The Clockwork Man

51%
Game Brain Score Based on 53 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
The Clockwork Man Game Cover
Starting at €6.99Buy now
Get on Steam

In The Clockwork Man, players explore a steam-powered Victorian era, assisting engineer Miranda Calomy on a global quest to reassemble her grandfather's mysterious invention. Featuring hand-painted hidden objects, immersive puzzles, and an innovative hint system with a robot sidekick, this game encourages replayability with changing object locations and freeplay mode.

Play Modes

Reviews

51%
Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
story10 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a charming steampunk aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
  • The unique hint system and variable gameplay elements, such as zoomable and scrollable scenes, add depth to the hidden object gameplay.
  • The lighthearted story and engaging characters make it enjoyable for casual gamers and families.
  • The game is very short, typically taking only 2-3 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • Many hidden objects are extremely tiny and difficult to find, leading to frustrating pixel-hunting gameplay.
  • There are technical issues, including compatibility problems with Windows 10 and bugs that can hinder gameplay progression.
  • story33 mentions

    The game's story is set in a steampunk Victorian world, but reviews indicate it suffers from shallow plot development, fast pacing, and numerous plot holes. While some players appreciate the visuals and voice acting, many find the narrative lacking depth and coherence, often feeling like a mere backdrop for the hidden-object gameplay. Overall, the story is described as simple and short, with mixed opinions on its engagement and relevance.

    • “I love the steampunk vibe, the details in imagery, and the concept of the story.”
    • “Interesting story to follow, rather steampunk in style and not bad if you like searching for items in a picture.”
    • “If you enjoy point and click searches with an interesting storyline, this is a definite winner.”
    • “There isn't really a story.”
    • “The game is too short and the story is totally dull.”
    • “The story was pretty miserable and irrelevant.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the relaxing hidden object mechanics and unique elements, while others criticize it for being buggy and lacking depth compared to other games in the genre. The charming visuals and engaging storyline help mitigate some gameplay frustrations, but many find the overall experience tedious and short, with significant issues in puzzle functionality. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments, its gameplay flaws prevent a strong recommendation.

    • “Zoomable and scrollable scenes add a layer to the gameplay.”
    • “Very good hidden object game with loads of unique gameplay elements to spice it up a bit, good storyline, great graphics, and is a decent length.”
    • “I found the gameplay fun and relaxing.”
    • “One of the puzzles was broken; it lacks other gameplay elements that you usually find in other hidden object games.”
    • “The story is awesome with very good voice acting, this saves the game from being a total disaster, but the gameplay elements are so buggy they're almost broken, making it a very tedious and exhausting gameplay experience.”
    • “It's a nice game, but there's hardly any game time... I mean, I accidentally left it running for a day, so it recorded as 9 hours, but I think it's closer to 1.5-2 hours of gameplay.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    Overall, the graphics in the game are praised for their high quality and detailed artwork, particularly in character designs and object close-ups. While some reviewers noted a disparity in object sizes and compared the visuals to previous titles, the consensus is that the graphics are visually appealing and enhance the gaming experience. However, a few critiques mention that the game may lack depth despite its attractive visuals.

    • “High quality art throughout - I especially appreciated the detailed artwork in the close-up of each object I found.”
    • “Very good hidden object game with loads of unique gameplay elements to spice it up a bit, good storyline, great graphics, and a decent length.”
    • “With nice graphics that don't make your eyes bleed from all the staring.”
    • “The graphics are better in #2, though I'm pretty sure they used the same game engine.”
    • “High quality art throughout - I especially appreciated the detailed artwork in the close-up of each object I found, but then why make them so darn tiny in the scenes?”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and cinematic-quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere, though it suffers from issues like low audio volume compared to voice acting and jarring loops. While some players found the music enjoyable, they noted that it wasn't particularly spectacular and that the game primarily focuses on hidden object gameplay rather than the expected adventure elements. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, despite some technical shortcomings.

    • “The music was cinematic-quality.”
    • “The music and ambient noises were pleasant, and the variety of settings and bizarre items in each screen made it an actual challenge.”
    • “In both games, the music isn't spectacular but it's pleasant to listen to.”
    • “The audio volume is too low compared to the music volume by default, but there were settings for these to fix it.”
    • “The default sound level has the music as loud as the voice acting, which makes it impossible to hear what people are saying.”
    • “Initially thought this would be a Burton-esque steampunk point-and-click adventure, but despite the grand music, it turned out that the clockwork man actually is mostly a hidden object game with the occasional puzzle.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game's stability is notably poor, with users reporting significant bugs and sluggish performance, particularly on Windows 10 despite attempts at troubleshooting. While the story and voice acting are praised, the gameplay is marred by technical issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “I actually enjoyed this game for 52 minutes when I was on an older version of Windows; unfortunately, it doesn't run on Windows 10 even after some troubleshooting.”
    • “In itself, it is a forgettable and buggy game.”
    • “As it stands, it's all a bit sluggish and buggy (I have a very powerful PC, so hardware is not the issue).”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its over-the-top voice acting and amusing accents, as well as a recurring theme of characters being messy or disaster-prone, which adds a comedic twist to the hidden object puzzles. While the art and music are praised, the humor is often derived from the absurdity of the scenarios and the chaotic arrangement of objects in the game, making for a lighthearted experience despite some narrative shortcomings.

    • “On the positive side, some of the accents are hilarious.”
    • “All that being said, the art was beautiful, the few mini-games and point-and-click sections were intuitive enough, the voice acting was hilariously over-the-top, and the music was cinematic-quality.”
    • “It's hilarious how everywhere Miranda goes, people ask her to clean up a big mess.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and exhausting, primarily due to frequent hidden object segments set in a messy environment. While the story and voice acting are praised, the buggy gameplay elements detract significantly from the overall experience.

    • “Unfortunately, the setting of the adventure, New Coventry, is much like its real-world equivalent and full of people with messy, run-down houses, so the hidden object bits are frequent and rather tedious.”
    • “The story is awesome with very good voice acting; this saves the game from being a total disaster. However, the gameplay elements are so buggy they're almost broken, making it a very tedious and exhausting gameplay experience.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the game features nice graphics and good character designs, the reviews do not provide substantial insights into the depth or progression of character development. Overall, the focus seems to be more on aesthetics rather than the evolution of characters throughout the game.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game effectively captures and maintains a steampunk atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience for players.

    • “It does a great job of maintaining a steampunk atmosphere throughout the game.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its unique world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Buy The Clockwork Man

Play time

9hMedian play time
9hAverage play time
9-9hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

Videos

Similar Games