Leona's Tricky Adventures
- November 10, 2014
- KTX Software
Get on SteamAccompany Leona in a clever puzzle adventure to save the inhabitants of a strange but lovely world. Featuring fresh puzzle mechanics, wonderful retro graphics, lots of exploration and an excellent soundtrack by legendary game composer Chris Huelsbeck. Leona’s Tricky Adventures is inspired by a clever puzzle game mechanic which was briefly explored in the very early 90s but sadly faded from promin…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Leona's Tricky Adventures features charming pixel art graphics and a nostalgic soundtrack that evoke a classic SNES feel.
- The gameplay is engaging and relaxing, with a simple yet compelling puzzle mechanic that gradually increases in difficulty.
- The game is filled with character and charm, providing a cozy experience that many players find enjoyable and addictive.
- The game feels unfinished, with many areas on the map that appear to be inaccessible and suggest more content was planned but not delivered.
- There are technical issues, such as a lack of a functioning full-screen mode and potential problems with save game profiles, which hinder the overall experience.
- The difficulty curve is slow, leading to a lack of challenge early on, and some players may find the exploration elements detract from the puzzle-solving focus.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming retro style, featuring solid pixel animations that evoke nostalgia reminiscent of SNES games. Players appreciate the relaxing aesthetics and high-quality sound design, which enhance the overall experience and enjoyment of the gameplay.
“It also features both charming graphics and catchy tunes that would feel right at home on a SNES.”
“Some very potent retro charm in the graphical department with pretty solid pixel animations and a decent amount of sound files that are fairly high quality and also retro gaming sounding.”
“The aesthetics are relaxing and invoke pure delight whenever you finish a puzzle and see more of the map reveal itself.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel unrefined.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game, featuring the classic Chris Huelsbeck soundtrack, is widely praised for its charm and relaxing quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players find it outstanding and immersive, contributing significantly to the enjoyment and stress-free atmosphere of the game. The combination of music, sound effects, and visuals creates a captivating environment that keeps players engaged.
“It features the same classic Chris Huelsbeck soundtrack but extends the original game with charming new characters and map-based exploration.”
“The gameplay is great, the music is great; I can just play and relax, no stress, just enjoyment.”
“Love this game, the puzzles are fun, the music is outstanding, and you really don't notice the time passing as you are playing.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and intuitive, featuring a helpful tutorial that makes it accessible for players. While some find the core mechanics somewhat generic, many appreciate the relaxing experience and retro-style graphics that enhance the fun. Overall, it strikes a balance between enjoyment and simplicity, making it a decent title despite some criticisms.
“The gameplay is great, the music is great; I can just play and relax, no stress, just enjoyment.”
“It's much more intuitive than I make it sound, and the game features a nice tutorial, so the gameplay soon becomes clear.”
“Great retro-style graphics and fun gameplay.”
“Overall not a bad title, but the generic core gameplay drags the rest of the package into skippable game territory.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged for long.”
“While the graphics are impressive, the gameplay mechanics are clunky and frustrating.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around an epic quest to resolve the challenges of a fantastical land through increasingly difficult match-3 puzzles, all set against the backdrop of a true story. Players engage with various arcade machines as they progress through the narrative.
“Thus begins your epic quest to solve all the problems of this land by solving these progressively harder and harder puzzles on all the arcade machines you come across.”
“Judging from the screenshots, I thought this was going to be a match-3 puzzle quest style game.”
“It's based on a true story.”
