Jane Angel: Templar Mystery

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"Jane Angel: Templar Mystery" is a hidden object, puzzle game. Help Jane fund the answers as she investigates the case of medieval coins contraband. All the clues show that Jane has found the way to discover the Holy Grail hidden by the mysterious Knights Templar. Where could the Holy Grail be found nowadays? Was it brought to Colombia by Columbus under the Red Templar's Cross on his sails? Was it…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of hidden object puzzles, including unique mini-games like 'Find the difference' and jigsaw puzzles, which add some fun to the gameplay.
Some hidden object scenes are beautifully rendered, providing a visually appealing experience that contrasts with typical photorealism.
The game offers a nostalgic, old-school hidden object experience that may appeal to fans of the genre, especially those interested in Templar history.

The game ends abruptly, leaving many plot points unresolved and resulting in a cliffhanger that feels unsatisfying.
The artwork is criticized for being low quality, with a heavy reliance on reused clip art and stock photos, making the game feel lazy and unoriginal.
Gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth, with many players finding the puzzles easy and the story unengaging, leading to a tedious experience.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally perceived as lacking depth and engagement, with many players finding it basic and uninteresting, often leading them to skip cut scenes. While some appreciate the cute elements and character art, the narrative is criticized for being short, leaving cliffhangers, and suffering from poor spelling and grammar, which detracts from its potential. Overall, the story feels more like an afterthought to the gameplay, which is primarily focused on puzzles and hidden object mechanics.
- “Cute little story, but it leaves you on a cliffhanger, and the game is extremely short.”
- “I like the story, but the actual gameplay is okay.”
- “This game is pretty boring; it's a very basic hidden object game with a very basic storyline without much depth.”
- “The plot did not really hook either; the whole Templar investigation felt boring and just was not thematic with the cluttered scenes at all.”
- “The story seems like it could have some potential, but the spelling and grammar are both awful enough to distract you.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have been criticized for lacking originality, as they primarily consist of reused clip art overlaid on stock photos, leading to a repetitive visual experience. Players have noted that the graphic resolution hampers object identification, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, the absence of clutter and variety in hidden object scenes has left some users feeling disappointed.
- “There is hardly any original artwork in this game; it looks like they just pasted a bunch of clip art on top of stock photos, and what is even worse, they reuse the same clip art in every scene, so you are finding the exact same objects over and over.”
- “Graphic resolution is a mess to find out objects.”
- “That's the only artwork of her that's going to accompany you throughout the game.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as traditional and straightforward, primarily consisting of hidden-object scenes with a few minigames for variety. While the gameplay is easy and accessible, it lacks challenge, making it feel somewhat dated and repetitive. Overall, players appreciate the story but find the gameplay to be merely okay.
- “Gameplay itself is easy and the hidden-object puzzles and minigames are not overly challenging.”
- “Gameplay is the typical old-fashioned hidden-object style: a handful of scenes to complete per chapter, then advancing to the next chapter and next set of scenes, etc. This is pure hidden-object with an occasional minigame tossed in for variety.”
- “Gameplay is engaging and offers a nice mix of hidden-object scenes and minigames.”
- “Gameplay is the typical old-fashioned hidden-object style: a handful of scenes to complete per chapter, then advancing to the next chapter and next set of scenes. This is pure hidden-object with an occasional minigame tossed in for variety.”
- “Gameplay itself is easy, and the hidden-object puzzles and minigames are not overly challenging.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is criticized for its reliance on royalty-free classical tracks, which many users feel gives it a low-budget feel.
- “The use of royalty-free classical songs felt distinctly low budget.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently find the humor in the game to be effective and enjoyable, with multiple comments highlighting its comedic elements.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the dialogue cutscenes that progress the game to be tedious and difficult to read, primarily due to poor grammar and writing quality. This detracts from the overall experience and contributes to a sense of grinding in the narrative.