Mountain Trap: The Manor of Memories
- December 13, 2016
- Color Brush Studio
Get on Steam"Mountain Trap: The Manor of Memories" is a single-player Mystery Point and Click game with an intriguing story and good graphics. The game takes you on a journey to rescue your best friend and uncover a 200-year-old mystery, featuring beautiful art, hidden objects, and 16 puzzles and mini-games. The second chapter of the story is also available as a separate purchase.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Intriguing storyline with interesting plot twists that keeps players engaged.
- Challenging hidden object scenes that provide a fun experience for seasoned players.
- Good graphics and art design that enhance the overall aesthetic of the game.
- Lack of a map and ineffective hint system lead to tedious backtracking and confusion.
- Poor voice acting and translation issues detract from the overall experience.
- Repetitive gameplay with minimal guidance makes it feel like a chore to progress.
- story18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story features an intriguing plot with surprising twists, particularly noted in its ghostly themes, but opinions vary on its overall execution. While some players found the storyline engaging and a key motivator for gameplay, others criticized it for being clichéd and lacking depth, with a tedious progression and a reliance on subtitles for clarity. Overall, the narrative offers a mix of curiosity and familiarity, leaving players eager for a continuation in a potential sequel.
“Interesting story line and kept me busy for a while... I liked it.”
“It is a great storyline as well as a great hidden-object game.”
“A very intriguing story.”
“The story is not very interesting, although it does have surprises.”
“Nonsensical actions and story.”
“Story plotting and scene-to-scene movement is tedious.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and vibrancy, featuring colorful and clear visuals that enhance the overall aesthetic. However, some users noted issues with hidden objects being obscured due to poor color choices and vague artwork, detracting from the experience. Overall, while the art is appreciated, it is sometimes overshadowed by gameplay shortcomings.
“Great art and graphics, but gameplay sucks.”
“I had a really nice casual point-and-click adventure, with lovely music and graphics, and a pleasant, slow pace.”
“Beautiful scenes with clear, crisp graphics.”
“Hidden objects are often obscured by color choices, vague artwork, or just plain lazy visual plotting of objects.”
“Great art and graphics, but gameplay sucks.”
“The graphics were decent.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the lovely and fitting background tracks that enhance the casual atmosphere, others criticize it for being overly repetitive with only two tracks looping throughout the game.
“I had a rather nice casual point-and-click adventure, with lovely music and graphics, and a pleasant, slow pace.”
“Awesome music.”
“The background music is good.”
“The music has only 2 tracks for the entire game and is very repetitive.”
“Boring, repetitive music keeps looping over and over again.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as average, with a focus on point-and-click mechanics, hidden-object scenes, and puzzle mini-games. While the graphics and art are praised, many users feel that the overall gameplay experience is lacking.
“There are hidden-object scenes and puzzle mini-games, but the bulk of the gameplay is in the point-and-click adventure.”
“Great art and graphics, but the gameplay is lacking.”
“There are hidden-object scenes and puzzle mini-games, but the majority of the gameplay revolves around point-and-click mechanics.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with poor voice acting and an unreliable hint system contributing to the overall lack of enjoyment. Many reviewers echo the sentiment that the game's pacing and transitions are cumbersome, making the experience feel laborious from beginning to end.
“It was tedious from start to finish; the voice acting was horrendous, and the hint button only seemed to work about 25% of the time.”
“I agree with other reviewers, this is a tedious game.”
“Story plotting and scene-to-scene movement is tedious.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is rated poorly, with a score of 5/10, as many players express a lack of motivation to revisit it, suggesting that the experience is not enjoyable enough to warrant a second playthrough.
“Replay value: 5/10 (seriously, why would you torture yourself again?)”
“The game lacks any meaningful choices, making replaying it feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back for a second run.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its subpar performance, with users expressing disappointment in the overall quality, suggesting that it falls short of even basic expectations.
“I never expect Oscar-winning performances in a game, but this was ridiculously poor.”
“The optimization is so bad that it feels like I'm playing a beta version instead of a finished product.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times make the experience frustrating and unenjoyable.”
