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Small Town Terrors: Pilgrim's Hook

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83%Game Brain Score
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83% User Score Based on 84 reviews

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Small Town Terrors: Pilgrim's Hook is a single player action game with horror, fantasy and thriller themes. It was developed by Gunnar Games and was released on July 16, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

Save your twin brother from the sinister sea menace that overtakes everything and everyone on the troubled island of Pilgrim's Hook.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
story26 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Engaging story with a Lovecraftian theme and well-designed hidden object scenes.
  • Good graphics and voice acting, along with a variety of puzzles that cater to different skill levels.
  • Includes a useful map for fast travel, a hint system, and bonus content that adds value to the gameplay.
  • Frequent technical issues, including crashes and performance problems, detract from the overall experience.
  • The game can feel overly simplistic, with some puzzles lacking complexity and logic, leading to frustration.
  • Constant backtracking and a confusing map layout can make navigation tedious and overwhelming.
  • story
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its engaging plot and mythological themes, while others criticize it for being disjointed and lacking logic. The narrative follows a typical quest to find a loved one, featuring a bonus chapter that adds depth, but some reviewers found it tedious and inconsistent. Overall, while the story has its entertaining moments and decent puzzles, it may not fully satisfy those seeking a cohesive and compelling narrative.

    • “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.”
    • “Follow the story, find and save your brother while figuring out what is wrong with your birthplace.”
    • “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 a Lovecraftian tale but is a real mess. It has no logic, and the ending is really ridiculous. Sometimes it's good, but really only sometimes.”
    • “Overall, everything seems highly disconnected, and the story cannot glue everything together.”
    • “The story alternately explains just enough and not enough.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring a Lovecraftian aesthetic and well-drawn artwork that enhances the atmosphere. While the visuals are nicely done and adjustable in the options menu, some players noted that the talking animations appeared a bit stilted. Overall, the production values, including graphics, voice acting, and music, are considered above average for the genre.

    • “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.”
    • “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as average, with a mix of open-world elements that some players may enjoy while others may find frustrating. Many reviewers noted that the game offers a tolerable experience, lasting around 5.3 hours, but also highlighted a decline in logical progression towards the end, often requiring the use of a strategy guide to navigate. Overall, the gameplay presents a moderate challenge that may not appeal to everyone.

    • “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).”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, featuring a Lovecraftian aesthetic complemented by well-drawn graphics and above-average voice acting. Players are immersed in a disturbing island setting that enhances the overall experience, supported by atmospheric background music and impressive 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.”
    • “Artwork is well done and atmospheric.”
    • “The overall production values are decent, with above-average voice acting, well-drawn graphics, a Lovecraftian aesthetic, and acceptably atmospheric background music.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as acceptably atmospheric, complementing the overall decent production values that include above-average voice acting and well-drawn graphics. Players appreciate the integration of music with the game's Lovecraftian aesthetic, enhancing the immersive experience. Additionally, the game offers extra features such as a soundtrack and concept art, further showcasing its musical elements.

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

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

    • “It played well with no glitches.”
    • “It played well with no glitches.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

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

    • “Broken hitboxes, performance issues on Windows 10, and a really messy experience.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

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

    • “The story started out interesting, but the game becomes really tedious after a while.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “After a few hours, the repetitive tasks make it hard to stay engaged.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has low replayability, with multiple users consistently noting that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.

    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
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Small Town Terrors: Pilgrim's Hook is a action game with horror, fantasy and thriller themes.

Small Town Terrors: Pilgrim's Hook is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

Small Town Terrors: Pilgrim's Hook was released on July 16, 2014.

Small Town Terrors: Pilgrim's Hook was developed by Gunnar Games.

Small Town Terrors: Pilgrim's Hook has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Small Town Terrors: Pilgrim's Hook is a single player game.

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