Nelson and the Magic Cauldron: The Journey

About

"Nelson and the Magic Cauldron: The Journey" is a humorous point-and-click adventure game presented in a comic-style. Players join Nelson on a trip aboard an airship, where they'll encounter eccentric characters and face absurd tasks in a competition to prepare magic potions. The game features hand-drawn graphics, a cinematic soundtrack, and is free of lactose, gluten, and animal products. Available in both German and English talkie versions.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Nelson and the Magic Cauldron: The Journey screenshot

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

humor10 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game has a charming art style and a sense of humor reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures like Monkey Island.
It's a fun and straightforward experience, making it accessible for players who may struggle with more complex puzzles.
The game is well-written with funny characters, providing an enjoyable old-school adventure feel.

The game is short and ends abruptly, leaving some players wanting more.
There are issues with lazy writing, poor localization, and some puzzles being overly simplistic.
The voice acting and font choice are considered amateurish and distracting, impacting the overall experience.

humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally appreciated for its charm and subtlety, with many praising the cute art and voice acting that complement the well-written, funny characters. However, some users feel that the humor can be juvenile and may not resonate with everyone. Overall, it offers a mix of enjoyable jokes and lightheartedness.
- “The art is nice and I appreciate the sense of humor.”
- “Cute drawing and charming voice acting, with some funny jokes tucked in there.”
- “Fun and with good subtle humor!”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story of the game is criticized for its lazy writing, senseless plot, and confusing elements, particularly for those unfamiliar with its predecessor, "Nelson and the Magic Cauldron." Reviewers also noted the presence of super easy puzzles and mediocre humor, alongside issues with localization that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is perceived as short and lacking depth.
- “Lazy writing, wrong geometry, super easy puzzles, senseless story, mediocre jokes, short, and the English localization is even worse than the German version.”
- “As I understand, this game is the sequel to 'Nelson and the Magic Cauldron' (without the journey), which I unfortunately skipped, so the beginning was a bit confusing and some story parts flew over my head.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a distinct art style that stands out, contributing to the overall visual appeal of the game.
- “The art style is truly captivating.”
- “The graphics are stunning and immersive.”
- “The visual design adds a unique charm to the game.”