Sacra Terra: Kiss of Death Collector’s Edition
- February 2, 2017
- Five BN
In Sacra Terra: Kiss of Death Collector’s Edition, rescue your fiance from a supernatural force by exploring mystical dimensions, uncovering clues, and solving puzzles to reverse tragic deaths and mend relationships. This game offers the full experience with additional bonus content including a bonus chapter, strategy guide, wallpapers, and concept art. Dive into this emotionally gripping hidden object adventure and experience hidden depths of love and evil.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and well-done cut scenes, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- The interactive map allows for fast travel between locations, making navigation easier and more efficient.
- Despite its flaws, the game offers a decent amount of content and can be enjoyable for fans of hidden object games, especially if purchased on sale.
- The hit detection in hidden object scenes is severely flawed, often requiring multiple clicks on items to register, leading to frustration.
- Numerous bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, including game-breaking issues that may require restarting or troubleshooting.
- The story and character development are weak, with a plot that feels clichéd and unengaging, detracting from the overall experience.
- story29 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered average, featuring a classic narrative arc with some comical elements and interesting subplots, though it suffers from weak voice acting and a glitchy interface. While some players appreciated the recurring characters and the mystery surrounding them, others found the main plot underwhelming, particularly in comparison to the bonus chapter, which, despite its challenges, provided a more engaging experience. Overall, the game is seen as worth playing for hidden object enthusiasts, but it lacks the depth and polish found in the best titles of the genre.
“The story was interesting enough, and I appreciated the recurring appearance of other characters and the mystery surrounding their origins.”
“The story caught my attention from the first moment.”
“+Interesting story with a good twist.”
“Only buy this game if you can accept up front that it has a sub-par interface and an underwhelming story.”
“Okay, so this one is weak on plot and the interface is... glitchy.”
“Horrible story of releasing hearts of pure couples and trying to get back your future fiancé from a monster from hell who seduced him.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the artwork as pleasant and on par with similar titles in the genre. However, some criticisms arise regarding the poor quality of hidden object scenes and the lack of graphical updates for larger screens, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals can be adjusted and are often described as beautiful and detailed, inconsistencies in hotspot accuracy and some outdated elements are noted.
“I want to mention that the visuals in the game are nicely done.”
“+beautiful graphics, the art of some of the scenes are great and detailed even though the game is old.”
“But Alawar Entertainment is known for their amazing visuals.”
“Very poor graphics; it looked great on a tablet when it first came out.”
“This version has not had the graphics remastered for typical PC use with bigger screens.”
“The hidden object scenes have very poor graphics; they make your eyes hurt.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of the "House of 1000 Doors" series, featuring typical hidden-object mechanics and an engaging story. However, some players found certain puzzle mechanics frustrating and experienced issues with inventory management, leading to backtracking. Overall, while enjoyable, the gameplay has its drawbacks.
“The mechanics are mostly like in 'House of 1000 Doors,' which is not bad because the series is really cool.”
“I enjoyed the story, and most of the gameplay.”
“So while it has a lot going for it, some of the puzzle mechanics were too annoying for me to recommend it.”
“During regular gameplay, I found myself backtracking screens when I was trying to access my inventory.”
“Typical story, typical hidden-object mechanics.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been positively received, with many users noting that it is fitting and enhances the overall experience. Reviewers describe the background music as pleasant and even better than average, contributing to the game's atmosphere effectively.
“The music was nice and fitting, just like in the first one.”
“The background music is good - better than normal, I would say.”
“The music was pleasant.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the bonus game, where unclear objectives and overlapping progression indicators hinder progress. The mini-games are described as long-winded and frustrating, contributing to an overall sense of irritation during gameplay.
“An extremely tedious grind where it's unclear how to proceed in some scenes, long-winded and irritating mini-games, and progression arrows that overlap areas you need to investigate.”
“The game is better optimized thankfully, but the only time it was tedious was in the bonus game, which you actually have to play or forego some of the achievements.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly in hidden object scenes where precise clicking is often required. Many users express frustration over the need to click erratically to interact with objects, leading to a disappointing experience.
“This game is full of glitches and hiccups, and I'm sorry I bought it.”
“Hidden object scenes are buggy; you have to click around like a madman to hit the right spot, which sometimes is centimeters away from the object you are trying to collect.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game's monetization strategy unappealing, particularly due to intrusive advertisements for other titles that appear before the game loads, detracting from the overall experience.
“Final thoughts: I have found the game developer's method of advertising their other games to be unappealing.”
“The advertisement pops up before the actual game loads.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with many users noting a lack of incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“There is no replay value.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has improved, making for a smoother experience, though some players found the bonus game to be a tedious exception that could impact achievement completion.
“The game is better optimized, thankfully, and the only time it was tedious was in the bonus game, which you actually have to play or forego some of the achievements.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly without any noticeable lag.”
“The game is better optimized, thankfully, but the only time it was tedious was in the bonus game, which you actually have to play or forego some of the achievements.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the interesting mechanics, the poor optimization makes it frustrating to enjoy the game fully.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game particularly effective, noting that the character models, such as the police officer and the ballerina's lover, are amusingly identical, which adds a layer of comedic absurdity to the experience.
“I gotta say, I couldn't stop laughing when I saw the models of the police officer, the lover of the ballerina, and the Egyptian - they all looked like the same man.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me in stitches throughout the entire game.”
“Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay light-hearted and entertaining.”