HER TREES : THE PUZZLE HOUSE
- February 29, 2024
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and a unique atmosphere that enhances the immersive experience.
- Puzzles are clever and varied, providing satisfying 'Eureka!' moments without being overly frustrating.
- The hint system is well-designed, offering gentle nudges without giving away complete solutions, making it accessible for all skill levels.
- The game is quite short, with many players wishing for more content or longer gameplay.
- Some puzzles can feel obtuse or require trial and error, which may lead to frustration for some players.
- Limited screen size options can detract from the overall experience, as players are restricted to a few resolutions.
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for being immersive, beautiful, and relaxing, with a unique blend of art and music that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the dreamlike quality and endearing elements, noting that the atmosphere complements the clever and original puzzles effectively. Overall, it creates a captivating environment that enriches gameplay.
“A beautiful puzzle game with a unique atmosphere.”
“Great little gem, the puzzles are very original and clever while the art and the music create a unique atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere was wonderful, and the puzzles were very satisfying to solve.”
“It has a strange, dreamlike atmosphere.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their aesthetic appeal, featuring a beautiful hand-drawn art style that creates a mysterious and endearing atmosphere. Players appreciate the serene visuals and soothing music, which enhance the overall experience and contribute to a relaxing ambiance.
“It's aesthetically pleasing—simply gorgeous to look at.”
“I love the atmosphere and art style of this game; I found it very endearing.”
“I love the art style; the monochromatic hand-drawn style gives a sense of mystery to the game.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a much older game.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of simple and complex puzzles, utilizing intuitive point-and-click mechanics that can be both satisfying and frustrating. While some puzzles are straightforward, many present a challenge that requires thoughtful engagement, and the unique mechanics add a refreshing twist to the puzzle-solving experience. Overall, players appreciate the game's intriguing design and atmospheric presentation, though opinions on individual puzzles may vary.
“Some puzzles are on the simpler side, but most had me stumped, despite the extremely simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics of point-and-click, or rather point-and-drag.”
“Very cool little puzzle game with a really interesting mechanic to how its puzzles are solved that I haven't seen in any other games, and with music and art that give it a mysterious yet calming feeling.”
“Some puzzles are on the simpler side, but most pretty much had me stumped, despite the extremely simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics of point-and-click, or rather point-and-drag.”
“Fairly complex puzzle mechanics but completely fair, no guessing needed.”
“The mechanics are different than you usually see.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its soothing and serene qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere alongside the beautiful art style. Reviewers highlight how the soundtrack contributes to a moody ambiance that complements the clever and original puzzles, creating a unique and immersive experience. Overall, the combination of relaxing music and striking visuals is noted as a significant strength of the game.
“Great little gem, the puzzles are very original and clever while the art and the music create a unique atmosphere.”
“I love the beautiful austere visuals and soothing music/sfx.”
“Very cool little puzzle game with a really interesting mechanic to how its puzzles are solved that I haven't seen in any other games, and with music and art that give it a mysterious yet calming feeling.”
“Apart from the hand-drawn visuals and well-thought-out puzzles, it also has a very moody ambiance OST that lulls you right in.”
“Very cool little puzzle game with a really interesting mechanic to how its puzzles are solved that I haven't seen any other games do, and with music and art that give it a mysterious yet calming feeling.”
