The Mystery of the Druids
- April 6, 2015
- House of Tales
Get on Steam"The Mystery of the Druids" is a fantasy-themed adventure game that explores the secrets of an ancient druidic society. Players must uncover clues, solve puzzles, and engage in dialogue with various characters to progress through the story. The game features a compelling narrative with multiple endings, based on the choices made by the player. It is a captivating experience for those who enjoy mystery, fantasy, and adventure.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and intriguing story that some players found enjoyable despite its flaws.
- The humor, while subtle and often missed, is appreciated by those who understand the references and context.
- With the right patches and fixes, players can experience the game in a more stable manner, allowing for some fun moments.
- The Steam version is plagued with game-breaking bugs, including issues with saving and frequent crashes.
- Puzzles are often illogical and require extensive backtracking, leading to frustration and reliance on guides.
- The graphics and animations are outdated and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- story42 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story follows Brent Halligan, a Scotland Yard detective tasked with solving "the skeleton murders," and while it features intriguing lore and varied characters, many reviewers criticize its execution, citing hateful characters, obnoxious dialogue, and a lack of logical coherence. Despite its flaws, some players find enjoyment in the narrative and voice acting, appreciating the humor and exploration elements, though technical issues detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with potential overshadowed by its shortcomings.
“The story puts you in the shoes of Brent Halligan, a Scotland Yard detective who is suddenly put in charge of a case known as 'the skeleton murders' after a fellow colleague named Lowry (who you may know as the psychic wizard who levitates above his desk in his office) had made some critical mistakes in his investigation.”
“However, if you can look past these shortcomings, this game actually has a pretty interesting and novel story, and I really enjoyed the lore even if it isn't 100% historically accurate as some have pointed out.”
“The voice acting is good, which helps immerse you in the intriguing story.”
“Any semblance of a worthwhile story is ruined by hateful characters and obnoxious dialogue.”
“That just made it really hard for me to connect with the character, and given that this is a story-based game, rather than a gameplay-based game, it just really undercut the enjoyment for me.”
“You'll get yourself a cheap story with no causal logic, plain ugly environment, a series of constant restarts due to crashes, and a headache.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely criticized as outdated and poorly executed, resembling titles from the mid-1990s rather than its 2001 release. Players note that character animations are stiff and blocky, with many graphical glitches and a lack of distinction between important items and the background. Despite these shortcomings, some players find humor in the poor animations and enjoy the nostalgic retro aesthetic.
“Graphics are old but okay for a game from 2001, I guess.”
“An okay game with retro graphics and gameplay.”
“I love story exploration, I love puzzles and growing up playing older games in this genre; I do not expect much on either graphics or even logic in these games.”
“The graphics, as I said, are not great; they look more like something that would have been released in 1996, and the cutscenes are hilariously poorly animated (please do watch them though, they are worth the laugh).”
“Now, back to the game itself: as a game made in 2001, the graphics are ridiculously bad!”
“Character animations are almost cubical, movement animations are painfully solid, and background artwork lacks any animation altogether.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of deep, intellectual jokes and absurdity, often highlighted by poorly animated cutscenes and intentionally ridiculous puzzles. While the graphics and technical issues can detract from the experience, many players find the glitches and overall presentation to be amusing in their own right. Overall, the humor resonates with fans who appreciate its layered commentary on life, despite the game's shortcomings.
“That aside, it's got some insanely stupid puzzles, but it is very funny.”
“The graphics, as I said, are not great; they look more like something that would have been released in 1996, and the cutscenes are hilariously poorly animated (please do watch them though, they are worth the laugh).”
“It's a buggy mess, with regular crashes that will cause you to lose progress, as well as numerous graphical glitches that border on the hilarious.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes that result in lost progress and severe graphical glitches. Users report that it can even freeze their computers, necessitating a hard shutdown. Overall, the consensus is that the game is plagued by bugs, detracting from the overall experience.
“It's a buggy mess, with regular crashes that will cause you to lose progress, as well as numerous graphical glitches that border on the hilarious.”
“It's buggy as hell.”
“What's more, it freezes my computer and I can't do anything other than switch it off by the button.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Users consistently express dissatisfaction with the game's music, noting that it often feels mismatched or out of sync with the gameplay experience.
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere at all.”
“The soundtrack feels completely out of place.”
“The music choices are disappointing and fail to enhance the experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting it as a key element that enhances their overall enjoyment and engagement.
“The game seems fun, and I adore the atmosphere.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is marred by frequent crashes occurring within the first 20-30 minutes, leading to significant frustration and ultimately causing players to abandon the game.
“After experiencing several crashes within 20-30 minutes of gameplay (happened multiple times in just two locations, easily doubling the time), I just gave up.”
“After experiencing several crashes within 20-30 minutes of gameplay (happened multiple times in just two locations, easily doubling the time), I just gave up.”
