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.
- Puzzles are enjoyable and provide a decent challenge without being overly difficult, allowing for a satisfying gameplay experience.
- The game successfully immerses players in its lore and world-building, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of narrative-driven adventures.
- The text is often illegible due to poor contrast and a strenuous typeface, making it difficult to read during dialogue-heavy sections.
- Gameplay can feel tedious with excessive walking through empty environments and lengthy dialogues that may lead to player fatigue.
- The interface limits exploration and interaction, reducing the sense of discovery typical in point-and-click adventure games.
- story32 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game features a rich and engaging story, deeply rooted in the lore of the source material, which is praised for its beautiful art and well-developed characters. While the narrative is immersive and rewarding for those who enjoy reading, some players found the extensive dialogue and text-heavy gameplay to be overwhelming at times. Overall, it is highly recommended for story enthusiasts who appreciate detailed storytelling and world-building.
“The game is very beautiful, with an equally beautiful story and artistry to match.”
“I loved the world the story was set in, loved the story, loved the characters, loved the background lore.”
“Very in-depth story that draws you in, and a truly epic adventure!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are a mix of vibrant, hand-drawn aesthetics that evoke a storybook quality, with rich character designs and detailed environments that enhance the immersive experience. However, some players found the graphics to be underwhelming or tacky, suggesting a need for improvement in certain areas. Overall, while many appreciate the artistic style, opinions vary on its execution and impact on gameplay.
“A lovingly crafted adventure in every detail—from its rich characters and world to the hand-painted aesthetic.”
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as good and appropriate, complementing the engaging story and visuals. It enhances the overall experience without being intrusive, allowing players to focus on the puzzles and narrative.
“Here you will get a good story, nice music, and pretty pictures, along with some puzzles and a lot of reading. You don't need to combine items in the inventory or try all combinations on hot spots, as items will be used automatically in the correct place when you find them. That's why you can finish this game without a walkthrough.”
“Good and appropriate music.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a notable absence of humor in the game, which is often a staple in point-and-click adventures. This lack of comedic elements has left some players disappointed.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, particularly during combat portions, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“This made the combat portions tedious and boring.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly became monotonous.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While players enjoyed the game and expressed a willingness to play it again, many feel it lacks the same level of replayability as 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'm not sure it has as much replay value as the classic Sierra point-and-click games.”
“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-click games have for me.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the gameplay is engaging and immersive, leaving them with a sense of fulfillment and a desire for more content after approximately 25 hours of play.
“I was left after about 25 hours of gameplay feeling thoughtful and happy, wishing for another chapter in this lovely world.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report some technical issues affecting stability, but commend the developers for their responsiveness and willingness to assist with troubleshooting on Steam.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I've experienced multiple bugs that disrupt gameplay and ruin the experience.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself having to restart the game.”
