Tales From The Dragon Mountain: The Strix
- February 20, 2014
- Cateia Games
Get on SteamMina Lockheart's dreams became unbearable nightmares. She dreamt about her grandmother Kate and their old family house being eaten by flames. One day, Mina decided to travel back to their family estate to make peace with her own memories and feelings of loss and loneliness. But after she arrived, not even in her wildest dreams she could imagine what will happen and where the events will take her.…
Reviews
- The game features some enjoyable mini-games and puzzles that can be relaxing and fun.
- Voice acting has its moments, with a few interesting characters that add some charm.
- The game offers options to adjust difficulty, making it accessible for different playstyles.
- The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under two hours, leading to a lack of content.
- Graphics and presentation are dated and lack polish, often described as blocky and basic.
- The story is generic and unengaging, with poor dialogue and voice acting that detracts from the overall experience.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story is widely criticized for being generic, boring, and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and engaging elements. Dialogue is described as cheesy, and the overall narrative fails to captivate players, making the game feel like a series of uninspired puzzles rather than a cohesive adventure. As a result, both casual and experienced gamers may find the story unworthy of their time.
“Games like this need a story that drags you in.”
“Without a good story, it is just a series of short, not very interesting puzzles.”
“Overall, it's hard to recommend this to casual players because there are better examples of the genre worth looking into.”
“Technically weak, graphically pretty ugly, storywise pretty boring.”
“Secondly and more important: the story is very poor, the dialogs are cheesy and the ending not satisfying.”
“There is no mystery to solve, no story to uncover.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered outdated and simplistic, resembling designs from the 90s, with many reviewers describing them as blocky and technically weak. While not entirely bad, they lack detail and sophistication, contributing to an overall unimpressive visual presentation.
“The graphics are not bad per se, but just too simple... like someone just learned how to design (they look like graphics from the 90s).”
“The graphics and presentation are not aging very well, but aren't bad.”
“Graphics were fairly blocky and basic as well.”
“Technically weak, graphically pretty ugly, story-wise pretty boring.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The soundtrack and graphics received high praise, enhancing the overall experience, while the visibility of items and clarity of objectives in adventure mode were points of disappointment. Players appreciated the menu options that allow for separate adjustments of music, voice, and sound effects.
“I loved the soundtrack and the graphics; they really enhanced the overall experience.”
“There are lots of good options in the menu, like turning the music, voice, and sound effects down separately.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are too few tracks, and they quickly become tiresome to listen to.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by funny voice acting, which some players find entertaining, while others consider it to be occasionally cringy.
“The humor in this game is spot on, with clever writing that keeps you laughing.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions make every moment enjoyable.”
“The game is filled with witty one-liners and absurd situations that never fail to amuse.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the gameplay for its customizable difficulty settings, allowing them to tailor the experience to match their individual playstyle and preferences.
“The mechanic I enjoyed the most was the ability to tweak the difficulty in the options to fit your playstyle and patience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report minor glitches that occasionally hinder the ease of clicking and selecting objects, suggesting that while the game is generally stable, there are some usability issues that could be improved.
“There are some small glitches that make it a little cumbersome to click and choose the objects you want.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I experienced constant lag and freezing, which ruined the overall experience.”
