Sonya The Great Adventure

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 88 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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"Sonya: The Great Adventure" is a vibrant hidden object game following Sonya's quest to save her sister's vitality, stolen by unknown robbers. With animated cutscenes, professional voiceovers, and adjustable difficulty levels, players help Sonya solve puzzles, gain allies, and confront an unknown evil. Steam players receive bonus content for an enhanced experience.

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Reviews

75%
Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews
story16 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and comic book style cut scenes that enhance the visual experience.
  • There is a good variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes, with some being quite challenging, making it suitable for players who enjoy a higher skill level.
  • The gameplay is engaging and offers a decent amount of content, including a bonus chapter and achievements to unlock.
  • The lack of a map makes navigation difficult, leading to excessive backtracking and confusion about where to go next.
  • There are significant issues with hit detection, requiring multiple clicks on objects to register, which can be frustrating.
  • The story is weak and often nonsensical, with poor voice acting that detracts from the overall experience.
  • story54 mentions

    The story in this game is generally considered weak and basic, with many reviewers noting inconsistencies, poor voice acting, and a lack of depth. While some players found the plot to be serviceable and enjoyed the bonus chapter, others criticized it for being illogical and overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics. Overall, the narrative fails to impress, often feeling secondary to the hidden object puzzles and lacking the engaging qualities that players seek in a compelling story.

    • “Great older hidden object puzzle adventure (HOPA) with lots of hidden object scenes and not as much adventure as I like, but it has a good storyline.”
    • “The story is interesting and will keep you playing; I liked the fact that the puzzles are not repetitive and some of them are quite challenging.”
    • “The bonus chapter was a good addition and very well connected to the main story.”
    • “The story is basic and the cut scenes are more crudely drawn compared to the beauty of the actual game portion.”
    • “The voice acting and story left a lot to be desired as well.”
    • “Nothing inherently wrong with it, but the story was sketchy, uninspired, and not very interesting.”
  • graphics35 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers noting that they evoke a whimsical, storybook quality. While the visuals are generally considered to be on par with newer titles, some players pointed out inconsistencies in art style between cutscenes and gameplay, as well as occasional issues with clarity. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some minor critiques regarding specific elements like fuzzy artwork and click hot spots.

    • “The graphics are beautifully detailed and the music creates a good atmosphere.”
    • “The art style is beautiful; it feels like it's straight out of one of those children's fantasy books.”
    • “I really love the graphical style and overall mood of the game.”
    • “I'm not sure when the game was made or what it was originally for, but it has a bit of pillarboxing for some reason... perhaps just an aesthetic choice, not sure.”
    • “The artwork is fine as is the story, but it lacks a certain pizzazz.”
    • “It's just cheap to make it difficult because the artwork is fuzzy.”
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its pleasant and atmospheric qualities, particularly noting standout pieces like the guitar track. However, some users found the soundtrack repetitive and occasionally mismatched with the game's environment, leading to a mixed overall impression. While it enhances the experience for many, a few critics felt it could have been improved with more variety and depth.

    • “The music and graphics are pleasant.”
    • “The world is kind of pretty, the comic style cut scenes are attractive and the music is great; I especially liked the guitar piece.”
    • “One thing I forgot to mention... the soundtrack is superb in providing a meditative and relaxing environmental experience.”
    • “I don't know if this is something I only noticed because I turned the music way down or what, but it was pretty weird and disconcerting, especially since it didn't really fit with where I was in the game.”
    • “On the downside, the story is a little bit sketchy and under-developed, and music could’ve been better (a few ambient melodies – of which one is clearly broken – that are not related to the environment just won’t do).”
    • “Linear, quite easy, music is boring if not annoying, there is no voice over even for the few arts that were needed.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a mix of classic and modern mechanics, though it is noted to be relatively short, typically ranging from 4.5 to 10 hours. While the hidden object scenes are straightforward and lack complexity, this simplicity may appeal to some players. Overall, the game is replayable due to its puzzle-solving elements, despite some clunky mechanics typical of older titles.

    • “The gameplay is excellent, if short.”
    • “The game will give you anywhere from 5 to 10 hours of gameplay-- I played it for just under 8-- and it is replayable because you're not going to remember how you solved most of the puzzles tomorrow.”
    • “Both mechanics and hidden object parts lie somewhere between the older Artifex Mundi games and the newer titles.”
    • “Being an older game, the mechanics are a bit clunky.”
    • “Hidden object mechanics are also simple - fairly static scenes to find objects, no scenes inside scenes, and not many mechanics variations - might be good or bad depending on how you like them.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its picturesque locations, charming creatures, and engaging puzzles. Users highlight the beautifully detailed graphics and the effective music, which together create an immersive and exciting adventure.

    • “But nevertheless, it was an exciting and atmospheric adventure with picturesque locations, cute creatures, and lots of puzzles to solve.”
    • “The graphics are beautifully detailed, and the music creates a good atmosphere.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers 5 to 10 hours of gameplay, with some players noting that while it is replayable due to the forgettable nature of puzzle solutions, the overall replay value is considered low.

    • “The game will give you anywhere from 5 to 10 hours of gameplay—I played it for just under 8—and it is replayable because you're not going to remember how you solved most of the puzzles tomorrow.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from amusing mistranslations and quirky dialogue, which elicits laughter in certain moments. However, the overall storytelling is perceived as rushed or lacking depth, detracting from the comedic potential.

    • “It made me laugh in some places with bad English translations, like 'grope' in place of 'feel'. The artwork provides some nice backgrounds and visuals.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, with a lackluster story and uninspired puzzles that detract from the overall experience. While the graphics are occasionally appealing, they do not compensate for the repetitive nature of the gameplay.

    • “Nothing inherently wrong with it, but the story was sketchy, uninspired, and not very interesting. The graphics are okay to occasionally pretty, but the puzzles tend to be tedious rather than clever.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users highlighting it as extremely buggy.

    • “But this game is extremely buggy.”
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Play time

6hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
5-10hSpent by most gamers
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