Orphans
Orphans is an adventure game that combines horror, mystery, and thriller elements for a unique experience. With an interesting plot and spectacular game mechanics, players are drawn into a well-crafted world with good visuals. However, the game is very grinding and features an abundance of advertisements, which may deter some players. Overall, Orphans offers a hilarious and suspenseful journey that is sure to keep players engaged.
Reviews
- The storyline is engaging and keeps players hooked.
- The game features realistic interactions and multimedia elements, enhancing immersion.
- The characters are well-developed and add depth to the narrative.
- The mini games are often too difficult, making it frustrating to progress in the story.
- There are frequent ads and in-game purchases required to continue, which can detract from the experience.
- The pacing can be slow, with excessive dialogue that may bore some players.
- story513 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, with many players expressing excitement about the character development and plot twists. However, frustration arises from the challenging mini-games that are required to progress, often hindering the flow of the story and leading to player dissatisfaction. Overall, while the storyline captivates many, the difficulty of the mini-games detracts from the overall experience, causing some players to consider quitting.
“The story is fascinating enough that I was happy to purchase the premium pack.”
“The storyline is engaging and the option to choose different endings adds depth.”
“An interactive and thriller game coupled with a compelling storyline that gets you hooked to the fate of the characters.”
“The story progresses so slowly that all you do is watch ads ten times longer than playing.”
“The story is ridiculous and predictable, the dialogue is awful and unrealistic, and the mini game is irrelevant to the story and way too difficult.”
“I love the story but the mini games are so hard and frustrating that it ruins the total mood.”
- monetization63 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 87 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, with many players finding it nearly impossible to progress without spending coins or watching an excessive number of ads. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for extra moves, the overwhelming frequency and minimal rewards from these ads make gameplay frustrating, particularly in challenging mini-games. Overall, players feel that the monetization model detracts from the enjoyment of the game, with many suggesting a need for better balance between ad viewing and gameplay progression.
“It's my first time playing this game and honestly... it's amazing... there are no ads to interrupt the game.”
“It's so realistic and has no ads.”
“It's a really good game and you're not too hindered by the in-game purchases.”
“It's almost impossible to complete some levels without coins, and yet the ads you can watch don't give nearly enough coins, making it difficult to get through the game without paying for it.”
“A great story marred by horrible monetization.”
“But the mini games are awful and I am pretty sure they are rigged to make you spend coins and watch excessive ads.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their polish and realism, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience, especially in the horror genre. Many players express admiration for the stunning visuals and how they enhance the storytelling, although some note that certain mini-games can detract from the narrative flow. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, there are suggestions for further improvements in design and gameplay mechanics.
“The graphics are amazing and the story keeps you on the edge.”
“Such an amazing storyline and great graphics.”
“Thrilling and nice experience with realistic graphics and realistic feeling.”
“I hope the graphics can be improved.”
“I may have put up with it a little longer if the story, writing, and graphics were better, but they're sucky.”
“It's a bottom of the barrel trash game with uninspired basic visuals which is obviously rigged to make you lose all lives even on easy difficulties to force you into spending money and I won't support such predatory tactics!”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its simplicity, immersive story, and interesting characters, making it enjoyable for many players. However, some users find certain mechanics, like repetitive tasks and mini-games, to be annoying and disruptive to the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is generally considered fun and engaging, with potential for improvement in future updates.
“So refreshing to find such a unique game with such a cool story and mechanics.”
“The gameplay, story, characters, and all are amazing.”
“Incredible gameplay, lovable characters, love it.”
“I understand needing to make a profit, but this just feels rotten because it interferes with the gameplay.”
“Personally, it just ruins my gameplay.”
“It ruined the gameplay.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its quality and atmospheric contribution, particularly in horror contexts. However, many users express frustration over the inability to turn off the background music or the intrusive nature of advertisements, which detracts from their overall experience. Additionally, concerns about the high costs associated with accessing extra music and features are frequently mentioned.
“Just love the game... it had the best horror visuals and music in a text-based game.”
“New features with the multimedia pack, including background music, picking a profile pic for yourself, and themes for your in-game phone.”
“With the music background function, it makes the orphan's spine-chilling game.”
“I love games like this and I want to love this, but I cannot turn the background music off.”
“It would be nice if the background music and wallpapers and other features didn't cost so much money and asking for premium monthly subscriptions.”
“No matter what I do to game or phone settings, my music shuts off as soon as I click into the game.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players appreciating the interesting and funny characters, as well as the clever author chats. While some moments are unintentionally humorous due to the game's chaotic nature, the blend of humor and spooky elements contributes to an engaging experience. Overall, the character development and storyline effectively balance comedy with suspense.
“I've laughed out loud more times than I have been scared, and it's not because this game is funny on purpose.”
“Love the humor and graphics!”
“Btw, author chats are brilliantly funny.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the limited rewards from watching ads and the lengthy mini-games. While the storyline has its engaging moments, the overall experience is marred by repetitive tasks that can detract from enjoyment. Despite these issues, some still recommend the game for its addictive qualities.
“Also, swapping to only two extra moves per ad watch is so tedious.”
“This 'game' is extremely tedious.”
“The mini games are tedious and take too long to complete.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging and spooky qualities, enhanced by incredible visuals and effective dialogue. Reviewers highlight how the atmospheric elements significantly contribute to the overall storytelling, creating a captivating and immersive experience.
“The images and footage are incredible and add to the spooky atmosphere.”
“This game is awesome; the atmosphere, dialogues, and everything is just perfect.”
“The storyline is good, and the atmosphere of the game is very creepy and interesting.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with most users reporting minimal glitches and a smooth experience. However, some players have encountered occasional bugs, particularly in recent episodes, which slightly detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“Everyone has been extremely entertained with almost no glitches.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major issues.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
“Some bugs and glitches in the most recent episode, but otherwise a fun game.”
“My only problem is that it can be a little buggy, but apart from that, it's a very good game.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional investment in the characters, highlighting a deep and impactful storyline that evokes a range of feelings, from fear to connection. However, some users feel less engaged in this installment compared to the previous game, expressing a sense of detachment and lack of contribution to the narrative.
“You get emotionally invested in all the characters.”
“The game has such a deep, scary, and also emotional storyline.”
“The last game made me feel a part of it; this one feels like I have nothing to contribute.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Duskwood is praised for its superior character development and engaging storyline, effectively balancing humor and spookiness while integrating mini-games.
“Duskwood is far superior in both storyline and character development, as well as in the balance between mini-games.”
“Great character development with a funny yet spooky storyline.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally smooth, though some users have reported minor glitches, such as issues when entering names.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its strong replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
“This game offers incredible replay value, with multiple paths and endings to explore.”
“Every playthrough feels fresh thanks to the diverse choices and random events.”
“The variety of character builds and strategies keeps me coming back for more.”