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Plot of the Druid

95%Game Brain Score
humor, story
stability
95% User Score Based on 162 reviews

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In "Plot of the Druid," become a druid apprentice on a quest to restore balance to love, wisdom, and wealth. Shape-shift into different animals to solve puzzles and harness the powers of nature. Explore a whimsical world filled with hand-drawn artwork, wacky characters, and classic game references, with two difficulty options to choose from.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 162 reviews
humor66 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game captures the spirit of classic point-and-click adventures like Monkey Island and Simon the Sorcerer, featuring clever humor and engaging puzzles.
  • The shapeshifting mechanic adds a unique layer to gameplay, allowing players to solve puzzles in innovative ways.
  • The art style and voice acting are well-executed, contributing to an immersive and enjoyable experience.
  • Currently, only one chapter is available, which some players feel is too short for the price, leading to concerns about the value of future chapters.
  • There are minor bugs and interface issues that can disrupt gameplay, such as disappearing icons and inventory problems.
  • Some players found the difficulty levels unbalanced, with the easier mode being too simple and the harder mode still feeling short.
  • humor
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, drawing strong comparisons to classic point-and-click titles like Monkey Island and Sierra games. Players appreciate the witty dialogue, well-timed jokes, and engaging character interactions, which contribute to a fun and whimsical atmosphere. Overall, the humor is described as refreshing, well-integrated, and a key highlight of the gameplay experience.

    • “The humor and puzzles are reminiscent of the old Sierra and LucasArts type games.”
    • “The game has good humor and, importantly for games of this genre, the gameplay here is not annoying.”
    • “To me it's very well thought out for each mystery and the banter in the game can range from punny to very funny indeed and even at times downright unexpected.”
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Plot of the Druid" is engaging and well-crafted, drawing inspiration from classic point-and-click adventures while incorporating humor and charming characters. Players appreciate the thoughtful integration of puzzles that enhance the narrative, with many expressing excitement for future chapters. Overall, the game is seen as a labor of love, promising a fun and entertaining experience for fans of the genre.

    • “Engaging story and lovely characters.”
    • “The story is neat, the puzzles are nicely challenging, the animation and graphics well made, and the humor - the comedy is the best!”
    • “I bought the 'full release' for Plot of the Druid, understanding that only the first chapter is ready at this time.”
    • “That may just be my feeling because I was looking forward to what the next part of the story would show.”
    • “It's obvious that this game is a labor of love, with much thought given to both the larger story and tiny details, all of which makes for a great experience.”
  • graphics
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many praising the beautiful artwork and cartoonish style that evokes nostalgia for classic adventure games. However, some users note inconsistencies in graphic quality and express a desire for improvements before the final release. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, there are areas identified for enhancement.

    • “Oh and the graphics are absolutely gorgeous!”
    • “Fantastic artwork and world to explore.”
    • “Clearly much professional work and love was put into bringing ideas from classic point-and-click games to a new adventure with really cool (and funny) story, modern drawn graphics, top-notch sound and gameplay.”
    • “The negatives that I would like to see addressed before final release: some of the graphics feel a little inconsistent in style to the rest, and the sound quality of the main character's voice recording isn't quite as good as the other characters - it sounds like it's been recorded at different times and possibly sometimes on different equipment.”
    • “I didn't like the graphics, but this is rather my subjective opinion.”
    • “This is the most fun I had in a while, the game is brilliant except for the sound design and the graphics that could be a little better.”
  • gameplay
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its intuitive design, clever humor, and innovative mechanics such as shapeshifting and spell learning, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures like Monkey Island. While the game currently offers around 5 hours of content, players anticipate more depth with future chapters, despite some minor bugs. Overall, it combines engaging puzzles with a charming narrative and modern graphics, appealing to fans of the genre.

    • “Great gameplay with the right wit, reminiscent of the golden era of Monkey Island and Simon the Sorcerer.”
    • “The game offers cool mechanics of shapeshifting and spell learning that open new possibilities to solve puzzles.”
    • “Clearly much professional work and love was put into bringing ideas from classic point-and-click games to a new adventure with a really cool (and funny) story, modern drawn graphics, top-notch sound, and gameplay.”
    • “There are some minor bugs still present, like the >> icon that appears during cutscenes sometimes sticking around for normal gameplay.”
    • “I completed both chapters relatively quickly, so if the subsequent chapters are of a similar length/complexity, the entire gameplay will be less than I had hoped.”
    • “As of now, you'll get up to 5 hours of gameplay, but it will be considerably more when the game is finished based on the number of planned chapters.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its meditative quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, complementing the hand-drawn graphics and engaging gameplay. Reviewers commend the soundtrack by Alon Kaplan, noting its lively and immersive nature, which, along with excellent voice acting, contributes to a rich and enjoyable gaming experience. Overall, the music is considered a significant and enjoyable aspect of the game.

    • “The puzzles are challenging but not super hard, the art is gorgeous, and you can feel the atmosphere not only by the art but the music as well; the game also got excellent voice acting performance.”
    • “Loved this game and the soundtrack/voices.”
    • “This world is inhabited by interesting characters, cool backgrounds, lively music, decent voice actors, funny dialogues and situations, and I for one can't wait to see where the game will take us next, since there's bound to be a lot more happening in the future!”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight that the game is well-optimized, providing a seamless experience with challenging puzzles, stunning art, and immersive music and voice acting. Overall, players appreciate the balance between challenge and accessibility, contributing to a polished gameplay experience.

  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only a few minor technical glitches reported. These issues do not significantly impact gameplay, ensuring that the game remains playable.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to the inclusion of multiple playable rooms and a variety of new, engaging characters to interact with, encouraging exploration and repeated playthroughs.

    • “There are more playable rooms and brand new interesting characters to interact with.”

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4h Median play time
3h Average play time
1-5h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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