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Sacred Almanac Traces of Greed

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67%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
music, gameplay
78% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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Sacred Almanac Traces of Greed is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Far Mills and was released on December 7, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Sacred Almanac: Traces of Greed, you become a detective exploring a mysterious village filled with supernatural events and questionable characters. Solve puzzles, gather clues, and interrogate suspects to uncover the truth behind the village's curse and its inhabitants' greed. With hand-drawn graphics and a captivating storyline, immerse yourself in this suspenseful hidden object adventure game.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions

  • The game features a captivating storyline with deep character development and moral choices that engage players.
  • The atmospheric art style and haunting soundtrack create an immersive experience.
  • The game offers a variety of puzzles and achievements, making it enjoyable for casual gamers and those looking for a short adventure.
  • The game lacks hidden object scenes, which may disappoint fans of the genre expecting traditional gameplay elements.
  • Technical issues, such as a lack of resolution options and interface glitches, detract from the overall experience.
  • The repetitive soundtrack and absence of voice acting can make the gameplay feel monotonous and less engaging.
  • story
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story features an intricate blend of mystery and moral dilemmas, centered around an investigator searching for a missing chief engineer after a railroad explosion, highlighting themes of greed and the impact on tribal lands. While some players appreciated the character development and atmosphere, others criticized the plot for being cliched and too short, with a playtime of around 1.5 to 2 hours. Overall, the narrative received mixed reviews, with some finding it engaging despite its flaws, while others felt it lacked depth and coherence.

    • “The intricate storyline weaves mystery and greed into an unforgettable tale, with deep character development and moral choices that really make you think.”
    • “Sacred Almanac traces the story of an investigator who tries to find Chief Engineer Jonathan Finch after he went missing during a powerful railroad tunnel explosion.”
    • “The story is good, as far as hidden object games go, although I can't help but feel like a few of the key plot points have been lifted directly from a few archaeological themed films/books (or at least inspired by).”
    • “Very short, around 2 hours for the main story.”
    • “Cons: the story is too cliched and doesn't make any sense.”
    • “Ridiculous story, buggy, terrible slow written communication, which can only be skipped completely.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the atmospheric art style and decent visuals that create an immersive experience, while others criticize the overall quality as mediocre and lacking in advanced animation. Users note the absence of resolution options and graphics tweaks, leading to a perception of the visuals as outdated compared to classic games. Overall, the artwork is seen as average, but it effectively contributes to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The atmospheric art style and haunting soundtrack immerse you completely, while the combat system offers strategic depth and rewarding loot hunts.”
    • “Beautiful graphics.”
    • “Despite its short length and thin story, it manages to create a certain atmosphere through good visuals and characterizations; nothing in the game will wow you, but it may very well succeed in transporting you, for a short while, into its setting.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
    • “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.”
    • “Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Asteroids had more advanced animation and visuals going on than this game does.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric and soothing qualities, while others criticize it for being overly repetitive and lacking variety, often consisting of a single 30-second loop that plays throughout the game. This inconsistency in the soundtrack has led to frustration, as some users noted instances where music didn't play at all. Overall, while the music aims to enhance immersion, its execution has left many players disappointed.

    • “The atmospheric art style and haunting soundtrack immerse you completely, while the combat system offers strategic depth and rewarding loot hunts.”
    • “The sound effects do their job and the background music is largely mellow, soothing, and inoffensive.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “There are no soundtracks.”
    • “Just 1 30-second music loop that goes over and over and over.”
    • “- The soundtrack is the same 30 or so seconds on repeat for the entire game, cutscenes, gameplay, everything.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its atmospheric art style and haunting soundtrack, which effectively immerse players in the experience. While some titles evoke a nostalgic old-school adventure vibe, others, despite their brevity and simplicity, manage to create a captivating environment through strong visuals and characterizations. Overall, the atmosphere enhances the gameplay, offering a transportive experience even if it lacks depth in other areas.

    • “The atmospheric art style and haunting soundtrack immerse you completely, while the combat system offers strategic depth and rewarding loot hunts.”
    • “On the other hand, 'master' creates a true old-school adventure game atmosphere and removes all hints and map.”
    • “Despite its short length and thin story, it manages to create a certain atmosphere through good visuals and characterizations; nothing in the game will wow you, but it may very well succeed in transporting you, for a short while, into its setting.”
    • “On the other hand, 'master' creates a true old-school adventure game atmosphere and removes all hints and maps.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a mechanic involving achievements that can be completed in a single playthrough, but some players find certain elements, like the cane, unclear in purpose. Additionally, the repetitive soundtrack, which loops every 30 seconds throughout the game, detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Achievements can be completed 100% in one gameplay session.”
    • “The cane - I'm not sure why it's a mechanic.”
    • “The soundtrack is the same 30 or so seconds on repeat for the entire game, including cutscenes and gameplay.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, including bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, as well as slow and cumbersome communication within the game. These problems detract from the overall experience, highlighting a need for improvements in the game's stability.

    • “Ridiculous story, buggy, and terrible slow written communication, which can only be skipped completely.”
    • “Be aware of two game UI-related glitches.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted as a strong point, with an intricate storyline that intertwines mystery and greed, prompting players to engage in meaningful moral choices that enhance the overall narrative experience.

    • “The intricate storyline weaves mystery and greed into an unforgettable tale, with deep character development and moral choices that really make you think.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely criticized, with users finding it lacking and unfunny, overshadowed by numerous technical issues. Many players express frustration, suggesting that the game's problems detract significantly from any comedic elements it may have.

    • “To be honest, this game has so many problems it's just not funny. It's not worth buying. I also noticed many complaints about it on another forum when I tried looking for help. A post was created to list the problems people experience, and then it just got locked, cutting off the last person who asked for help.”
    • “The humor in this game falls flat; it feels forced and unoriginal, making it hard to enjoy any comedic moments.”
    • “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and often miss the mark, leaving me more frustrated than amused.”
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Sacred Almanac Traces of Greed is a action game with mystery theme.

Sacred Almanac Traces of Greed is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Sacred Almanac Traces of Greed was released on December 7, 2016.

Sacred Almanac Traces of Greed was developed by Far Mills.

Sacred Almanac Traces of Greed has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Sacred Almanac Traces of Greed is a single player game.

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