Pahelika Secret Legends

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Pahelika Secret Legends is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy, mystery and kids themes. It was developed by ironcode and was released on January 23, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

A delightful adventure featuring exploration and puzzle solving. Long ago, the ancient book of legend, Pahelika, was used to defeat an evil warrior-king. In order to protect the book from misuse it was later hidden in a sacred temple guarded by six magical portals. As a descendant of the original wielder of the book, it is up to you to prove yourself worthy of the magical artifact… Explore ancien…

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic old-school point-and-click adventure experience.
Some players found the game to be a fun and relaxing way to pass the time.
The graphics and sound were noted as decent by a few reviewers.

The controls are frustratingly imprecise, requiring exact pixel clicks to interact with objects.
Many puzzles lack logic and foreshadowing, often leading to guesswork rather than genuine problem-solving.
The story is considered bland and unengaging, with a barebones narrative that fails to captivate players.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has been widely criticized for being uninspired, confusing, and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it fails to engage players meaningfully. While some elements, like the comic-style presentation, are appreciated, the overall narrative is described as generic and more of a prologue than a substantial storyline, leaving players feeling unsatisfied.
- “Sometimes the story might be a little interesting and it's a well done job.”
- “The story is interesting.”
- “The graphics and the soundtrack are correct, the story is told like a comic, which is a nice feature.”
- “The story beyond the intro is pretty much non-existent - the protagonist travels from puzzle room to puzzle room, but doesn't drive the story forward in any meaningful way, nor does he or the narrator have anything much of worth to say.”
- “The story itself though is very generic and quite boring.”
- “Storywise, it's more of a prologue, and not really worth the 9 euros.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated and reminiscent of the late 1990s, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience due to low resolution and pixel hunting. While some appreciate the comic-style storytelling and find the graphics acceptable, the overall consensus leans towards them being basic and lacking vibrancy, contributing to a lackluster visual experience.
- “The graphics are top notch!”
- “The graphics and the soundtrack are correct, the story is told like a comic, which is a nice feature.”
- “The graphics are okay, as is the sound.”
- “The game feels very barebones, and there’s a lot of pixel hunting — which is frustrating given the low-resolution graphics that are hard to see.”
- “The graphics in Pahelika look like they're from 1998, but the game was released on Steam in 2015.”
- “The graphics are basic 3D rendered scenes that feel absolutely lifeless.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, with some expressing that it moved them to tears, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
- “This game made me want to cry.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters left a lasting impact on me.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the story, it really tugged at my heartstrings.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it well-balanced but ultimately lacking enjoyment due to a lack of polish. Others have criticized the overall experience as being poor, suggesting that it does not meet the standards set by the graphics.
- “While the gameplay is well balanced, there is, however, a big problem with pahelika.”
- “Despite good gameplay, I didn't quite enjoy the game as much as I should have if it was more polished.”
- “The gameplay experience is on par with the graphics: terrible.”
- “The controls are unresponsive and make the game frustrating to play.”
- “The mechanics feel outdated and lack the depth needed for engaging gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally regarded as decent, complementing the comic-style storytelling. However, some users noted inconsistencies in character design between the game's visuals and promotional materials.
- “The graphics and the soundtrack are great; the story is told like a comic, which is a nice feature.”
- “The soundtrack is pretty decent.”