The Christmas Spirit: Grimm Tales Collector's Edition
- December 13, 2019
- Domini Games
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Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and atmosphere, perfect for the holiday season.
- Variety of puzzles ranging from easy to challenging, providing a good mix for players.
- Family-friendly with fun references and a light-hearted storyline, making it enjoyable for all ages.
- The storyline is weak and can be cringeworthy at times, detracting from the overall experience.
- Some puzzles are overly simplistic and lack originality, making the game feel less engaging.
- Long periods of silence without music can make the game feel too quiet, especially for a Christmas-themed title.
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fun and festive elements, while others criticize it as basic, senseless, and geared towards a younger audience. Despite the beautiful graphics and atmosphere, many find the narrative lacking depth and coherence. Overall, the storyline seems to be a divisive aspect of the game.
“Very nice game, pretty pictures & fun storyline.”
“Lots of gorgeous scenes, nice Christmas soundtrack and good story.”
“The story is totally senseless and even cringeworthy at times.”
“The graphics are nice, the atmosphere is okay enough, but the story is terrible.”
“The storyline is very basic and the puzzles are fairly easy.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, with many noting that they are particularly suitable for screenshots. While the visuals are described as nice and festive, some players feel that the overall atmosphere and story do not match the quality of the graphics.
“The artwork in this particular game is great for screenshots too!”
“The graphics are beautiful in games like these.”
“Pretty graphics full of holiday cheer.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its beautiful Christmas soundtrack and ability to enhance the story, but many users feel it is too quiet and that there are extended periods without music, which detracts from the festive atmosphere.
“Lots of gorgeous scenes, nice Christmas soundtrack, and good story.”
“It's a bit too quiet though; there are long periods of play without any music, and especially with a Christmas game, music is important for setting the festive mood.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its beauty and quality, with commendable voice acting and graphics contributing to an immersive experience. However, some players feel that while the atmosphere is decent, it is overshadowed by a weak story, leading to mixed overall impressions.
“This is the best of the best, beautiful atmosphere, good voice acting, great puzzles, no bugs or typos... you just won't find anything better.”
“The graphics are nice, the atmosphere is okay enough, but the story is terrible.”
“I'd rank it a 3 out of 10 (mostly for the art and atmosphere)”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report occasional lag during gameplay, but there are no significant glitches affecting stability. Overall, the game maintains a relatively stable performance despite these minor issues.
“The game runs smoothly with minimal lag, providing a stable experience.”
“I appreciate the overall stability; there are no major glitches to disrupt gameplay.”
“The performance is consistent, making for a reliable gaming experience.”
“The game seems to lag sometimes, but there are no glitches.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“The frame rate drops significantly during intense moments, making it hard to enjoy.”
