Lost Legends: The Weeping Woman Collector's Edition

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 48 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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It's up to you to stop the legendary Weeping Woman from terrorizing the children of San Cristobal!

  • PC
  • Windows
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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
story12 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Engaging story with a compelling narrative that keeps players interested throughout.
  • Beautiful, colorful graphics and good voice acting enhance the overall experience.
  • Variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes, making for a pleasant and relaxing gameplay experience.
  • Gameplay is relatively short, with some players feeling it doesn't justify the price.
  • Some puzzles are overly simplistic, which may not appeal to players looking for a challenge.
  • Technical issues such as bugs and a confusing map can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • story39 mentions

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a compelling narrative centered around the mysterious abduction of children in a culturally rich setting, particularly during the Day of the Dead. While some players appreciate the integration of Mexican folklore and the engaging plot twists, others criticize the predictability and execution of the story, particularly in relation to character animations and mini-games. Overall, the narrative serves its purpose, providing enough intrigue and mystery to maintain player interest, despite some mixed opinions on its depth and cultural representation.

    • “The main reason is the story - there is enough mystery and development to keep you interested throughout.”
    • “The story follows a mother who was betrayed by her husband and she comes to take revenge by kidnapping children, but it takes another turn and you are following a completely different path.”
    • “The cultural context was integrated very well with the storyline.”
    • “So, what can I say about this thing? It's another story that reduces Mexican lore to a joke. It has a nice soundtrack and good backgrounds that are ruined by terrible character graphics, boring mini-games, and a story that barely made sense to me.”
    • “The story follows a mother who was betrayed by her husband and comes to take revenge by kidnapping children, but it takes another turn and you are following a completely different path.”
    • “The voice acting was okay, but the story was odd and more predictable than enjoyable.”
  • graphics19 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their bright, colorful, and beautiful artwork, particularly in cut-scenes and backgrounds, which contribute to an engaging visual experience. However, some users noted issues with character graphics, describing them as unattractive and occasionally pixelated on widescreen monitors. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, they are somewhat marred by inconsistencies in character design.

    • “The graphics were bright and colorful, and the game was a joy to play.”
    • “Beautiful, colorful graphics.”
    • “The day-of-the-dead artwork is bright and busy and fun, and definitely a large part of what keeps the game so lively.”
    • “So, what can I say about this thing..? It's another story that reduces Mexican lore to a joke (well, at least there are only a few references to the Day of the Dead and wrestling, but still...), it has a nice soundtrack, good backgrounds that are ruined by terrible character graphics (probably based on real pictures, which never bodes well in-game), boring mini-games, acceptable hidden object scenes (at least you don't get to revisit them once they're done, so it's a good thing), and a story that barely made sense to me.”
    • “The graphics are a bit pixelated at full screen for those using a widescreen monitor.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for being fitting and well-composed, enhancing the overall experience with relaxing soundtracks that complement the visuals and story. Many users appreciate the quality of the music, noting it as a standout aspect despite some criticisms of the game's graphics and gameplay elements. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “Music was good and fitting.”
    • “Really interesting hidden object game with beautiful graphics, relaxing music and exciting story with puzzles.”
    • “As for the soundtrack, it was very well fitting.”
    • “So, what can I say about this thing? It's another story that reduces Mexican lore to a joke. It has a nice soundtrack, but the good backgrounds are ruined by terrible character graphics, boring mini-games, and a story that barely made sense to me.”
    • “The music suits the context.”
    • “The soundtrack was very well fitting.”
  • gameplay10 mentions

    The gameplay is generally considered short and lacks depth, with some players finding it tedious due to the need to collect hidden items for completion. While the mechanics are safe and familiar, they do not offer much challenge, as puzzles are often easy or require minimal logic. Overall, the gameplay experience is mixed, with some enjoyment found in the bonus chapter but a lack of engaging narrative to sustain interest.

    • “Good gameplay.”
    • “Game mechanics tread on safe grounds as well, in a good way.”
    • “While the gameplay is the same as any of the hidden object games here, I found the scenes very easy and the puzzles not very complicated, even if some can be seen as hard as it needs some logic that usually fails me.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay is short.”
    • “The mechanical elements are equitably done, but the narrative hooks and motivations lack cohesion to engage players in the experience.”
    • “There are additional tasks of finding morphing flowers and hidden skulls throughout the game for padded gameplay, and my only issue with the game is that those who wish to 100% the in-game achievements will discover they need to find all these items before reaching the end.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted for its absurdity, particularly in scenarios where characters make illogical decisions, such as relying on a journalist instead of authorities for help. However, some players find this humor can be overshadowed by frustration, especially during critical moments like ending cutscenes.

    • “It is funny that instead of calling the authorities to help, they asked a journalist to solve their problems!”
    • “Happened to me on both of the ending cutscenes, which would be funny if it wasn't frustrating.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding mechanic to be tedious and poorly implemented, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “A very poor and tedious mechanic from the developers.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful reward.”
    • “It's frustrating to spend hours on repetitive tasks with little to show for it.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant and festive ambiance, particularly highlighted in the charming village setting that evokes a sense of celebration and joy.

    • “I loved that little village and the atmosphere was typically in full celebration mode.”
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