Forgotten Places: Regained Castle

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 78 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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In "Forgotten Places: Regained Castle," Jane rushes to her guardian's ancient castle after receiving a cryptic message. Players explore 54 atmospheric screens, uncovering hidden objects, solving puzzles, and mini-games to reveal the castle's secrets. This Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game offers 15 hidden object scenes, 21 mini-games, and 14 puzzles, with rewards and bonuses to discover.

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Reviews

73%
Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews
story14 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and atmospheric music, enhancing the overall experience.
  • There is a good variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes, with some being quite unique and challenging.
  • The interactive map allows for fast travel, making navigation easier despite the game's large size.
  • The controls and user interface are clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The story is clichéd and lacks depth, with some plot points feeling forced or predictable.
  • Many puzzles are either too simple or excessively difficult, creating an inconsistent challenge.
  • story63 mentions

    The story in the game is generally viewed as entertaining but often cliché, revolving around a haunted castle and a mystery involving the protagonist, Jane. While some players found the narrative engaging and well-paced, others criticized it for being convoluted, predictable, and lacking depth, with frustrating gameplay mechanics that detracted from the overall experience. Despite mixed opinions, the game's beautiful artwork and music were frequently praised, suggesting that while the story may not be groundbreaking, it complements the game's aesthetic appeal.

    • “A casual, but a very good game: beautiful music & really good story.”
    • “The story is quite cliché; however, it's revealed to you at a good pace and with careful devices.”
    • “The theme of a haunted castle whose mysteries are progressively unraveled by the feminine protagonist is not new in this genre, but the story of the Willmore Castle is interesting enough to keep the player wondering until near the end who the villain is and what their motives are.”
    • “I didn't care for the story much and it keeps it to a minimum.”
    • “The story is a bit convoluted and you'll spend all your time trying to understand where you should go and what you should do until you get the map.”
    • “The story feels ham-handed and forced, with a rather weak plot.”
  • graphics35 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning artwork and beautiful visuals that enhance the hidden object experience. However, some users note that the graphics could be improved, particularly in terms of clarity and lighting, and the absence of voice acting detracts from the overall presentation. Overall, while the artwork is often highlighted as a strong point, there are calls for better graphical quality and audio enhancements.

    • “The artwork is hauntingly beautiful, and the environment design presents an air of desolation, with unkempt gardens and forsaken township - appropriate for any gothic novella.”
    • “The first thing anyone will notice about Forgotten Places: Regained Castle is that it looks gorgeous for a hidden object game of this price—especially if we consider that it manages to uphold this graphical quality for over 50 screens.”
    • “Forgotten Places: Regained Castle is a well-made hidden object game, with astonishing visuals and a lovely design.”
    • “Much of it doesn't make sense, but that's fairly typical for a game of this quality, and the same goes for the graphics.”
    • “There is no voice-acting and the graphics could have been better, but the upscale is just about right on full HD (1080p).”
    • “- awful graphics, way too dark.”
  • music31 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and suitability to the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players noted minor issues such as the music pausing when entering new rooms and a repetitive looping of tracks in the extras. Despite these drawbacks, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's strong points, contributing positively to immersion and enjoyment.

    • “A casual, but a very good game: beautiful music & really good story.”
    • “The soundtrack is beautiful and fitting for the atmosphere.”
    • “The music is also among the game's strong suits, adding to the immersion.”
    • “The music fades for a moment every time I used the map, which broke the immersion.”
    • “My only gripe with the music is that it starts over every time you move to a new scene, and I would have liked to see a more seamless approach.”
    • “The music is in the extras as well, but it seems to loop a track over and over when selected with no option to play through it all.”
  • gameplay21 mentions

    The gameplay features a mix of mini-games, hidden object scenes, and puzzle-solving, providing a decent experience overall. However, many players found the controls and mechanics to be clunky and frustrating, which detracted from their enjoyment. Despite these issues, some users appreciated the game's atmosphere and graphics, suggesting that it may still be worth playing, especially if on sale.

    • “The gameplay is what you'd expect, with many (some tough) mini-games and hidden object scenes.”
    • “Expect around 7 to 8 hours of gameplay including replaying all hidden object scenes for a bonus achievement.”
    • “Like most of the other games in this genre, the gameplay is a mix of point-and-clicking, puzzle solving, and finding objects in the hidden object scenes.”
    • “The only real minus is in the game mechanics.”
    • “The mouse click and the drag mechanics are both clunky.”
    • “But all the little niggling user interface annoyances pile up to make gameplay choppy and frustrating, and in the end that interfered with my experience in a bad way.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful and detailed artwork, complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of ominous and idyllic elements, particularly the impressive lighting effects that contribute to a captivating ambiance. However, some users noted that certain aspects detract from the overall atmosphere.

    • “Beautiful, atmospheric, and relatively big for games of such genre.”
    • “The soundtrack is beautiful and fitting for the atmosphere.”
    • “The lighting in this game is astonishing - the subtle candlelight combines perfectly with the romantic moon rays, creating an idyllic atmosphere.”
    • “Ominous atmosphere.”
    • “That takes away from the atmosphere.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game has low replayability, with many users indicating that there is little to no incentive to play it again after the initial experience.

    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “Replay value: 2”
    • “Replayability: none”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users have reported issues with stability, often feeling the need to troubleshoot or seek external help, indicating that the game may not perform reliably for all players.

    • “I tried troubleshooting it and even looked up a video to see if I was somehow doing it wrong.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and disconnections, which ruined my gaming experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and sluggish, with a sense of stagnation that detracts from the overall experience, even on high-performance systems.

    • “It becomes very tedious as the game seems to hover, waiting for something to happen. It is very sluggish despite playing it locally on a very powerful system.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which makes the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
4-8hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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