Violett Remastered
- December 13, 2013
- Forever Entertainment S. A.
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamViolett Remastered is a captivating adventure game with puzzle elements, now with improved graphics and controls. Players help Violett, a young girl, escape a mysterious world filled with bizarre creatures and challenges. Using logic and quick reflexes, players must solve puzzles and navigate through whimsical, hand-drawn levels. This immersive, narrative-driven experience combines stunning visuals with engaging gameplay.
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Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and art style that create an engaging atmosphere.
- Challenging puzzles that encourage creative thinking and exploration.
- Enchanting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Frustrating controls that can lead to confusion and hinder gameplay.
- Vague puzzle solutions that often require trial and error, making progress difficult.
- Numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt the gaming experience.
- story174 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as minimal and confusing, with many players feeling it lacks depth and clarity. While some appreciate the whimsical and artistic elements reminiscent of classic tales like "Alice in Wonderland," others criticize the narrative for being poorly developed and overshadowed by complex puzzles. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a driving force, leaving many players wanting a more substantial narrative experience.
“Though some of the puzzles were tough for me, I enjoyed the story and the world it creates.”
“The game's plot is a little 'Where the Wild Things Are' or 'Alice in Wonderland'-esque, following the journey of a rebellious young lady who feels unloved and underappreciated and travels to a fantasy world by way of a magic trinket that may or may not be her imagination.”
“The little touches in level design and the way the story is silently told make this another entry in the recent trend of games that has been creating an artistic statement in the narrative by embedding the story in the gameplay.”
“It has some familiar vibes about this game, borrowed from classic children's stories and movies, but that is it - the game mechanics are poorly designed, the story is almost non-existent.”
“The story itself has minimal presence, and characters' interactions are displayed as icons in speech bubbles that represent topics, leaving a lot of specifics of attitude and interplay open to interpretation by the player.”
“There's really no story associated with the game, and the only dialogue is in pictures and garbled voices, so there's no Monkey Island or Day of the Tentacle style quips to keep you entertained, and no real cohesion between levels other than you're very small and in a sort of fantasy insect world.”
- graphics160 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful artwork, charming visuals, and vibrant colors that create an engaging atmosphere. However, some players criticize the graphics as subpar or clunky, noting issues with gameplay mechanics and a lack of memorable design. Overall, while the art style is often highlighted as a strong point, it is sometimes overshadowed by gameplay frustrations and technical flaws.
“The artwork and animation in this game is absolutely gorgeous.”
“The visuals are obviously a labor of love, the characters silly but interesting, and there are tons of interactions and little easter eggs to find, without feeling like a cheesy hidden object game.”
“Great graphics, soundtrack, and storyline.”
“The game lacks in all they are trying to sell you in the trailer, poor graphics and very hard to play.”
“I felt the puzzles were very poorly thought and the graphics were low quality.”
“The graphics are sub par and, with the game feeling like it was supposed to be played on the tablet, is a little clunky.”
- music144 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its enchanting and memorable soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and charm of the game. While many players find the music delightful and fitting, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, making it worth purchasing alongside the game.
“The soundtracks of this game are amazing; I love to listen to them.”
“The star of the show is the soundtrack, which is absolutely magical.”
“This game takes you to a world of fantasy and enchanting music that really sets the atmosphere.”
“The music, while fitting, never appealed to me melody-wise; it just wasn't memorable music.”
“Music is pretty boring; the gibberish that passes as speech is very grating on my ears, and the sound in general made no impact whatsoever on me.”
“The music is very well done, but it gets a little obnoxious playing on repeat if you get stuck on a certain level for a long time.”
- gameplay86 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the mechanics poorly designed and unintuitive, leading to frustrating experiences, particularly with puzzles and controls. While the game features beautiful art and an interesting concept of storytelling through gameplay, it suffers from bugs, clunky mechanics, and a lack of clear guidance, making it difficult for players to engage fully. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's aesthetic appeal and narrative potential.
“It's very puzzle-centric until they throw a curveball at the last minute (literally a minute) with the final boss battle that is very action-oriented in comparison (as well as being the only battle in the game, so mechanics are brand new).”
“This is a really cool concept, letting the player discover the story through the gameplay and not the other way around.”
“Physics-based puzzles are a great addition to the old and proven point-and-click mechanics.”
“It has some familiar vibes about this game, borrowed from classic children's stories and movies, but that is it - the game mechanics are poorly designed, the story is almost non-existent.”
“Boring gameplay, rather badly executed.”
“Cons: unintuitive puzzles and gameplay, lots of wandering around aimlessly, hard-to-find-for-no-reason orbs, lots of backtracking to pad the game, glitches that may cause you to restart entirely.”
- stability56 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with many players reporting numerous glitches ranging from minor visual issues to major game-breaking bugs that can force a restart. While some users experienced minimal problems, the overall consensus indicates that the game is quite buggy, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment. Until these issues are addressed, many reviewers do not recommend the game, especially for those sensitive to technical difficulties.
