The Clockwork Man: The Hidden World

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 50 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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In "The Clockwork Man: The Hidden World," players join Emily on a thrilling adventure through a beautifully designed steampunk world. Emily uncovers a mysterious letter from her grandfather, leading her on a quest to find the hidden world of automatons. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover hidden objects, and experience an immersive and captivating storyline.

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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
story13 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and engaging visuals that enhance the overall experience.
  • It offers a mix of hidden object gameplay and puzzles, providing a more involved and challenging experience compared to its predecessor.
  • The hint system is well-developed, allowing players to receive assistance in a fun and interactive way.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including low resolution and click detection problems, making it frustrating to interact with hidden objects.
  • Some puzzles are poorly designed, with missing pieces or unclear objectives, leading to confusion and potential dead ends.
  • The story lacks coherence and connection to the first game, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the narrative progression.
  • story37 mentions

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple yet interesting, while others criticize it for being cliché or poorly executed. The narrative follows Miranda, a scientist searching for her missing parents, and features a blend of engaging puzzles and hidden object scenes, though some players feel the plot lacks depth and connection to previous installments. Overall, while the voice acting and graphics are praised, the story's execution leaves much to be desired, with some players feeling it detracts from the overall experience.

    • “It tells the story of Miranda, a young scientist bent on uncovering the secret behind her parents' disappearance nearly a decade earlier.”
    • “For a hidden object game, the plot is absolutely spectacular and the characters are rich and entertaining.”
    • “The hidden world continues the story of Miranda Calomy and her clockwork friend, Sprocket.”
    • “It's a mess, and the story just isn't good enough to be worth slogging through to experience all of it.”
    • “The story is fairly bad, although well acted, and the ending is just rubbish.”
    • “Perhaps the most annoying thing about it is that it has nothing to do with the story of the first game and in no way addresses the cliffhanger ending from the first.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustrations and improvements across the series. While the original game suffered from confusing navigation and tiny hidden objects that hindered progress, the sequel enhances the experience with better mechanics, original puzzles, and a more engaging scope. Players are encouraged to embrace hints as part of the gameplay, making for a more enjoyable casual experience.

    • “This sequel is improved in gameplay and presentation.”
    • “Embrace the fact that the hints are part of the gameplay, and enjoy this nice casual game.”
    • “Takes the basic gameplay found in the original and adds more.”
    • “Messy controls and confusing gameplay, where you really don't know where you should go and what you should do.”
    • “Extremely tiny hidden objects that are difficult to distinguish from the background scene, which was frustrating and hindered gameplay.”
    • “The zooming scene mechanic is odd and disrupts the flow of the game.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and neat art style, showcasing improved visuals compared to previous installments. While some users note that the graphics remain somewhat primitive, they appreciate the engaging character designs and varied settings, contributing to a well-crafted puzzle adventure experience. Overall, the visuals are considered a highlight, enhancing the game's appeal despite some limitations in animation.

    • “Beautiful artwork.”
    • “Well put together puzzle adventure with gorgeous visuals.”
    • “Very pretty graphics, engaging storyline if just a tad predictable.”
    • “The artwork is still primitive but improved.”
    • “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 visuals are better this time around with limited animation in some scenes and more varied settings.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and of high production value, complementing the art and voice acting. However, some users noted issues with the sound balance, where music can overpower voice acting, and occasional glitches can cause the music to become repetitive. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “I mentioned high production value: excellent art, music, and voice acting throughout.”
    • “In both games, the music isn't spectacular, but it's pleasant to listen to.”
    • “The scrolling, zoomable hidden puzzles are just as challenging (and frustrating, and messy), the music and art are just as beautiful, and the voice acting is just as over-the-top.”
    • “Glitches in the hint system mean that sections of the game drag on far longer than they're welcome, and sometimes the music gets stuck, continuing to play a single set of atmospheric effects on every screen.”
    • “(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.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, including glitches in the hint system that prolong gameplay unnecessarily and persistent music bugs that affect the overall experience. Despite attempts to troubleshoot, such as fresh reinstalls, the game remains sluggish and buggy, even on high-performance hardware.

    • “Glitches in the hint system mean that sections of the game drag on far longer than they're welcome, and sometimes the music gets stuck, continuing to play a single set of atmospheric effects on every screen.”
    • “As it stands, it's all a bit sluggish and buggy (I have a very powerful PC, so hardware is not the issue).”
    • “Troubleshooting attempted: fresh reinstall.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing characters and visually appealing, well-drawn environments, contributing to an overall lighthearted and enjoyable experience.

    • “The game features some hilarious characters and beautifully drawn locations that enhance the overall experience.”
    • “I love the witty dialogue and the clever puns sprinkled throughout the game.”
    • “The humor is spot-on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is marred by technical issues, such as glitches in the hint system that prolong gameplay unnecessarily and music that can become repetitive and stuck, detracting from the overall immersive experience.

  • character development1 mentions

    While the graphics and character designs are praised, there is little mention of depth or growth in character development, suggesting that visual appeal may overshadow narrative progression.

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