Mrs. Santa's Gift Hunt

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Mrs. Santa's Gift Hunt is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy and anime themes. It was developed by Tuomo Laine and was released on November 30, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Christmas themed RPG. This game is a colectathon where you aim to get a high score that's awarded by doing various things in the game, including gathering presents.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

A charming and festive game that captures the holiday spirit, making it a delightful experience for players.
The voice acting is surprisingly good, adding depth to the characters and enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
It's a free game that offers a fun, albeit short, RPG experience with engaging music and simple puzzles.

The game is very short, lasting only about 30-60 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the flashlight feature and certain mini-games, can be frustrating and detract from the overall experience.
There is a lack of character development and exploration, making the game feel limited in scope.

music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its creative remixes of classic Christmas carols, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience with tracks that fit various situations. Reviewers noted the quality of the arrangements and the suitability of the music to the game's festive theme, resulting in a strong overall score of 9/10 for music and sound.
- “A fun short Christmas RPG about Mrs. Claus finding stolen presents on Christmas Eve with remixed Christmas songs as tracks, such as 'Away in a Manger' being the battle theme and 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' being the victory theme.”
- “For one, the music, which is largely Christmas carols, is very well done.”
- “The music, which is largely Christmas carols, is very well done.”
- “Every song is done in a style that suits the area/situation you’re in perfectly.”
graphics
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The graphics are generally considered standard for RPG Maker games, featuring some additional artwork for sprites. While the overall visual presentation is typical, the unique art style and well-designed character intros and conversation boxes received positive remarks. Ratings vary, with some users giving scores around 5 to 6 out of 10.
- “The art style is unique and neat.”
- “The graphics for the world were good, but I enjoyed the character intros and conversation boxes.”
- “Graphics are your standard RPG Maker fare, along with some extra artwork done for various sprites and such.”
- “Graphics: 6/10”
- “Graphics: 5”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized as a traditional RPG experience, utilizing RPG Maker MV, and is rated 7/10 by users. While some players express frustration with the limited vision mechanic, overall, the gameplay is deemed enjoyable and worth experiencing.
- “Gameplay is your good ol’ fashioned RPG affair, brought to you by the amazing power of RPG Maker MV.”
- “I'm definitely not a fan of any game with limited vision (the flashlight mechanic), but I don't regret playing this.”
story
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The game's story is simple yet fitting for the holiday season, focusing on a protagonist opposing Christmas commercialization. While it may be brief, it effectively engages players with enjoyable NPC interactions and holiday-themed humor, making it a charming adventure RPG experience.
- “It's a simple story that doesn’t offer a whole lot, but it’s nonetheless perfect for the holiday season, especially when you find out that the culprit is taking a stand against Christmas commercialization.”
- “It's a simple story that doesn't offer a whole lot, but it's nonetheless perfect for the holiday season, especially when you find out that the culprit is taking a stand against Christmas commercialization.”
- “While the game was short, it had just the right amount of story and NPC interactions to keep you interested and adding holiday comedy.”
character development
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While the game initially captivates with engaging music and appealing character designs, it ultimately falls short in character development, leaving players wanting more depth and growth for the characters.
- “There is absolutely no character development in this game.”
- “The characters feel flat and lack any meaningful growth throughout the story.”
- “I was really disappointed by the lack of character development; it made the story feel unengaging.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is rated as average, with a score of 5/10, indicating that while there may be some elements that encourage players to return, overall, it lacks significant incentives or variety to keep players engaged for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests are repetitive and uninspired.”
- “While the graphics are stunning, the gameplay doesn't change enough on subsequent playthroughs to keep me engaged.”
humor
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The game is noted for its good sense of humor, with characters like Frosty contributing to its comedic appeal. Overall, players find the humor to be a positive aspect of the experience.
- “Has a good sense of humor to it as well.”
- “Frosty is funny.”