Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light

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Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light is a single player action game. It was developed by Shaman Games Studio and was released on September 17, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light" is a hidden object adventure game set on a mysterious island with a tragic past. Players, intaking the role of Jane, must explore the island, solve puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets to save their husband, Mike. With 40 playable locations, 12 hidden object scenes, and 15 mini-games, players will have to outsmart the ancient heritage to escape the island. The game features a unique and original world to explore.

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Audience ScoreBased on 105 reviews

story33 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features a decent quantity of hidden object puzzles and well-drawn scenes that create an eerie atmosphere.
The story is engaging, with a mix of mystery and supernatural elements that keep players interested.
The puzzles vary in difficulty, providing a good challenge without being overly frustrating.

The hint system is often unhelpful, only providing guidance in specific scenes and not indicating where to go next.
There is a significant amount of backtracking required due to the lack of a map or fast travel options, which can make gameplay tedious.
The graphics are dated and the game runs at a low resolution, which may detract from the overall experience on modern displays.

story
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
59%
3%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and atmospheric, while others criticize it for being generic and lacking depth. Many appreciate the eerie settings and the bonus chapter that adds perspective, but some feel the narrative falters towards the end or fails to stand out in a crowded genre. Overall, it offers a blend of familiar themes and intriguing elements, making it enjoyable for fans of hidden object games, though not without its flaws.
- “The story is gripping, but you may get bored sometimes due to the lack of fast travel and the underwhelming hint system.”
- “The game is well done with beautiful art, some nice puzzles, and a pretty good story which kept me interested to the end.”
- “The story is creepy and interesting.”
- “The story is stuck between the juvenile and mature in such a way to align with neither group.”
- “The story barely dares to use anything but the usual hidden object building blocks: female protagonist, derelict setting shrouded in mystery, kidnapped loved one, supernatural entity with no real motivation apart from being evil.”
- “I've read cereal boxes with more plot depth and interest.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
61%
7%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the hand-drawn art style and atmospheric visuals that enhance the storytelling, while others criticize the low resolution and dated appearance reminiscent of older games. Many players appreciate the detail in certain scenes, particularly those depicting the eerie setting, but note issues like graininess and lack of widescreen support. Overall, while the artwork can be visually appealing, the technical execution often falls short of modern standards.
- “The hand-drawn graphics are astonishing, and they capture the eerie atmosphere of the abandoned island, its lighthouse, and the shipwrecks perfectly.”
- “The graphics in this game are well drawn, and with animated water splashing around the cliffs, it all looked quite nice and polished.”
- “The voice acting, graphics, and visual effects are all solid, and the hidden object scenes were well defined.”
- “The graphics are definitely outdated although it is sort of widescreen.”
- “Graphics: mid-2012 game and the artwork looks very dated and no detail.”
- “The graphics are not very good and some objects are difficult to see.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The music in the game is generally described as atmospheric and fitting for the theme, though opinions vary on its quality, with some finding it exciting while others consider it mediocre or repetitive. While the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, there are complaints about it cutting out during gameplay and a desire for a downloadable version. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, despite some inconsistencies.
- “The music fits the theme of the game.”
- “The music is atmospheric and the story is imaginative.”
- “The soundtrack is also quite adapted for the game too.”
- “Music is serviceable.”
- “The music is a mix between mediocre and much too intense for the situation; the voice acting is horrendous, the puzzles are sub-par, and I have not seen as bland of a climax since Fable 2.”
- “Soundtrack: awful--I've heard better music in an elevator.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it standard and lacking innovation, while others appreciate the inclusion of minigames and hidden object scenes. Although the gameplay is described as average, it is complemented by excellent artwork and music, with some bonus content enhancing the overall experience. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the gameplay is functional and enjoyable for many players.
- “Excellent artwork and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is also good, not the best I had, but very good; like I said, the story is #1, just amazing.”
- “I encountered no game-breaking bugs during the gameplay, and furthermore, I had no trouble solving the game and the bonus chapter.”
- “The artwork and premise seemed decent, but the gameplay felt stale, not going above average.”
- “Anyway, the gameplay is pretty standard: minigames to solve, hidden object scenes to clear, and items to find in each location.”
- “Gameplay: no map!”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
38%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, characterized by an imaginative story, atmospheric music, and stunning hand-drawn graphics that effectively evoke a dark and eerie setting. While the soundtrack enhances the experience, some users noted occasional interruptions during gameplay. Overall, the combination of visuals and sound significantly contributes to the game's immersive environment.
- “The graphics and sound are very atmospheric; they really make the story worthwhile, and this story actually isn't all fishy stuff that might cause you to wrinkle up your nose.”
- “The music is atmospheric, and the story is imaginative.”
- “The hand-drawn graphics are astonishing, and they capture the eerie atmosphere of the abandoned island, its lighthouse, and the shipwrecks perfectly.”
- “The atmosphere feels overwhelmingly dark and oppressive.”
- “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the environment.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, primarily due to the overuse of hidden object scenes and a lack of fast travel options. The absence of a shortcut map and the need for constant backtracking contribute to a frustrating experience, diminishing overall enjoyment.
- “The back and forth navigation without a shortcut map grew tedious in between puzzles.”
- “Over and over—which makes for tedious and boring backtracking and travel.”
- “However, this game gets quite tedious after a while. The hint system doesn't tell you where you have to go next, and there is no map for fast travel. That, combined with the need to go forward and backward across the whole island all the time, really pulls the fun out of it.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of *Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light* is notably poor, leading to performance issues on modern PCs.
- “Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light is very badly optimized for modern PCs.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable on higher-end systems.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with no game-breaking bugs reported and only minor issues related to item interactions.
- “There are no game-breaking bugs, but I encountered a few buggy interactions with items.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several stability issues, including random freezes and lag spikes.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by unexpected and cartoonish elements, such as a giant floating purple head with a goofy voice, which can evoke genuine laughter even in serious moments. This blend of silliness adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
- “At the end of the bonus chapter, there is a giant floating purple head with a goofy voice that made me laugh out loud at how cartoonishly silly it was.”
- “I don't think I was supposed to be laughing at that moment, at least not so loudly.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has minimal replay value, with users consistently noting that it offers a low incentive to play again.
- “Minimal replay value.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”

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Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light is a action game.

Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light.

Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light was released on September 17, 2014.

Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light was developed by Shaman Games Studio.

Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light is a single player game.

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