Punzel: Chapter I - Toujours la Meme Histoire
- December 21, 2023
- Greater Games
Get on SteamPunzel is a minimalistic cartoon-style point & click adventure that focuses on puzzle mechanics based on social interactions with a set of diverse characters and personalities presented in an innovative stylized GameToon format. The story plays in a universe where the princess, Punzel, is held in the Overlord's castle tower in a bare room that is guarded by his loyal minions. Occasionally a…
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Reviews
- The game features charming hand-drawn graphics and detailed animations, creating a visually stimulating experience filled with cute moments and silly interactions.
- Punzel is humorously absurd, providing constant laughter with its funny moments and creative mechanics, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.
- The game offers a fun achievement hunting experience with hidden interactions and puzzles that become more enjoyable as players learn to solve them.
- The game can be glitchy in certain areas, leading to occasional interaction problems that may disrupt gameplay.
- Some puzzles, particularly the bulb puzzles, can be confusing and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
- Despite its charm, the game has not gained much attention, leaving it overlooked and underappreciated in the gaming community.
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming and absurd humor, with players reporting frequent laughter throughout gameplay. The jokes are well-integrated into both the gameplay and user interface, featuring quirky options like fart settings and spider replacements with cats. Overall, it offers a delightful mix of cute and funny moments that feel natural and engaging.
“I thought the jokes were great, not just during the gameplay, even the UI is hilarious, with optional fart settings, optional 'no spiders' settings (if you want to replace them with cats), and even weird mini games like drawing over the screen or using stickers on the walls.”
“Just so many cute and funny moments, and they don't feel forced at all. I think you managed to make a very chill and absurd game.”
“Creative, humorous, and full of surprises - more of that please!”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features charming hand-drawn graphics and unique hand- and mouth-made sounds, reflecting the developers' dedication and creativity. While the trailer may not fully capture the game's visual appeal, the intricate artwork enhances the overall experience.
“Hand-drawn graphics and hand- (and mouth-)made sounds show the love that's been put into making this.”
“Perhaps the visuals in the trailer don't do the game justice; clearly, a lot of love went into drawing these interactions.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its humor and creativity, featuring amusing UI elements, optional settings like "no spiders," and quirky mini-games such as drawing on the screen. Players appreciate the surprising depth and visual stimulation, which exceeds initial expectations set by the trailer. Overall, the game combines engaging mechanics with a lighthearted tone, making for a unique experience.
“Despite the trailer perhaps looking a bit simple, there is a ton of animation in this game and it's a lot more visually stimulating than it looks, as well as having some interesting mechanics like drawing on the screen or finding things in the meditation.”
“The jokes are great, not just during the gameplay; even the UI is hilarious, with optional fart settings, optional 'no spiders' settings (if you want to replace them with cats), and even weird mini-games like drawing over the screen or using stickers on the walls.”
