Mysteries of the Past: Shadow of the Daemon Collector's Edition
- February 19, 2016
- Blue Brain Games
Get on Steam"Mysteries of the Past: Shadow of the Daemon Collector's Edition" is a horror-themed game with original storyline, set in a cursed mountain location. Players are tasked with uncovering the dark secrets behind the disappearance of a father and son. The game features hand-drawn graphics, interactive hidden objects mechanics, and numerous mini-games. It can be played offline and offers many hours of fear, fun, and excitement.
Reviews
- The game is a relaxing point-and-click hidden object experience, suitable for casual play.
- It features a helpful hint system and a map, making it easier to navigate and solve puzzles.
- Some unique mechanics and enjoyable hidden object scenes provide a fun experience for fans of the genre.
- The graphics and voice acting are subpar, with some animations feeling jarring and the dialogue being poorly written.
- The storyline is considered tedious and not very original, leading to a lack of engagement.
- Certain puzzles can be frustrating, with unclear instructions and some requiring quick tapping rather than logical thinking.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and coherent, while others criticize it as tedious, trite, and lacking originality. The inclusion of a bonus chapter is seen as a poor narrative choice, and the dialogue is often described as unrealistic and poorly executed. Overall, the story is considered average, with clever puzzles but a standard plot that fails to stand out.
“I really liked the storyline.”
“Clever puzzles, coherent storyline, decent voice acting.”
“The bonus chapter was more the actual end of the story and the boss fight was on the more annoying side.”
“Cutting off the main story before the showdown just to have a bonus chapter is the worst move ever.”
“I'm not sure whether the storyline and dialogue of this game are so bad it becomes good, or whether it's just really, really bad.”
“The story is trite, the voice acting is awful, and the gameplay is hackneyed.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the colorful backgrounds and character models, others find the overall quality to be lacking and simplistic. Despite these criticisms, many users feel that the visuals are adequate for the gameplay experience.
“The game features nice-looking, colorful background graphics and character models.”
“While the graphics and interface are simplistic, they still provide an enjoyable experience.”
“The game may not have the highest quality graphics, but they are nice enough to appreciate.”
“Graphics are not that good, though the storyline is a bit tedious.”
“Sure, the graphics and interface are simplistic, but I didn't care.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique mechanics that stand out, making it accessible for players, though it suffers from clunky puzzle design and a lackluster overall execution. While some elements are refreshing, the experience is marred by poor voice acting and a clichéd story.
“It has some mechanics in it that you don't normally see, which is nice, and there's nothing overall too difficult in it.”
“It is okay for a hog, but it is a bit clunky in terms of puzzle mechanics, and the acting is terrible.”
“The story is trite, the voice acting is awful, and the gameplay is hackneyed.”
“I've played a lot of these, and some of these mechanics I've never run across before.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with some noting that it detracts from the overall experience, particularly due to subpar graphics and a lackluster storyline.
