Sisters Secrecy: Arcanum Bloodlines
- May 28, 2015
- Space Monkey International
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For as long as humanity existed, there has been an ancient order which prevented the dark forces from taking over the world. The order's name might have changed as the centuries wore on, but its essence remained the same. They were called "guardians," and our story is about the kids of one particular guardian. One day, fearing for their lives, he left his kids at the doorstep of an orphanage on th…
Reviews
- The game features a good variety of hidden object puzzles, mini-games, and a bonus game, providing engaging gameplay.
- Graphics are nice, and the puzzles are fun with smooth controls, making for an enjoyable experience.
- The hint system works well, helping players navigate through the game despite the absence of a map.
- The game suffers from hit detection issues, making it frustrating to click on objects, which is a core mechanic.
- The story is considered boring and typical, lacking the ability to connect different scenarios effectively.
- There are instances of illogical puzzle solutions and narrow hotspot areas, leading to confusion and wasted time.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that while it flows well with the gameplay, it ultimately feels lackluster and typical, failing to cohesively connect the various scenarios. Overall, the narrative is described as mediocre but not entirely unengaging.
“This story and gameplay flowed well.”
“The storyline is boring, typical, and doesn't connect the different scenarios very well.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising them as good and noting smooth controls, while others found the artwork to be only passable. Overall, the visuals are considered adequate but not exceptional, complementing the fun puzzles and gameplay.
“Good graphics, fun puzzles, and smooth controls.”
“The artwork was only just passable and the hogs were reasonably challenging.”
- music6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered enjoyable, but some players find it intrusive and poorly timed, particularly during non-combat scenarios like puzzles or hidden object scenes. While it enhances the experience for some, others feel it can become annoying and disrupt immersion.
“Music is okay, but it really started to get on my nerves.”
“The music is occasionally a bit intrusive, but I really enjoyed playing this game.”
“Like battle music in the middle of a hidden object scene or puzzle where it didn't make a lot of sense to be.”