The Mysterious Cities of Gold

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The Mysterious Cities of Gold is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Neko Entertainment and was released on November 20, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

Play Esteban, Zia and Tao through numerous tricky levels full of puzzles, traps and infiltration phases in a wide variety of diverse gorgeous settings. Explore every nook and cranny of China, and escape Zarès' hostile men, searching for the local City of Gold.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original show, with beloved characters and a charming storyline.
The unique abilities of Esteban, Zia, and Tao add depth to the puzzles, requiring strategic thinking to navigate through levels.
The colorful graphics and animation are visually appealing, making it an enjoyable experience for children and fans alike.

The gameplay can be overly simplistic, making it less engaging for adult players or those seeking a more challenging experience.
Mouse controls are not as effective as touch controls, leading to frustrating interactions and gameplay issues.
The story may be confusing for newcomers, as it relies heavily on knowledge of the show's lore and character development.

story
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The story is largely inaccessible to newcomers, as the clip-montage cinematics provide minimal context and fail to convey essential plot details, making it difficult for those unfamiliar with the second season to grasp character development. While dedicated fans may enjoy following the journey of the protagonists in search of a city of gold, the gameplay can become monotonous due to simplistic puzzles.
- “Full-grown fans like myself will enjoy playing it to see the story unfold as our three brave heroes search for another city of gold in a far-away land.”
- “The clip-montage cinematics don't explain the story, but simply tell you at which point of the show's story you're at, so anyone who hasn't seen the second season won't understand most of the story or character development.”
- “Full-grown fans like myself will want to play it to see the story unfold as our three brave heroes search for another city of gold in a far-away land, but I did grow bored of the simple puzzles over time.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, particularly the theme song, has left a lasting positive impression on players, evoking nostalgia and joy even after many years.
- “The theme song still brings a smile to my face after all these years.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly captures the mood of the game, enhancing every moment.”
- “Each track is so well-composed that I find myself listening to them even outside of the game.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are praised for their bright and colorful aesthetic, effectively translating the 2D anime style into a vibrant 3D environment.
- “This is a bright and colorful adventure game, with a 3D graphical style that is very respectful of the 2D anime it follows.”
- “The graphics are stunning, bringing the vibrant world to life with incredible detail and artistry.”
- “The visual design is captivating, blending beautiful colors and intricate animations that enhance the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, citing buggy interactions that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is plagued by buggy interactions that disrupt the overall experience.”
- “Frequent crashes and glitches make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues that hindered my progress.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward, focusing on controlling three main characters to navigate levels, activate switches and tiles, and avoid enemies.
- “The gameplay is simple; you control the three main characters and need to move them around the level, activating switches, floor tiles, and other elements while evading enemies scattered throughout.”
- “The gameplay is overly simplistic, as you control three main characters and just move them around the level, activating switches and floor tiles while trying to avoid scattered enemies.”
- “The mechanics feel repetitive and lack depth, making the gameplay tedious after a short while.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability for completionists, as players can collect scrolls, keys, and a special chest in each level, with the added challenge of achieving a three-star rating by beating the allotted time.
- “You can collect scrolls, keys, and one special chest per level, and if you do this by beating the allotted time, you'll earn 3 stars. For completionists, this adds significant replay value.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices, ensuring that each playthrough feels unique and encourages you to explore different strategies.”
- “With various difficulty levels and unlockable content, there's always a reason to jump back in and experience the game in new ways.”
- “You can collect scrolls, keys, and one special chest per level, and if you do this by beating the time allotted, you'll get 3 stars. So for a completionist, it will have replay value.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The levels feel repetitive, and the lack of new challenges makes replaying feel like a chore.”
- “The game offers minimal variation in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, which significantly diminishes its replayability.”
character development
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Character development is hindered by the clip-montage cinematics, which fail to provide context or clarity about the story, leaving viewers unfamiliar with the second season struggling to grasp the characters' growth and motivations.
- “The clip-montage cinematics don't explain the story, but simply tell you at which point of the show's story you're at, so anyone who hasn't seen the second season won't understand most of the story or character development.”