Forest Legends: The Call of Love Collector's Edition
- December 20, 2017
- Alawar Stargaze
The Call of Love echoes through an enchanted forest. Will you answer?
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a well-crafted fairy tale world, enhancing the overall experience.
- The puzzles are varied and engaging, providing a good mix of challenge without being overly difficult.
- The bonus chapter adds depth to the story, and the voice acting is generally well-received, contributing to the immersive atmosphere.
- The game suffers from significant bugs, particularly with a mirror puzzle that can cause crashes, requiring players to skip it.
- There are no hidden object scenes, which may disappoint players expecting a traditional hidden object game experience.
- Some players found the story to be cliché and the writing lacking, with certain gameplay mechanics feeling tedious or illogical.
- story45 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story is set in a magical kingdom and follows a familiar plot of rescuing a kidnapped love interest, featuring a mix of engaging world-building and character interactions. While the narrative is described as cliché and somewhat linear, it offers entertaining details and imaginative elements, though some players found the ending rushed and unsatisfying. Overall, the game includes a bonus chapter that enriches the storyline, making it a decent experience for those who enjoy puzzle-solving within a mystical context.
“Great storytelling with lots of detail throughout.”
“Loved the story and world-building in this game.”
“It involves traveling through fairy-tale-like lands and finding ingredients to create potions in order to advance the story.”
“The story is very cliché, which I guess is pretty typical for the genre, but still, this one feels more so.”
“However, towards the end, the story gets extremely rushed and the way the ending was done felt a little unsatisfying to me.”
“First of all, the story was a bit linear for my liking, so if you found something, it would often be the next item that you needed to use.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their lovely and detailed artwork, contributing to a captivating fantasy setting. While the visuals are well-crafted and free of lag, some cutscenes appear outdated, and a few technical issues like slowdowns have been noted. Overall, players appreciate the artistic quality, though expectations for hidden object gameplay may lead to disappointment.
“The drawing and artwork is amazing, even within the journal and pages that you collect throughout the game.”
“Its breath-taking graphics go well with the format and the fantasy setting, but those who expected it to be a hidden object game will be disappointed.”
“Lovely, clean artwork/graphics/scenes”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered adequate, fitting the various settings without overwhelming the gameplay. However, some users found certain repetitive sound effects irritating enough to warrant removing their headphones. Overall, while the music is described as fine, it has moments that detract from the experience.
“The music is fine.”
“The music never overwhelms the game and fits the various settings.”
“The music is fine... I mean certain one- or two-second sound effects that would play continuously on a tight loop and irritated me so much that I would remove my headphones in certain scenes.”
“Adequate music and voice acting.”
“The music is fine... I mean certain one- or two-second sound effects that would play continuously on a tight loop and irritated me so much that I would remove my headphones in certain scenes.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally straightforward, primarily revolving around basic item hunting with some conventional puzzles that provide a slight variation. However, players have noted that the mechanics for preparing spell ingredients can be tedious, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I only had two minor issues with the gameplay.”
“The mechanics of preparing ingredients for the spells was a little tedious.”
“The gameplay never goes beyond the most basic adventure item hunt, with the occasional conventional puzzles almost being a breath of fresh air.”
“Secondly, the mechanics of preparing ingredients for the spells was a little tedious.”
“This also forebodes the gameplay, which never goes beyond the most basic adventure item hunt, with the occasional conventional puzzles almost being a breath of fresh air.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game suffers from numerous glitches and bugs, which significantly impact its stability. Users express frustration over these technical issues, suggesting that they detract from the overall gaming experience.
“The game is plagued with glitches and bugs that ruin the experience.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that made it difficult to enjoy the game.”
“The stability issues are frustrating, with constant glitches interrupting gameplay.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding mechanics for preparing spell ingredients to be somewhat tedious, especially as the game progresses. However, many appreciate the interactive nature of these tasks, which adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
“The mechanics of preparing ingredients for the spells was a little tedious.”
“Chopping, grating, grinding, and distilling ingredients became tedious towards the end.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a whimsical fairy tale setting infused with steampunk elements, complemented by subtle dry humor and clever Easter eggs that enhance the overall comedic experience.
“The game features a fairy tale setting infused with steampunk elements, complemented by some cleverly placed dry humor easter eggs.”
“The combination of a fairy tale backdrop and steampunk aesthetics creates a unique atmosphere, enhanced by subtle dry humor throughout the game.”
“I love how the fairy tale setting is mixed with steampunk elements, and the dry humor easter eggs add a delightful twist to the experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as fantastical, immersing players in a vibrant and imaginative world that enhances the overall experience.
“The game creates a fantastical atmosphere that immerses you in its world.”
“The fantastical atmosphere draws you in and makes every moment feel magical.”
“I was captivated by the fantastical atmosphere that enveloped the entire experience.”