Preston Sterling
- April 2, 2016
- Animation Arts
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Reviews
- Good graphics and story that engage players.
- Short and entertaining gameplay, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- Eager anticipation for future installments from Animation Arts.
- Controls are poorly designed for mobile, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Puzzles are overly simplistic and lack challenge, disappointing seasoned adventure gamers.
- The game is very short, leaving players wanting more and feeling it may not be worth the investment.
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with comparisons to classic titles like "Broken Sword," but it suffers from significant plot holes that detract from the overall experience. While the narrative is engaging, the pacing is hindered by frequent scene transitions, which can frustrate players eager to progress.
“Good graphics and story.”
“Pros: good story - think Broken Sword.”
“The puzzles are very easy, the plot holes are enormous (let's have a sword fight with a 1500-year-old iron sword that's been kept in a damp environment), and the game controls are horrendous.”
“It doesn’t take long for the scenes to change, maybe 10 seconds at the most, but it's still a little annoying when you're eager to get going with the game and finish it because you want to see how the story is going to end.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised as top-notch, complementing the game's story and audio elements. However, there are notable instances where the hero's appearance is criticized for poor graphics, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
“The graphics, voices, sound effects, and music are all top-notch.”
“When the hero appears (a couple of times only), the graphics are bad.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Preston Sterling is highly praised, alongside its graphics, voice acting, and sound effects, contributing to an overall high-quality audio experience.
“Preston Sterling isn't the world's most difficult game, which is nice for a change, and the graphics, voices, sound effects, and music are all top notch.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised, with users noting that its quality compensates for the game's shorter length, making the overall experience enjoyable.
“This game isn't very long, but the gameplay more than makes up for it.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players note that the game offers a level of replayability, particularly for those familiar with the scoring system in classic Sierra adventure games, as they can aim to improve their scores on subsequent playthroughs. However, the overall experience may feel limited for newcomers who are unaware of these mechanics.
“My first playthrough lasted 53 minutes, and I received a gamerscore of 418/500 at the end. I wasn't familiar with how scoring worked in the old Sierra adventure games, but it seems like there's definitely replayability if you understand the scoring system.”
“First play was 53 minutes; I got a gamerscore of 418/500 at the end. I never knew how scoring worked in old Sierra adventure games, but if you do, then I guess there is some replayability there.”
