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Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition

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43%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, music
63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

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Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Elephant Games and was released on December 4, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

When her young son begins to wither and age before her eyes, your sister desperately requests your help. You must set things right before your nephew pays the terrible price!

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
story5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a strong atmospheric experience with creepy and beautifully illustrated scenes that enhance the gothic theme.
  • The story is emotionally charged and intriguing, centering on a unique theme about the dangerous consequences of wishes, with well-integrated supernatural and family drama elements.
  • Gameplay includes varied hidden-object scenes and puzzles with adjustable difficulty, and a useful fast-travel map that helps with navigation and task management.
  • Puzzles can be either frustratingly difficult, illogical, or tedious, sometimes requiring trial and error, which disrupts game flow and enjoyment.
  • The game has technical issues including crashes and progress corruption, forcing players to restart and causing frustration.
  • The map and hint system sometimes lack clarity, which leads to unnecessary difficulty and frequent reliance on hints or trial-and-error gameplay.
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is emotionally charged and intriguing, centered around dark themes of wishes as life-draining contracts, enhanced by a gothic atmosphere and strong emotional core. However, some players found the plot uneven, with cultural inconsistencies and a weak script, while others appreciated the gradual unfolding narrative and additional bonus content that adds depth and closure. Overall, the story appeals to fans of dark, story-driven puzzle adventures despite some narrative flaws.

    • “Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition is a story-driven hidden-object puzzle adventure developed by Elephant Games and published by BFG Entertainment that fully embraces the strengths of the HOPA genre while delivering a dark, emotionally charged mystery.”
    • “The story unfolds gradually, revealing that wishes in this world are not gifts but contracts, twisted by forces that thrive on human weakness.”
    • “This framing gives the plot a strong emotional core, grounding the supernatural elements in fear, guilt, and the instinct to protect loved ones.”
    • “Had to use the hint and skip buttons dozens of times just to get to the end of the main story, didn't even bother to finish the bonus round.”
    • “The story and setting is all over the place, and several cultures are mixed together (e.g., you see Native American shamans and Aztec totems in Siberia).”
    • “- The puppet isn't of any help (it just talks about different events in the story).”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a classic hidden-object adventure experience with varied puzzles that integrate smoothly into exploration and inventory management, creating an engaging and immersive flow. While generally smooth and glitch-free, some users found AI opponents overly challenging and the tutorial information lacking, which led to trial-and-error gameplay. Overall, the gameplay balances narrative tension with accessible mechanics, though replayability may be limited.

    • “Puzzles are woven consistently into the experience and range from simple mechanical interactions to more involved logic challenges.”
    • “I have smooth gameplay and didn't encounter any bugs or glitches.”
    • “The gameplay is more than 5 hours and I don't want to do it all again =(”
    • “Basically any game involving an AI was awful; even on casual, it made every optimal move possible and 9/10 times the 'info' tab wasn't very helpful for understanding the mechanics, so it was trial and error.”
    • “Gameplay follows the classic hidden-object adventure structure, combining scene exploration, inventory management, hidden-object sequences, and a steady stream of puzzles.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a cohesive gothic aesthetic with haunting interiors and shadowed corridors that create an unsettling atmosphere without being overwhelming. Users praise the art style as one of the best among similar games, highlighting its quality and contribution to the engaging storyline. Overall, the visuals are well-crafted and appreciated for enhancing the gaming experience.

    • “Haunted interiors, shadowed corridors, and eerie outdoor settings all contribute to a cohesive gothic aesthetic that feels unsettling without being overwhelming.”
    • “But the art style of this game is probably my favorite one among Big Fish games.”
    • “The storyline is interesting and the graphics are very good.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is generally atmospheric and subtle, enhancing tension without overwhelming the gameplay, though it occasionally fades out entirely. Additional extras like the soundtrack add value for dedicated fans. However, one review notes the absence of music altogether in certain parts.

    • “Extras such as a built-in strategy guide, concept art, wallpapers, and the soundtrack offer added value, especially for fans of the series who enjoy exploring behind-the-scenes material and completing every aspect of the game.”
    • “There is no music, the map doesn't show if there is something to do at a certain location, there are some oversights (e.g., the game where you have to arrange numbers between 1..4 in a table has multiple solutions, but the game accepts only a single one as correct).”
    • “Music is not overwhelming and at times it disappears completely.”
    • “Background music is atmospheric and restrained, building tension subtly rather than relying on dramatic flourishes.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition delivers a dark, emotionally charged mystery that grounds its supernatural elements in themes of fear, guilt, and protection of loved ones. The game’s strong emotional storytelling and atmospheric narrative provide a compelling core that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition is a story-driven hidden-object puzzle adventure developed by Elephant Games and published by BFG Entertainment that fully embraces the strengths of the HOPA genre while delivering a dark, emotionally charged mystery.”
    • “This framing gives the plot a strong emotional core, grounding the supernatural elements in fear, guilt, and the instinct to protect loved ones.”
    • “Overall, Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector’s Edition is a strong entry in the HOPA genre that succeeds through atmosphere, emotional storytelling, and a generous amount of content.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is effectively crafted through thematic elements like symbols, magical artifacts, and machinery that enhance its gothic tone. Subtle, restrained background music builds tension without being overly dramatic, contributing to an immersive and emotionally engaging experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a key strength that supports the game's storytelling and genre appeal.

    • “Many of them are thematically tied to the story, using symbols, magical artifacts, and machinery that reinforce the game’s gothic atmosphere.”
    • “Background music is atmospheric and restrained, building tension subtly rather than relying on dramatic flourishes.”
    • “Overall, Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector’s Edition is a strong entry in the HOPA genre that succeeds through atmosphere, emotional storytelling, and a generous amount of content.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is characterized by tedious and repetitive puzzles, often requiring many moves or repeated multiple times, which contributes to a frustrating and monotonous experience. The difficulty is either infuriatingly high or dull, worsening the overall gameplay.

    • “Game 2's main problem was that a lot of the puzzles were tedious and that was not fixed at all in this game; in fact, it got worse.”
    • “All puzzles can be divided into two categories: infuriatingly difficult and stupidly tedious.”
    • “Any puzzles that were 'easier' were tedious, meaning they either had obvious solutions but took a lot of moves or were repeated in several rounds.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is enhanced by stylized designs and animations that effectively convey emotion and menace, successfully supporting the darker moments of the story.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers smooth gameplay with no reported bugs or glitches, indicating strong stability.

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Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition was released on December 4, 2017.

Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition was developed by Elephant Games.

Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Grim Tales: The Wishes Collector's Edition is a single player game.

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