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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features unique puzzles that are not commonly found in other hidden object games, providing a refreshing experience.
- The voice acting is well-executed, adding charm to the story and characters, particularly the fairy companion.
- Despite its age, the game offers a nostalgic experience with enjoyable gameplay and a decent storyline, making it suitable for casual gamers and children.
- The graphics are dated and can be difficult to view on modern screens, often requiring players to squint or adjust their resolution.
- The fairy companion can be annoying, frequently providing hints that may detract from the player's experience.
- The game is relatively short and may feel too easy for experienced players, lacking the challenge that many hidden object game fans seek.
- story72 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered average, featuring a typical fairy tale narrative where players control a princess tasked with lifting a curse and restoring her castle. While some players appreciate the gradual unveiling of the plot and the engaging voice acting, many criticize the storyline as clichéd, simplistic, and at times nonsensical. Overall, the game balances story and gameplay, but it may not satisfy those seeking a more sophisticated narrative experience.
“More story is revealed each time you collect enough mirror shards to rebuild a magic mirror and free its prisoner.”
“The storyline is actually curious, with a nice plot twist by the end.”
“In this story mode, you get to play as Isabella and venture around the castle, helping people that are trapped and restoring the beauty to the castle.”
“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 was so bad it actually hurt.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the lush and gorgeous visuals, while others criticize the dated and low-resolution elements that hinder gameplay, particularly in hidden-object scenes. While the art and character designs are appreciated for their beauty, many players feel that an update to the graphics could significantly enhance the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but not groundbreaking, fitting the hidden-object genre without standing out.
“Graphics are extraordinary.”
“A hidden-object classic, with lush, gorgeous graphics, excellent hidden object scenes, and fun puzzles.”
“Art works and character designs are a beauty, even though they've been aged in the digital era.”
“The downside for most will be the graphics.”
“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.”
“On preview, its graphics appeared a bit dated, but I wanted to see what the fuss was about.”
- music34 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent but repetitive, often overpowering the dialogue and sound effects. While the soundtrack and voice acting are generally praised, many users opted to mute the game in favor of their own music, suggesting that the audio balance could be improved. Overall, the music complements the game's atmosphere but may require adjustments for a better experience.
“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.”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Gameplay in "Princess Isabella: A Witch's Curse" is characterized by basic hidden object mechanics, focusing on item collection and puzzle-solving, which some players find enjoyable despite their simplicity. While the game offers a nostalgic experience with cool mechanics and a good story, it is often described as fairly linear and mediocre, with easy puzzles that may not satisfy all players. The inclusion of a magical fairy adds variety to the gameplay, making it more engaging for fans of the genre, though the overall experience may feel dated given its 2009 release.
“The mechanics are good and the gameplay is great.”
“Good balance in story and gameplay.”
“Despite its age, Princess Isabella is still one of the most enjoyable hidden object games, memorable for the quality of its voice acting, and the rather easy, but still fun mechanics.”
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game visually appealing but often tedious, indicating that while the experience is enjoyable, it can become repetitive and monotonous at times.
“It is pretty enough, though a little tedious in some parts.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its beautiful art and design, which, despite showing signs of age in the digital era, still captivates players.
“The artwork and character designs are beautiful, even though they've aged in the digital era.”
