Faces of Illusion: The Twin Phantoms
- February 1, 2017
- Moonrise Interactive
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and art scenes that enhance the overall experience.
- Some hidden object puzzles are clever and provide a decent challenge, making them enjoyable.
- The game has a charming atmosphere and can be fun for beginners or casual players.
- The storyline is weak, clichéd, and often feels rushed, leading to a lack of engagement.
- Voice acting and dialogue quality are poor, with many characters being unlikable or annoying.
- The game is very short, lacking depth and variety in puzzles, making it feel underdeveloped.
- story26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it clichéd, rushed, and lacking depth, often describing it as silly or absurd. While some appreciated the unique puzzles and beautiful art, the overall narrative was criticized for being weak, confusing, and poorly paced, leading to a disappointing experience for many. Overall, the storyline fails to engage, leaving players wanting more substance and coherence.
“Decent story, unique puzzles in that some are combinations of puzzles and mini-games.”
“The story was pretty interesting and the settings were gorgeous.”
“The plot is, as usual with Artifex Mundi's games, a young woman on her own, with the help of others when needed, trying to investigate and protect the world.”
“The story goes straight forward and is very cliche.”
“The more you progress, the more idiotic the story seems to become until the ending, which is all kinds of absurd.”
“The plot doesn't exist and has no sense.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring impressive art scenes and visuals that effectively transport players to the 19th or early 20th century. While the visuals can be adjusted in the options menu and are colorful, some reviewers noted that the graphic artworks do not align with those of previous titles in the genre. Overall, the graphics are rated 3 out of 5, indicating a solid but not exceptional visual experience.
“Has very good art scenes and graphics as well.”
“I want to mention that the visuals in this game are nicely done.”
“The story's not too original and the graphic artworks don't match former games.”
“The graphics were really transporting you back to this era.”
“The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed feedback; while some players appreciated the nice soundtrack and colorful graphics, others found certain sound effects, like birds chirping inappropriately, distracting. Overall, the music was generally considered pleasant, though some players opted to turn it off.
“The soundtrack was nice.”
“Very colorful graphics and nice music.”
“I'm a little nitpicky, but there were some music tracks with birds chirping periodically that would play when there should be no birds around, lol.”
“Art and animation were nice, but the sound was just okay. I always turn the music off and keep the sound down low.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of smoothness and precision, with many finding it weak and uninspired. It primarily revolves around standard mechanics such as object usage, combination, and puzzle-solving, but fails to elevate itself beyond average execution. Overall, the experience is marred by poor animation and a lackluster plot.
“The voice acting never rises above average and is frequently worse than that; the dialogue and writing range from barely adequate to utterly insipid. The animation is poor, the gameplay is weak, and the plot driving the game is banal tripe (even by the low standards of ho games!).”
“The gameplay is the standard one: use objects, combine them, find them, solve puzzles, and clear hidden object scenes.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with users indicating that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is generally well-received, with players noting smooth performance during key events, such as witnessing Beatrice Le Brun's kidnapping. However, some users may experience minor issues that could affect gameplay fluidity. Overall, the game's optimization enhances the immersive experience of critical moments.
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