Persian Nights 2: The Moonlight Veil
- June 10, 2020
- SoDigital
Get on Steam"Persian Nights 2: The Moonlight Veil" is a lush episodic adventure game set in an exotic, mystical world inspired by Persian legends and tales. As a magician, you must investigate uncanny accidents at the Academy while searching for your missing sister. Along the way, you'll encounter magical creatures, uncover secrets, and wield enchanted artifacts in this hidden object gem.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful visuals and well-designed locations, enhancing the overall experience.
- Voice acting is reasonably good, with some performances standing out positively.
- The puzzles are casual and enjoyable, with optional difficulty modes available for players.
- The story feels generic and lacks depth, with minimal character development and a rushed narrative.
- Many hidden object scenes and puzzles are too easy or confusing, leading to frustration.
- There is a disconnect from the first game, making it feel like a separate experience rather than a true sequel.
- story28 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story in this game, set in a Persian-themed magical academy, is generally viewed as basic and lacking in character development, with many reviewers noting it feels rushed and generic. While there are some interesting elements, such as a bonus story connecting to the first episode and the inclusion of mythical creatures, the overall narrative fails to deliver depth or excitement, often providing just enough context to progress. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciated the integration of puzzles into the storyline and the quality of voice acting and animations.
“The story was actually interesting for once, the voice acting wasn't bad, and there were lots of cool mythical creatures.”
“I really enjoyed the storyline, twists, and turns.”
“What I like about this type of point-and-click/HOG is that all the things you are looking for are well integrated into the storyline.”
“I didn't care for the story in this one.”
“You don't get much character development and some of the story background never really gets explained.”
“The story is generic, nothing special.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals and location design. However, some players feel that the graphics do not match the quality of the previous installment and that the complexity of the artwork diminishes as the game progresses. Overall, while there are mixed opinions on character design and animation, the overall visual experience is considered impressive and well-complemented by the soundtrack.
“Graphically among the best, and while some of the voice acting is bland, a few performances are surprisingly good.”
“+ the graphics and artwork are beautiful.”
“The scenes are spectacular in graphics and well matched with music.”
“Graphics are mostly okay; however, they are not as good as they were in the previous episode.”
“The complexity and quality of the artwork seem to decrease as the game progresses.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and fittingness, with many users highlighting the theme music and overall soundtrack as standout features that complement the stunning visuals. The combination of beautiful soundtracks and impressive graphics creates an immersive experience.
“I love the theme music; the whole soundtrack of this game is very beautiful, fitting the outstanding artwork.”
“The scenes are spectacular in graphics and well matched with music.”
“+ beautiful soundtracks.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple mechanics that primarily utilize the mouse, with a variety of puzzles including hidden object searches and pattern recognition. While the game offers a decent concept and well-structured hidden object scenes, many players find the puzzles too easy and the overall gameplay lacking in excitement and depth.
“The puzzles vary greatly, from finding hidden objects, color matching, patterns, simple mechanical skills, memorization, and motor skills.”
“The hidden object scenes are well put together, providing a satisfying experience despite some puzzles being on the easier side.”
“The mechanics of the game are very simple, requiring only a mouse.”
“The puzzles vary greatly, from finding hidden objects to color matching, patterns, simple mechanical skills, memorization, and motor skills.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is notably lacking, with minimal growth for characters and insufficient explanation of their backstories, leaving players wanting more depth and clarity.
“You don't get much character development, and some of the story background never really gets explained.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional, lacking depth and growth throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that could influence character development.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised, ranking among the best, though the voice acting is mixed, with some performances being bland while others stand out positively.
