Jigsaw Bestiary
- February 21, 2022
- Minicactus Games
"Jigsaw Bestiary" is a puzzle game that features six mythical creatures with rich backgrounds, including the Quibungo, Werewolf, Sylvans, Striga, Djinn, and Lamia. Players can assemble beautiful illustrations of these beings across five difficulty levels, learning more about their legends as they complete the jigsaws. The game boasts unique artwork created by Alexandre Rocha, offering a captivating experience for monster enthusiasts.
Reviews
- The art direction and graphics are stunning, creating a beautiful and immersive atmosphere.
- The puzzles are fun and relaxing, making it a great way to unwind while also learning about mythology.
- The combination of art, music, and narration enhances the overall experience, providing a unique twist to the jigsaw genre.
- The image overlay and scrolling can be frustrating, especially with larger puzzle sizes.
- Completing all puzzles for achievements can be tedious, particularly for the more challenging backgrounds.
- The flickering candle effect can be annoying and may cause discomfort for some players.
- music5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting quality and perfect fit with the overall experience, enhancing the stunning graphics and art direction. Reviewers highlight the effective combination of art music and narration, contributing to a pleasant and immersive atmosphere.
“The graphics are amazing and the soundtrack is enchanting.”
“Art, music, and narration make an amazing combination in this game!”
“The art direction of the game is amazing and the soundtrack is very pleasant.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its sinister and mysterious qualities, effectively drawing players into the lore and history of its unique creatures. The art style enhances this dark ambiance, making the overall experience engaging and immersive.
“The atmosphere is sinister and creates an air of mystery that piques your curiosity to discover the history of each monster.”
“This is an amazing jigsaw with a dark atmosphere featuring 6 unique creatures with an amazing art style!”
“I love the art and lore for the creatures, and the atmosphere for the menu screen is great.”
“The atmosphere is sinister and creates an air of mystery that piques your curiosity to discover the history of each monster.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their beautiful art style and enchanting soundtrack, creating a captivating dark atmosphere. Players appreciate the unique designs of the six creatures and find the visuals consistently appealing, even when revisiting puzzles.
“The graphics are amazing and the soundtrack is enchanting.”
“This is an amazing jigsaw with a dark atmosphere with 6 unique creatures and an amazing art style!”
“Despite the 6 artworks, they are still so beautiful every time you do the puzzle again!”