Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child
- July 12, 2017
- World-Loom
- 3h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child" is a dark, gothic-themed adventure game. You play as Scarlett, a talented detective and medium, who is searching for her father who has gone missing. Along the way, you'll uncover hidden objects, solve puzzles, and confront supernatural forces in order to unravel the mystery of your father's disappearance. The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a gripping, suspenseful storyline.
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Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and atmospheric art style that enhances the Victorian setting.
- Engaging and addictive gameplay with a mix of puzzles and hidden object scenes.
- Decent story with some interesting twists, making it enjoyable for casual players.
- Very short gameplay, typically around 2-3 hours, with no bonus chapter or additional content.
- Puzzles and hidden object scenes are often too easy, lacking challenge for experienced players.
- The story has several plot holes and an abrupt ending, leaving many questions unanswered.
- story101 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally considered entertaining but flawed, with many reviewers noting plot holes, a lack of depth, and an abrupt or unsatisfying ending. While some players appreciated the atmospheric setting and intriguing premise, others found the narrative simplistic and the character motivations weak. Overall, the story serves its purpose to support the gameplay, but it may not satisfy those seeking a robust narrative experience.
“At the same time, it's very well done, a beautiful-looking game with a good story in an interesting setting and fun gameplay.”
“A great supernatural mystery in a Victorian era, a great story to unravel along with finding objects and solving puzzles.”
“I really liked the mini games and the story in this hidden object game.”
“The story is a little confusing, as it somehow turns out to be not so much about Scarlett and her father but about some other people, so we don't really get to do the one thing that was advertised in the end.”
“The entirety of the ending made no sense with the rest of the story and seemed very lazily put together.”
“I have a major issue with the ending of the game story. It does not make sense, and it makes a lot of the rest of the story confusing as well.”
- graphics41 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and atmospheric visuals, often evoking Victorian and gothic aesthetics. While some reviewers noted inconsistencies in character animations and a weaker storyline, the overall consensus highlights the game's impressive artwork and smooth performance, making it a standout feature despite its narrative shortcomings. Many players recommend the game primarily for its stunning graphics rather than its plot.
“The graphics are amazing and the puzzles are pretty good, not too hard, but not so easy it's completely boring.”
“The graphics in this game are beautiful.”
“Excellent game with interesting storyline & great graphics.”
“This is ever so slightly above average, mostly in terms of graphics and gameplay, but it is still a tepid recommendation (at best).”
“-graphics- not really great (like some of the 5-bn hidden object games or the hogs that Artifex Mundi actually develops themselves) but the graphics aren't completely godawful, and at least there is a great deal of variety in the scenes and environments.”
“I do recommend this game solely for the graphics, don't expect much of the story.”
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric and spooky qualities, effectively enhancing the Victorian aesthetic and contributing to the overall ambiance. While some reviewers found the soundtrack to be excellent and integral to the experience, others described it as merely pleasant but repetitive, with a few noting a lack of variety in tracks. Overall, the music is a standout feature for many, though opinions vary on its impact and memorability.
“The best part of the game is definitely the soundtrack.”
“The sound effects and the background music are good; they contribute to the spooky ambience of the game.”
“Mediocre: everything else, including (but not limited to) voice acting and music is totally average, and in some cases could be described as hopelessly middling.”
“At least there aren't any typical 'horror' elements in this game like jump scares, gore or scary music.”
“Very atmospheric and creepy artwork and music.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its casual and intuitive mechanics, featuring a mix of hidden object puzzles and minigames that are easy to learn but may feel lightweight due to the short duration of around 2-3 hours. While the game offers some unique twists and a variety of puzzles, it is often described as lacking depth and complexity, with a story that, despite its charm, does not elevate the overall experience. Overall, it provides a visually appealing and fun experience, but may not satisfy those seeking a more substantial gameplay challenge.
“At the same time, it's a very well done, beautiful-looking game with a good story in an interesting setting and fun gameplay.”
“The gameplay is well-presented, consisting of casual adventure game puzzles, minigames taken from the back of cereal boxes, and the hidden object games themselves.”
“The psychic mechanic isn't repetitive, which I truly appreciate, and is used in unique ways that are consistent throughout the game.”
“3 hours of gameplay is simply not enough.”
“Pretty short, just over 2 hours of gameplay.”
“If you're looking for a game with extremely easy puzzles, terrible storyline, and short gameplay, then this is the game for you!”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its atmospheric and creepy artwork, complemented by fitting music that enhances the experience. While the art style may vary between appealing and overly dark, it effectively contributes to a compelling story that balances creepiness without being overly frightening. However, some players note that the simplicity of the puzzles detracts from the overall immersion.
“Very atmospheric and creepy artwork and music.”
“Good atmosphere, pretty interesting story, creepy but not too scary.”
“The art style is between cool/atmospheric and too dark/gritty, depending on taste.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is criticized for its low replayability, with many users noting that it feels too short and lacks incentives to play again, making it difficult to recommend at full price.
“It's a bit too short and lacking in replay value for me to recommend at full price.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“There is no replay value.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its wonderful artwork and graphics, which run smoothly, showcasing impressive optimization for its release period. Additionally, the puzzles are noted to function seamlessly and are considered relatively easy.
“Wonderful artwork and graphics that run smoothly; I'm really impressed considering when this was created.”
“The puzzles run smoothly and are relatively easy.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character designs are visually appealing, but the animations can feel stiff and awkward, which may detract from the overall character development experience.
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with no glitches or confusion, although some feel the short length of the game detracts from its overall impact.
“Not terrible; I enjoyed some of them, and they all worked with no glitches or confusion.”
