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Mysteries of Neverville: The Runestone of Light

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57%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, music
71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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Mysteries of Neverville: The Runestone of Light is a single player action game. It was developed by Urchin Games and was released on December 21, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Play a thrilling hidden object adventure and solve the mystery of Neverville. The runestone of light that has protected the town of Neverville for centuries is missing. With nothing to protect the town, an evil fog has surrounded the people inside. You are the daughter of Cygnus Rastlin, the greatest mage and guardian of Neverville. Find out who is lurking in the fog! Is it the notorious necromanc…

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features nice graphics and well-drawn characters, providing a visually appealing experience.
  • It offers a good variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes that are straightforward and enjoyable.
  • The hint system is effective, allowing players to quickly navigate and find objectives without penalty.
  • The game is very short, with most players completing it in around 1.5 to 3 hours, leading to an abrupt ending.
  • There is a lack of a map and journal, making navigation and tracking progress more challenging.
  • Some puzzles and item uses are illogical or overly simplistic, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the well-drawn characters and engaging protagonist, while others criticize the plot for being predictable, rushed, and filled with nonsensical elements. Although the voice acting is generally regarded as decent, many feel the storyline lacks originality and depth, leading to a straightforward but ultimately unsatisfying experience. Overall, while some find it enjoyable and fun, others believe it falls short in terms of coherence and excitement.

    • “The story develops nicely.”
    • “Despite the fact that the story is nothing really new, it is a fun little hidden object adventure with a good level of challenge.”
    • “Great art, full featured, and a captivating story.”
    • “The voice acting was just okay and the plot was goofy with standard story beats.”
    • “I cannot in good faith recommend this; from typos to silly broken puzzles, the story makes no sense and the solutions are so dumb.”
    • “As can be clearly seen, the whole storyline is somehow simple, without any major associated plot.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally described as nice and well-defined, featuring lovely artwork, though they show signs of age and can feel somewhat dated compared to newer titles. While some players appreciate the clean and clear visuals, others find them off-putting or impractical, particularly in character design. Overall, the graphics are considered average to good, especially for a game that has recently been released on Steam.

    • “The graphics are sharp and well defined with art that is quite lovely to look at.”
    • “Lovely, clean, clear artwork/graphics/scenes.”
    • “The game has good story and really nice graphics.”
    • “Graphics-wise, you can tell the game has some age to it.”
    • “I normally love hidden object games, but something about the graphics was very off-putting.”
    • “The voice acting was fine, but the mismatched accents were odd, and the main character's artwork, even in her armor, just felt sexualized and impractical.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Mysteries of Neverville" features 14 locations that players will revisit, but the overall experience is relatively short, lasting around two to three and a half hours. While there are puzzles and mini-games, they lack variety and originality, often reusing mechanics from previous titles by the developer. Overall, the gameplay is considered underwhelming and not particularly engaging, leading to a lack of value for players.

    • “There are 14 locations to visit in Neverville, and you’ll visit each of these locations at least twice during your gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is a bit short; I needed 3.5 hours, which is still okay for a standard edition.”
    • “I must say that the game is short; around two hours max of gameplay.”
    • “Although puzzles and mini-games are present, there aren’t many, and the ones included follow the same mechanics seen previously in other titles by Urchin Games.”
    • “I don't like to say mean things about independent games, and Mysteries of Neverville wasn't actually painful to play, but it was clearly done on the cheap and doesn't offer much exciting in the way of gameplay, story, or craftsmanship to make it worth your time or money.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music and sound design receive mixed reviews; while the voice acting and sound effects effectively enhance the atmosphere, the absence of a soundtrack is noted as a missed opportunity for a fantasy-themed experience. Despite this, the overall audio experience is still considered satisfactory, especially given the game's short duration.

    • “Excellent music, sounds, and voice acting.”
    • “There is no soundtrack, but the sound effects are present and create the necessary atmosphere for the game, especially at every interaction.”
    • “It's a shame considering this is the perfect type of game to use fantasy-based music, but since it's a 2-hour adventure, it's definitely not a deal breaker.”
    • “It’s a shame considering this is the perfect type of game to use fantasy-based music, but since it’s a 2-hour adventure, it’s definitely not a deal breaker.”
    • “There is no soundtrack, but sound effects are present and create the necessary atmosphere for the game, especially at every interaction.”
    • “+ok music.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users describing the game as poorly made and lacking originality, suggesting that it is best avoided unless one enjoys low-quality experiences.

    • “Everything looks asset flipped; it's a cheap cash grab. Avoid unless you enjoy awful games.”
    • “The monetization system is overly aggressive, making it feel like the game is designed to squeeze money out of players rather than provide a fun experience.”
    • “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to spend money, which ruins the enjoyment of the game.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a lightly eerie tone, enhanced by effective sound effects that accompany interactions, despite the absence of a soundtrack. This combination successfully immerses players in the game's environment.

    • “There is no soundtrack, but the sound effects are present and create the necessary atmosphere for the game, especially at every interaction.”
    • “Lightly eerie atmosphere.”
    • “There is no soundtrack, but sound effects are present and create the necessary atmosphere for the game, especially at every interaction.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by a funny ending, though some players felt it left them with a sense of unfinished play due to unused items. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the experience, despite some narrative loose ends.

    • “Spoiler alert... this game had a funny ending - it felt like there was unfinished play, because I ended up with 2 items that were not used.”
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Mysteries of Neverville: The Runestone of Light is a action game.

Mysteries of Neverville: The Runestone of Light is available on PC and Windows.

Mysteries of Neverville: The Runestone of Light was released on December 21, 2018.

Mysteries of Neverville: The Runestone of Light was developed by Urchin Games.

Mysteries of Neverville: The Runestone of Light has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mysteries of Neverville: The Runestone of Light is a single player game.

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