The Orphan A Tale of An Errant Ghost: Hidden Object Game
- January 6, 2020
- Deertwig Studio
- 1h median play time
The Orphan is filled with emotional story of Sarah, the orphan girl who mysteriously disappeared with her family. You as Sarah's cousin has lost your memory and has to find out the clues with the help of an unknown spirit while saving yourself from another ghost in an abandoned house.
Reviews
- The game has an interesting story about an orphan girl and her struggles, which some players found engaging.
- The hidden object scenes are relatively easy and accessible, making it suitable for casual players.
- For those who enjoy simple adventure games, it can provide a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic point-and-click games.
- The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs, making it frustrating to play.
- The interface is clunky and confusing, leading to a poor user experience and navigation issues.
- The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under an hour, which does not justify the cost.
- story13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a young girl named Sarah who wakes up in a strange house and must uncover the mystery of her aunt while being pursued by an evil spirit. However, many players find the narrative poorly executed and lacking coherence, with some expressing frustration over its simplistic and clunky presentation. While a few appreciate the aesthetic and challenge, the overall consensus is that the story fails to engage or provide a satisfying experience.
“This hidden object game was on sale, and even though the ratings are negative, I decided to give it a try because I really liked the aesthetics and the story seemed interesting.”
“Thumbs up, good story, challenging puzzles sometimes, and a good game all around!”
“The story is mostly left to intuition, but from what I've gathered, it's about a girl who wakes up in a strange house and, in order to leave, must figure out what happened to her aunt Sarah, all while being followed by an evil spirit.”
“The story isn't particularly well laid out, even for a hidden object game.”
“It has no coherent story and no direction or ideas on what to do or anything.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the aesthetics and comparing them favorably to classic titles like King's Quest V, while others criticize them as below average and reminiscent of mobile or tablet games. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics do not meet the standards set by newer hidden object games.
“This hidden object game was on sale, and even though the ratings are negative, I decided to give it a try because I really liked the aesthetics and the story seemed interesting.”
“Easily rivals King's Quest V for both ingenuity, gameplay, deep lore, 256-color graphics, and frames-per-second action.”
“The graphics are below average; the whole game reminds me of mobile/tablet games.”
“The graphics are average at best.”
“The graphics are not on par with other new games.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its ingenuity and depth, drawing favorable comparisons to King's Quest V, while also featuring impressive 256-color graphics and smooth action.
“Easily rivals King's Quest V for both ingenuity and gameplay, featuring deep lore, 256-color graphics, and smooth frames-per-second action.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
“I found the mechanics to be overly complicated, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments that break immersion.”