Paper Bride

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Paper Bride is a single player puzzle game. It received very positive reviews from players.

Paper Bride is a single-player Chinese horror puzzle adventure game that combines an intriguing story with a dense, immersive atmosphere. Featuring perfect graphics that enhance its eerie setting, players must solve challenging puzzles while navigating suspenseful narrative twists. Despite its captivating design, the experience is occasionally interrupted by annoying ads.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 705 reviews

story113 positive mentions

monetization61 negative mentions

The game features a captivating storyline that immerses players in Chinese culture and folklore.
The art style and graphics are beautifully designed, enhancing the overall experience.
Puzzles are challenging yet rewarding, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.

Many puzzles rely heavily on Chinese characters, which can be difficult for non-Chinese speakers to understand.
The game often requires watching ads to progress, which can be frustrating if ads fail to load.
Some players experienced issues with game stability, including freezing and loading problems.

story
173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received widespread acclaim for its engaging and immersive narrative, often highlighted for its unique cultural elements and unexpected plot twists. Players appreciate the blend of horror and mystery, with many noting that the storyline is both captivating and emotionally resonant, despite some challenges related to language and puzzle difficulty. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly.
- “The story is amazing even if the plot twist could be cliché to some.”
- “The plot is both thrilling and heart-warming as you progress to the end.”
- “The story is beautiful as are the visuals.”
- “The story was good, not gonna lie, but it's so confusing since the game is in Chinese and it's a lot difficult for non-Chinese players to engage with it even with the translation.”
- “The game is good with a nice story and plot, but it gets confusing the more you play.”
- “Fair warning that if you're not familiar with traditional Chinese culture or the language, the puzzles and plot become a lot less intuitive.”
monetization
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization model of the game primarily relies on ads, allowing players to earn coins for hints by watching them, which many users appreciate as it enables free gameplay. However, some players report issues with ad loading and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, leading to frustration. Overall, while the ad system is generally seen as manageable and not overly aggressive, technical problems and inconsistent ad availability can hinder progress for some players.
- “Just finished the game, it is very interesting and it has no ads.”
- “I played the first and the second chapter and I had a really fun time, but I can't get to the next chapter because when they ask me to watch an ad to proceed, there are no ads.”
- “I had played the game on my Amazon Fire tablet a couple of years ago, but the ads would not load and I could not make any progress without them.”
- “I can only get to the 2nd chapter before it asked me to either pay or watch ads to unlock the next chapter.”
- “There are way too many ads; I tried playing this game because the gameplay looks good, but my frustration towards exiting the popping advertisements is too much.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting the beautiful art style, cultural references, and overall visual quality. While some noted areas for improvement, the majority found the graphics to be a standout feature that enhances the immersive experience of the game. Overall, players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals with engaging storytelling and gameplay.
- “Beautiful graphics, thanks for the talented work put into this masterpiece ☺️”
- “Amazing graphics and storytelling.”
- “The story is beautiful as are the visuals.”
- “The graphics... and the storyline is my favorite!!”
- “Compared to other puzzle solvers, this one stands out with its story, graphics, music, and puzzles!”
- “Graphics, content, and the storyline is very intriguing!”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its spooky and immersive qualities, effectively blending horror elements with engaging storytelling and art style. Players appreciate the well-executed jump scares and the overall chilling ambiance, which enhances the puzzle-solving experience. Many reviewers recommend the game for those seeking a creepy and atmospheric adventure.
- “The horror elements are well implemented, the atmosphere is spooky, and the occasional screamers are perfectly done (something noteworthy as it's usually a horror device overused and wrongly used).”
- “A fun point-and-click adventure with a great horror atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is both exciting and scary at times, which keeps things interesting.”
- “Recommending for someone who wants both a creepy storyline and a scary atmosphere in a puzzle-solving game.”
- “The puzzles are charming and add to the atmosphere.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its engaging mechanics and visuals, though some players find the lack of instructions for mini-games frustrating. However, issues such as poorly placed interactable points and excessive advertisements detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players appreciate the game's artistic elements and find the gameplay enjoyable.
- “Good graphics, music, and fantastic gameplay to crack our brains!”
- “As an anti-horror fan, this one is easy to go through for the story and gameplay.”
- “Love it, really like the gameplay and the visuals.”
- “There are no instructions on the mini games as to the mechanics or what the goal is, so I had to use hints on the few I couldn't figure out.”
- “Gameplay issue: some interactable points of interest feel intentionally badly placed.”
- “ gameplay totally ruined”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, contributing to both the chilling and immersive experience. Players appreciate how the background music complements the story and graphics, effectively heightening the tension during jumpscares. Overall, the combination of music, art, and gameplay creates a captivating and enjoyable horror experience.
- “The music, the characters, the translations and the story were all done so well.”
- “Good graphics, music and fantastic gameplay to crack our brains!”
- “Excellent story plot, artworks and the music!”
- “The background music and the jumpscares spooked me, but overall it's a very fun game.”
- “I'm easy to scare, so even the tiniest shift in music has me putting my phone at arm's length.”
- “The music, the characters, the translations, and the story were all done so well.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a thrilling and heart-warming plot that evokes deep feelings, making it difficult to articulate the experience. Players appreciate the compelling storyline and impactful plot twists, culminating in a heartfelt ending that resonates strongly.
- “The plot is both thrilling and heartwarming as you progress to the end.”
- “Good storyline; it made me feel something I can't explain with just words.”
- “Amazing storyline and plot twists with an equally heartfelt ending.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, including freezing during gameplay, particularly at chapter 4, where the translation function fails to load. Users report persistent glitches, such as a brown screen upon opening the app, which hinder progress and overall enjoyment.
- “I love this game, but the only problem is that suddenly, at chapter 4, the translation function doesn't work; it keeps loading but doesn't respond, and then the game completely freezes.”
- “The game is good, but the next chapter will never unlock because I need coins, and advertisements are not loading... plus there are more glitches.”
- “The game freezes with a brown screen every time I open the app.”