Sol Dorado Heist

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Sol Dorado Heist is a single player casual simulation game with a kids theme. It was developed by Megalixir Games and was released on April 23, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

After waking up with amnesia, Alex Thorn finds herself lost and confused in a room she doesn’t recognize. A weird flashback tells her that she somehow has been robbing casinos with a mysterious criminal known as The Silent Ace. The police are now on her tracks, and The Silent Ace is about to rob the biggest casino in town: The Sol Dorado. Can Alex discover the truth about her past? Will she find …

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The characters are unique and memorable, each with distinct personalities that add to the overall experience.
The premise of the game is interesting, and the music enhances the mystery atmosphere with intense tracks during key moments.
The game offers multiple endings, providing a different perspective on the story and encouraging players to explore various outcomes.

The story lacks depth and proper context, making it difficult for players to engage fully with the mystery and characters.
The game is very short, with limited replay value, and choices often feel inconsequential, leading to a feeling of being a passive observer rather than an active participant.
Technical issues, such as the headache-inducing flashing lights and sporadic voice acting, detract from the overall experience.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
76%
12%
The story of "Sol Dorado Heist" features unique characters and intriguing plot twists, but some reviewers felt that the character development, particularly Mortimer's, was inconsistent and the twists were poorly integrated. While the short narrative effectively conveys its central theme and offers multiple endings that enhance replayability, the lack of clues and abrupt reveals detract from the overall detective experience. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its focus and clarity, making it a decent choice for fans of the genre.
- “Honestly, I was surprised that, although the story was fairly short, it managed to convey the idea of the game very well.”
- “While the art is okay, the strong point of this game is the storytelling and the idea that you have different endings that together combined are the ultimate truth (by the way: and this ultimate truth doesn’t contradict itself).”
- “Overall, a decent visual novel if you are looking for a bit of a detective-themed story that will be fun for a nice evening of reading.”
- “The plot twists were surprising, but they just felt like they were thrown in there.”
- “It just comes across as a way to stall an already short story.”
- “No story about her lost parents, no story about her dramatic past in school, which led to her straying off from the true way of life, no description of her previous love life and affairs.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the mysterious atmosphere with intense tracks during key moments. While some players find the overall music and art to be average to good, the character designs stand out positively.
- “The music is cool; it helps create a mysterious feel with some intense tracks for big moments.”
- “I definitely like the music and the character designs.”
- “The art and music are both good, apart from the character models, which I really liked.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has limited replayability, as players are bound to the conclusions drawn by the main character, and once the mystery is solved, there is little incentive to play again.
- “You're stuck with the conclusions the main character makes, and once you've solved the mystery, there's no replay value.”
- “After finishing the game, I found that there was little incentive to play through it again, as the choices felt limited.”
- “The lack of branching paths means that once you've experienced the story, there's nothing new to discover on a second playthrough.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it genuinely entertaining and appreciate the references, others feel that the over-the-top jokes fall flat and can be more eye-rolling than laugh-inducing. Overall, it seems to cater to a specific taste, with mixed reactions on its effectiveness.
- “In fact, it made me laugh and entertained me... I actually got the references, so I believe: money well spent.”
- “He thinks his atrocious jokes are hilarious and can't work out why he's barely getting any interest in his shows.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is a key focus for reviewers, who emphasize its importance alongside the art and story elements of the game.
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
- “I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet offer depth for advanced players.”
- “The variety of challenges and missions makes every session feel fresh and exciting.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a complex emotional engagement with the game's mystery elements, often feeling a mix of satisfaction and discomfort as they navigate the narrative. The revelation of character motivations can lead to unexpected feelings of empathy, even towards those deemed antagonistic, highlighting the game's ability to evoke nuanced emotional responses.
- “Even though I enjoy mystery shows where 'everyone is a suspect,' I relied on my instincts despite not being great at clue solving or reading people. I made the right guess, which felt rewarding, but it was bittersweet because I actually liked the character who turned out to be the 'bad person' until I learned more about them.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized for misleading advertising, as it presents the game as an otome title when it does not actually fit that genre, leading to disappointment among players.
- “It's a very big misadvertisement that leads to the game appearing to be an otome when it's not.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that while grinding can enhance the experience during the initial playthrough, it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive, especially when required to repeat sequences multiple times to complete the story.
- “While it is a good feature for the first playthrough, after that it becomes very tedious because you actually need to see the sequence about four times if you want to finish the story.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the character design and find the art style fitting for the game, indicating that it enhances their overall experience without detracting from character development.