual discoveries and decisions.”
“This might be okay if it happens once for a major story plot, but it's like every other character has a very long story to get through.”
“Eventually, as much as I wanted to read story elements and understand all the little things, I just gave up and started fast clicking through all the dialogues.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant, hand-drawn aesthetic that evokes a storybook quality, with rich character designs and detailed environments that many players find captivating. However, some users feel that the graphics could benefit from significant improvements, describing them as mildly interesting or even tacky on certain screens. Overall, while the art style is praised for its beauty and charm, opinions on its execution and impact vary among players.
“A lovingly crafted adventure in every detail—from its rich characters and world to the hand-painted aesthetic.”
“The graphics are hand-drawn and quite vibrant; the characters (Eselmir particularly) are complex with their own backgrounds and their relationships with each other.”
“The art style is ripped straight out of a storybook and is very fun to look at.”
“This game is more a walking simulator than anything else, and the graphics look pretty tacky on my screen, even using the same resolution the dev webpage lists (1024x768).”
“Also, the graphics didn't manage to capture me like others said.”
“The graphics are hand-drawn and quite vibrant, the characters (Eselmir particularly) are complex with their own backgrounds, and their relationships with each other.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as good and appropriate, enhancing the overall experience alongside the engaging story and visuals. Players appreciate that the soundtrack complements the gameplay without being intrusive, contributing positively to the atmosphere.
“Here you will get a good story, nice music, and pretty pictures.”
“Good and appropriate music.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game lacks humor, a notable absence given that humor is often a staple in point-and-click adventure titles. Reviewers consistently express disappointment in this regard, highlighting the game's failure to incorporate comedic elements.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, particularly during combat sections, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“This made the combat portions tedious and boring.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game enjoyable and express a willingness to play it again, but many feel it lacks the high replay value associated with classic Sierra point-and-click titles.
“Overall, I still enjoyed the game quite a bit and would probably play it again in the future, but I don't know if it has as much replay value as old Sierra point-and-clicks have for me.”
“Overall, I still enjoyed the game quite a bit and would probably play it again in the future, but I don't know if it has as much replay value as old Sierra point-and-clicks have for me.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the gameplay offers a deeply engaging experience, leaving them feeling thoughtful and satisfied after approximately 25 hours, with many expressing a desire for more content in the enchanting world.
“I was left after about 25 hours of gameplay feeling thoughtful and happy and wishing for another chapter in this lovely world.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences some technical issues, but the developers are actively engaging with the community on Steam to provide support and troubleshoot problems.
