Night Mysteries: The Amphora Prisoner
- February 25, 2015
- Anvate Games
Get on Steam"Night Mysteries: The Amphora Prisoner" is a hidden object adventure game set in a haunted mansion. You play as a detective tasked with solving the mystery of a cursed amphora and freeing the trapped soul within. The game features a variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes to search through as you uncover the mansion's secrets.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features appealing 3D graphics and a unique presentation style that enhances the overall experience.
- The storyline, while somewhat generic, is decent and provides a light horror atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
- The hidden object scenes and mini-games offer a variety of challenges, making the gameplay enjoyable despite some frustrations.
- The puzzles are poorly designed and often frustrating, leading to a lot of random clicking and confusion.
- The game is short, with a playtime of around 2-3 hours, and lacks depth in both story and gameplay mechanics.
- There are numerous bugs and issues with controls, such as unresponsive clicks and a lack of interactive map, which detract from the overall experience.
- story60 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it likable and entertaining, while others describe it as cliché, poorly developed, and lacking depth. Many noted that the narrative is short and somewhat disjointed, featuring elements like last-minute romance and supernatural themes that feel familiar. Overall, while some appreciated the story's simplicity and charm, others felt it fell short of expectations, particularly in terms of engagement and coherence.
“The story was good; the game kept me entertained.”
“The story is the usual 'missing persons + supernatural elements', nothing new here, but the setting is interesting as you navigate around the ship to solve the mystery.”
“Nice little casual game: not only is the music good, but the story is also well written - I didn't really find any plot holes (apart from how the captain and our heroine seemed in love without any indication from her to have feelings).”
“The story was boring and written in a clunky manner; the journal was unhelpful in figuring out objectives because it contained only the most obvious prompts.”
“The storyline is all over the place; don't even get me started on the ending.”
“The story sucked; it just wasn't developed at all.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vivid and appealing visuals, particularly the blend of 3D models and hand-drawn cutscenes that effectively convey the game's eerie atmosphere. However, others noted issues such as below-average artwork and graphical errors, which detracted from the overall experience. The transition between different graphic styles was also mentioned as potentially off-putting for some players.
“Loved the graphics and found them very appealing.”
“The graphics, a mix of 3D models, gently swaying in the ocean waves, and drawn cut scenes, are terrific and capture the eerie mood very well.”
“To say something positive: the artwork is quite nice and detailed.”
“The artwork is below average.”
“And there was a weird graphical error of some sort?”
“On the other hand, said graphical error was much prettier than the bulk of the game.”
- music16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its ability to create a relaxing and atmospheric experience, while others noted its repetitive nature. Some found the music to be a highlight, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game, while a few criticized it as monotonous. Overall, it seems to contribute positively to the game's charm, despite some concerns about its repetitiveness.
“The eerie music fits itself so well with the atmosphere.”
“Nice little casual game: not only is the music good but the story is also well written.”
“And the music wasn't boring either, like most of the games I've played!”
“Music is repetitive.”
“Terrible graphics, repetitive music, and a story so linear that you can't even visit an open room until you're supposed to, but those are all flaws common in hidden object games.”
“And the music wasn't boring either, like most of the games I played!”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered generic and linear, with frustrating puzzles that detract from the overall experience rather than enhance it. While the hidden-object mechanics are well-executed and some parts offer a challenge, the lack of engaging features and the inability to interact with items until necessary limit the gameplay's depth. Overall, the presentation is appreciated, but the gameplay itself does not stand out.
“I'm never interested in the story of any game; the mechanics, journey, puzzles, and hidden object games are what make a good hidden object game for me.”
“To be honest, it's pretty generic and it's not going to win any awards for its gameplay, but I loved the 3D style and presentation of this game.”
“There were some annoying features like the fact that you can't pick up things until you need them, which made gameplay very linear.”
“The puzzles are not only terrible, but they also don't really fit into the gameplay.”
“What I mean is that instead of complementing the settings and overall gameplay, it seems these two get put on hold in order for you to solve a pointless and often frustrating puzzle, with the only saving grace being that they are in very low quantity.”
“There were some annoying features, like the fact that you can't pick up things until you need them, which made gameplay very linear.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a light horror theme, enhanced by eerie music, flickering lights, and sound effects that create a sense of unease. While some elements, like fireworks, may detract from this ambiance for certain players, the overall experience is enriched by effects that mimic motion and time-bound survival challenges, successfully immersing players in a lightweight adventure.
“The eerie music fits so well with the atmosphere.”
“There are certain effects that really bring out the atmosphere: as the ship sways, our camera sways slowly to mimic the motion.”
“Flickering lights, eerie sound effects, and triggered time-bound survival mini games are all welcome flavors, successfully presenting a light horror atmosphere.”
“There's a little bit of a light horror atmosphere, though it's mostly subdued by other features such as the display of fireworks, which one player cited as a negative aspect.”
“Flickering lights, eerie sound effects, and triggered time-bound survival mini-games are all welcome flavors, successfully presenting a light horror atmosphere.”
“There are certain effects that really bring out the atmosphere, like how the ship sways and our camera sways slowly to mimic the motion.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with mini-games that fail to deliver on their promise of fascination. However, the option to skip these mini-games provides some relief from the monotony.
“I paid for this, played it, and I beat it, but the 'fascinating mini-games' were a lot less fascinating and a lot more tedious than I expected.”
“Thankfully, you can skip the tedious 'fascinating mini-games'.”
“I paid for this, played it, and I beat it, but the 'fascinating mini-games' were a lot less fascinating and a lot more tedious than I expected.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that lead to frustrating experiences. These problems are not skippable, further detracting from the overall gameplay.
“Unfortunately, the game engine is a bit buggy.”
“I found these buggy and frustrating experiences, and unlike the puzzles, they are not skippable.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, particularly noting amusing phrases like "xax fire" that add a lighthearted touch to the experience.
“I found matches that said 'xax fire'; that was hilarious!”
