Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes

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Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes is a single player casual action adventure game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by 8Floor and was released on May 26, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

A hidden object game from 8 Floor Games.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 241 reviews

story70 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Engaging and immersive hidden object game with a variety of puzzles and mini-games, including unique reverse hidden object scenes.
High-quality artwork and graphics with beautiful, atmospheric music and sound design that enhance the gaming experience.
Includes helpful features such as a fast-travel map, in-game strategy guide, achievements, collectibles, and a bonus chapter.

Voice acting and character animations are often criticized as stiff, lifeless, or low quality, detracting from the immersion.
Storyline is considered predictable, somewhat generic, and ends abruptly without full resolution, leaving players wanting more.
Some puzzles are either too easy or frustratingly difficult with occasional illogical design, and a few bug/glitch issues have been reported.

story
175 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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54%
6%
The story of the game is generally regarded as straightforward, engaging, and fitting well with the puzzle and hidden object gameplay, though it leans on familiar tropes like secret orders, stolen artifacts, and ancient evils. While many find the plot motivating and atmospheric with good pacing and immersive cutscenes, some criticize it for predictability, occasional loopholes, poor voice acting, and an abrupt or cliffhanger ending that requires playing the bonus chapter for resolution. Overall, the story is considered above average for the genre, providing enough depth and interest to keep players invested despite some flaws.
- “This game is one of the best hidden object games with a storyline that's very addictive from the very beginning!”
- “The voices match the characters very well, the game is extremely detailed with a very interesting plot and an unpredictable ending, which is rare in games of this type.”
- “The amazing artwork and the great soundtrack, combined with an interesting story make this game one of the best of this genre.”
- “The story also ends very abruptly and you don’t even get any resolution unless you play the bonus chapter.”
- “However, the story ultimately leads nowhere, ending on a very flat and disappointing note.”
- “The story is ok, but the dialog, English voice acting, and characterization are atrocious, even for the low standards of this genre!”
graphics
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, detailed, and consistent artwork, featuring realistic lighting and diverse, visually rich environments that enhance the immersive story experience. While some note occasional dated elements or lower resolution in cutscenes and bonus chapters, overall the visuals are considered polished, colorful, and fitting for the hidden object genre. The graphics run smoothly on older systems and contribute significantly to the game's strong atmosphere and appeal.
- “The art style is very consistent throughout and the hidden object scenes were very coherent rather than looking like a jumble of stock images.”
- “Probably one of the best hidden object games I ever played when it comes to graphics as well as puzzle variety.”
- “+ beautiful graphics, amazing and great amount of landscapes - from the fires in the purgatory to some sunny coasts and a shipwreck on an island and from an imposing vampire manor to a primitive Mayan's settlement, every location is unique and with an outstanding color palette - and finally some nice movie-like cutscenes.”
- “Ok, the graphics are minimal, the sound is ok, the puzzles are just fine except, every now and then, they are too dark and uneasy to see.”
- “It's just normal hidden object games, like those Artifex Mundi games. This game's graphics are towards a realistic style, however, for some odd reason, this game runs like trash on my site.”
- “There's next to no customizability, and somewhat low resolution graphical assets.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
27%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful, atmospheric, and well-orchestrated soundtrack that complements the visuals and story perfectly. While occasionally described as background and not always memorable, it effectively sets the mood with dramatic and immersive themes, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Additionally, several reviewers highlight the availability of the soundtrack for download and the high quality of ambient and signature sounds.
- “It has all of the required elements: good story, clearly defined hidden objects (as opposed to having to find the one pixel that locates the object), clear and realistic artwork (as opposed to the assault of gaudy fluorescent purples and greens found in so many games), and an excellent orchestral soundtrack that adds tremendously to the atmosphere.”
- “Every object has its very fitting signature sound and every scene its own environment sound which really sets the atmosphere with the gorgeous renderings; the icing on the cake is a symphonic soundtrack perfectly capturing the mood and mystery.”
- “The amazing artwork and the great soundtrack, combined with an interesting story make this game one of the best of this genre.”
- “Music was background music, fine to listen to but not very memorable.”
- “Music was background music, fine to listen to but not very memorable.”