“Game is buggy and not enjoyable.”
“This game is buggy as hell; several times I had to exit and reenter because of them. Luckily, most of them reset after loading, but unfortunately, I got a bug in the sewers that broke the game. The character doesn't want to move where it should, and loading unfortunately places her in that buggy position.”
“There are lots of small irritating glitches throughout the game, but also major problems where you can't finish puzzles, or where your character gets stuck, forcing you to start all over from the beginning after hours of play.”
- atmosphere32 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its enchanting visuals and captivating music, creating a charming and immersive fantasy world reminiscent of fairy tales. Players appreciate the strong sound design and artistic elements that enhance the overall experience, despite some frustrations with puzzle design and a lack of narrative depth. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a standout feature that many find engaging and worth revisiting.
“The sound design (done by the composer of the music as well) is strong and really helps solidify the already charming atmosphere created by the visual art pieces and animations.”
“It is quite an engaging atmosphere to traverse as you go from each distinctly different room to the next.”
“Cute little fairy-tale point-and-click with lots of character and atmosphere, plagued by lackluster design, time-wasting mechanics, and a few bugs.”
“Although I did not like the characters and story much in the beginning, the beautiful artwork and soundtrack created a captivating atmosphere that hooked me to this game.”
“The set pieces are literally taken from fairytales; there's a hint of a dark, strange atmosphere and the puzzles will have you scratching your head in confusion at times, although in hindsight they're all pretty logical.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a charming blend of dark fairy-tale elements and refined wit, often eliciting chuckles through its quirky story bits and detailed environments. While many players appreciate the cute and colorful art style, along with the engaging voice acting, some express disappointment in the humor's inconsistency and the game's occasional bugs, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is noted for its amusing moments, though opinions vary on its effectiveness in delivering consistent humor.
“It feels like a somewhat dark fairy-tale with a good dose of humor.”
“It has more charm and more refined humor than most point-and-clicks out there, and you will be listening to the soundtrack non-stop for days.”
“I enjoyed it immensely, looking at the detailed environments, chuckling over the diary pages, and simply shaking my head in amusement at the overall bizarreness.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and unenjoyable, often requiring extensive backtracking to collect achievements like orbs. Many describe the experience as lacking skill and fun, with puzzles feeling more like monotonous chores than engaging challenges. Overall, the grinding is viewed as a frustrating and time-consuming element that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“In the end, it was a 'this is tedious back and forth to the point where it takes no skill and isn't fun'.”
“So if you spent the game ignoring them and you get to the end, you'll find yourself having to do a lot of backtracking to tediously comb over completed areas.”
“Fucking excruciatingly tedious and nonsensical.”
- character development10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game lacks significant character development and a leveling system, which may disappoint players seeking depth in storytelling and character arcs. While the art and character design are praised, the overall experience is more focused on aesthetics than on enriching character narratives. Players who value in-depth character development in adventure games are advised to look elsewhere.
“The character design is one really neat piece, and the fantasy setting Violett finds herself in is a refreshing approach to the genre.”
“While the scenery and character design are first rate, the 3D modeling and animation leave plenty to be desired; perhaps the developers should have tried doing the entire thing in 2D since their illustrator was clearly very talented.”
“Do not purchase if you like adventure games with in-depth and rich character development and stories; this is not the game for you.”
“No character development - no leveling system.”
“While the scenery and character design are first rate, 3D modeling and animation leave plenty to be desired; perhaps the developers should have tried doing the entire thing in 2D since their illustrator was clearly very talented.”
“I didn't really mind using a text or video walkthrough for most parts, because I could look past that and enjoy other aspects of the game, like the art, character design, '2.5D' level design, and silly Alice-like atmosphere.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the game's replayability primarily in the challenge of discovering hidden orbs in each scene, which do not provide visual cues when hovered over. A recent hint update has improved the experience, making it more enjoyable and accessible for players to revisit and search for these collectibles.
“This is shown by orbs that are hidden in each scene that don't give the 'clickable' mouse when you hover over them, which is the general basis of their replayability: to find all these orbs.”
“After the new hint update, I tried giving it another shot, and it made the game much more playable.”
“The hidden orbs in each scene enhance the replayability, as players are encouraged to explore and discover all of them.”
“This is also shown by orbs that are hidden in each scene that don't give the 'clickable' mouse when you hover over them, which is the general basis of their replayability: to find all these orbs.”
“Edit: after the new hint update, I tried giving it another shot, and it made the game much more playable.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues and numerous game-breaking bugs that hinder gameplay.
“Horrible performance, impassable bugs.”
“Horrible performance, impassable bugs.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by poorly designed puzzles that lead to frustration, as players find themselves aimlessly guessing and interacting with objects without clear guidance or logic. This lack of coherence detracts from the overall immersive experience.
