Eventide 2: Sorcerer's Mirror
- August 25, 2017
- The House of Fables
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Get on Apple Store"Eventide 2: Sorcerer's Mirror" is a hidden object puzzle adventure game inspired by Slavic legends, where you play as a botanist seeking to rescue your niece from a sorcerer named Tvardovsky. The game features creatures from Eastern European folklore, and the choices you make will influence the story's outcome. Your interactions with legendary characters, like the outlaw Yanosik, add depth to this mystical Slavic world.
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Reviews
- Great for kids with quick and enjoyable gameplay, featuring fewer difficult puzzles and a variety of hidden object and matching games.
- The graphics and animations are superb, with beautifully detailed scenes that enhance the overall experience.
- The introduction of consequence gameplay adds depth to the story, allowing players to make choices that affect the outcome.
- The game lacks a bonus chapter, which is disappointing for players expecting more content after completing the main story.
- Some players experienced issues with responsiveness, requiring multiple taps to interact with objects, leading to potential penalties in hidden object games.
- The storyline is considered basic and predictable, with some players finding the game overly simplistic and not challenging enough.
- story37 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, featuring a basic yet engaging narrative with interesting characters and moral choices that impact gameplay, particularly towards the end. While some players noted that the storyline is not as compelling as other titles in the genre, the introduction of branching paths and character development adds depth. Overall, the graphics complement the story, making for an enjoyable experience despite some technical issues with cutscenes.
“The best part of the story in this game is the new introduction of consequence gameplay.”
“The story is well told and there are many characters you meet along the way.”
“The moral choices make it a great deal more fun, and I enjoyed the storyline a great deal.”
“The story is pretty basic.”
“All the cut scenes are unwatchable because they lag so much and a lot of the 'puzzles' are just clicking images while a story narrates over it.”
“No bonus game, not much storyline after unlock... but compared to other adventure games out there, wonderful... wonder what happened to the imps though, guess that's gonna be saved for 3 and take 4.99 more to see.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their superb quality, meticulous detail, and beautiful aesthetic, often drawing inspiration from Slavic folk history. Reviewers highlight the artwork as a standout feature, contributing to an immersive experience without being overly disturbing. Overall, the visuals are described as excellent, enhancing the gameplay and complementing the intriguing storyline.
“The graphics are superb; each scene is sharp and meticulously detailed.”
“The artwork is beautiful and never gets too creepy or disturbing, even when you venture into the territory of the big bad.”
“Exceptionally well thought out and awesome graphics.”
“The graphics were quite pretty.”
“Graphics are fine and the game moved smoothly with no glitches.”
“Graphics, characters, and puzzles are the usual high quality I expect from Artifex.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a new consequence system that influences player decisions, particularly towards the end of the story, although it does not significantly alter the main progression. However, some users feel that the overall quality of gameplay has declined in recent years, despite rising prices.
“The best part of the story in this game is the new introduction of consequence gameplay.”
“It seems that in recent years, the gameplay quality has gone down while the prices have shot up.”
“Playing through, it affects your gameplay a little during the main story (a few actions are different, but you'll still be able to move forward regardless of which decision you make) but it really comes into play at the end.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-produced and complements the overall experience, being described as pleasant and non-intrusive, while the voice-overs and animations also receive positive feedback for their quality.
“The voice-overs, music, and animations are all very well produced.”
“I think that the graphics are excellent, the music is pleasant but not intrusive.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with no glitches on the Kindle Fire, noting that the graphics are satisfactory and the game runs smoothly.
“No glitches so far on Kindle Fire.”
“Graphics are fine and the game moved smoothly with no glitches.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has raised eyebrows, with some users expressing confusion or disbelief regarding its advertising approach. Overall, it appears that the game's promotional tactics may not align with user expectations, leading to mixed reactions.
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the experience.”
“It seems like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than focusing on gameplay.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciated the interesting NPCs and noted that the character development was enhanced by the inclusion of branching storylines, which added depth to the narrative.
“The NPCs were interesting; it was nice to see some character development, and the addition of branching storylines was a nice touch.”
“The character arcs were well-crafted, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
“I loved how the characters evolved throughout the game, with their backstories unfolding in a way that kept me engaged.”
