Small Town Terrors: Galdor's Bluff Collector's Edition

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 42 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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In "Small Town Terrors: Pilgrim's Hook Collector's Edition," you're drawn back to your childhood home on Pilgrim's Hook to save your twin brother from a mysterious underwater force. The island's few remaining inhabitants seem mad, and a tide of terror threatens to consume you as well. Can you uncover the truth and rescue your brother before it's too late?

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
story13 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Engaging story with a Lovecraftian theme and well-designed hidden object scenes.
  • Good graphics and voice acting, with a variety of puzzles that cater to different skill levels.
  • Includes bonus content and collectibles that enhance gameplay and provide additional challenges.
  • Frequent backtracking and a confusing map that can overwhelm players with too many locations.
  • Technical issues such as freezing, crashes, and poor inventory management detract from the experience.
  • Some puzzles lack logic and can feel contrived, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • story33 mentions

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a fun and engaging plot with a mythological theme that stands out among typical ghost stories. While some players appreciate the intriguing twists and character development, others criticize the narrative for being disjointed or lacking logic, particularly in its execution and conclusion. Overall, the story provides a decent backdrop for the hidden object gameplay, though opinions vary on its depth and coherence.

    • “The story is good, and the mythological theme is refreshing since most hidden object games are ghost stories.”
    • “The puzzles are challenging, the story is very good, and it honestly scared the crap out of me.”
    • “The story offers little surprises: while searching for a loved one you find yourself in a small town haunted by something evil, which of course you promptly destroy before the end credits.”
    • “The game does not allow you to replay the main story or bonus chapter without creating a new profile, and achievements are profile-locked.”
    • “I love hidden object games but this is not good; the only valuable thing is the hidden object part, which is well made, but all the rest... the story tries to be Lovecraftian but is a real mess, it has no logic and the ending is really ridiculous.”
    • “Overall, everything seems highly disconnected, and the story cannot glue everything together.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring a Lovecraftian aesthetic and well-drawn visuals that enhance the atmosphere. While the production values are considered decent, some users noted minor issues with character animations. Overall, the artwork and visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, with options for customization available.

    • “The overall production values are decent, with above-average voice acting, well-drawn graphics, a Lovecraftian aesthetic, and acceptably atmospheric background music.”
    • “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are nicely done.”
    • “The graphics, puzzles, hidden object games (HOGs), and voice acting are all acceptable for the genre.”
    • “Artwork is well done and atmospheric.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay is described as average, with some players finding it tolerable but slightly more challenging than similar titles. While it features an open-world design, the logic of the gameplay reportedly deteriorates towards the end, leading some to rely on strategy guides for guidance. Overall, opinions on the gameplay experience are mixed, with it being a potential dealbreaker for some players.

    • “The gameplay: this is where the gamer will love or hate the game.”
    • “I got 5.3 hours of tolerable gameplay out of it (4.6 hours in the main game and 0.7 hours in the bonus chapter).”
    • “Personally, I found the gameplay to be just a bit more difficult to get through than in other similar games.”
    • “One thing that did strike me is that near the end, the logic of the gameplay seems to fall apart: I had to resort to the strategy guide just to figure out what I was supposed to be doing (not necessarily how).”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, featuring decent production values, above-average voice acting, and well-drawn graphics that contribute to a Lovecraftian aesthetic. Players find the setting, particularly the disturbing island, to be immersive and effectively unsettling, enhanced by atmospheric background music and quality artwork.

    • “The atmosphere is the best part: following your brother, you come into a little island that was disturbing when you lived on it and has now gone to hell.”
    • “The overall production values are decent, with above-average voice acting, well-drawn graphics, a Lovecraftian aesthetic, and acceptably atmospheric background music.”
    • “Artwork is well done and atmospheric.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is described as acceptably atmospheric, complementing the overall decent production values that include above-average voice acting and a Lovecraftian aesthetic. Players appreciate the integration of music with the visuals and story, enhancing the immersive experience. Additionally, the game offers a soundtrack as part of its extra features.

    • “The voices, music, visuals, and story are also good.”
    • “The overall production values are decent, with above-average voice acting, well-drawn graphics, a Lovecraftian aesthetic, and acceptably atmospheric background music.”
    • “There are extra features in the game: bonus chapter, soundtrack, concept art, wallpaper, and the game's strategy guide.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report a high level of stability, noting that the game runs smoothly without any glitches.

    • “It played well with no glitches.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
    • “I experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game has been criticized for broken hitboxes and significant performance issues on Windows 10, leading to a generally frustrating experience for players.

    • “Broken hitboxes, performance issues on Windows 10, and a really messy experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find that while the game's story begins engagingly, it quickly devolves into tedious grinding, diminishing the overall enjoyment.

    • “The story started out interesting, but the game becomes really tedious after a while.”
    • “Grinding feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the gameplay.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game has low replayability, indicating that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit it after completing it.

    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “There isn't much incentive to play through the game again after finishing it.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little reason to return.”
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