Princess Isabella: Return of the Curse
- April 15, 2014
- Gogii Games
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamDefeat the witch for the last time with the help of your trusty Fairy sidekick and a new friend you met along the way!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming artwork and engaging fantasy elements, making it visually appealing.
- The hidden object puzzles are enjoyable and provide a fun challenge, especially for casual gamers.
- The introduction of two companions adds variety to gameplay and enhances the overall experience.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including a lack of resolution options and a poor hint system that can hinder progress.
- The story feels incomplete and ends abruptly, leaving players unsatisfied and wanting more context.
- Many puzzles are repetitive and lack depth, making the gameplay feel shallow and less engaging than expected.
- story48 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story centers around a princess on a quest to rescue her baby, featuring a mix of intriguing elements and familiar characters, including a fairy companion and a dragon hatchling. While some players found the narrative engaging and an improvement over previous installments, others criticized it for being incomplete, ending on a cliffhanger, and lacking clarity due to missing content. Overall, the story is described as enjoyable but not exceptional, with a darker tone compared to earlier games in the series.
“The story is quite good and the plot follows the previous part in a good way.”
“The story is interesting and the puzzles are not too difficult.”
“Oh, and the ending isn't your usual happily ever after; rather a plot hook for the third game to come.”
“As there's no achievements and the story seems so crappy, there's no incentive to resolve the screen resolution problem to continue.”
“The story, however, ends on a bit of a cliffhanger which my children found rather abrupt and disappointing - they enjoyed the story up to the end, and found that nothing was resolved.”
“Thirdly, I could not figure out the story and reasons for why something occurred; I had to Google it and found out that this game is missing half of the content that explains things clearly and has more gameplay.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the improved polish and appealing art style, particularly in the background artwork, while others criticize the lack of resolution options and the overall quality of the human character designs. Despite some basic elements in hidden object scenes, many players find the graphics enjoyable and user-friendly, enhancing their gaming experience.
“Good graphics and user friendly; I enjoy it as a way to pass the time and unwind after a hard day.”
“You can feel it from the quality of the graphics.”
“The graphics are much nicer, and the game just seems more polished.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Art style is worse in my opinion, especially with the human characters.”
“You can feel it from the quality of graphics.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of strengths and weaknesses. While the game features appealing graphics and expands on concepts from its predecessor, players find the map mechanics less intuitive and the gameplay duration overstated, with many completing it in significantly less time than advertised. Additionally, while the interactive map and helper abilities add depth, they can lead to frustrating pixel-hunting experiences.
“The graphics are more appealing and it expands a bit on the gameplay concepts from the first in a good way.”
“The game mechanics are similar to any other hidden object game, but it has a good interactive map, which helps a lot when the game becomes repetitive.”
“It has some neat mechanics with the helpers' abilities that you can use to locate hidden items.”
“I dislike the mechanics of the map in this one, as it’s a bit harder to read and isn’t as clear as the first game.”
“My only complaint is that the game claims to have 6 hours of gameplay, but was beatable in just over 2 hours without having to use the hint option.”
“However, this mechanic can also be a bit of a pain, because you have to scan the whole screen for spots to use these powers, which can turn into a pixel hunting adventure.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as less immersive compared to others in the genre, yet it still offers an engaging fantasy world that is visually appealing. While the overall tone is darker and more entertaining than its predecessor, some players found it lacking in atmospheric depth.
“+ engaging fantasy world and atmosphere”
“Much more entertaining than part 1, looks amazing and charming - atmosphere is darker, story is darker... and an unexpected ending!”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its entertaining voice acting, featuring a variety of accents that enhance the comedic experience. Players also appreciate the presence of amusing characters, contributing to the overall lighthearted tone.
“The voice acting is hilarious, with so many different accents!”
“The characters are incredibly funny and add a lot to the game's charm.”
“The voice acting is amusing, featuring a variety of entertaining accents!”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being well-composed and fitting seamlessly with the art and story, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Reviewers appreciate its unobtrusive nature, which enhances gameplay without being distracting.
“The music background enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“Good art, music, and a story that are unoffensive, along with a little bit of actual challenge.”
