The Secret Of Hildegards
- March 27, 2014
- Komar Games
Get on Steam"The Secret of Hildegards" is a adventurous game where Abigail Hildegard, daughter of a secret order leader, searches for her missing father. She discovers a family butler and learns of a secret weapon in their estate's headquarters. The game features a mystifying storyline, humorous gameplay, and over 100 hand-drawn scenes. Mini games are included to aid in finding the hidden weapon and saving Abigail's father.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The puzzles are well-designed, providing a balanced challenge that is neither too easy nor too hard.
- The game features a lot of hidden object scenes and puzzles, which may appeal to fans of the genre.
- The artwork is nicely drawn, contributing to the visual appeal of the game.
- The game lacks a coherent story and feels generic, with many puzzles feeling random and disconnected.
- Hidden object scenes often have poor graphics, making it difficult to find items, and there are numerous spelling and translation errors.
- There is no voice acting, and the music is described as boring and forgettable, detracting from the overall atmosphere.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story in this game is widely criticized as generic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its brief and irrelevant nature. There is a consensus that the narrative feels poorly constructed, often resembling a disjointed collection of puzzles rather than a cohesive plot, leading to disappointment among players who expected a more engaging storyline. Overall, the absence of voice acting and meaningful exploration further detracts from the storytelling experience.
“The story seemed really interesting, and I love this type of storyline and game, but I am majorly disappointed in how this game is made.”
“This is one of those hidden object games that doesn't even pretend to make sense or have a worthy plot beyond 'go here and click X.'”
“Also, the story in general made me feel like someone took a bad fan-fic of the prologue to Hellsing the anime.”
“The story is brief and irrelevant.”
“No real plot to it, doesn't seem like a lot of effort was put into making this game.”
“Not only is it strung together by nothing even remotely resembling a coherent story but the hidden object puzzles themselves (of which there are many) are pretty awful.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it basic and forgettable, while others describe it as pleasant despite the lack of voice acting. However, issues such as a darker theme and poor looping detract from the overall experience, leaving many feeling that the soundtrack does not enhance the gameplay.
“There is no voice acting, but the music is pleasant.”
“The music and sound effects are so boring that I don't remember if the game has any.”
“The music doesn't loop correctly, which is frustrating and detracts from the experience.”
“The soundtrack is very basic and has a darker theme than necessary.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in "The Secret of Hildegards" are generally considered subpar, with low resolution and poorly rendered hidden object scenes that make it difficult to locate items. Users also noted issues with translation and spelling, which detracts from the overall experience. The visual quality significantly impacts gameplay, as the poor graphics often lead to frustration rather than challenge.
“Hidden object scenes have poor graphics, and sometimes it's almost impossible to find some objects.”
“The Secret of Hildegards is on the lower side of average with low-resolution graphics, many incorrectly translated object names, spelling errors, and a fairly abrupt, unexpected, and unexplained ending.”
“Its puzzles are laughable, and the only difficulty comes from the graphics being so bad that you can't see the objects you are looking for.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for its lackluster storytelling, with some users comparing it unfavorably to poorly written fan fiction, leading to a sense of disappointment and emotional detachment.
“The story deeply resonated with me, evoking a range of emotions that I didn't expect.”
“This game made me feel a profound connection to the characters and their struggles.”
“The emotional depth of the narrative left a lasting impact on me.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a generic and casual point-and-click experience, featuring subpar mechanics and a lackluster story.
“TL;DR: Just another generic, casualized point-and-click game with subpar mechanics and story.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its lack of voice acting, which contributes to a diminished overall experience, leading some users to recommend against it.
“It lacks voice acting and, in my opinion, lacks some atmosphere; not really recommended as is.”
“The environments feel empty and uninspired, which detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
“There’s a distinct lack of immersive sound design, making the atmosphere feel flat and unengaging.”
