The Book of Desires
- December 17, 2015
- Meridian'93
Get on SteamExplore an intriguing world in The Book of Desires, a thrilling Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! Ashley had a horrible dream where she traveled to a strange world. When she awoke she realized it was just a nightmare, but her reality turns out to be just as scary...
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features a nostalgic old-school style with challenging Hidden Object Scenes that require keen observation.
- Some mini-games are impressively designed and provide a good level of challenge, offering a refreshing break from typical HOPA gameplay.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be enjoyable for fans of the genre looking for a simple, casual experience.
- The graphics are dark and grainy, making it difficult to distinguish items in Hidden Object Scenes.
- There are several bugs and technical issues, including broken puzzles that may require skipping to progress.
- The story is lacking depth and coherence, often feeling simplistic and poorly written.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it shallow, poorly written, and disconnected from the gameplay elements. While some appreciated its brief interest, overall, it lacks depth and coherence, failing to meet the expectations of players familiar with the genre.
“The story was interesting, but very short.”
“Not much of a storyline - and the gameplay is very quick...but it was worth it for a hidden object game.”
“The objects rarely had anything to do with the story, and most of the time they weren't even from the same era as the game's plot.”
“I found the story to be rather lacking; the art was a bit murky (at times it was hard to distinguish the items that needed to be found), and I encountered some bugs here and there (I had to skip the pillars puzzle completely because of it).”
“It felt like the story itself had been written by a child, but I've played quite a few of these games over the years, so maybe this is why I have high expectations.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as dark and grainy, lacking intricate detail, which may detract from the overall visual experience.
“The graphics are dark, grainy, and void of intricate detail.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, primarily featuring only ominous sounds and notes that fail to enhance the overall experience.
“The music is not great; it's just a bit of repetitive 'ominous' sounds and notes.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes monotonous.”
“I found the music to be uninspired and forgettable, failing to enhance the gaming experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact gameplay.
“The game is incredibly buggy and crashes frequently.”
“I experienced constant instability, with the game freezing at random moments.”
“There are so many glitches that it's hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is fast-paced and lacks a significant storyline, but it is still enjoyable for fans of hidden object games.
“The gameplay is very quick, but it was worth it for a hidden object game.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and make for a smooth gaming experience.”
“I love how engaging the gameplay is; it keeps me coming back for more.”
“Not much of a storyline, and the gameplay is very quick.”
“The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“The mechanics feel outdated and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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