The Zwuggels: Beach Holidays
- July 20, 2017
- Ploosh GmbH
Get on Steam"The Zwuggels: Beach Holidays" is a fun and family-friendly adventure game for kids. Join the Zwuggels on their exciting beach holiday, filled with mini-games, puzzles, and treasure hunts. Players can build sandcastles, go surfing, and make new friends in this vibrant and immersive virtual world.
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Reviews
- The game is excellent for teaching young children mouse skills and hand-eye coordination.
- It features colorful graphics and a simple, engaging story that keeps kids entertained.
- Parents can easily assist their children by reading the story, making it a great interactive experience for family bonding.
- The game lacks voice acting, which can be challenging for non-reading children.
- Some puzzles are glitchy, and the game can crash on startup, leading to frustration.
- The content is relatively short, and older kids may find it too basic or lacking in educational value.
- story38 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in Zwuggels is described as simple, entertaining, and family-friendly, making it suitable for young children, especially when read aloud by parents. While the game lacks voice narration, it offers an interactive experience that engages kids and encourages bonding through shared exploration. The artwork is praised, and the storyline is noted for its charm and accessibility, although some users experienced minor issues with text box interactions.
“The story was fun and the animation is great.”
“A wonderful interactive kids game that plays like an interactive rhyming story.”
“If you don't care if an interactive storybook doesn't read itself, there's a lot to like about the Zwuggels: the game is a hoot for four and five-year-olds, it has superb artwork and it's a great opportunity for you and your child to bond as you explore the adventure together.”
“- this game does not read the story out loud.”
“- inconsistencies around how the story text boxes are dismissed caused a few accidental quick click dismissal incidents…”
“I truly do not understand why you would not have voiced the story.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as simple and enjoyable, complementing the graphics effectively. However, some users find the sound effects to be excessively loud and irritating, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the reliance on reading for certain elements may pose a challenge for younger players.
“I love the music and the graphics.”
“The music is simple and not too annoying.”
“It's just a soundtrack, so unless your child can read, you will need to read it for them.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as colorful and superb, appealing particularly to young children. While the visuals may not be groundbreaking enough to earn major accolades, they effectively enhance the fun and bonding experience for players, especially in a family setting.
“I love the music and the graphics.”
“The game has superb artwork and it's a great opportunity for you and your child to bond as you explore the adventure together.”
“Simple controls, colorful graphics... this isn't going to win any game of the year awards, but young kids can have a lot of fun.”
“The graphics are very basic and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and do not match the expectations set by modern games.”
“The art style is simplistic and fails to create an immersive experience.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a consistent score of 6 for replayability, suggesting that while the game offers some elements that encourage players to return, it may not provide enough variety or incentives to significantly enhance the overall experience upon repeated playthroughs.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is criticized for its reliance on repetitive tasks, with many achievements requiring players to perform actions up to 100 times. This design may pose a challenge for younger players and even adults, particularly with timed achievements, leading to frustration and necessitating multiple playthroughs.
“Most children will be unable to complete some of the achievements (many adults have trouble beating the timed achievements), and many of the achievements revolve around performing actions 100 times - requiring either grinding or multiple playthroughs to achieve.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that negatively impact gameplay.
“This game is too buggy.”
