Vengeance: Lost Love
- June 29, 2017
- Urchin Games
Get on Steam"Vengeance: Lost Love" is a tense hidden object adventure set in the American countryside. Amanda and her fiancé James encounter a mysterious lone miner, uncovering a horrifying ordeal connected to her family's past. With unique puzzles, an engrossing storyline, and an eerie atmosphere, players must help Amanda unravel the secrets behind her troubled family history.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features good graphics and design, creating an engaging atmosphere.
- The voice acting is generally well-received, adding to the overall experience.
- The puzzles are varied and enjoyable, providing a decent challenge for players.
- The game is plagued by multiple game-breaking bugs, particularly related to the coffin puzzle, making it unplayable for many.
- The storyline is very short and predictable, leaving players wanting more content.
- There is a lack of achievements and bonus content, which diminishes replay value.
- story27 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered short and predictable, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and poor dialogue. While some appreciate the straightforward plot and good graphics typical of the hidden object genre, others criticize the writing quality and character development, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its flaws, the story offers moments of amusement and excitement, making it suitable for casual players seeking a light adventure.
“It has conflict, good voice acting, and a nice story to it.”
“The story is short, but exciting; if there is a desire to have a good time, then this game is completely suitable for you.”
“The story and graphics are good for a hidden object game.”
“The issue is that all the dialogue is extremely stilted and the characters' responses to various plot twists don't make a lot of sense.”
“Cheesy and predictable story (at some part of the game the villain tells you to meet him but proceeds to blow up a bridge so I can't go there? Are you kidding me??)”
“Takes less than two hours to beat, full of game-breaking bugs, terrible voice acting, uninspired story, inconsistently difficult puzzles... a giant mess.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the good design and variety in scenes, while others find them average or outdated compared to other hidden object games. Some users noted issues like low resolution and graphical bugs, but overall, the visuals are considered serviceable for the genre.
“The graphics are good and the storyline is okay; it could have been a bit longer though.”
“The game is a type of item search, featuring very good graphics and design.”
“A game of the hidden object genre with an uncomplicated plot and good graphics for this kind of game.”
“I don't really like the graphics; I've seen better in other HOPA games.”
“As with most mobile ported HOGs, there's a simplistic interface, locked/unchangeable screen resolution, next to no customizability, and somewhat low resolution graphical assets.”
“Very predictable... boring, old graphics.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its immersive score and effective integration into the gameplay. While some users noted a limited number of tracks, the overall quality of the music and sound design contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“Very well-designed levels against a background with well-chosen music.”
“Hog's are 50% music and this one has a great, immersive score.”
“Voice overs were not bad, music was okay too although there were only a few tracks.”
“The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The background music is often too loud, drowning out important sound effects.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by familiar mechanics that some players find unoriginal, yet it offers a casual and enjoyable experience, particularly through its well-designed puzzles that can be solved using common sense. While the puzzles are generally easy and skippable, they provide a satisfying challenge without the frustration often found in other games. However, the overall experience is somewhat marred by a lackluster narrative and voice acting.
“The gameplay itself was, on the easy/casual level, a nice leisurely experience. The puzzles are particularly good in my opinion; they are actually solvable using common sense and basic logic, unlike some games where the puzzles leave you just randomly clicking until you get annoyed and skip it. These puzzles can be skipped, but are fairly easy, so you don't really need to skip them.”
“Nothing special; the same mechanics like breaking glass with a specific tool when you can do it with a pebble on the road.”
“The gameplay itself was, on the easy/casual level, a nice leisurely experience ruined only by the cringeworthy narrative and voiceovers.”
“The puzzles are particularly good in my opinion; they are actually solvable using common sense and basic logic, unlike some games where the puzzles leave you just randomly clicking until you get annoyed and skip them.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be quite unstable, with numerous bugs affecting the overall experience. Players have noted that these issues detract from the enjoyment of the hidden objects and point-and-click gameplay.
“Very buggy...”
“This is another hidden objects point-and-click adventure game, and a buggy one at that.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized for being undermined by poor voice acting and animation, leading to a cringe-worthy experience that detracts from any potential laughs. Many players found the overall presentation so lacking that it shifted their reaction from amusement to disappointment.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally express a positive sentiment towards the game's atmosphere, highlighting it as a notable and enjoyable aspect.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and captivating.”
“I love the unique ambiance that draws you into the game world.”
“The game's atmosphere creates a perfect blend of tension and beauty.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be minimal, as it can be completed in about two hours, especially if they skip certain puzzles and utilize hints for hidden objects.
“The game is incredibly short, taking me only about two hours to complete, and I had to skip a tedious puzzle and use hints for hidden objects.”
“Grinding in this game feels like a chore rather than an engaging experience, making it hard to stay motivated.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the gameplay feel stale and uninteresting after a while.”
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