Princess Isabella
- April 15, 2014
- Gogii Games
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Princess Isabella: A Witch's Curse," an evil curse has been placed on Princess Isabella's castle, turning everyone inside into mirrors. As you follow a fairy friend, you'll piece together clues, solve over 20 puzzles and minigames, and navigate 135 scenes to save your loved ones in this challenging hidden object adventure. With evolving gameplay and unique mechanics, this game offers a tricky and immersive experience.
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience with charming graphics and enjoyable puzzles, making it a fun revisit for fans of hidden object games.
- The unique mechanics, such as the fairy companion and the final timed hidden object duel, add a refreshing twist to the gameplay.
- The voice acting and overall presentation are well-executed, contributing to an engaging story that appeals to both children and casual gamers.
- The game's graphics are dated and can be difficult to navigate, especially on modern screens, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The fairy companion can be overly intrusive and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience for some players.
- Many puzzles and hidden object scenes are too easy or simplistic, making the game feel more suited for younger audiences rather than seasoned players.
- story36 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in the game is a mix of standard fairy tale elements, featuring a princess on a quest to lift a curse and restore her castle, with some engaging twists and character interactions. While the narrative is often described as cliché and simplistic, it is presented with decent voice acting and animation, making it enjoyable for casual players. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, with varying opinions on its depth and originality.
“The storyline is actually curious, with a nice plot twist by the end.”
“The storyline too is in line with most hidden object games: we play as the titular princess, who arrives home to a desolate castle, where she has to solve a series of puzzles and challenges to lift a curse and save the residents.”
“The story is average and there is nothing special about it.”
“The storyline is weak and portrays a fairy who helps you when you're stuck.”
“The story is a derivative cliché, but it's lovingly presented, with delightful voice acting and animations.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the nostalgic and artistic designs, while others criticize the dated resolution and low-definition hidden object scenes that hinder gameplay. Overall, the visuals are described as decent and fitting for the genre, but an update to improve the graphics could enhance the experience significantly.
“A very nice game with cool mechanics and nice nostalgic graphics.”
“You can see it from the quality of the graphics, the resolution, and chosen colors.”
“A hidden-object classic, with lush, gorgeous graphics, excellent hidden object scenes, and fun puzzles.”
“The downside for most will be the graphics.”
“On preview, its graphics appeared a bit dated, but I wanted to see what the fuss was about.”
“90% of the difficulty of the hidden object scenes was deciphering the wretchedly low resolution graphics, trying to figure out what a bunch of pixels might be.”
- music17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the atmospheric fit and quality of the soundtrack, while others find it repetitive and overpowering, often drowning out dialogue. Many users opted to mute the game in favor of their own music, suggesting that the audio balance could be improved. Overall, the voice acting and sound effects are generally well-received, but the music's volume and repetitiveness detract from the experience for some players.
“The music, sound effects, and atmosphere fit everything in the game really well.”
“Overall, the game is nicely presented with strong voiceovers, sound effects, and music.”
“The scenes were beautiful, the background music was well done, and the puzzles were challenging, but not so much that I was frustrated to the point of quitting.”
“I chose to mute my game and listen to some music instead of relying on the soundtrack, and my enjoyment of the game improved tenfold.”
“The music often overpowers the dialogue and there are a high number of repetitive loud noises to announce the smallest advances or simply the changing rooms.”
“I had to turn down the music and sounds as they are too loud compared to the voices on default.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Princess Isabella: A Witch's Curse" is characterized by its basic hidden object mechanics, item collection, and puzzle-solving, which some players find enjoyable despite their simplicity. While the game features nostalgic graphics and a good balance of story and gameplay, it is noted for its linearity and lack of achievements, leading to mixed reviews regarding its overall quality. The introduction of a magical fairy mechanic adds variety to the puzzles, making it a fun experience for fans of the genre, though some players feel it falls short of expectations.
“A very nice game with cool mechanics and nice nostalgic graphics.”
“The mechanics are good and the gameplay is great.”
“Good balance in story and gameplay.”
“No in-game or Steam achievements, and nothing more than the fairly linear gameplay going on.”
“Overall, gameplay is, at best, mediocre; although the puzzles are very easy, they give you a large variety so it could be worse... but it's bad enough for me to regret buying it at $1.”
“Gameplay is basic hidden object game; collecting items and solving puzzles.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its seamless integration of music and sound effects, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the gameplay effectively.
“The music, sound effects, and atmosphere fit everything in the game really well.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
“The haunting ambiance creates a sense of tension that keeps you on edge throughout the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect visually appealing but note that it can become tedious at times.
“It is pretty enough, though a little tedious in some parts.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its artistic quality and appealing designs, which, despite showing signs of age in the digital era, still resonate with players.
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character's unique story.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way.”
“Despite the beautiful art and character designs, the lack of meaningful growth for the characters left me feeling unfulfilled.”
