Red Riding Hood: Star Crossed Lovers
- April 4, 2018
- Mzonestudio
- 3h median play time
In "Red Riding Hood - Star Crossed Lovers" , the tale of Little Red Riding Hood takes a surprising turn as Red and the Werewolf, long-time friends with a secret relationship, are threatened by the Werewolf clan. With hidden anecdotes, night and day scenes, and various challenges including hidden objects and puzzles, help them escape and prove their love in this enchanting adventure. The built-in zoom function and rechargeable hints facilitate the gameplay.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and well-designed hidden object scenes.
- The incorporation of trivia about Little Red Riding Hood adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.
- It's a low-cost game that provides a decent amount of playtime for fans of hidden object puzzles.
- The game is very short, often completed in under three hours, and ends abruptly.
- Gameplay is heavily focused on hidden object scenes with minimal puzzle-solving elements, making it feel repetitive.
- There are technical issues such as freezing, lack of voice acting, and inconsistent use of inventory items.
- story23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story, a twist on the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale featuring a werewolf love story, is generally viewed as enjoyable but disappointingly short, with many players noting its abrupt ending and unresolved plot points. While some appreciated the background information and charming art style, others criticized the narrative for being weak and filled with plot holes, ultimately feeling that the story was not substantial enough to support the gameplay. Overall, the story offers a mix of charm and frustration, leaving players wanting more.
“I got sucked into the story and I liked all the little facts scattered around.”
“I really enjoyed all of the background information regarding the Little Red Riding Hood story, past and present!”
“The art style is beautiful and the story is interesting; however, the ending seems to have stopped short. I hope they conclude the story in another game, but right now it's a good value for money and a fun game.”
“Very short (less than an hour for the main story).”
“The game's story is unfinished and it concluded abruptly with a cliffhanger.”
“The story is weak and ends abruptly.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and vibrant colors, with many users highlighting the lovely artwork and well-designed character models. The visuals contribute to a smooth gameplay experience, although some players expressed frustration with the game's short length and lack of hints for puzzles. Overall, the graphics enhance the enjoyment of the story and gameplay, making it a visually appealing experience.
“Great visuals!”
“The graphics are pleasing and the gameplay was smooth.”
“Very nice game with beautiful graphics, well-designed hidden object scenes and puzzles, and around 3 hours of play time.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on hidden object scenes, offering a basic experience with limited puzzle mechanics. While the graphics are pleasing and the gameplay is smooth, the overall experience is considered average, with some players finding value in the low price during sales.
“The graphics are pleasing and the gameplay was smooth.”
“Good gameplay with some great puzzles.”
“However, I got it on sale for forty-nine cents and the gameplay was worth that, so I’ll go with a thumbs up.”
“The gameplay was okay, but the story was pretty bad.”
“However, I got it on sale for forty-nine cents, and the gameplay was worth that, so I’ll go with a thumbs up.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a mix of annoying repetitive soundtracks and pleasant background music, but lacks volume control options, offering only an on or off setting.
“The background music is really nice.”
“The music adds a great atmosphere to the game.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
“Annoying repetitive soundtracks.”
“The music and sound options have no volume control, just on or off.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the lack of achievements diminishes the game's replayability, suggesting that such features could enhance motivation to revisit the game.
“I wish this game had achievements to enhance its replayability.”
“The lack of diverse endings really limits the replayability factor.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”