Princess Isabella

About

In "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.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

story12 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Princess Isabella: A Witch's Curse features charming graphics and a whimsical fairy tale story that appeals to younger audiences.
The game includes unique puzzles and mechanics, such as a timed hidden object duel against the witch, which adds excitement to the gameplay.
It serves as a good introduction to the hidden object genre, with simple puzzles and a helpful fairy companion that guides players through the game.

The game suffers from low resolution graphics, making it difficult to see objects clearly, especially in hidden object scenes.
Many puzzles are overly simplistic, which may disappoint experienced players looking for a challenge.
The fairy companion can be annoying with repetitive dialogue and constant hints, detracting from the overall experience.

story
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
74%
5%
The story in this game is a simple, fairy-tale-like narrative centered around Princess Isabella's quest to lift a curse and save her kingdom, featuring elements like a magic mirror and a diary that reveal more about her family. While some players find the plot engaging and whimsical, others criticize it as derivative and lacking depth, with a mix of enjoyable and annoying dialogue. Overall, the story is accessible and suitable for a younger audience, but may not satisfy those seeking a more sophisticated narrative.
- “The storyline is actually curious, with a nice plot twist by the end.”
- “The story is built like an interactive fairytale and the hidden object part also is measured for a low challenge.”
- “With a story and characters aimed more at children and puzzles difficult enough to keep adults interested, this is an excellent family game.”
- “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.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
63%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the nostalgic and cutesy art style, while others criticize the outdated resolution and low-definition hidden object scenes that hinder gameplay. Although some players find the visuals charming and fitting for the game's setting, the overall consensus suggests that an update to the graphics could significantly enhance the experience.
- “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.”
- “I also assume the engine used is a rather old one, because the resolution is very poor, and although the game graphics aren't that bad at all, they are ruined by the poor resolution.”
- “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.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
58%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the soundtrack and voice acting as strong elements that enhance the experience, 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 in-game audio could be improved. Overall, the music and sound effects are described as decent but occasionally intrusive, with some positive notes on the educational aspects of musical puzzles.
- “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.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The gameplay of "Princess Isabella: A Witch's Curse" is characterized by its nostalgic graphics and unique mechanics, blending hidden object elements with point-and-click adventure features. While some players appreciate the variety of puzzles and the fairy helper's contribution to gameplay, others find it basic and linear, with easy challenges that may not justify its price. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable mechanics and a compelling story, though opinions on its depth and replayability vary.
- “I really enjoyed the unique mechanics of this game.”
- “The mechanics are good and the gameplay is great.”
- “Fun if you enjoy those types of games, the fairy helper adds a dimension to gameplay as it adds different types of puzzles.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect visually appealing but note that it can become tedious at times.
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel monotonous.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is praised for its artistic quality and design, which, despite showing signs of age in the digital era, still captivates players with their beauty.
- “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 personal and impactful.”
- “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel meaningful.”