Red Riding Hood: Star Crossed Lovers

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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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Red Riding Hood: Star Crossed Lovers screenshot

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

story7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique twist on the classic Red Riding Hood story, incorporating interesting trivia and facts about the fairy tale.
The hidden object scenes are visually appealing, and the gameplay is straightforward, making it accessible for fans of the genre.
At a low price point, the game offers decent entertainment value for those who enjoy hidden object puzzles.

The game is very short, with many players completing it in under two hours, and it ends abruptly without a satisfying conclusion.
There is a lack of variety in gameplay, with repetitive hidden object scenes and minimal puzzle-solving elements.
Technical issues such as freezing, poor writing, and the absence of voice acting detract from the overall experience.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
11%
The game's story is generally perceived as weak and unfinished, with many players noting its abrupt ending and lack of depth. While some appreciated the campy twist on the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale and the inclusion of historical trivia, others found the narrative unengaging and poorly written. Overall, the story serves as a mere backdrop to the hidden object gameplay, leaving players wanting more substance and resolution.
- “The illustrated story is not told at the end of the game.”
- “I got sucked into the story and I liked all the little facts scattered around.”
- “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.”
- “It's a very short game with a weak story and abrupt ending.”
- “The game's story is unfinished and it concluded abruptly with a cliffhanger.”
- “There are plot holes and it ends abruptly.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the beautiful artwork, colorful backgrounds, and smooth gameplay, others criticize the lack of resolution options and low-quality visuals, comparing them unfavorably to classic games. Overall, the visual presentation is seen as a significant drawback for some, while others find it enjoyable and fitting for the game's style.
- “Artwork is lovely.”
- “Great visuals!”
- “The graphics are pleasing and the gameplay was smooth.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “While the artwork itself might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The gameplay is generally considered basic, particularly for a hidden object game, with a focus on hidden object scenes and minimal puzzle mechanics. While some players appreciate the smoothness and value for money, others find the overall experience lacking, especially in terms of story and depth. Despite its simplicity, it offers decent entertainment for the price, especially when on sale.
- “The graphics are pleasing and the gameplay was smooth.”
- “Good gameplay with some great puzzles.”
- “Pretty basic hidden object game, heavy on the hidden object scenes and light on puzzles and other puzzle mechanics, not one of the best but 2 hours of game for £1.69 or 40p on deal is great value.”
- “The gameplay is basic, even for a hidden object game.”
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game features a limited selection of pleasant background tracks, but players find it repetitive and lacking in variety. Additionally, the absence of volume control options and low-resolution audio detracts from the overall experience.
- “The music tracks are nice, but there are only a few, and it gets repetitive.”
- “Nice background music.”
- “The music and sound options have no volume control, just on or off.”
- “My main criticism is that the music is very repetitive, and I'm also not so happy with the low resolution and non-standard aspect ratio.”
- “Annoying repetitive soundtracks.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel that the lack of achievements limits the game's replayability, suggesting that additional incentives could enhance their 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've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”