Jane Angel: Templar Mystery
- September 17, 2014
- iMaxGen
Get on Steam"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…
Reviews
- The game offers a classic hidden object experience with skillful object blending and beautifully rendered scenes.
- It includes a variety of mini-games and challenges, providing some fun and engaging gameplay elements.
- Fans of hidden object games may enjoy the historical backdrop and the straightforward gameplay, making it a decent option for casual play.
- The story is underdeveloped and ends abruptly, leaving many questions unanswered and lacking depth.
- The game suffers from poor grammar and translation issues, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Repetitive use of clip art and lack of original artwork make the visuals feel lazy and unoriginal.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its cute elements and potential, while others find it lacking depth and engagement. Many noted that the narrative feels basic and often fails to captivate, with issues like poor grammar and a short length contributing to a sense of disappointment. Overall, while the character art is praised, the story's execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a lack of investment in the plot.
“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 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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received criticism for their lack of originality and quality, with many users noting that the artwork appears to be a mix of clip art and stock photos, leading to repetitive visuals. Additionally, the graphic resolution hampers the ability to locate objects effectively, detracting from the overall experience.
“The graphics in this game are stunning, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the world.”
“The attention to detail in the environments is remarkable, making every scene visually captivating.”
“The vibrant colors and smooth animations enhance the overall aesthetic, making gameplay a visual delight.”
“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. What is even worse is that 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, making it difficult to find objects.”
“That's the only artwork of her that's going to accompany you throughout the game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as traditional and straightforward, primarily consisting of hidden-object scenes with a few minigames for variety. While the story is appreciated, the gameplay is considered easy and not particularly challenging, following a familiar chapter-based structure.
“Gameplay is the typical old-fashioned 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.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for its low-budget feel, primarily due to the reliance on royalty-free classical tracks, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The use of royalty-free classical songs felt distinctly low budget.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
“The music doesn't match the game's tone, making it feel disjointed.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the humor in the game to be effective and enjoyable, with many noting that it successfully elicits laughter.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly criticizing the dialogue cutscenes for their poor grammar and writing, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The dialogue cutscenes that advance the game are tedious and hard to read due to poor grammar and writing.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a source of entertainment.”
