Sandra and Woo in the Cursed Adventure
- September 20, 2015
- Feline Fuelled Games
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Sandra and Woo in the Cursed Adventure," Sandra and her talking raccoon, Woo, are sucked into a dangerous virtual world filled with dragons, a castle under siege, and eccentric characters. As they embark on an epic quest to return home, they encounter friends and foes while navigating a complex web of agendas in this narrative-driven adventure game. The game features unique puzzles and challenging obstacles, with a blend of humor and suspense that will keep players engaged till the end.
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Reviews
- The game captures the essence of the Sandra and Woo webcomic well, featuring familiar characters and humor that fans will appreciate.
- The hand-drawn 2D animations and detailed graphics provide a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventure games.
- The puzzles are challenging and rewarding, with some players finding them enjoyable and engaging despite their difficulty.
- The animations are often slow and choppy, detracting from the overall experience and making the game feel outdated.
- Many puzzles rely on trial and error, leading to frustration as solutions can feel random and lack clear hints.
- The minigames are generally seen as annoying and not well integrated into the main gameplay, with some players finding them tedious.
- story28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as having a captivating yet inconsistent narrative, with an abrupt and anticlimactic ending that leaves players wanting more. While it is well-connected to the comic source material and features enjoyable characters, the frequent switching between multiple perspectives and a lack of clarity in the main plot detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the story is still considered fun and complemented by good voice acting and music.
“Great puzzles, beautiful graphics and even better storyline!”
“The story is based on wacky happenings but still captivating nonetheless.”
“Overall, fun story and good adventure gameplay with fitting voice actors (usually) and good music, sometimes very catchy.”
“The plot seems unfinished.”
“From a storyline perspective, the story is weak; you keep switching between several characters.”
“The main plot is unclear.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their detail and smoothness, surpassing those of typical point-and-click titles, with beautiful visuals complementing a strong storyline. However, some users find the animations lacking, describing them as poor and less engaging compared to other 2D games. Overall, while the graphics are considered decent, they receive mixed reviews regarding animation quality.
“Graphics and animation are more detailed and smoother than in typical games from the historic point and click era.”
“Great puzzles, beautiful graphics and even better storyline!”
“The graphics are...okay.”
“Ok-ish graphics.”
“Take a look at the mobile games White Island and Beyond the Bounds, both by VisualShower Corp; they're both fully 2D, and the visual novel style of making characters pop up when talking also engages the audience better with facial expressions.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game effectively captures the essence of the original web comic, blending child-friendly visuals with more mature jokes. While the character personalities shine through in amusing dialogue, some minigames detract from the overall comedic experience, leading to repetitive jokes that may not resonate with all players. Overall, the humor is present but doesn't fully elevate the game.
“This game is produced by the authors of the original web comic, and the characters and humor from the comic fit very well.”
“Although suitable for children, the humor is more grown-up than the visual style leads on.”
“Most of these tasks are funny and kind of insane, exactly as you would expect from the webcomic-inspired game.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally regarded as enjoyable, featuring a fun story and engaging adventure elements, complemented by fitting voice acting and catchy music. However, the experience may vary based on personal taste.
“You might experience them more as a fun variation in gameplay, depending on your taste.”
“Overall, fun story and good adventure gameplay with fitting voice actors (usually) and good music, sometimes very catchy.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly criticizing the repetitive and unengaging dialogue that lacks cleverness or originality. This contributes to a frustrating experience as players feel compelled to click through uninspired content.
“The dialog is tedious to click through and it never comes up with any clever or unique gags.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users noting it as catchy and fitting for the adventure gameplay. Additionally, the voice acting complements the overall experience, enhancing the fun story.
“Overall, fun story and good adventure gameplay with fitting voice actors and good music, sometimes very catchy.”
