The Villager and the Werewolf
- October 26, 2022
- Minicactus Games
- 30h median play time
Get on Steam"The Villager and the Werewolf" is a jigsaw game that narrates a chilling tale of a werewolf terrorizing a village. As you complete each puzzle, you unlock segments of the story, adding a thrilling twist to the traditional puzzle game. Join Arthur in his quest for revenge against the werewolf that took his wife's life, with each puzzle bringing you closer to the truth. With 3 difficulty levels and over 50 puzzles, uncover the mystery behind the werewolf of Silver Village.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a compelling story that unfolds as players complete puzzles, keeping them engaged.
- The puzzle mechanics are user-friendly, with pieces snapping together easily and helpful features like zooming and shuffling.
- The art style is unique and adds to the overall experience, complemented by good narration and an enchanting soundtrack.
- The story is overly simplistic and feels incomplete, with repetitive elements that diminish its impact.
- Some puzzles have a similar aesthetic, leading to a lack of variety and making it feel monotonous at times.
- There are minor technical issues, such as pieces occasionally not snapping together properly and limitations with zooming functionality.
- story20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in this puzzle game is described as short and simplistic, with a compelling twist but ultimately incomplete, as players experience the same narrative multiple times across different puzzle modes. While the storytelling method—integrating narration with text—adds an engaging layer, many reviewers feel that the plot rushes towards the end, leaving them wanting more. Overall, the unique art style and the interspersed puzzles create an interesting experience, despite the narrative's shortcomings.
“This was an interesting experience - the story is short but the art style is unique and the puzzles interspersed between story beats feel particularly effective.”
“A story that holds us, a very pleasant experience.”
“A different jigsaw game with a story that keeps you interested.”
“The story is beyond simplistic--it's essentially incomplete.”
“The same piece of the story plays when you finish a puzzle in any of the 5 modes, so you've heard it 5 times by the time you've finished a puzzle.”
“I fully expected there to be another two or three puzzles on an additional page once I finished the 8th, but instead the story just ends.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a unique and interesting art style, though some users note a lack of variety in certain elements, such as tree designs. Overall, the visuals are complemented by an enchanting soundtrack, enhancing the experience of the game, particularly in the context of its jigsaw puzzle mechanics.
“This was an interesting experience - the story is short but the art style is unique and the puzzles interspersed between story beats feel particularly effective.”
“This is surprisingly good for a jigsaw puzzle, great art style and voice acting.”
“Often with the trees, there is a lot of sameness in the aesthetic, so I would just be dropping pieces in a line to see which ones clicked into place rather than matching the images.”
“The graphics are unique and the soundtrack is enchanting.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple and user-friendly mechanics, making it accessible for players. Many users report enjoying over 30 hours of content, indicating strong replayability and value even at full price.
“Recommended even at full price; I got over 30 hours of gameplay out of this (I completed each jigsaw and their sizes once).”
“The mechanics are simple and easy to use.”
“Recommended even at full price, I got over 30 hours of gameplay out of this (I did each jigsaw and their sizes once).”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its enchanting soundtrack, which complements the unique graphics and enhances the overall experience.
“The graphics are unique and the soundtrack is enchanting.”
