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 colorful aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- The voice acting is well done, and the inclusion of catchy musical pieces adds a unique and enjoyable twist to the gameplay.
- The humor and charm of the story, along with easy-to-solve puzzles, make it a delightful adventure for both casual and avid gamers.
- The game is quite short and ends on a cliffhanger, leaving players wanting more without a clear path for future chapters.
- There are no Steam achievements or cards, which may disappoint some players looking for additional engagement.
- The story and humor may feel too childish for some, potentially limiting its appeal to a broader audience.
- music38 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been praised for its catchy and well-performed songs, adding a unique musical twist to the classic adventure genre. Players appreciate the interactivity of choosing song lines, though some note that the pacing of the game prevents it from feeling like a full musical experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered beautiful and enhances the gameplay, making it an enjoyable aspect of the game.
“Not only were the voice actors very talented singers, but the music and lyrics were fun and creative.”
“The music is beautiful, the puzzles appropriately intriguing, and the gameplay straightforward and fun!”
“This game combines old-style musical features with a classic puzzle adventure game.”
“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.”
- story16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story is described as charming and reminiscent of classic adventure tales, appealing particularly to younger audiences. While it features engaging characters and clever puzzles, some players express concern over its incomplete nature and the lack of communication from developers regarding future chapters. Overall, it is seen as a satisfying standalone narrative that enhances the game's experience.
“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.”
“If you like music, story, magic, and adventure, this is quite possibly one of the greatest games to ever get made.”
“The story is childish and I think it appeals to more 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.”
“The story is childish and I think it appeals to more children.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their hand-drawn, cartoony style and vibrant colors, contributing to a delightful aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While the background graphics are detailed, some users feel they lack depth. The interface is also noted as perfect, and the voice acting complements the visuals well, adding to the game's charm.
“The graphics are great and there is lots of fun dialog that the actors deliver well.”
“+ Hand-drawn, cartoony, and colorful background graphics and characters.”
“Good snarky fun with interesting puzzles and a delightful aesthetic.”
“The graphics, the puzzles, the songs, everything is disappointing. Now we'll never know how this ends, however, I can say that this as a standalone game has a satisfying storyline of its own.”
“It has the same absurd, dry sense of humor and aesthetics.”
“The graphics are hand-drawn, cartoony, and colorful, but they lack depth and detail.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its witty and absurd sense of humor, featuring clever dialogue and amusing character allusions that enhance the overall experience. Players enjoy experimenting with the game mechanics just to elicit humorous responses, highlighting the well-written nature of the narrative. While the game may lack in puzzle complexity, its charm lies in its comedic elements reminiscent of classic adventure games.
“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.”
