Faircroft's Antiques: The Forbidden Crypt
- November 20, 2021
- Boomzap Entertainment
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Reviews
- Engaging and entertaining storyline with well-developed characters.
- Variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes that keep gameplay fresh.
- Beautifully drawn graphics and good pacing throughout the game.
- Excessive dialogue can be tedious and detracts from the gameplay experience.
- Some objects in scenes may not blend well with the background, slightly breaking immersion.
- Limited adventure elements, focusing more on hidden object scenes than exploration.
- story26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story in the *Faircroft's Antiques* series is praised for its engaging writing, entertaining plot, and well-paced dialogue that gradually reveals the narrative while introducing new twists. Players appreciate the ability to enjoy each game independently, although some find the dialogue excessive and detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the series is considered a must-play for hidden object game enthusiasts, offering substantial playtime and a compelling storyline.
“In my opinion, [i]Faircroft Antiques[/i] is one of the best hidden object series on Steam (and outside Steam as well), with its games having substantially good writing and an entertaining storyline, plus they are among the longest HOGs out there, each offering around 10 hours of pure fun.”
“The ample dialogues between the main characters, which are presented before and after every scene, unravel the main plot bit by bit, but also deepen it by adding new storylines or twists.”
“[i]Faircroft's Antiques[/i] games are a must-buy for HOG lovers, especially since they cost close to half of an Artifex Mundi game and offer twice (or in some cases even three times) the playtime and, depending on your taste, a much more entertaining and well-crafted story.”
“The characters waffle on far too much; I got bored of reading what they droned on about pretty quickly. If there's a story in there, then it's like a needle in the haystack of drivel, and I couldn't be bothered to bore myself to death to see what the plot is.”
“In regards to the story, the games can be played independently of each other, although there are two recurring characters from Faircroft Antiques: Treasures of Treffenburg, along with some references to their backgrounds.”
“While nice-to-have, this knowledge is otherwise not needed to fully understand the current plot, and besides, this information is also hinted at during the dialogues.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, complemented by a compelling story and impressive visuals, contributing to strong replayability.
“Great story, visuals, gameplay, replayability”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with users highlighting their impressive quality alongside the engaging story and gameplay. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal and replayability.
“Great story, visuals, gameplay, replayability”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently highlight the game's strong replayability, attributing it to its engaging story, impressive visuals, and enjoyable gameplay. This combination encourages players to revisit the game multiple times for a fresh experience.
“The game offers a fantastic story, stunning visuals, and engaging gameplay, making it highly replayable.”
“With its captivating narrative and beautiful graphics, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
“The combination of great storytelling, impressive visuals, and fun gameplay ensures that I keep coming back for more.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered unremarkable, with some players opting to turn it off entirely in favor of listening to podcasts instead.
“I turn off the music and listen to a podcast while I play.”
