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The Clockwork Man

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51%Game Brain Score
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stability, grinding
51% User Score Based on 106 reviews

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The Clockwork Man is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Total Eclipse and was released on August 10, 2011. It received neutral reviews from players.

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.

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51%
Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews
story20 positive mentions
stability10 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a charming steampunk aesthetic that many players appreciate.
  • The hint system is innovative and adds a unique layer to the gameplay, allowing players to receive assistance in finding hidden objects.
  • The game offers a fun and relaxing experience, making it suitable for casual gamers and families.
  • The game is very short, with many players completing it in just a couple of hours, leading to disappointment regarding its value.
  • Hidden objects are often extremely tiny and difficult to find, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • There are significant technical issues, including compatibility problems with Windows 10 and bugs that can hinder progress.
  • story
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story, set in a steampunk Victorian world, is generally viewed as simple and shallow, with many players noting its short length (around 2-3 hours) and pacing issues. While some appreciate the steampunk aesthetic and voice acting, critiques highlight plot holes, an overabundance of cutscenes, and a lack of depth, making the narrative feel more like a backdrop for puzzles rather than a compelling tale. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with some players finding it enjoyable for casual play, while others deem it dull and unremarkable.

    • “I love the steampunk vibe, the details in imagery, and the concept of the story.”
    • “The hidden world's plot is much more involved than #1 and, in my opinion, fascinating.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mix of hidden object mechanics and puzzle-solving, featuring zoomable and scrollable scenes that enhance the experience. However, many players report significant bugs and issues with hints and puzzles, leading to a tedious experience despite the charming visuals and engaging storyline. Overall, while some find the gameplay relaxing, the technical problems and repetitive tasks detract from its overall enjoyment.

    • “Very good hidden object 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.”
    • “This is a good game if you enjoy puzzle solving and hidden object style gameplay.”
    • “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, which 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.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality and detailed artwork, particularly in close-ups of objects. Many reviewers appreciate the character designs and overall visual appeal, though some note inconsistencies in object sizes and a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of late-90s games. While the visuals are well-received, opinions on the game's overall value vary, with some feeling the graphics alone do not warrant a recommendation.

    • “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 is a decent length.”
    • “Very nice graphics, easy to play, and a decent distraction.”
    • “Maybe it's my imagination, but it seems the graphics are better in #2, though I'm pretty sure they used the same game engine.”
    • “The graphics are disappointing; the environments feel bland and lack detail, making the game less immersive.”
    • “The character models look outdated and don't match the quality of the environments, which is jarring.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and cinematic-quality, though it suffers from issues such as low audio volume compared to voice acting and jarring looping. While not spectacular, it complements the game's atmosphere, and players appreciate the variety of ambient sounds. Overall, the music enhances the experience, despite some technical shortcomings.

    • “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.”
    • “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.) The game seems to have been developed in Flash -- which I don't mind, as long as the final result works.”
    • “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.”
  • stability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is notably poor, with users reporting significant bugs and sluggish performance, particularly on Windows 10 despite attempts to troubleshoot. While the story and voice acting are praised, the gameplay experience is marred by technical issues that make it tedious and frustrating. Overall, the game is described as forgettable and plagued by instability.

    • “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).”
    • “The gameplay elements are so buggy they're almost broken, making it a very tedious and exhausting gameplay experience.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its over-the-top voice acting and amusing accents, with players finding joy in the absurdity of the characters' messy situations and the chaotic hidden object puzzles. While the story may lack depth, the comedic elements, including a recurring theme of characters being slobs or disaster victims, contribute to an entertaining experience, particularly in certain gimmick levels. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, enhancing the game's charm 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.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to frequent hidden object segments set in a messy environment, which can feel exhausting and buggy. While the engaging story and strong voice acting provide some relief, the overall gameplay experience suffers from repetitive and frustrating mechanics.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight that the game features impressive graphics and well-crafted character designs, contributing positively to the overall character development experience.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively captures and maintains a strong steampunk atmosphere, immersing players in its unique aesthetic and setting.

    • “It does a pretty good job of maintaining a steampunk atmosphere throughout the game.”
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The Clockwork Man is a casual puzzle game with fantasy and historical themes.

The Clockwork Man is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing The Clockwork Man.

The Clockwork Man was released on August 10, 2011.

The Clockwork Man was developed by Total Eclipse.

The Clockwork Man has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

The Clockwork Man is a single player game.

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