The Spirits of Kelley Family
- January 31, 2020
- BuildersLabs
Get on SteamIn "The Spirits of Kelley Family," Alvin Kelley and his son Jimi move into a mysterious old mansion where Alvin plans to pursue his alchemy hobby. However, their serenity is disrupted by an unexpected visitor. This point-and-click adventure game offers hand-drawn environments, hidden objects, and intricate puzzles, all wrapped in a captivating plot translated into Italian and English. Your mission is to save the Kelley family from the looming danger.
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Reviews
- The hand-drawn art style is charming and enhances the game's atmosphere.
- Puzzles are straightforward and logical, making for an enjoyable experience without excessive difficulty.
- The game features an autosave function, allowing players to resume progress easily after encountering bugs.
- The game frequently crashes or freezes, particularly when transitioning between rooms, which significantly detracts from the experience.
- The translation contains numerous grammatical errors, which can break immersion and make the story harder to follow.
- The game is very short, taking about an hour to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story is primarily conveyed through diary pages scattered throughout the game, allowing players to piece together a mysterious narrative about the Kelley family and the events that transpired in their home. While some players found the translation rough and the story somewhat confusing, others appreciated the artwork and the gradual revelation of deeper secrets. Overall, the narrative is considered straightforward and somewhat barebones, with mixed opinions on its engagement and depth.
“Overall, I enjoyed the artwork, the music, and the story, pieced together through diary pages that you locate throughout the house.”
“The story and the family's background are revealed through scattered diary pages and objects found in the various rooms.”
“As you go along and collect diary pages, a barebones story emerges as to what exactly transpired.”
“The interface is not intuitive; the music is too repetitive; the story is confused.”
“It's not quite clear what exactly happened at the beginning (all you know is that there was a Kelley family there and now they are…not), but as you go along and collect diary pages, a barebones story emerges as to what exactly transpired.”
“Short game, not very interesting story.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming hand-drawn art style, which many players find refreshing compared to more realistic visuals in similar genres. The artwork is considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience alongside the music and story. However, some users noted that technical issues detracted from the enjoyment of the graphics.
“I quite love the art style, much better than the more realistic style in many point-and-click/escape games these days.”
“The hand-drawn visuals are, perhaps, the best asset of the game and add a nice little touch breaking up a static picture that looks like a calling card of hidden object adventures.”
“I liked the visual component; the interesting graphic style complements the surroundings well, and the hand of a talented painter is visible.”
“This would have been your run-of-the-mill adventure-lite with its cute graphics and casual puzzles if not for the bugs that are, apparently, unfixable.”
“The spirits of Kelly family is a wonderful little try with the taste of old time forgotten graphic adventures.”
“The graphics are hand-drawn and charming, the music is okay, but I found some of the sound effects annoying.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features nice ambient compositions that enhance the atmosphere, though some players find it repetitive and occasionally fluctuating between rooms. While the overall sound design is considered acceptable, certain sound effects have been noted as annoying. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, despite some minor criticisms.
“Overall, I enjoyed the artwork, the music, and the story, pieced together through diary pages that you locate throughout the house.”
“The music has nice ambient compositions going but tends to fluctuate as you travel from room to room, which is not a big downside, but a relatively minor note.”
“The graphics are hand-drawn and charming; the music is okay, but I found some of the sound effects annoying.”
“The interface is not intuitive; the music is too repetitive; the story is confusing.”
“The graphics are hand-drawn and charming, the music is okay, but I found some of the sound effects annoying.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences frequent freezing issues, particularly when transitioning between rooms, which can be frustrating for players. However, progress is saved upon restarting, mitigating some of the inconvenience. Overall, while stability is a concern, it is not deemed overly detrimental to the experience.
“It freezes randomly but constantly while moving from one room to another.”
“Is too short, sometimes buggy, sometimes frustrating.”
“There is one issue where it freezes, but you can restart and it saves the progress, so it's not too bothersome.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Spirits of Kelley Family" offers a short and pleasant casual adventure experience, but is marred by significant technical issues, including a freezing bug during screen transitions, which detracts from its overall enjoyment and raises concerns about its value as a purchase.
“However, as others have already said, there is a bug that causes the game to freeze whenever a new screen loads during gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the atmosphere created by the logical integration of puzzles within the house design, noting that this coherence enhances the overall experience and immersion in the game.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world with its stunning visuals and haunting sound design.”
“Every corner of the game is filled with intricate details that enhance the overall atmosphere, making it feel alive and engaging.”
“The combination of ambient sounds and the art style creates a unique atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
