The Cursed Amulet

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The Cursed Amulet is a single player casual action adventure game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by CrystalCreativeGames and was released on June 14, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Enter a mysterious cave and put your puzzle-solving skills to the test. Explore the depths of the cave, search for clues, and solve challenging puzzles that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and satisfying puzzle experience with a good balance of challenge, suitable for players of all ages.
Its atmospheric music and cozy ambiance contribute positively to the overall enjoyment.
Generous jump detection and smooth controls make platforming sections less frustrating.

Graphics are dated and low poly, which may detract from the visual appeal for many players.
Some puzzles lack clear instructions or clues, leading to confusion and occasional frustration.
Short game length, with most players finishing within 30 to 60 minutes, which may limit replay value.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics in the game are generally considered low-quality, with a simplistic, low-poly, and sometimes flat 2D aesthetic that some find unappealing or outdated. However, a few users appreciate the art style and vibrant colors, noting that the visuals suit the puzzle-focused gameplay where advanced graphics are less critical.
- “Love the aesthetic of the game.”
- “I liked the art style and the look of the game for the most part.”
- “The game tries to look good with popping colors and its design, although the textures could be better.”
- “The graphics aren't great, rather low poly stuff, I'm not sure if there are any flipped assets, but this doesn't look very appealing.”
- “Looks like it was designed by a 5-year-old, the puzzles were ridiculously easy, the graphics were 2D and flat, and I was clipping into stuff as I was walking through this childish excuse of a game. Not to mention there is no plot; you just fall from a bridge and clip to a cave, because there is nothing behind you once you enter the cave.”
- “Dated graphics.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric and suspenseful quality, enhancing the overall mood and experience. However, some players find the limited variety and repetitive looping of the few main tracks slightly tiresome, occasionally leading them to mute the music. Despite this, the soundtrack remains an enjoyable and integral part of the game's ambiance.
- “The environment and music are beautiful, creating an overall mood that is suspenseful without being stressful.”
- “The music is the best part of the game.”
- “Pretty good puzzles and nice music; I enjoyed it a lot for such a short experience.”
- “What would have made it better is if there were different songs for each puzzle, but there are only really two main songs you hear play and loop until you guess the right combination.”
- “It got to the point where I had to mute the music because of how often it looped.”
- “Audio: the game sounds fine, some light background music and generic sounds.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is minimal and poorly developed, with little more than a basic theme or attempt at narrative. Players find it lacking in depth and coherence, often overshadowed by simple puzzles and technical issues, resulting in a generally underwhelming storytelling experience.
- “I wish there was a little more story and maybe a few small hints here and there, but it's still a good game.”
- “A little story but mostly just puzzles and walking.”
- “Looks like it was designed by a 5-year-old. The puzzles were ridiculously easy, the graphics were 2D and flat, and I was clipping into stuff as I walked through this childish excuse of a game. Not to mention, there is no plot—you just fall from a bridge and clip into a cave, because there is nothing behind you once you enter the cave.”
- “Pair this with janky cut-scene animations and nonexistent story, and you get a kind of meh experience.”
- “Puzzles weren't hard, there was an attempt at a story or theme, but it really lacked there.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features basic mechanics like interact and sprint, but these are not clearly explained, which may confuse players unfamiliar with FPS controls. While platforming is easy, puzzles provide moderate challenge and can be enjoyable for about 50 minutes. Overall, the gameplay is simple but may require some trial and error due to lack of guidance.
- “I don't think the puzzles or mechanics are that confusing as other reviews might say.”
- “A fun 50 minutes of gameplay, maybe more if puzzles are not your forte.”
- “The main mechanics (E-interact, Shift-sprint) make platforming a piece of cake once you get used to them.”
- “The main mechanics (E-interact, Shift-sprint) are not well explained to players. Some people who don't usually play FPS may find it hard to find the sprint mechanic, which makes platforming a piece of cake.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The game's atmosphere is praised for being calm, cozy, and immersive, enhanced by atmospheric music that contributes to a satisfying and engaging puzzle platformer experience.
- “A clever and satisfying puzzle platformer with a great sense of atmosphere.”
- “Atmosphere is calm and cozy.”
- “A nice little atmospheric game; let's hope there will be a sequel someday.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the humor in the game to be absent or ineffective, with some reacting with strong negativity and feeling embarrassed or unimpressed by the comedic elements. Overall, the humor is perceived as failing to entertain or resonate.

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The Cursed Amulet is a casual action adventure game with fantasy and mystery themes.

The Cursed Amulet is available on PC and Windows.

The Cursed Amulet was released on June 14, 2023.

The Cursed Amulet was developed by CrystalCreativeGames.

The Cursed Amulet has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Cursed Amulet for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

The Cursed Amulet is a single player game.

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