Serena
- January 30, 2014
- UltraVioletGames
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Get on itch.io Store"Serena" is a single-player Horror Point and Click game with an intriguing and disturbing story. Over 40 contributors from various indie companies have created a grim and detailed game that also serves as a love letter to the adventure game community. The game features amazing voice acting, a challenging intellect-provoking plot, and a haunting story that evokes fear and sadness.
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Reviews
- The game features an interesting and immersive story with unexpected twists.
- It's a short experience that is well worth the time, especially considering it's free.
- The voice acting and atmospheric design contribute to a compelling narrative experience.
- The gameplay is limited, with no puzzles or traditional point-and-click mechanics, which may disappoint some players.
- There are frustrating bugs and control issues that can hinder the experience.
- Many players found the story predictable and lacking in genuine horror elements.
- story26 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its twists and emotional depth, while others find it predictable and cliché. The narrative unfolds through interactive exploration, often requiring players to click on objects to trigger memories, which can be both engaging and tedious. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its atmosphere and voice acting, though opinions vary on its originality and execution.
“I really enjoyed the whole story, the twists, the attention to detail; it was all great!”
“Such an amazingly done story with just enough visuals, audio, and gameplay that kept me looking at every single object!”
“Very well done; great storytelling experience exploring a man's life and memories.”
“The story that some of the reviews praise is a predictable mess of an old man's life.”
“To trigger the story elements, you click around randomly at all the things until a certain thing changes, then you unlock the next step in the story.”
“Tedious gameplay that gets annoying and other reviews are overhyping the story.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the immersive story and visuals that encourage exploration, while others criticize it for being tedious and lacking substantial gameplay elements. Many users agree that the gameplay is minimal, with some even stating that it is virtually non-existent.
“Such an amazingly done story with just enough visuals, audio, and gameplay that kept me looking at every single object!”
“Tedious gameplay that gets annoying and other reviews are overhyping the story.”
“A lot of reviews will tell you that there isn't any actual gameplay in Serena, and they're right.”
“As stated, there's no gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their immersive design, enhancing the storytelling experience and encouraging players to engage with every detail in the environment.
“Such an amazingly done story with just enough visuals, audio, and gameplay that kept me looking at every single object!”
“+ Immersive graphical design”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its immersive locations and sound design, which enhance the storytelling experience. Reviewers highlight the effective narrative flow, decent voice acting, and a compelling script that collectively contribute to a captivating ambiance.
“The game features an atmospheric location and immersive sounds that draw you into its world.”
“It provides a captivating atmosphere, with great storytelling flow, decent voice acting, and a compelling script.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, suggesting that it detracts from the overall experience, while some feel that the positive reviews may be overstating the game's narrative quality.
“Tedious gameplay that gets annoying, and other reviews are overhyping the story.”
“The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“Repetitive tasks make progress feel more like a chore than an adventure.”
