Nostradamus - The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

27%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Play as Nostradamus and solve puzzles and riddles to thwart the plans of the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

27%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
story7 positive mentions
gameplay6 negative mentions
  • The game features a nice story with a medieval and atmospheric setting, involving themes of alchemy and occultism.
  • Graphics are well-made and polished, with enjoyable hidden object scenes and mini-games.
  • The game offers a good length and three difficulty options, providing a moderate challenge for players.
  • The game suffers from frustrating and clunky mechanics, including an unresponsive mouse and a cumbersome drag-and-drop inventory system.
  • There is a lack of clear instructions and navigation, leading to confusion about objectives and where to go next.
  • The gameplay is plagued by bugs and glitches, making it tedious and frustrating to progress through the game.
  • story15 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its intriguing medieval and occult themes centered around Nostradamus and the four horsemen of the apocalypse, while others criticize its poor execution, incoherence, and lack of world-building. Despite the atmospheric setting and potential for a compelling narrative, many players found the writing to be subpar and the pacing slow, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the story has interesting elements, it suffers from significant flaws that hinder its effectiveness.

    • “A cool story with a medieval and atmospheric setting.”
    • “I enjoyed that there was a story to it and not just random puzzle room after puzzle room.”
    • “The story centers around Nostradamus and the myth of the four horsemen of the apocalypse: conquest, pestilence, war, famine, and death, which have been released into our world by a friend of Nostradamus, who performed an occult ritual that accidentally unleashed them.”
    • “Awful, terrible writing, buggy game, story makes no sense, zero world building, not even sure what year this takes place in.”
    • “It's not worth all the effort to get through the game; the plot isn't worth it.”
    • “The story was very basic and quite repetitive, especially when you face the four horsemen; the fight against them is similar to an Arkanoid game, it was very challenging.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring polished 3D visuals, attractive character models, and a mix of dark and colorful environments that enhance the overall atmosphere. While some areas showcase beautiful graphics, the game's older production values are noticeable, particularly during cutscenes, but this does not significantly detract from the experience.

    • “Well made and polished 3D graphics, cutscenes, and character models.”
    • “The graphics are quite beautiful, and the story, though somewhat incoherent, has a nice occult atmosphere to it.”
    • “I liked the graphics; some of the areas looked very dark, but others looked colorful and pretty.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
    • “Character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The environments are bland and uninspired, failing to capture the player's attention.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for its frustratingly clunky and buggy mechanics, making even simple tasks feel challenging. Players have noted that the item interface is inconvenient and lacks clear directions, leading to a generally inconsistent experience. Despite some impressive elements, the overall execution of gameplay detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “This game has probably the most frustrating, clunkiest, and broken mechanics I've ever seen in my life.”
    • “Buggy and glitchy gameplay.”
    • “It all boils down to an extremely inconvenient item interface, lack of directions, and flawed gameplay.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with the drag-and-drop mechanics and puzzle interactions. Overall, the game's technical problems significantly detract from the experience, leading to confusion and frustration among players.

    • “The game engine involves dragging and dropping objects, an annoying mechanic in itself, and it's made even more annoying by being quite buggy.”
    • “When I started this game, I got so confused on how to use the inventory; then it turned out to be a drag and drop method which is quite buggy in some of the areas.”
    • “The asking price is a bit too steep in my opinion, considering the buggy game mechanics and the overall quality of the game.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and frustrating, with technical issues exacerbating the experience. While some appreciate its shorter length as a relief from extensive grinding, many users find it to be one of the most monotonous games they've encountered, leading to a general lack of recommendation.

    • “Absolutely the most tedious game I have ever played.”
    • “It is very, very tedious, and I don't recommend it at all.”
    • “Shame this game has all these ingredients which would make it enjoyable, but technical problems make playing it tedious and frustrating.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a captivating medieval setting and beautiful graphics that contribute to its dark, occult ambiance. While the story may be somewhat incoherent, it enhances the overall atmospheric experience, despite the limitations of older production values evident in cutscenes.

    • “The graphics are quite beautiful, and the story, though somewhat incoherent, has a nice occult atmosphere to it.”
    • “The game has a dark atmosphere overall; however, being an older production, it does not have top-notch graphics. It's not bothersome, but definitely visible during cutscenes.”
    • “A cool story that features a medieval and atmospheric setting.”
    • “The game has a dark atmosphere overall; however, being an older production, it does not have top-notch graphics. It's not something bothersome, but it's definitely visible during cutscenes.”
    • “The atmosphere feels stale and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion that I expected from a game of this genre.”
    • “While the game attempts to create a tense atmosphere, it often falls flat due to repetitive sound design and predictable environmental cues.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, featuring decent soundtracks; however, the combination of sound effects and character expressions during cutscenes has been described as unsettling or creepy.

    • “The music was okay, but the combination of the sound effects and the characters' expressions in the cutscenes was really creepy.”
    • “The soundtracks were just average.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game is criticized for having no replay value, indicating that players do not find incentives to revisit it after completing it.

    • “There is no replay value.”
    • “The game lacks any incentive to play again after finishing it.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there's nothing left to draw you back in.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the ironic design choice of a prominent skip button during hidden object scenes, which can obstruct the very items players are trying to locate, adding a layer of comedic frustration.

    • “I find this implementation decision quite funny, considering the total opposite behavior during hidden object scenes: there is a big skip button glued on top of the screen, which sometimes covers the items you need to find.”
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