Hamilton's Great Adventure
- May 31, 2011
- Fatshark
Get on SteamIn "Hamilton's Great Adventure," players solve puzzles and overcome challenges in over 60 levels. Players can switch between characters or play in offline co-op mode. The game features in-game leaderboards, a local co-op mode, and a quest to unravel an ancient mystery. Increasing difficulty keeps players engaged and tests their skills.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Reviews
- Charming and colorful graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- Fun and engaging puzzle mechanics that gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge.
- Great for casual play, making it suitable for children and those looking for a relaxing gaming experience.
- Frequent crashes and compatibility issues, particularly on Windows 10, make the game frustrating to play.
- The story is dull and lacks depth, failing to engage players beyond the gameplay.
- Controls can be clunky, especially when managing the bird companion, leading to a tedious gameplay experience.
- story26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic and aimed at a younger audience, often describing it as dull or uninspiring. However, some appreciate its charming and humorous elements, noting that it features a fun concept and engaging dialogue, particularly in the context of a puzzle game. Overall, while the narrative may not be the main draw, it offers a lighthearted backdrop to the gameplay.
“The game includes hilarious dialogue, with an interesting story that keeps you guessing, and levels that keep posing new challenges.”
“You are told a pretty fun story as you progress through the game.”
“Not only does it have some fun (and hard) platforming puzzles, but it has a very endearing story to boot.”
“The story is kind of lame and infantile.”
“Utterly boring game with unlikable characters and a story that nobody cares for.”
“There is no voice acting and the story is told by sliding images that are about as entertaining as reading a very simplistic children's book.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding it enjoyable and relaxing, while others describe it as tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the mechanics involving controlling both the main character and a bird. The game features simple platform puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty, offering a decent amount of content with 44 main levels and additional bonus levels. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a casual, chill experience, but may frustrate players who prefer more engaging or complex gameplay.
“I'm not the biggest fan of reflex-based puzzles, but this game has some solid mechanics that make it enjoyable either way.”
“If you're looking for a simple, relaxing puzzle adventure game, this is a great pick. It has a satisfying gameplay loop that gets more challenging as you progress. There are 44 main levels and around 20 bonus levels, providing plenty of content for players.”
“The gameplay reminds me of the old Crash Bandicoot games, running over platforms, collecting gems, and trying to get to the end of the level without dying.”
“Gameplay was really boring and tedious; you need to move a bird for extra points all the time, and for a completionist, it was really annoying to control both the main character and the bird at the same time.”
“The gameplay boils down to trial and error.”
“The puzzles were childishly simple, and the game encourages you to collect treasures with the bird, which is a slow and painstaking process, especially since it has nothing to do with the actual gameplay.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charm, detail, and vibrant colors, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing experience. However, some players find the visuals overly complex, which can hinder gameplay by obscuring important elements and making puzzles more challenging. While the graphics are described as nice and elegant, there are also mentions of pixelation and simplicity that detract from the overall visual appeal.
“The graphics are detailed and colourful.”
“Its fantastic graphics, sound (though I could have done with a few more music tracks) and humour was an absolute delight.”
“The visuals are very nice and mostly self-explanatory, intuitive and clear.”
“If the game had a great iconic look to it, that would be one thing, but the graphics in this game make it harder to solve the puzzles as the player sometimes isn't clear what a panel or a location really looks like.”
“The graphics are simple, the sound and music are simple, the controls are simple, the gameplay is simple, and the story is very simple.”
“Sometimes the graphical elements of the game prevent you from seeing the path and force you to rotate the camera, but the camera rotation is limited and only lets you see sideways partially.”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and mystical, contributing positively to the overall experience, though some users find it repetitive and bland. While the soundtrack is appreciated for its soothing qualities, there are calls for more variety and depth. Overall, the music enhances the game's atmosphere, complementing its graphics and gameplay.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Great visuals and soundtrack make it very relaxing to play.”
“Also, the game features a very relaxing soundtrack.”
“Playing a game without any background music is like watching a movie without any dialogue.”
“The music is also repetitive but it is not that bad.”
“The graphics are simple, the sound and music is simple, the controls are simple, the gameplay is simple, and the story is very simple.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring funny sound effects, a cute and engaging story, and a witty script filled with hilarious dialogue. Comic relief characters enhance the experience, while the puzzles strike a balance between challenge and enjoyment, ensuring players remain entertained throughout.
“The story is humorous and cute, and the puzzles are not so overly taxing as to become annoying.”
“Comic relief characters and a funny script.”
“The game includes hilarious dialogue, with an interesting story that keeps you guessing, and levels that keep posing new challenges.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the need to control both the main character and a bird simultaneously for extra points. This repetitive gameplay detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging puzzle game.
“Gameplay was really boring and tedious; you need to move a bird for extra points all the time. For a completionist, it was really annoying to control both the main character and the bird at the same time.”
“Feels like grinding, which is strange for a puzzle game.”
“Boring and tedious.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its semi-boring and simplistic story, which many reviewers feel is more suited for a younger audience, leading to a lack of engagement and depth.
“The story feels semi-boring; it's easy to understand, but it seems more targeted towards children.”
“The narrative is dull and lacks engagement, making it a boring experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that render it nearly unplayable, resembling an early access version rather than a polished release.
“The game is buggy and unplayable.”
“It's more like an early access version where the glitches are still to be dealt with.”
