The Stone Cutter and the Mountain Spirit
- November 15, 2022
- Philosophical School of Games
Get on Steam"The Stone Cutter and the Mountain Spirit" is a one-hour long point-and-click fairy tale game set in the Ancient Orient. It features a beautiful soundtrack that changes with the player's transformations, isometric and stylized graphics, and over 30 achievements to discover. The game offers a fluid experience with easy pace and a linear story, and imparts oriental wisdom and philosophy.
Reviews
- The art style is beautifully crafted, combining watercolor and color pencil, creating a visually appealing experience.
- The game offers a relaxing and short gameplay experience, making it perfect for players looking for something low-pressure.
- The narrative is engaging and thought-provoking, providing a unique twist on the classic stone cutter's parable.
- The gameplay mechanics are overly simplistic and may not provide enough challenge for adult players.
- There are frustrating moments with repetitive clicking sequences that can detract from the overall experience.
- The lack of cloud saves can lead to inconvenience, especially if players encounter bugs and need to restart.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple puzzle and hidden object mechanics that require minimal player input, leading to a lackluster experience that many find unengaging and uninspired. With only about an hour of gameplay, it fails to offer anything unique or compelling, leaving players feeling bored.
“The narrative unfolds with some fairly simple puzzle and hidden object mechanics, along with minimal input from the player.”
“About an hour of gameplay.”
“The narrative unfolds with some fairly simple puzzle/hidden object mechanics and other minimal input from the player.”
“Very meh compared to the literary version of the parable and does nothing unique in either concept or gameplay but you could do a lot worse in this category.”
“Sad to say, even child me would have been bored with the simplistic gameplay.”
- story5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised for its engaging and nostalgic narrative, reminiscent of a beloved childhood picture book. Players find the storytelling compelling enough to keep them invested, even if they typically do not enjoy clicker games. Overall, the story is considered a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
“I bought the game because it reminded me of a picture book I had as a child and wanted to see how the story would be implemented as a game.”
“This is a great storytelling game!”
“I'm not a clicker, but I could go all the way to the end due to the story being so interesting.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, contributing positively to the overall visual experience of the game.
“The art style is quite good.”
