The Christmas Spirit: Grimm Tales Collector's Edition
- December 13, 2019
- Domini Games
You need a Christmas miracle!
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and atmosphere that enhance the festive mood.
- Variety of puzzles ranging from easy to challenging, providing a good mix for players.
- Family-friendly game with fun elements and references that appeal to a wide audience.
- The storyline is weak and often nonsensical, detracting from the overall experience.
- Long periods of silence without music, which is particularly disappointing for a Christmas-themed game.
- Some puzzles are overly simplistic and lack originality, making the game feel rushed.
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % 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 at times cringeworthy. The narrative seems to cater more to a younger audience, and while the visuals and atmosphere are praised, the overall storytelling falls short for many players.
“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 storyline is very basic and the puzzles are fairly easy.”
“The game is geared more for younger people as I didn't enjoy the Christmas story.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic quality, making them particularly appealing for screenshots. While many players appreciate the visually pleasing elements and festive atmosphere, some feel that the overall experience is diminished by a lackluster story. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, even if the game itself may not be a favorite for everyone.
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many users noting that it is often too quiet and that there are extended periods without any music, which detracts from the festive atmosphere expected in a Christmas-themed game. However, when present, the soundtrack is described as gorgeous and fitting, enhancing the overall experience.
“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.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as beautiful and immersive, highlighting the quality of voice acting and puzzles, others find it merely adequate, with some dissatisfaction regarding the story. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the atmosphere, but opinions vary significantly on its overall impact.
“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.”
“I'd rank it a 3 out of 10 (mostly for the art and atmosphere)”
“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).”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report occasional lag during gameplay, but there are no significant glitches affecting stability.
“The game seems to lag sometimes, with no glitches.”
“The game seems to lag sometimes, with no glitches.”
“The game experiences occasional lag, but there are no noticeable glitches.”