Santa's Big Adventures
- December 19, 2016
- Mihai Morosanu
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Santa's Big Adventures" is a family-friendly platformer game where players control Santa Claus on a mission to collect lost presents and put them in chimneys. Avoid dangerous creatures and obstacles like living snowmen, reindeer, and spikes to save Christmas. The game is designed for kids and casual gamers.
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Reviews
- The game offers a thrilling and invigorating experience with outstanding replayability and innovative mechanics.
- Many players found the game to be a hidden gem, praising its engaging story and enjoyable gameplay.
- It has been described as a perfect platformer for all skill levels, with well-tuned jump mechanics and a charming aesthetic.
- The game is criticized for being an asset flip with lazy graphics and minimal effort put into its design.
- Players noted that the game is extremely short, taking only about 15 minutes to complete, and lacks replay value.
- Technical issues, such as crashing at the end and poor sound design, detracted from the overall experience.
- story9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game features a compelling and emotionally charged story centered around Santa's tragic loss of his presents and Rudolph in a sleigh accident just before Christmas, highlighting themes of resilience and unexpected twists. Players praise the narrative for its thrilling progression, lovable characters, and impactful moments, culminating in a surprising and cinematic ending. Overall, the story is regarded as a standout aspect, drawing comparisons to other acclaimed titles for its depth and engagement.
“The game tells a compelling story of Santa who has lost all of his presents in a fatal accident with his sleigh that killed Rudolph, and this was on the day before Christmas.”
“The ending of the game is a very good plot twist too; having the game crash at the end was something I didn't see coming and was a very cinematic end to this enriching tale.”
“The controls are fantastic, the story is absolutely thrilling from start to finish, and the characters are so lovable that every death was really impactful.”
“Still wish they kind of focused on the whole Santa getting cucked storyline though, but I don't mind the incestuous relationship between Chancer and Dancer.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been heavily criticized for being stolen from another title, resulting in a lack of originality and poor quality. Users noted the visuals as outdated and lazy, with no options for resolution changes or meaningful tweaks, leading to a disappointing experience. In stark contrast, some reviews praised the graphics for their realism and beauty, highlighting a stark divide in user experiences.
“The graphics look so realistic, I'm honestly shocked they managed to get it to look so real.”
“The visuals are beautiful, and the gameplay is stunning.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The game has very lazy graphics, very boring and they look old, and gets insanely weird at the end; it literally is just a black screen with snow falling from the sky. The level before that is even weirder; it has broken text and is just way too easy, so only buy if you don't mind any of the things I just said or you want those trading cards.”
“It's a free flash game with stolen graphics from the 'Daze Before Christmas' game.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as calming and initially enjoyable, with some praising it as a masterpiece, but it quickly becomes repetitive and overwhelming. Players express frustration over the inability to mute the music separately from sound effects, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Overall, while the music has its merits, it ultimately detracts from the gameplay due to its volume and lack of variety.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Made on a flash, calm Christmas music is playing and the game is extremely simple, which does not make it bad.”
“The song that plays in the background is a true masterpiece, probably because it was written by Beethoven back in the 1600s but no one actually knew about it.”
“At first it was cute; however, the music gets old very quickly, the controls are clunky, and the sound effects are horrible.”
“You can't mute just the music, which is annoying. I ended up finishing the last part of the game with no sound.”
“Music is too loud and cannot be muted separately from the sound.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its outstanding replayability and innovative mechanics, including precise jump controls and the ability to shoot snowballs at various targets. Players engage in an epic battle against Santa's reindeer and snowmen while navigating through a visually stunning world filled with time-warping chimneys. Overall, the gameplay combines elements reminiscent of "Hotline Miami" and "The Witcher 3," offering a captivating experience for players of all skill levels.
“With its outstanding replayability, innovative shader engine, and impeccably tuned jump mechanics, the game caters to players of all skill levels.”
“Gameplay features include the ability to shoot snowballs indefinitely at walking deer and long-range snowmen to stun them for a while and calmly pass by, as well as jumps, the height of which depends on the degree of pressing the up button.”
“The gameplay is an epic battle against Santa's reindeer and the Frostys, all while Santa tries to gather up the presents for the kids, and he takes the chimneys that warp him through time and space to get to other regions of the North Pole.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
“The mechanics are poorly explained, leaving players confused about how to progress.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its innovative mechanics and accessibility for various skill levels, while some players feel it lacks value and incentives, such as achievements, which diminishes its overall replay potential.
“With its outstanding replayability, innovative shader engine, and impeccably tuned jump mechanics, the game caters to players of all skill levels.”
“This game obviously has hardly any replay value; the cost of this game is too much for what it's worth. No achievements... it has trading cards?”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The lack of meaningful choices or alternate endings really hurts its replayability.”
“After completing the game, I found no reason to return. The gameplay feels repetitive, and there are no new challenges to entice me back.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a poignant final level where Santa delivers a heart-wrenching message before his death, evoking strong feelings and tears from players. This impactful moment resonates deeply, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
“The last level has a message that is Santa's final heart-wrenching message before his death.”
“When he dies and utters those final words, I know I, and many others, shed a tear.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a lazy cash grab, suggesting that the game prioritizes profit over quality, particularly with its release timed for the holiday season.
“This is a lazy cash grab just in time for Christmas.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and takes away from the overall experience.”
“I can't enjoy the game when it constantly pushes me to spend more money.”
