The Girl in the Window
- November 30, 2019
- Dark Dome
- 2h median play time
Get on Play Store"The Girl in the Window" is a single-player horror point-and-click game set in the dark town of Hidden Town. As Dan, you must escape a locked room by solving riddles, puzzles, and deciphering codes. Despite some bugs, the game boasts compelling visuals, a delightful soundtrack, and a highly emotional, interesting plot. The fabulous atmosphere combines humor with ancient mysteries for an unforgettable experience.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- story2,201 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging plot and unexpected twists, with many players expressing surprise at the ending. While some found the narrative to be a bit short or lacking in depth, the overall consensus is that the storyline effectively enhances the puzzle-solving experience, making it a compelling addition to the escape room genre. The art style and atmosphere also contribute positively to the storytelling, creating a captivating and immersive experience.
“I love the graphics, the storyline, the puzzles, everything.”
“The storyline is very detailed and engaging.”
“The plot twist at the end was a total shocker and I loved it!”
“The plot felt very 'eh', the twist was expected and the game overall was absolutely counterintuitive.”
“My only complaints were that some of the puzzles didn't make sense at all and the 'story' wasn't really a plot.”
“The story was lame; it was very short and no story to it at all, so at the end we never find out what really happened.”
- graphics419 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming and unique art style, which effectively complements the overall atmosphere and storytelling. Many players appreciate the smooth animations and the balance between simplicity and detail, creating an engaging visual experience. However, some users noted minor issues with the user interface and occasional bugs, but these did not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game's visuals.
“Absolutely splendid, the graphics, the sound effects, the animations but most importantly the plot, everything was simply amazing!”
“The graphics are magnificent!”
“The art style is perfect and it kept me guessing.”
“The atmosphere is amazing and visuals are very pleasing, but the UI is a bit buggy and the story is a bit generic. The boarded-up door in the back made me believe it was an entrance to a secret ending, but it's just scenery.”
“Graphics and sound are not the same on each phone, and I hope it's addressed.”
“Developers made it look like an easy game by the graphics, but in my experience, it made me go over things more than thrice.”
- monetization280 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with most players appreciating that ads are only present when opting to receive hints, allowing for an uninterrupted gameplay experience. Many users find the ad placements to be minimal and non-intrusive, with a few noting the option to pay a small fee to remove ads entirely. Overall, players feel that the ad-based hint system is a fair compromise, enhancing the game without overwhelming it with advertisements.
“Absolutely worth purchasing the no ads version.”
“It's an interesting and challenging game, very fun and the best part is that there are no ads unless you choose to get a hint.”
“Wow this was the best puzzle game I ever played. The twists and surprises are amazing and no ads to interrupt just when you need a hint.”
“The ads overall aren't too bad, but I think they ruin the experience.”
“Watching ads to get a hint is fine, since it's optional, but randomly getting them while you're playing the game is annoying.”
“Puzzles are nonsensical, you basically have to either pay to remove ads or watch 20 ads for hints because there's no logic behind any of the puzzles.”
- music116 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its ability to create an eerie atmosphere and enhance the overall experience. However, several users noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive, with some describing it as annoying or overly simplistic, leading to a need to mute it at times. Overall, while the music effectively contributes to the game's suspense and mood, its repetitiveness detracts from the enjoyment for some players.
“The music really gives me goosebumps, fits the atmosphere perfectly.”
“I absolutely enjoyed this game, especially how the music gives this eerie vibe.”
“The background music really pulls you in the game and it gave you the mysterious vibe.”
“My only complaint is the music was really hard to listen to throughout the whole game.”
“The music is two notes on repeat.”
“I had to mute the music because it was basically one note played over and over, but other than that, thumbs up!”
- gameplay108 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging puzzles, and immersive storytelling, making it enjoyable despite being relatively short. While some players found certain mechanics frustrating or the story cliché, the overall experience is enhanced by appealing visuals and a lack of intrusive ads. Many reviewers appreciated the balance of challenge in the puzzles, contributing to a fun and memorable gaming experience.
