- February 3, 2017
- Space Monkey International
Taken Souls: Blood Ritual Collector's Edition
Platforms
About
A series of mysterious ritual murders covered the foggy streets of London, which young detective James Voodoo will have to investigate. While investigating these mysterious murders, James Voodoo faces the mystical phenomena, which covered the city. When progressing in case investigation, James realizes that these murders are just the small part of the global conspiracy, which threatens the whole w…
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- The game features interesting mechanics such as collecting fingerprints and upgrading equipment, which adds depth to the hidden object gameplay.
- The artwork and atmosphere are visually appealing, creating an engaging environment for players.
- The story has a unique premise involving a detective in a steampunk setting, which can be intriguing for fans of the genre.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs that can prevent players from progressing, leading to frustration.
- There are significant issues with click sensitivity in hidden object scenes, where players often have to click multiple times for the game to register their actions.
- The English translation is poor, leading to confusion in gameplay and making it difficult to understand some of the game's mechanics and objectives.
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story features a unique blend of detective elements, a serial killer, and a parallel world set against a steampunk backdrop in early 20th century London and Paris. While some players appreciated the originality and intriguing premise, many found the plot to be clichéd, incoherent, and marred by technical issues that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative received mixed reviews, with some players expressing a desire for a more polished execution.
“I liked the story, the game mechanics, the puzzles, the minigames, and the hidden objects scenes so much I would have liked to play it a second time.”
“It has an interesting premise and story.”
“The story is original, and the game mechanics are fresh.”
“At a critical point in the story, the game crashes every time I try to open a door.”
“Blatantly cliche plot (much more than the average in this genre).”
“However, I just can't get past the number of errors in translation that really make the storyline a bit of a mess.”