Queen's Quest 5: Symphony of Death

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 115 reviews
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  • graphics
  • gameplay
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In Queen's Quest 5: Symphony of Death, players assume the role of a skilled alchemist investigating a series of magical murders. To solve the case, they must gather ingredients, brew potions, and uncover the truth behind the mysterious symphony of death. With challenging puzzles and a captivating storyline, this hidden object game offers a delightful blend of mystery and magic.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 115 reviews
story23 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The graphics are beautiful and the artwork is visually stunning, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game features a fun and simple hidden object gameplay that is suitable for casual players and younger audiences.
  • There are enjoyable collectibles and bonus chapters that add extra content and engagement to the game.
  • The puzzles are overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking challenge and depth, making the gameplay feel dull.
  • There are significant bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including instances where players can get stuck in completed puzzles.
  • The storyline is weak and often nonsensical, with inconsistencies that detract from the overall immersion.
  • story95 mentions

    The story in "Queen's Quest 5: Symphony of Death" is generally viewed as a continuation of the previous installment, featuring familiar characters and a straightforward plot that some find predictable and simplistic. While the narrative may lack depth and originality, it is complemented by enjoyable mini-games and appealing graphics, making it a decent addition to the series for fans of hidden object adventures. Overall, the game is recommended for those who appreciate the series, despite its narrative shortcomings.

    • “Fun storyline, carrying on from the previous games.”
    • “Queen's Quest 5: Symphony of Death once again has everything a first-class hidden object adventure needs: detail, amorous animations, tricky mini-games, and a gripping story full of tension!”
    • “Great storyline that flows faultlessly.”
    • “The plot was contrived and I have grief with how almonds are somehow now called hazelnuts (when giving it to the baker)?”
    • “The storyline is a bit obvious; you'll be able to predict what's coming, and none of it makes too much sense.”
    • “The story is pretty poor and puzzles are extremely easy.”
  • graphics29 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic quality, with many reviewers highlighting the gorgeous artwork and solid graphic style. However, some criticism is directed at the animation, which is described as clumsy compared to the otherwise high standard of visuals. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's immersive fantasy world and engaging storyline.

    • “You play as a female alchemist in a gorgeous fantasy world, really beautiful artwork.”
    • “As usual, the graphics are the fantastic standard of the series.”
    • “Nice looking graphics, items and places, music that fits with the theme and story.”
    • “The artwork was very pretty, but the animation was subpar.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, particularly the blood comparison feature, which enhances the investigative experience. Players appreciate the variety of puzzles and minigames, noting that it offers a well-rounded and satisfying gameplay experience, arguably the best in the series so far.

    • “It's pretty good... I think the best combination of mechanics in my humble opinion so far in the series.”
    • “And the gameplay itself leaves very little to be desired.”
    • “You once again start investigating mysterious disappearances of kids, using the blood comparison mechanic once again.”
    • “There are lots of puzzles and a variety of minigames and different mechanics to use.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting seamlessly with the theme and story, and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the pleasant melodies, although some find the mini-games involving musical notes to be challenging due to their fast-paced nature. Overall, the music complements the game's visuals and narrative effectively.

    • “Nice looking graphics, items and places, music that fits with the theme and story.”
    • “Pleasant music.”
    • “I have one exception - there are two mini-games involving musical notes that require doing things using the mouse very quickly.”
    • “I was happy to have the protagonist return, and the art and music are what you would expect.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous grammar and spelling errors, which some players found amusing, though they felt the comedic value would be enhanced if the game's price were lower. Overall, while the typos provide a source of unintentional humor, the lack of editing detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The number of errors was pretty hilarious.”
    • “There are some funny typos (not important ones) - although they'd be funnier if the base price of the game were lower.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability is inconsistent, with reports of bugs causing puzzles to break and tokens to vanish, necessitating skips. However, some users noted the absence of glitches, suggesting that experiences may vary.

    • “I didn't encounter any glitches during my gameplay.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any issues.”
    • “I was impressed by the overall stability; everything worked as intended.”
    • “Not to mention it's buggy, with at least two puzzles breaking, such as one of the tokens vanishing during the process and no 'reset' option, making it necessary to skip.”
    • “Not to mention it's buggy, with at least two puzzles breaking, such as one of the tokens vanishing during the process and no 'reset' option, making it necessary to skip.”
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