Midnight at the Celestial Palace: Part I
- February 24, 2017
- Orrery Games
Get on Steam"Midnight at the Celestial Palace: Part I" is a musical point-and-click adventure game with a humorous fantasy story. As 37-year-old Greg, whisked away to the magical realm of Dreamania, you'll explore colorful environments, interact with quirky characters, and solve entertaining puzzles with the help of your otter companion, Sir Squiggles. Look out for hidden dangers lurking in the shadows as you journey towards the Celestial Palace. Enjoy 3-5 hours of gameplay, featuring full voice acting and an original music score.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
- The voice acting is well done, and the inclusion of musical elements adds a unique and enjoyable twist to the gameplay.
- The humor and writing are witty and engaging, making the story and characters memorable and fun.
- The game is quite short and ends on a cliffhanger, leaving players wanting more without a clear path for future chapters.
- There are no achievements or cards available on platforms like Steam, which may disappoint some players.
- The story and puzzles may feel too simplistic or childish for some, potentially limiting its appeal to a broader audience.
- music19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been praised for its catchy and well-performed songs, adding a unique musical twist to the traditional adventure game format. Players appreciate the interactivity of choosing song lines, and while the soundtrack is limited in quantity, it is well-integrated and enhances the overall experience. Overall, the combination of beautiful music and engaging puzzles contributes to a satisfying and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“The music is beautiful, the puzzles appropriately intriguing, and the gameplay straightforward and fun!”
“Not only were the voice actors very talented singers, but the music and lyrics were fun and creative.”
“As it is, just a light musical theater twist on the usual adventure game formula makes this a very enjoyable romp.”
“There are only three songs in a chapter that took me 5 hours to play, so if the musical aspect is scaring potential players, know that the songs are well interspersed and very well done.”
“Then there's a thing where the characters break into song occasionally and the player gets to choose what they sing, which is really cool, but this is an adventure game and the pacing of it keeps it from feeling much like a musical.”
“Okay, so I missed the part that this was a musical when I bought this.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is described as an engaging adventure classic with charming characters and humor, appealing to both children and adults. While it offers a satisfying standalone narrative, some players express concern over its incomplete nature and the lack of updates regarding future chapters. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience, particularly for those who enjoy music and magical adventures.
“The story takes off very interestingly, but still feels like a true adventure classic.”
“The story and characters are charming, and the puzzles aren't overly taxing, but make sense in the confines of the game world.”
“I liked everything, the story, the jokes, the funny allusions to various flaws of all the characters.”
“The story is childish, and I think it appeals more to children.”
“Also, the story is incomplete, and I'm worried that the developers may not create the other chapters, since there's no word from them, so keep that in mind before buying this game.”
“In my opinion, it adds to the game and does not distract, and fits the story.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their hand-drawn, colorful, and cartoony style, contributing to a delightful aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the detailed background graphics and well-executed voice acting, although some note that the visuals can feel a bit flat at times. Overall, the combination of engaging graphics and fun dialogue creates an enjoyable atmosphere, despite some concerns about the game's length.
“Interface is perfect, graphics are awesome and even the voices are really well done.”
“+ Hand-drawn, cartoony, and colorful background graphics and characters.”
“The graphics are great and there is lots of fun dialog that the actors deliver well.”
“The graphics, the puzzles, the songs—everything is disappointing. Now we'll never know how this ends.”
“It has the same absurd, dry sense of humor and aesthetics.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is widely praised for its witty writing and clever dialogue, reminiscent of classic adventure games. Players enjoy engaging with the humorous responses and absurd character flaws, often opting for non-progressive actions just to experience the comedic elements. Overall, the blend of funny allusions and logical puzzles contributes to a delightful and entertaining experience.
“I quite like the sense of humor in the writing and would often do things that I knew wouldn't actually help me progress just to see what kind of response the game would give me.”
“I liked everything: the story, the jokes, and the funny allusions to various flaws of all the characters.”
“This game was well written, full of lots of humorous dialogue in the style of classic adventure games.”
