MacGuffin's Curse

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"MacGuffin's Curse" is a single-player adventure game with a compelling story, available for PC and Mac. As the magician-turned-thief-turned-werewolf Lucas MacGuffin, players must sneak and smash their way through a city in lockdown, using both human and werewolf abilities to lift a magical curse. With hilarious dialogue, hand-drawn art, and high replay value, it's a comedy-puzzle-adventure perfect for all skill levels.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

story17 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

MacGuffin's Curse features a charming blend of humor, engaging characters, and a quirky story that keeps players entertained throughout the puzzle-solving experience.
The puzzles are well-designed, offering a pleasant challenge that gradually increases in difficulty, making them accessible yet satisfying to solve.
The game's art style and writing are commendable, with a delightful cartoon aesthetic and witty dialogue that enhance the overall enjoyment.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with many puzzles requiring backtracking and excessive movement, which may lead to frustration for some players.
While the humor is present, it often falls flat, and some jokes may not resonate with all players, detracting from the overall experience.
The controls can feel awkward at times, particularly when switching between human and werewolf forms, which may hinder the fluidity of gameplay.

story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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7%
The game's story is characterized by its wacky, lighthearted tone, featuring over-the-top characters and humorous dialogue that enhance the overall experience. While the main plot is relatively simple, it is complemented by engaging side quests and a charming backstory, making the narrative enjoyable despite the abundance of puzzles that can sometimes overshadow it. Players appreciate the blend of humor and storytelling, with many noting that the writing and character interactions are standout elements of the game.
- “Here we got a loony universe with moustache-twirling villains and generally so over-the-top characters that it all turns out to be a lighthearted, humorous journey with a clear plot that is fun to follow while solving all the puzzles.”
- “Overall, Macguffin’s Curse is an entertaining game that offers a satisfying mix of humor, storytelling, and brain-teasing puzzles.”
- “The story is well-crafted and offers a lot of funny as well as some touching moments.”
- “Keeping in mind that it is an over-the-top cartoon story – it isn’t that huge of a deal, but still, it just rubbed me the wrong way.”
- “If you want to play through the story, you might end up skipping puzzles like me because there's so many of them (over 150!).”
- “The werewolf bit is a joke only there for a run-of-the-mill story and gameplay limiter.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it charming and engaging, while others feel it falls flat or is overly repetitive. Many reviews highlight the witty dialogue, quirky characters, and lighthearted storytelling as enjoyable aspects, particularly for those who appreciate puzzle-solving. Overall, while the humor may not resonate with everyone, it contributes positively to the game's personality and experience.
- “Here we got a loony universe with moustache-twirling villains and generally so over-the-top characters that it all turns out to be a lighthearted, humorous journey with a clear plot that is fun to follow while solving all the puzzles.”
- “The hand-drawn artwork and humorous dialogue add an appealing personality, making it accessible to both seasoned adventurers and casual gamers.”
- “The game is basically tons of sokoban-type puzzles strung together with awesome, witty, hilarious (lol at times) dialogue and a funny story.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a charming top-down cartoon style with cozy colors and well-executed animations, appealing to both casual and seasoned gamers. While some reviews note the pixelated graphics as simple and amateurish, they contribute to the game's unique personality and humor, enhancing the overall experience. Despite mixed opinions on the art style, many agree that the graphics complement the gameplay and narrative effectively.
- “The graphic element overall is a very charming top-down cartoon style, with cozy colors and lighting, and well-done animations.”
- “The hand-drawn artwork and humorous dialogue add an appealing personality, making it accessible to both seasoned adventurers and casual gamers.”
- “Something about the graphics, the absurd characters, and the commitment to having unique dialogue for almost every object in the game; it all comes together as an extremely generous experience.”
- “The graphics are pixelated and nothing to brag about, but they lend themselves well to the game.”
- “Relatively simple box-sliding puzzle game with just-acceptable graphics.”
- “The artwork is a little amateurish, but the writing is genuinely funny, the puzzles are fiendishly creative, and the game has a lot of content to it.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music has received positive feedback for its quality, particularly the jazz noir tracks, although some players found certain pieces, like the city hall track, to be grating. While the soundtrack enhances the overall experience and allows players to unlock and play music in their apartments, it can become repetitive during prolonged puzzle-solving sessions. Overall, the developers aimed to create a non-intrusive musical backdrop that complements the gameplay.
- “It has great music too and offers a lot of attention to detail.”
- “The soundtrack gets a bit repetitive after a while, especially if you're stuck thinking on a puzzle for a while.”
- “It was mentioned in the developer's commentary that a conscious decision was made to avoid composing music which would get on our nerves in those situations.”
- “The music I thought was really well done.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay features an interesting mechanic of switching to wolf form to solve puzzles, complemented by well-designed elements like steel boxes and water hazards that enhance the challenge. While the core puzzle mechanics are solid and engaging, some players find certain rooms tedious due to excessive backtracking. Overall, the gameplay is described as addictive, with a typical playtime of around 8 hours, though it may become increasingly difficult towards the end.
- “The game cleverly builds on the mechanics you’ve learned, introducing new elements like steel boxes that can only be pushed or water hazards that require human dexterity to navigate.”
- “The puzzle design and mechanics are really good and tight, but can get kind of hard near the end.”
- “The gameplay is an old classic, and it's still addictive.”
- “The core puzzle mechanic is solid, but some of the rooms can get a bit tedious, with a lot of shuffling back and forth to navigate boxes in tight corners.”
- “The werewolf bit is a joke only there for a run-of-the-mill story and gameplay limiter.”
- “It would have been cool to gain a slightly different obstacle/mechanic or, maybe, a style in which they are presented as Lucas keeps moving forward.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the inclusion of goals, side quests, and loot enhances the adventure feel, some puzzles and room navigation can become tedious and repetitive. Although the core mechanics are solid, certain later puzzles may lead to frustration, prompting players to resort to autosolvers to bypass the monotony. Overall, the game remains enjoyable despite these grinding elements.
- “Game quickly becomes tedious and repetitive!”
- “Towards the end, I was so bored and fed up I was just using the autosolver on the most tedious of rooms so I could finish.”
- “The core puzzle mechanic is solid, but some of the rooms can get a bit tedious, with a lot of shuffling back and forth to navigate boxes in tight corners.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its well-crafted story, which balances humor with poignant moments, evoking a range of feelings from levity to somber reflection. Some players found the atmosphere so intense that it led them to play in silence, reminiscent of a solemn event.
- “The story is well-crafted and offers a lot of funny as well as some touching moments.”
- “It made me feel like I was at some pompous funeral, so I ended up playing the entire chapter in silence.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by high-quality instrumental tracks that vary by location, effectively complementing the unique settings, whether it's a biker gang's junkyard or a serene city library.
- “The good quality instrumental tracks vary from location to location, perfectly fitting the atmosphere of each setting, whether it's a biker gang-run junkyard or a city library.”
- “The immersive sound design and ambient effects create a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the game world.”
- “The lighting and environmental details work together to establish a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout your journey.”

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