The Mystery Of Woolley Mountain
- April 9, 2019
- LightfootBros
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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, leading to a lack of emotional investment.
- Many players found the humor to be childish and lacking the cleverness found in classic point-and-click games like Monkey Island.
- story20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some reviewers noting a surprising and dark twist at the end that elevates the villain's character, while others find the overall narrative flat and tedious. While the art style and voice acting receive praise, the storyline is often described as passable, with some players feeling that the characters are annoying and the gameplay lacks challenge. Overall, the integration of puzzles into the story is appreciated, but the narrative depth leaves room for improvement.
“While it first seemed that the villain of the story was merely a one-dimensional afterthought, the ending changed that completely.”
“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.”
“Work on your writing, wait a few years until your current intended audience has matured a little and turn this into a heart-wrenching story coupled with some grey morality, but plenty of 'more mature' jokes!”
“I enjoyed how difficult parts were, but overall I found the storyline very tedious, and the characters annoying.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the polished visuals and attention to background detail, while others find them lacking, comparing them unfavorably to mid-2000s flash games. The art style is noted as nice, and the animations are generally considered good, but there is a sense of disappointment in not achieving the same nostalgic feel as classic titles like Monkey Island. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, but opinions vary significantly among players.
“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 looked (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.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its silly British wit and find it well-written with hilarious characters, others criticize it as basic, childish, and lacking in depth. Overall, the humor is described as hit-or-miss, with a few standout moments overshadowed by a generally dull execution.
“With its hilarious characters and great British humour, 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.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with multiple users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While there are enjoyable elements like vocal work and fun gameplay, the persistent technical problems make it difficult to recommend.
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game received positive feedback, with players appreciating the quality of the voice acting as well. However, there were criticisms regarding the effectiveness of the in-game musicians, who were perceived as not contributing meaningfully to the overall audio experience.
“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...”
- emotional2 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 mature themes and humor. They envision a potential for a heart-wrenching narrative that explores complex moral dilemmas, appealing to a more mature audience in the future.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly engaging, effectively immersing players while complementing the logical design of the puzzles.
“The atmosphere draws you in and the puzzles are fairly logical.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some expressing frustration over the storyline and character development, despite appreciating the challenge presented in difficult sections.
“I enjoyed how difficult parts were, but overall I found the storyline very tedious, and the characters annoying.”
