Merry Glade
- May 11, 2018
- Anatoliy Loginovskikh
Get on Steam"Merry Glade" is a first-person puzzle adventure game set in a magical forest. Play as Anatoly, a curious lumberjack, and solve riddles to uncover the secrets of the enchanted woods. With charming visuals and a whimsical atmosphere, this game offers a delightful escape into a world of wonder.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and entertaining mix of puzzle-solving and action elements, providing a unique experience.
- It features a charming art style and catchy music that enhances the overall gameplay.
- The game offers a quick playtime of about an hour, making it a great option for those looking for a short and enjoyable experience.
- The game suffers from frustrating controls, particularly during boss fights, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- The hitboxes for explosions are larger than their visual representation, leading to unwarranted deaths.
- While the game is quirky and fun, it lacks depth and replay value, making it feel somewhat forgettable after completion.
- music7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience alongside its appealing graphics. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to the game's addictive gameplay and charming atmosphere.
“A bizarre yet fun little puzzle game with a cute art style, nice music, and carrots.”
“A great soundtrack, coupled with beautiful graphics, makes this process much nicer!”
“For such a savage game, it sure does have catchy music.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their captivating and psychedelic visuals, complemented by a cute art style and beautiful design. However, some players have noted issues with hitbox discrepancies that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, the combination of appealing graphics and a great soundtrack enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
“It's a captivating, psychedelic game that's wondrous in terms of both visuals and functions.”
“A bizarre yet fun little puzzle game with a cute art style, nice music, and carrots.”
“A great soundtrack, coupled with beautiful graphics make this process much nicer!”
“My only real complaint is that the hitboxes of explosions are much bigger than their graphical radius, resulting in a lot of deaths that I didn't feel were warranted.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story centers around a rabbit in need of mental support, presented in a visually captivating manner that transcends language barriers. While the narrative is deep and intriguing, it is complemented by engaging gameplay that includes diverse missions and charming characters.
“Engaging storyline and adorable characters.”
“Seems the story follows a rabbit that really needs some mental help...”
“It doesn't matter which language you speak, this game is totally visual; its story is told in that way.”
“Though recondite, the story is, withal, alluring as it is profound.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simple yet addictive mechanics, enhanced by a relaxing art style and engaging music. Players navigate puzzles and experience varied gameplay through side-scrolling missions, boss battles, and space adventures, though some note the game is relatively short. The inclusion of gore adds an intriguing element to the overall experience.
“The gore part added a bit of spice to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is mostly about navigating puzzles to get to the carrot.”
“The gameplay varies significantly during the side-scrolling missions, boss battles, and space adventures.”
“Simple gameplay, and the art style is relaxing.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a blend of absurd and exaggerated humor, characterized by its bright, cartoonish art style juxtaposed with unexpectedly violent elements. Players appreciate the comical and hilarious tone, which adds a unique charm to the overall experience.
“A simple movement puzzler with a handful of shoot 'em up sections and the general tone of a flash game, complete with the bright cartoony art suddenly giving way to hilariously exaggerated violence.”
“This product is cool, hilarious, funny, comical, and most importantly absurd - I liked it the most.”
“Underneath the floppy ears and dancing mushrooms are buckets of blood, twisted enemies, and a wicked sense of humor.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users note that while the puzzles offer limited replay value, the inclusion of achievements adds some incentive for revisiting the game.
“The puzzles have little replay value, though the achievements do help.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's not much incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
