Long Ago: A Puzzle Tale
- May 28, 2021
- GrimTalin
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Reviews
- The game features a variety of challenging and engaging puzzles that encourage players to think critically and strategically.
- It has beautiful graphics and relaxing music, creating a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The developer is responsive to feedback, and the game includes a charming narrative with nice voice acting that adds depth to the gameplay.
- Some players have encountered bugs that affect certain levels, leading to frustration, although these issues are not game-breaking.
- The hint system is limited, only providing assistance for the first move, which can be unhelpful for players needing more guidance.
- Instructions can be vague in places, and the perspective controls may be annoying for some players, making navigation challenging.
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing quality, complementing the beautiful graphics and enhancing the overall enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the combination of soothing tunes and stunning visuals, which contribute to the game's casual and immersive atmosphere.
“The music is relaxing, the graphics are good, and the game itself is quite enjoyable.”
“There's really nice music and the visuals are gorgeous as well.”
“A nice and relaxing casual puzzle game, with beautiful art and music, based on the classic roll the ball until it stops mechanic.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality and beauty, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game. While the puzzles are reminiscent of the 'quell' type, the visuals are not minimalist, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere complemented by the music.
“The music is relaxing, the graphics are good, and the game itself is quite enjoyable.”
“There's really nice music and the visuals are gorgeous as well.”
“Puzzles and in the 'quell' type, but the visuals are not minimalist.”
“The graphics are cluttered and fail to deliver the minimalist aesthetic that the gameplay suggests.”
“The visuals are overly complex and detract from the overall experience of the game.”
“The art style does not match the puzzle mechanics, leading to a confusing visual experience.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging and progressively challenging puzzle mechanics that introduce new elements as players advance. It offers a relaxing experience with a classic "roll the ball until it stops" mechanic, complemented by beautiful art and music.
“Love the puzzle mechanics that get more and more intriguing as you progress.”
“The puzzles are actually pretty challenging, but there's always interesting new mechanics being introduced to the player.”
“A nice and relaxing casual puzzle game, with beautiful art and music, based on the classic 'roll the ball until it stops' mechanic.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story is enhanced by impressive voice acting that unfolds as players progress, adding depth to the experience. The narrative, combined with the challenge of completing levels for maximum stars, creates an engaging and addictive gameplay dynamic.
“To my surprise, it also has some very nice voice acting as you progress through the story.”
“The twist on top of the addiction of finishing levels with all 3 stars is the narrated and voiced story behind the game.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real impact on the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as mildly amusing, providing some light-hearted moments without being overly comedic.
“This game has a delightful sense of humor that keeps me laughing throughout.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns make every interaction enjoyable.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling, making even the serious moments light-hearted.”