- “I love intro music; unfortunately, it's not available in the collector's edition.”
gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in "Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes" is engaging and robust, featuring a mix of classic hidden object scenes, varied mini-games, and challenging puzzles that range from fun to occasionally frustrating. The game offers around 5-7 hours of smooth, bug-free play with a compelling story, clear visuals, and bonus content, though some backtracking and puzzle logic can be less intuitive. Overall, it provides a polished, enjoyable experience for fans of the genre, despite lacking groundbreaking innovations.
- “The theme of Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes was pretty cool. Your character (MC) goes on a heroic quest to seal the world of evil while you enjoy hidden object games (HOGs) plus some newer HOG mechanics, and solve tricky puzzles.”
- “With over 6 hours of gameplay, Portal of Evil is quite a robust game with all the elements that I love – a compelling story, half-decent graphics, a variety of fun and interesting mini-games, and a pretty great map.”
- “Gamers also get rewarded with a bonus story once they’ve completed the game; this extra gameplay fits seamlessly with the main story and adds another 30 minutes of gaming.”
- “Puzzle mechanics are frustrating to interact with, using illogical items to solve simple tasks then tossing them away only to have to find them again.”
- “Some puzzles are hard as hell; I had to use the guide throughout the gameplay, some puzzles make no sense.”
- “The rest of the gameplay is traditional, although the backtracking is worse than most (there are portal areas, but gameplay goes back to the base area while in them).”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and well-crafted blend of clear, realistic artwork, fitting sound effects, and an excellent orchestral soundtrack that perfectly complements the mood—whether cozy, ominous, or mysterious. Reviewers highlight the effective use of music, environmental sounds, and voice acting to enhance the engaging, often creepy world and storyline. Overall, the atmosphere significantly enriches the gameplay experience, contributing to a compelling and memorable setting.
- “It has all of the required elements: good story, clearly defined hidden objects, clear and realistic artwork, and an excellent orchestral soundtrack that adds tremendously to the atmosphere.”
- “Every object has its very fitting signature sound and every scene its own environment sound which really sets the atmosphere with the gorgeous renderings, the icing on the cake is a symphonic soundtrack perfectly capturing the mood and mystery.”
- “The atmosphere is perfectly completed by the powerful and heroic music, very fitting for the whole angel/demon theme.”
- “Ominous atmosphere”
- “Weird things are happening, quickly a dark atmosphere covers it up, with rain and thunder, strange beasts, evil and so on..”
- “The story is serviceable and sets up the premise and atmosphere without being either too stupid or too pretentious, but the ending, though not a cliff-hanger, is more of a set-up for a sequel than an ultimate wrap-up (which doesn't bother me, personally).”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability for the game is generally low, with some users experiencing moments of deja vu but still finding occasional enjoyment in replaying due to the story and events. However, most feedback indicates minimal incentive to replay.
- “I think I played it a long time ago, and although there were some moments of déjà vu, it was still an enjoyable experience with some replay value given the story and events.”
- “No replayability.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is cheesy but genuinely funny, often eliciting laughter despite the familiar and predictable storyline. Players appreciate its lightheartedness and enjoy the quirky acceptance of fantastical elements by the protagonists.
- “Cheap and funny, so why not afford it for myself? Simply I must buy it!”
- “At least it made me laugh.”
- “Story-wise, it's the same mumbo jumbo as always in these games, and I'm always laughing at how the protagonists are okay with time portals, beasts from beyond, or whatever you throw at them.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is poor, resulting in subpar performance despite its overall polished design. Users find it especially problematic given the game's low price point.
- “Tl;dr - for a cheap hog game, it is horribly optimized.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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User feedback on stability is mixed, with some describing the game as highly buggy, while others report no glitches or bugs.
- “No glitches or bugs.”
- “Hell of a buggy hog.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect is characterized by nuanced expressions, often conveyed through a "poker face," which adds depth to various scenarios such as heartwarming reunions, fearful encounters, and surprising moments, creating a unique and subtle emotional experience.

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Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes is a casual action adventure game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes.

Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes is available on PC, Phone, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes.

Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes was released on May 26, 2015.

Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes was developed by 8Floor.

Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes is a single player game.

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