The Secret of Gillwood
- March 28, 2019
- Snow Moose Entertainment
Get on SteamThe gods don't hear the prayers of Gillwood, so it’s now up to you to find out why!The Secret Of Gillwood The Secret of Gillwood is a single player game set in a dark and mysterious linear world. The player takes control of the most faithful Guardian of the gods. Your mission is to help the gods of Gillwood, to uncover the mystery that suddenly silenced the town.Features Exploration Analysis Pu…
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Reviews
- The game features a nice and cozy atmosphere with a dark, mysterious soundtrack that enhances the exploration experience.
- The quick save and load mechanic is beneficial, allowing players to save progress after difficult jumps and puzzles.
- The platforming challenges are engaging and progressively more difficult, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when completed.
- The game suffers from glitches and unclear environmental boundaries, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- There is a lack of clear direction and hints for puzzle progression, making it difficult for players to know where to start.
- The graphics and text elements appear unprofessional at times, detracting from the overall polish of the game.
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its cozy yet mysterious qualities, enhanced by evocative music that encourages exploration. While some elements may feel rough, the overall ambiance is described as engaging, with a dark and foggy setting that complements the puzzle platforming experience.
“This is a small platformer game with a nice and cozy atmosphere; the music makes the world feel mysterious and makes you want to explore it!”
“The secret of Gillwood is a puzzle platformer with an emphasis on atmosphere and feeling.”
“The atmosphere is dark and mysterious.”
“The atmosphere is dark and foggy.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple and accessible save mechanic that enhances the platforming experience, making it enjoyable despite the lack of depth in other gameplay elements. While some players appreciated the focus on platforming, others found the overall gameplay lacking and not compelling enough to recommend the game.
“One mechanic I loved was the save mechanic.”
“The few mechanics make the game easy to learn and put the focus on the hard and fun part of the game: the platforming!”
“I was able to 100% the 6 achievements as I finished my gameplay.”
“So, middling but passable graphics, no gameplay to speak of; these alone are reasons I can't recommend this.”
“The few mechanics make the game easy to learn and puts the focus on the hard and fun part of the game, the platforming!”
“I was able to 100% the 6 achievements as I ended my gameplay.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a great storyline that enhances the gameplay experience, though some users feel it could benefit from additional plot elements to deepen the mystery of Gillwood. Overall, it provides an enjoyable narrative that complements its fun platforming mechanics.
“Great storyline, and controls.”
“The game could use some additional plot elements to hype up Gillwood's mystery, but overall it's a fun platformer to spend a couple of hours playing through.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in this small platformer game enhances its cozy yet mysterious atmosphere, encouraging exploration. The soundtrack effectively complements the dark and spooky theme, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“This is a small platformer game with a nice and cozy atmosphere; the music makes the world feel mysterious and encourages exploration!”
“The soundtrack was quite good in my opinion and enhanced the dark, spooky theme of the game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players initially impressed by the landscape visuals, while others found them to be merely passable and not enough to elevate the overall experience.
“When I started, I was impressed by the overall graphics of the landscape, as I expected it to be a lot worse.”
“So, middling but passable graphics; no gameplay to speak of. These alone are reasons I can't recommend this.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game exhibits a mix of stability, with some users reporting a few glitches while others find them excessive. Despite these issues, many still consider the game to be fun and engaging.
“Too many glitches.”
“A few glitches here and there, but overall it's a small but fun and engaging game.”
