Les Misérables: Jean Valjean
- April 3, 2018
- Mzonestudio
Get on SteamDiscover the story of Jean Valjean, the hero of the novel "Les Misérables"!
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Reviews
- The game is based on the classic story of Les Misérables, providing interesting lore and information about Victor Hugo and the historical context.
- The graphics, while basic, are colorful and the background music is pleasant, contributing to a somewhat engaging atmosphere.
- The game features a zoom function in hidden-object scenes, which can be helpful for players trying to locate items.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including changing desktop resolution and crashing when attempting to run in a window.
- Gameplay is shallow and repetitive, with a lack of depth in puzzles and a short main story that can be completed in under two hours.
- There are no voiceovers, achievements, or difficulty options, and the hint system is often unhelpful, leading to a frustrating experience.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being poorly written and shallow, with some reviewers noting its reliance on the public domain work of "Les Misérables." While the game is based on this classic narrative, it is delivered through basic hidden object puzzles and is considered very short, taking less than two hours to complete. Despite its flaws, some players appreciated the opportunity to engage with the story of Jean Valjean in a game format.
“The game delivers the story in a hidden-object form, as expected.”
“Hidden-object game about a touching story.”
“And I finally learned the story of Les Misérables!”
“This mobile app is a very badly made, basic hidden object puzzle/adventure where you're presented with a poorly written story. Microids abuses the public domain because they can't come up with ideas of their own, so they steal the works of others. It's shallow and pointless, but what do you expect from a mobile app?”
“Very short (less than 2 hours for the main story).”
“No bonus story.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the mobile app are generally criticized for their low quality and lack of customization options, with some users comparing them unfavorably to classic games like Pac-Man and Space Invaders. While the colorful backgrounds and character models receive some praise, the overall visual presentation is deemed mediocre and insufficient for modern standards.
“+ nice looking colorful background graphics and character models”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the mobile app or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality mobile phone graphics.”
“While the artwork itself might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its nice background compositions, although some users express a strong aversion to the musical elements, suggesting that they prefer the instrumental tracks over any vocal performances.
“The background music is really nice and enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay and sets the right mood.”
“Because God knows I wasn't going to subject myself to the torture of watching the musical version!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Les Misérables: Jean Valjean" is criticized as a blatant cash grab by mobile developers, with users expressing frustration over its poor quality and disruptive behavior, such as altering desktop resolution.
“Les Misérables: Jean Valjean is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs.”
“The monetization in this game is so aggressive that it feels like every aspect is designed to squeeze money out of players rather than provide a fun experience.”
“It's disappointing to see a game that could have been great reduced to a series of paywalls and microtransactions.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching story, which resonates deeply with players, enhancing the overall experience of the hidden-object gameplay.
“A hidden-object game that weaves a touching story that resonates deeply with players.”
“The emotional depth of the narrative left me in tears; it truly connects with the heart.”
“This game beautifully captures the essence of human emotions, making every moment feel significant.”
