Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders
- August 2, 2017
- SoDigital
- 4h median play time
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Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and art design that create an immersive atmosphere.
- Engaging story with a charming setting inspired by Persian mythology.
- Variety of puzzles and mini-games that, while easy, provide a fun and casual experience.
- The game is relatively short, taking around 3-4 hours to complete with no bonus content.
- Puzzles and hidden object scenes are often too easy, lacking challenge for experienced players.
- Collectibles are difficult to spot, and there is no option to revisit previous areas to collect missed items.
- story78 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally described as a mix of typical fantasy tropes, reminiscent of Persian tales like "Aladdin" and "1001 Nights," featuring a straightforward good vs. evil narrative. While some players found the plot enjoyable and well-integrated with puzzles, others criticized it for being predictable and lacking character development. Overall, the game offers a charming adventure with decent voice acting and engaging gameplay, though it may not stand out for its originality.
“A really nice adventure in Persia with a good story flow and solvable riddles.”
“The story is a feel-good story without distractions from the main few characters.”
“The story was really well developed, unlike most other games like this, which don't really focus too hard on giving a really good story most of the time.”
“The story is generic, nothing special.”
“The characters are not particularly well developed and there is no sort of character development in the story.”
“The story is nothing to write home about - but does anyone actually play HOGs for the story?”
- graphics31 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality, detailed locations, and beautiful artwork, often described as stunning and charming. Many reviewers highlight the impressive animations and overall visual design, contributing to an engaging experience despite some criticisms regarding the simplicity of gameplay and voice acting. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal.
“The graphics and music are gorgeous.”
“Gorgeous artwork/graphics/scenes.”
“With its great story, like a one thousand and one nights story, its great graphics, nice puzzles and hidden-object scenes, I can only recommend this game.”
“While the artwork and overall flow of the game was well done, it was too easy and childish.”
“The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
“Graphics have appropriate quality: the locations are well-designed and detailed, the animations are fine.”
- music21 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and orchestral richness, contributing positively to the overall experience and immersion. However, some players find the background music loop repetitive and potentially annoying over time. While the soundtrack stands out as a highlight, there are mixed feelings about its cultural authenticity, particularly regarding its representation of Persian music.
“The music is great, the puzzles at first are almost too easy, but get harder as the game progresses.”
“Beautiful music, supporting sounds/voice acting.”
“Well developed and consistent storyline, gorgeous art, awesome music, minimum adventure-game-logic moments.”
“The background music loop can become disturbing after some time.”
“The music does not in any way sound like any Persian music I've ever heard, neither modern nor classical.”
“The background music loop can become disturbing after some time.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simple mechanics and engaging mini-games, making it accessible and child-friendly. While the puzzles are generally easy, they provide a good balance with a few more challenging ones, resulting in an overall gameplay experience of about 4 to 5 hours. However, compared to other games in the genre, it is considered quite simplistic in both gameplay and narrative.
“Mechanics-wise, it seems up to date with a better mix in the genre.”
“The gameplay is also loosened up by small mini-games.”
“Fortunately, the puzzles are also very good mechanics-wise -- for the most part a bit on the easy side, with a few more challenging ones thrown in, but nothing that really necessitates a skip or a walkthrough.”
“The mechanics of the game are very simplistic.”
“Comparing to the other HOG games, it's very simplistic, both the gameplay and the story.”
“Expect around 4 hours of gameplay.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised, though some voice acting is inconsistent. However, cut scenes suffer from poor optimization at higher resolutions, resulting in noticeable blurriness.
“Cut scenes are nice but not optimized for higher resolutions as they tend to be blurry.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is largely lacking, with minimal backstory provided for the main character and the genie companion, Minu. While Darius receives some background towards the end, overall, players feel that the characters do not evolve or grow throughout the story.
“The characters are not particularly well developed, and there is no sort of character development in the story.”
“A little bit of background story is given to Darius towards the end of the game, but you, as the main character, have pretty much no character backstory and no character development. Neither does the genie companion Minu that you pick up early on in the game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with users suggesting that it may not be worth the full price due to its limited content for repeated playthroughs.
“I'd recommend waiting for a sale as opposed to paying full price for this, as it has little replay value.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often described as intentionally poor or absurd, leading to a unique charm that some players find entertaining.
“The humor in this game is delightfully absurd, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions kept me engaged and made the experience unforgettable.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players expressing enjoyment of the immersive and engaging environment throughout the adventure.
“I really enjoyed the whole atmosphere of this adventure.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
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