Scarytales: All Hail King Mongo

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In this thrilling hidden object adventure the evil sorcerer Zarrar has returned to take vengeance upon your family and the kingdom from which he was banished years ago. After possessing your brother's mind through his dark magic, Zarrar seems to be unstoppable! Or can you find out, how to stop him?

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Scarytales: All Hail King Mongo screenshot

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story6 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The hidden object scenes are well-designed and provide a nice challenge, with items cleverly hidden in plain sight.
The game features a decent story that, while not original, is entertaining and well-written for fans of the genre.
Puzzles are skippable, and there is a hint system available, making it accessible for players who may get stuck.

The graphics are inconsistent, with some scenes looking decent while others appear poorly drawn and lacking detail.
Voice acting is subpar, often feeling amateurish and detracting from the overall experience.
The game is very short, typically taking only 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
53%
16%
The story is generally considered unoriginal and predictable, with many reviewers noting its cookie-cutter elements and lack of depth. However, it is described as entertaining and well-written, with some enjoyable puzzles and mini-games. Overall, while the narrative may be short and straightforward, it still manages to engage players despite its limitations.
- “Overall, despite all the listed cons, I did enjoy the story, but it is just too short.”
- “It holds a great story and adventure with some really nice puzzles and hog's.”
- “The story, even though it's not original, is entertaining and well written.”
- “The story itself was cookie cutter.”
- “As a workaround, you find out most important plot points through notes or letters.”
- “There is neither journal nor map, but you are restricted to a small number of locations at any given time, and there's not a lot of story to track.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics are generally described as decent but inconsistent, with some scenes appearing better than others. While the artwork is considered acceptable, there are no options for resolution or customization, limiting players' ability to enhance the visual experience. Overall, the graphics do not stand out in today's gaming landscape, with a mix of low quality and occasional decent visuals.
- “The graphics range in quality from okay to pretty depending on where you are in the game.”
- “+good artwork.”
- “The graphics are not bad but also nothing spectacular, and some scenes are better than others, so it's not consistent.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “The story is uninteresting, the characters and voice acting mediocre, and the graphics are just okay, with no real animations.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting its quality and the effective voice acting of characters. Additionally, the game offers customizable audio options, including separate volume sliders for music, sound effects, and voices, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Music is good and the environment sounds are normal; all characters talk to you and the voice acting is good.”
- “A slider lets you choose the volume of the music.”
- “Options include separate sliders for music, sound effects, and voices, as well as full-screen, widescreen, and custom cursor settings.”
- “The music is just okay.”
- “There is a slider that lets you choose the volume of the music.”
- “Options include separate sliders for music, sound effects, and voices.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users labeling it as low-quality mobile shovelware that detracts from the Steam platform.
- “This is just more mobile shovelware being dumped on Steam to pollute the platform while they make another cash grab for trash.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is criticized for its poor design and subpar mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to control my character.”
- “The mechanics are poorly designed, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment.”
- “The overall experience is marred by repetitive tasks and uninspired gameplay.”