Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 57 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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In "Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery," players assume the role of a royal protectress searching for the missing Prince Fern. The journey leads through enchanted woods and labyrinths, solving intricate puzzles and hidden object challenges. Unearth the dark magic and curse threatening the kingdom using alchemy, in this engaging and complex adventure.

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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews
story19 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming story with enjoyable characters and a magical theme, making it entertaining for casual players.
  • The graphics are vibrant and well-designed, enhancing the overall visual experience of the game.
  • The alchemy and potion-making mechanics introduce unique and creative puzzles that add variety to the gameplay.
  • Many puzzles are overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement for experienced players.
  • The voice acting and dialogue quality are inconsistent, with some characters having annoying or poorly delivered lines.
  • Technical issues, such as lag and bugs, detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating at times.
  • story51 mentions

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging characters and interesting plot twists, while others find it average or bland, often ending on cliffhangers or generic twists. Many reviews highlight the simplicity of the narrative, which serves primarily as a vehicle for gameplay rather than a compelling tale, though some enjoy its fairy tale-like quality. Overall, while the story may not be groundbreaking, it is often described as pleasant and enjoyable, with a focus on puzzles driving the experience forward.

    • “The characters have real personalities, there's interesting plot twists, and even a bit of self-awareness on the game's part.”
    • “The production values were great, there were a surprising amount of cutscenes, the story was good, and a lot of good puzzles overall.”
    • “It was enough to keep you interested in the story and, in the end, that’s what really matters.”
    • “I think my only complaint with the game was that the story ends on a cliffhanger that never gets continued.”
    • “The story is average: it has no significant plot points and ends with a generic twist.”
    • “I didn't enjoy the story with this one; the new king is a fool making bad decisions but still gets told that's all fine and dandy.”
  • graphics22 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring detailed and beautifully designed locations with clear and clean artwork. While some animations have improved, cutscenes may appear slightly blurry compared to the rest of the visuals. Overall, the graphics are considered nice but not groundbreaking, fitting well within the game's atmosphere.

    • “The art style continues to impress with some beautiful locations and even a few scenes where the artists have experimented with some interesting perspectives.”
    • “The artwork is also intricately detailed, and a great deal of careful lighting has gone into each scene.”
    • “Pretty, clear, clean artwork/graphics/scenes.”
    • “The graphics/artwork range from decent to evocative; the gameplay is bog-standard hidden object gameplay, but it has a few tricks up its sleeve that you may not have seen before, and the plot is serviceable (even if it never rises above the bare minimum required).”
    • “Item animations have improved somewhat, though they seem to have a few more frames making their movements seem a little more natural; however, cutscenes are still a little blurry compared to the clear visuals of the rest of the game.”
    • “Lost Grimoires 2... in terms of graphics and music, it's par for the course.”
  • music17 mentions

    The music in the game has received a largely positive reception, with many praising its orchestral soundtrack that effectively enhances the emotional experience, featuring a mix of bombastic and softer melodic pieces. Some users highlighted specific tracks, including beautiful harp music and vocal elements, while a few found the music to be less impressive or somewhat annoying. Overall, the combination of beautiful art and music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere.

    • “This one has actually, genuinely fantastic music and voice actors.”
    • “The orchestral soundtrack vibrates with emotions.”
    • “From bombastic pieces that accompany action sequences, featuring horns and drums, to softer melodic pieces played upon the harp, the soundtrack encompasses a variety of keys and tones to add color and effect to the game.”
    • “The music is -meh, kind of annoying.”
    • “Lost Grimoires 2... in terms of graphics and music it's par for the course.”
    • “From bombastic pieces that overly action sequences, featuring horns and drums to softer melodic pieces played upon the harp, the soundtrack encompasses a variety of keys and tones to add color and effect to the game.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of match-3 mechanics and traditional hidden object elements, which some players find engaging initially but ultimately repetitive. While the mechanics are generally solid and include various puzzles and quests, the overall experience can feel simplistic and formulaic, with some players noting that the narrative serves merely as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a driving force. Despite these critiques, many appreciate the balanced design and the inclusion of unique features that enhance the standard gameplay experience.

    • “However, World-Loom managed to have a balanced gameplay with many good features.”
    • “Shard of Mystery didn’t overthink its plot too much, but it also uses its simple premise to deliver a plethora of hidden object gameplay elements to lure the player forward.”
    • “The use of match-3 mechanics for the alchemical spells feels like a fine addition at first, but it quickly becomes overused and tiresome.”
    • “Other than that, the mechanics, hidden object parts, puzzles, and questing for items to be used to advance the story remain the same.”
    • “These area transitions can make collecting the ubiquitous collectible items something of a chore if you happen to miss one, but like in the previous game, this restriction does lead to faster gameplay due to narrower sections to explore and work through, with the frustration of further simplifying an already easy game.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is described as fantastical, with an art style that complements the narrative effectively, enhancing the overall immersive experience of the game.

    • “Fantastical atmosphere”
    • “The art style is fine and it perfectly fits the atmosphere of the story.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviews indicate a lack of character development, with many users expressing disappointment that characters do not evolve or grow throughout the game.

    • “Do not expect any character development here.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
    • “There is little to no evolution in the characters' arcs, making it hard to connect with them.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game has low replayability, with users indicating that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.

    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized heavily, with users citing it as a significant factor in their negative reviews.

    • “The only reason I am giving this game a negative review is due to very poor optimization.”
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