Fairy Tale Mysteries 2: The Beanstalk
- August 27, 2015
- Gogii Games
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamIn Fairy Tale Mysteries 2: The Beanstalk, players help a young girl named Emma uncover the secrets of her missing parents and the enchanted beanstalk. The game features hidden object puzzles, mini-games, and an enchanting storyline inspired by classic fairy tales. Emma's journey reveals a world of magic and mystery, where she must confront fabled creatures and solve intriguing puzzles to uncover the truth.
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- The game features a unique mechanic where players must find pieces of items to create them, adding a fresh twist to the hidden object genre.
- The graphics and art design are beautiful, with well-drawn locations that enhance the overall experience.
- The game includes a good balance of puzzles and hidden object scenes, making it engaging for players who enjoy this type of gameplay.
- The gameplay can become tedious due to excessive backtracking and the requirement to trigger puzzles before collecting items.
- The story and character development are weak, with predictable plot twists and forgettable characters.
- Many players found the mechanics frustrating, particularly the inability to collect visible items until the corresponding puzzle is initiated.
- story48 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered weak and predictable, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and coherence. While some found the plot mildly interesting and appreciated the art direction, others criticized the gameplay mechanics that hindered story progression, such as poorly placed objects and confusing puzzles. Overall, the narrative fails to engage players emotionally, making it feel underwhelming despite some redeeming qualities.
“The plot is interesting and stays somewhat true to the original lore of the beanstalk story.”
“The flow of the story is smooth and the art is beautiful.”
“Gorgeous art, great voice acting, interesting storyline, interesting puzzles.”
“The storyline was adequate and characters were mildly interesting, but overall the gameplay was subpar, especially if you have already played other games by the publisher.”
“The plot is childish and predictable, yet engaging.”
“Unfortunately, I was forced here to do it because of these needed items to advance in the story.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of innovative mechanics and traditional hidden-object elements, with some players appreciating the refreshing twists while others find certain mechanics frustrating or tedious. While the visuals and voice acting have improved, the gameplay can be inconsistent, with some unique features becoming cumbersome over time. Overall, the experience varies significantly, with some enjoying the challenge and novelty, while others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“This game went from being really basic to taking the new mechanics to the extreme.”
“This different style of gameplay is very refreshing.”
“Hidden object- and puzzle game with a mechanic I've never seen before: instead of finding an actual 'item' that you use (like a key or whatever), you have to find 'pieces' of that very item instead, that you have to find in the scenes.”
“It's visually stunning and the voice acting has improved tenfold from the first game, but the mechanics make it unplayable for me.”
“The gameplay in this one is especially frustrating.”
“This hidden object game has an extremely annoying mechanic: you're not allowed to pick up items until you have found the puzzle they go with.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful artwork and atmospheric visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some players appreciate the modern and appealing graphics, others note weaknesses in animations and a lack of originality in the art style. Overall, the game is generally regarded as visually pleasing, with a storybook feel that complements its casual gameplay.
“This goes along the more recent and modern crop of games, with nice graphics, good balance of puzzles and hidden object parts, and no weird problems or weird perspectives and warping.”
“Gorgeous graphics.”
“Lots of puzzles to keep me entertained and the graphics had a storybook feel to them.”
“Weak graphics, bad animations, poor story.”
“It makes this game a little more interesting than it would have been, because otherwise the fantasy story is very generic and the artwork is just okay.”
“And while the graphics are really correct, though not transcending, I was disappointed in the soundtrack: I already heard it in another game.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the music in the game is described as lovely and relaxing, enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the visuals and characters. While many players appreciate the orchestral soundtrack and voice acting, some express disappointment over the lack of originality in the music, noting similarities to other games.
“The art style is pretty, the music is lovely, the puzzles are not majorly difficult, but overall it's a nice distraction.”
“Memorable characters, unobtrusive yet relaxing music, well done voice acting... what more could you want from a game?”
“So many wonderful scenarios, underlined by a beautiful orchestral soundtrack.”
“I was disappointed in the soundtrack: I already heard it in another game.”
“Can't say anything specific about the local soundtrack.”
“Enhancing music/sounds/voice acting.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it lacking and uninspired, particularly criticizing the minigames, others are captivated by its engaging music, graphics, and character design, expressing a strong emotional connection early on.
“I have only started this game but am already in love with it: the atmosphere, the music, the graphics, the characters.”
“The minigames I have seen so far have also been very lazy, mostly match-the-sequence type, and I haven't really been wowed with the story or atmosphere to this point.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it can detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of gameplay.
“Gameplay is tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
“It takes too long to progress, making the game feel like a chore.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game features interesting character design, which contributes to a more engaging and immersive experience. However, there is limited feedback on the depth of character development throughout the narrative. Overall, while the visual appeal of the characters is praised, the progression and growth of their personalities may not be as fully realized.
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The backstories and personal growth of the characters add layers to the narrative, making every decision feel impactful.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many players felt a lack of emotional investment in the game, often completing it out of obligation rather than genuine interest in the story or characters.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game is optimized for widescreen in fullscreen mode, users have noted that the images can appear pixelated and lack clarity, detracting from the overall visual experience.
“It says fullscreen is optimized for widescreen, but the images are a bit pixelated and grainy at fullscreen.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on lower settings, which is frustrating.”
“Loading times are excessively long, making the overall experience feel sluggish and poorly optimized.”
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