Mystery of Unicorn Castle: The Beastmaster
- December 1, 2015
- Meridian'93
- 5h median play time
In "Mystery of Unicorn Castle: The Beastmaster," players assume the role of a beast whisperer, tasked with breaking a curse cast upon a magical unicorn castle. They explore the castle and its surroundings, solving puzzles and interacting with various mythical creatures to uncover the truth behind the curse. The game features hidden object scenes, magic spells, and a riveting storyline to keep players engaged.
Reviews
- Engaging story with interesting plot twists and a creepy atmosphere.
- Good balance of hidden object scenes and puzzles, with a variety of challenges.
- High-quality graphics and enjoyable gameplay, making it a fun experience overall.
- Inventory system is buggy and can be frustrating to use.
- Some puzzles are overly difficult or annoying, leading to skipped challenges.
- Lack of Steam achievements and some hidden object scenes are too dark, making objects hard to find.
- story11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as engaging and enjoyable, featuring familiar themes enhanced by unique plot twists that keep it interesting. While some players find the narrative to be simple or typical, others appreciate its length and the combination of puzzles and hidden object gameplay that contribute to a relaxing experience. Overall, the graphics complement the story well, although some note that they can be a bit dark.
“The story is a familiar one, but there are enough plot twists to make this interpretation unique and fun.”
“Its a relaxing and interesting storyline.”
“Great hidden objects game, good storyline, fun to play, a lot of puzzle solving and figuring out how to use acquired objects in gameplay.”
“This is an ok hidden object game, the story is not that interesting.”
“Music and storyline were adequate.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising their quality and detail, often rating them around 8/10. However, some players noted that the darker scenes can make objects difficult to find, which slightly detracts from the overall experience.
“Fun story and puzzles, great graphics, many in-game achievements to hunt (though sadly no Steam achievements).”
“Decent looking and detailed graphics.”
“Good graphics, decent riddles, and a chilling atmosphere.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by an engaging and creepy fantasy world, enhanced by fitting background music and good graphics. Players appreciate the chilling ambiance that complements the decent riddles, creating an immersive experience.
“Engaging creepy fantasy world and atmosphere.”
“Good background music fits the game's atmosphere.”
“Good graphics, decent riddles, and a chilling atmosphere.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, particularly for players interested in exploring different moral choices, such as adopting a more antagonistic approach. This flexibility encourages multiple playthroughs to experience various outcomes.
“Classic, replayable.”
“There is replay value if you want to be a nasty person and not help anyone.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting that the background tracks effectively complement the game's atmosphere and enhance the storyline. Overall, the music is considered adequate and fitting for the experience.
“The background music perfectly fits the game's atmosphere.”
“The music and storyline were well integrated.”
“The music was forgettable and didn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
“I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired.”
“The audio quality of the music was subpar, making it hard to enjoy.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by a buggy inventory system that can be difficult to navigate, along with slow hint reloading times. Players also note that the frequent hidden object sections contribute to a frustrating experience.
“The inventory was very buggy and hard to keep open at times to grab an item.”
“One of the negatives is that the inventory is buggy, and the hint system does not reload easily, taking a while. The game can feel like it has too many hidden object sections one after another.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging hidden objects mechanics, compelling storyline, and enjoyable puzzle-solving elements. Players appreciate the challenge of utilizing acquired items effectively and note the game's replay value for those seeking to complete all in-game achievements. Overall, it comes highly recommended.
“Great hidden objects game with a good storyline. It's fun to play, featuring a lot of puzzle solving and figuring out how to use acquired objects in gameplay. I definitely recommend this game, and it also has replay value if you want to achieve all of the in-game achievements.”