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The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure

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63%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
music, gameplay
80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure is a single player action game. It was developed by Holdbrand Ltd and was released on May 19, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Immerse yourself in an adventure full of puzzles and hidden object scenes entwined with Gatsby's devoted love and criminal dealings in The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure!

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
story12 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features decent voice acting and an interesting story that connects to The Great Gatsby, making it enjoyable for fans of the book.
  • The artwork and atmosphere are well done, with colorful graphics and fitting music that enhance the experience.
  • The hidden object scenes and mini-games are easy and enjoyable, making it a good choice for beginners in the genre.
  • The game is very short, with a playtime of around 2 to 3 hours, and lacks replayability due to its straightforward nature.
  • There are significant technical issues, including long loading times, a lack of fast travel, and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
  • The voice acting is often criticized for being emotionless, and the puzzles are generally too easy, which may disappoint more experienced players.
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story, inspired by "The Great Gatsby," is generally considered interesting and engaging, particularly for those familiar with the original novel, though it is criticized for being predictable and somewhat shallow. Players appreciate the atmospheric setting and the integration of key plot points from the book, but many note that the overall narrative feels rushed and lacks depth, with a short playtime of around 1.5 to 3 hours. While the story has its merits, including intriguing elements and a unique take on the source material, it may not fully satisfy those expecting a more comprehensive adaptation.

    • “The game starts with and summarizes much of the novel, referencing the key plot points through monologues as well as the flashback sequences brought by the timepiece mechanic.”
    • “The story was pretty good and has some uniqueness in the genre.”
    • “The setting and graphics were great, and I liked the plot twist at the end.”
    • “The only thing that disappointed me was the whole plot of the story.”
    • “The plot is mainly convenience based, as the devs try to connect their modern plot line with the events of the novel.”
    • “It's a rather short game that wraps up its story fairly quickly.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its fitting and relaxing nature, others find it lacking and unremarkable, especially given the genre's reputation for strong soundtracks. The background music is described as non-intrusive and pleasant, contributing to a calming atmosphere, though some users noted issues with sound effects and volume inconsistencies. Overall, the music enhances the experience for some, but leaves others wanting more depth and engagement.

    • “I also thought the music was fitting and the puzzles were rather simple for a relaxing, short play-through.”
    • “Good voice acting, and I really liked the music.”
    • “The music is not intrusive; it's not disturbing.”
    • “As for the music, I noticed it is kind of absent knowing such games are renowned for their great soundtracks.”
    • “Game is short enough for the music not to get annoying, but a couple of the sound effects were a bit annoying; the volume was a bit all over the place, and sound volumes were not normalized properly.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • atmosphere
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating and beautifully rendered environment, often described as atmospheric, mysterious, and occasionally melancholic due to its nighttime and rainy setting. While some players find the atmosphere compelling enough to overlook design flaws, others note that it can feel cryptic, impacting gameplay experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, earning high marks from reviewers.

    • “It's sad because this game is gorgeous, perfectly paced, and perfectly atmospheric.”
    • “Story takes place at night and it is raining, so atmosphere can be depressing or mysterious depending on your mood.”
    • “The atmosphere is decent, but some cryptic design decisions force you to rely on the hint system far too much.”
    • “Story takes place at night and it is raining, so the atmosphere can be depressing or mysterious depending on your mood.”
    • “All this contributes to the mysterious atmosphere in which the inquiry takes place.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure" are a mix of beautiful artwork and colorful backgrounds, though some users find them somewhat dated and dull. While the visuals are generally appreciated for their atmospheric quality, they may not be the most inspiring compared to contemporary standards. Overall, the game's art style enhances the experience, particularly in relation to its narrative.

    • “Beautiful artwork.”
    • “Nice looking colorful background graphics and character models.”
    • “The setting and graphics were great, and I liked the plot twist at the end.”
    • “Graphics: a bit dated these days.”
    • “Visuals: mostly pretty dull, not the most inspiring.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features typical mechanics, incorporating monologues and flashback sequences to summarize key plot points from the novel. Players appreciate the engaging puzzles, although the overall experience is relatively short, lasting around two hours.

    • “I truly loved the game mechanics and puzzles that this game had.”
    • “The gameplay is typical.”
    • “The game starts with and summarizes much of the novel by referencing key plot points through monologues and flashback sequences brought by the timepiece mechanic.”
    • “The gameplay is very short, lasting only about 2 hours.”
    • “The mechanics are typical and do not offer anything innovative.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, user experiences with stability vary; while some report no crashes or bugs, others encounter minor issues such as requiring precise clicks for certain elements to function properly.

    • “It feels a little buggy; some of the elements have to be clicked exactly in the right pixel.”
    • “It's pretty buggy on my computer, though.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure is noted for its minimal replayability, as players find the experience to be quick and lacking in elements that encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “No replayability value.”
    • “The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure has little replayability value.”
    • “Very quick; however, there's little replayability.”
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The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure is a action game.

The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure.

The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure was released on May 19, 2017.

The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure was developed by Holdbrand Ltd.

The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure is a single player game.

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