PuppetShow: Mystery of Joyville
- October 14, 2016
- AMAX Interactive
Explore the abandoned puppet show in Joyville and solve nefarious puzzles to find the missing boy, Simon, in "PuppetShow: Mystery of Joyville." Immerse yourself in a beautiful world filled with hidden clues and dark secrets, as you uncover the mystery behind the town's ominous past.
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable hidden object scenes and a straightforward gameplay experience.
- The graphics and art style are excellent, contributing to a nostalgic atmosphere.
- The story is interesting and sets up anticipation for future sequels.
- The game is very short, with a playtime of around 2 hours, which may leave players unsatisfied.
- There is a lack of additional features such as a map or journal, making navigation somewhat challenging.
- The puzzles are easy and may not provide enough challenge for experienced players.
- story5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a captivating and twisted plot that enhances its appeal as a point-and-click adventure, despite some cheesy elements due to its age. Players appreciate the engaging riddles, great music, and attractive graphics, all contributing to a compelling narrative experience that leaves them eager for more.
“This game is a brilliant point-and-click adventure game with an interesting plot line to go with it.”
“Since the game is pretty old, it can be a little cheesy, but despite that, the story is interesting so far (I won't mention spoilers for those who do not wish to be spoiled).”
“Add to that an interesting and twisted story and some lovely graphics and character models.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, with many players enjoying the art and atmosphere it creates. However, some users note that the limited number of music scores can lead to repetition, though this is not seen as a significant drawback given the game's length.
“The music is great, the riddles are fun, the plot is cool.”
“I really love the art and the music.”
“There are only a few music scores that are all repeated, but I guess, considering the game length, that's not a huge deal.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their excellent quality, featuring beautiful and creepy aesthetics that enhance the game's atmosphere. The character models are also noted for their appeal, contributing to the overall visual experience alongside an intriguing and twisted narrative.
“The quality of graphics is excellent.”
“The creepy aesthetics are beautiful.”
“Add to that an interesting and twisted story along with some lovely graphics and character models.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a repetitive movement between hogs, interspersed with simple puzzles that aim to alleviate monotony, though many players find the overall experience can still feel tedious. Despite its creepy and grotesque elements, some appreciate the mechanical aspects of the game.
“The gameplay consists of moving from hog to hog with a simple type of different puzzles that break up the monotony.”
“Although it is creepy and gross at times, I appreciate the mechanical side of it.”
“The gameplay consists of moving from hog to hog with a simple type of different puzzle breaking up the monotony, and unfortunately, the game can get monotonous.”