The Mysteries of Baroque
- September 20, 2018
- Choice of Games
Get on SteamIn "The Mysteries of Baroque," a Gothic horror text-based game, you play as an undead protagonist brought back to life by a mad scientist. With eldritch powers at your disposal, you must hunt down your killers and protect those you love in the dark and eerie city of Baroque before your resurrection wears off. Your choices will determine your path to justice, vengeance, love, or secrets as you explore the city's gritty underbelly and opulent mansions.
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Reviews
- The world-building is phenomenal, blending gothic horror, steampunk, and Lovecraftian elements into a cohesive and immersive setting.
- The writing is creative and engaging, with a thrilling narrative that keeps players interested throughout the game.
- There are many branching paths and choices that enhance replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes and experiences.
- Character development is lacking, making it difficult for players to form connections with NPCs or feel invested in their stories.
- The gameplay can feel restrictive, often forcing players into a single path and limiting their ability to explore the full range of the story.
- The ending feels rushed and unsatisfying, leaving players wanting more closure and depth in the resolution of the narrative.
- story48 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story is a creative blend of horror and fantasy, drawing inspiration from classic themes like Frankenstein, but suffers from pacing issues and a lack of character development, making it difficult for players to form emotional connections. While the world-building is praised as phenomenal and the narrative engaging, many reviewers felt the writing was rushed and the ending unsatisfactory, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers multiple branching paths and intriguing concepts, appealing to those who appreciate immersive storytelling, albeit with limited character interaction.
“For such a short story - because it isn't overly long - the world-building was phenomenal.”
“All in all, I liked the story for what it was, and what became a rather obvious rip-off of Frankenstein's monster's story quickly took a life of its own and had a much bigger story to tell.”
“Aside from some pacing issues, the story is very engaging and immersive (also romance is a plus).”
“By the end of the game, the narrative derailed a bit, and I wasn’t pleased with how the story ended, not in either of my two playthroughs.”
“If you’re looking for a character-driven story that allows you to bond with said characters—which is what I'm personally into—you won’t get much here.”
“I liked the concept and the different branches, but a lot of the story feels more like exposition and it’s really hard to bond with the characters as we hardly spend time with them.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game offers a decent level of replayability by encouraging players to pursue different goals in each playthrough, many users feel constrained by a linear path that limits the overall experience. This focus on specific strengths can lead to a sense of missing out on the full breadth of the game.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received criticism primarily due to mechanical issues, indicating that players find fault with the underlying mechanics rather than the overall design or concept of the game.
“All of my complaints stem from things solely mechanical.”
“All of my complaints stem from things solely mechanical.”
