The Mystery Of Woolley Mountain
- April 9, 2019
- LightfootBros
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Get on itch.io Store"The Mystery of Woolley Mountain" is a family-friendly point-and-click adventure game that takes players on a journey to rescue kidnapped children from a wicked witch. Players will explore surreal and colorful environments, solve puzzles, and interact with quirky characters along the way. The game features voice acting and a whimsical original soundtrack, providing an immersive and entertaining experience for all ages.
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Reviews
- The game features charming characters and a fun, quirky atmosphere that appeals to both children and adults.
- The voice acting is surprisingly good, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game despite its visual shortcomings.
- The puzzles are generally well-designed, offering a mix of challenge and logic that keeps players engaged.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, which can disrupt gameplay and immersion.
- The storyline and character development are often seen as shallow and uninteresting, failing to engage players fully.
- The humor and dialogue can be overly simplistic or childish, lacking the cleverness found in classic point-and-click games like Monkey Island.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story initially appears simplistic and flat, but the dark and twisted ending offers a surprising depth that recontextualizes the villain. While some players appreciate the engaging puzzles and retro references, others find the overall narrative tedious and the characters unlikable. The combination of decent voice acting and British humor adds charm, but the storytelling quality remains inconsistent, leaving it feeling only passable for many.
“While it first seemed that the villain of the story was merely a one-dimensional afterthought, the ending changed that completely.”
“In hindsight, the ending is pretty dark and twisted, which came as an amazing surprise, contrasting the overall flatness of the story.”
“It has great hand-drawn scenes and nicely animated characters, an interesting story with plenty to do, and the puzzles are not too difficult.”
“In hindsight, the ending is pretty dark and twisted, which came as an amazing surprise, contrasting the overall flatness of the story.”
“I enjoyed how difficult parts were, but overall I found the storyline very tedious, and the characters annoying.”
“Nice art style, decent voice acting and very silly British humor, but the storyline is only passable and the gameplay and puzzles are not very interesting or challenging.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the polished visuals and attention to detail in the backgrounds, while others find them lacking, comparing them unfavorably to mid-2000s flash games. The art style is appreciated, but the overall visual experience does not evoke the same nostalgia or quality as classic titles like Monkey Island. Voice acting is highlighted as a strong point, contrasting with the varied opinions on the game's graphics.
“Polished graphics and the backgrounds have got a lot of attention.”
“It is funny, well written and has excellent graphics and voice acting.”
“I thought that the animations and the graphics were quite good.”
“Funny how good the voice acting is despite how unsightly this game looks (and my standards are low! I am usually not fazed by mid-2000s flash game-looking graphics).”
“While visuals are similar, I really did not get the same feeling as from Monkey Island, so I was kind of disappointed.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its silly British humor and find it well-written with hilarious characters, others criticize it as basic, childish, and lacking in depth. Overall, the comedic elements can be hit or miss, with some moments landing well while others feel dull and uninspired.
“With its hilarious characters and great British humor, this is up there with the best of them.”
“It is funny, well written, and has excellent graphics and voice acting.”
“Nice art style, decent voice acting, and very silly British humor.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant bugs and glitches, which detract from the overall experience and make it difficult to recommend. While there are enjoyable elements like vocal work and fun puzzles, the instability issues are a major concern for players.
“There are also some odd, obscure puzzle solutions, but what sent me over the edge is how buggy it is!”
“A bit too buggy for a general recommendation.”
“A few glitches, such as in the letter sequence, but some nice vocal work, silliness, and adventuring fun.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed feedback; while some users appreciated the sound effects and voice acting, others criticized the musicians for not contributing meaningful sounds. Overall, the sound design appears to be a highlight for many players.
“I really enjoyed the sound effects and music, and the voice acting was great throughout.”
“And none of the alleged musicians ever make any useful sound at all...”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the emotional depth of the game could be significantly enhanced by refining the writing and incorporating more complex themes, such as grey morality and mature humor, to resonate with a more mature audience. They believe that with time and development, the story has the potential to become truly heart-wrenching.
“This game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, making you feel deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.”
“The storytelling is so powerful that it left me in tears, showcasing the beauty and pain of human experiences.”
“Every choice you make resonates emotionally, forcing you to confront difficult moral dilemmas that linger long after the game ends.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is immersive and engaging, effectively drawing players in while complementing the logical design of the puzzles.
“The atmosphere draws you in, and the puzzles are fairly logical.”
“The immersive environment creates a sense of wonder and exploration.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some enjoying the challenge of difficult parts, but many feel that the storyline and characters detract from the overall experience.
“I enjoyed how difficult parts were, but overall I found the storyline very tedious, and the characters annoying.”
