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.
Reviews
- Great for teaching young children mouse skills and hand-eye coordination.
- Engaging and colorful graphics with a fun, simple story suitable for kids.
- Parents can easily assist their children, making it a good bonding experience.
- The game lacks voice acting, making it difficult for non-readers to follow the story.
- Some puzzles are glitchy and the game can be buggy at times.
- The content is quite short, which may not provide enough value for some players.
- story19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as simple, entertaining, and family-friendly, making it suitable for young children, especially when read aloud by parents. Users appreciate the interactive elements that engage kids while they learn mouse skills, although some note the absence of voice narration. Overall, it is seen as a delightful interactive story experience that fosters bonding between parents and children.
“The story was fun and the animation is great.”
“Lovely family-friendly game and story.”
“If you don't care if an interactive storybook doesn't read itself, there's a lot to like about 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.”
“The story is simple and understandable, with no offensive content, and the writing has correct spelling and correct word usage.”
“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.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many appreciating its simplicity and pleasantness, though some find the sound effects to be overly loud and irritating. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience, but it may require parental assistance for younger players who cannot read.
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as colorful and superb, making the game visually appealing, especially for young children. While it may not be groundbreaking, it effectively engages its target audience with its artistic style and interactive elements.
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The replayability of the game is rated a moderate 6, indicating that while there are some elements that encourage players to return, it may not offer enough variety or incentives to keep them engaged for extended periods.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users note that the grinding aspect of the game can be challenging, particularly for children and even some adults, as several achievements require performing actions 100 times. This often necessitates extensive grinding or multiple playthroughs to complete.
“Most children will be unable to complete some of the achievements, and many adults have trouble beating the timed achievements. A lot of the achievements revolve around performing actions 100 times, requiring either grinding or multiple playthroughs to achieve.”
“The grinding required to achieve certain milestones feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“Repetitive tasks and grinding for hours just to unlock basic features can be frustrating and discouraging for players.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting numerous bugs that negatively impact the overall experience.
“This game is too buggy.”
“I frequently experience crashes that ruin my gameplay.”
“The game often freezes, making it unplayable at times.”