“Had fun playing this, mechanics are simple and the puzzles will definitely make you think but without them being that hard.”
“The gameplay is so smooth and the puzzles just the right amount of challenging, but my favorite part is that I was so immersed in the storyline!”
“The clues were smart and thoughtful, and the environment due to the art style and smooth gameplay gave the perfect air of creepiness to the game.”
“The game takes place in just one big room and two other one-sided auxiliary rooms, so there's no open map or multiple locations, and they don't make up for it with any unique game mechanics.”
“However, the story is very cliché, and some of the mechanics are very annoying (for example, the fact that you need to make a knife in order to cut a piece of cheese, or how to get a key out of a pipe using the most unrealistic method imaginable which succeeds only by virtue of the plot).”
“The gameplay was short and it wasn't that scary.”
- atmosphere57 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its haunting and eerie qualities, effectively complemented by engaging sound design and visuals. Players appreciate the balance of spooky elements with enjoyable puzzles, although some note that the story can feel generic and the user interface may have bugs. Overall, the game successfully creates a mysterious vibe that enhances the gameplay experience.
“The atmosphere is excellent; while it involves spiritual elements, it does not contain unnecessary horror elements, which helps me focus on the puzzle-solving part.”
“The atmosphere of the game is perfect - mysterious and a bit scary.”
“The game is absolutely amazing; its atmosphere gave me a thrill and scared me, making it very exciting.”
“Atmosphere's spooky but sad and it makes for a decent combo of tragedy and mysticism.”
“The jumpscares add some atmosphere to the game.”
“I think my favourite thing about it was the atmosphere it created as there are eerie jumpscares, but they aren't too in your face.”
- emotional49 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
Players consistently describe the game as an emotional experience, highlighting its unexpected yet wholesome and touching ending that often brings them to tears. The combination of heartwarming moments, dark themes, and plot twists creates a profound impact, making it a memorable journey that resonates deeply with players. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke strong feelings, blending fun gameplay with a compelling emotional narrative.
“This is a really nice game, and sad and touching. I felt like it was real life 😢 You should make part 2; this game is touching, guys. I would definitely recommend this game.”
“Such an amazing game with a twist ending that made me want to cry. The art style is gorgeous, and it has pretty smooth animation scenes.”
“The ending was heart-wrenching...🔥”
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a delightful surprise, even within a horror context, with many noting that unexpected jump scares often elicited laughter rather than fear. The game's ending, described as both shocking and funny, adds a unique twist that enhances the overall experience, making it memorable despite its dark themes. Overall, the humor is appreciated for lightening the mood and providing an enjoyable contrast to the game's challenges.
“Even in a 'horror' game, there can be humor.”
“This was such a funny game to play, and I loved the ending; it was so shocking.”
“Though it's a sad and dark story, the ending was kinda funny to me lol, but also kinda wholesome for some reason.”
- stability19 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting various bugs and glitches, particularly during scene transitions and autosave moments, which often lead to freezing. While some players experienced a smooth gameplay without issues, the overall consensus highlights significant stability concerns that detract from the experience. The user interface is noted as particularly buggy, impacting the enjoyment of an otherwise visually appealing game.
“I'm going to give this a five-star rating because there were no glitches, no annoying ads, wonderful hints, and it was truly an adventure.”
“Whenever a movie scene is played, the app freezes for 10 seconds before showing the next button.”
“Good puzzle game let down by broken save system, buggy hints, and average UX.”
“Not that good, there were a lot of bugs and glitches.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting performance issues that, while present, are not considered overly problematic. Overall, players find the experience enjoyable despite these minor performance concerns.
“Overall enjoyable series, some performance issues but nothing too outrageous.”
“Performance is lacking.”
“The optimization is poor.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for lacking significant replay value, with multiple users expressing that they do not find it compelling enough to play again.
“No real replay value for me, though.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users express disappointment in the game's character development, indicating a desire for deeper storytelling and more nuanced character arcs.
“I was hoping for more story and character development.”
“The character development felt shallow and unengaging.”
“I expected a deeper exploration of the characters' backgrounds and motivations.”
