Watch Over Christmas
- December 21, 2021
- Dionous Games
Get on SteamIn "Watch Over Christmas," players assume the role of a 12-year-old boy named Cisco, who must rescue Santa Claus and save Christmas. This point-and-click adventure game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics, original music, and a companion to aid in solving over 60 challenging puzzles. The game is designed to offer a magical and memorable Christmas experience for all ages.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
Linux
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics, great animations, and clear voice acting, creating an engaging visual and auditory experience.
- Puzzles are enjoyable and range from easy to medium difficulty, making them accessible while still providing a challenge.
- The game is family-friendly and offers a nostalgic point-and-click adventure experience reminiscent of classic titles.
- The Christmas theme feels underwhelming due to a lack of snow and festive music, which detracts from the holiday spirit.
- Some puzzles can be convoluted and require excessive steps, leading to frustration and a feeling of being bogged down.
- The story is criticized for being shallow and overly wordy, with long dialogues that may test players' patience.
- story28 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story is a mixed bag, starting strong with a festive theme but losing its Christmas spirit in the second half due to an unexpected shift towards occult elements. While it features well-written characters and engaging puzzles, some reviewers found the narrative's focus on Santa Claus and gifts to be an odd choice, especially for a family-oriented Christmas story. Overall, it offers a humorous and heartwarming experience, though opinions on its effectiveness as a Christmas tale vary significantly.
“The story was funny and heartwarming without being too much.”
“It has lots of achievements, but the storyline is well written, the characters are realistic, and many of them are adorable.”
“Features a compelling story with lots of quirky characters, imaginative locations, and fun puzzles.”
“The storyline is fine for the first part, but the second one begins in some random forest with some occult/witch stuff going on that drained any last bit of Christmas feeling down the sink that was left.”
“The story is - ehmm... well-intentioned.”
“Even from a child's point of view, a story that argues that Christmas is only about Santa Claus magic and gifts is an odd choice.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and quality, featuring wonderful animations and charming artwork that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the clear voice acting and seamless transitions between rooms, contributing to an engaging atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are considered top-notch, making the game visually appealing and enjoyable for players of all ages.
“The graphics are wonderful, animations are great, voices are clear and crisp, puzzles are fine, if a little bit on the easy side, interface is truly excellent and there are enough things to keep you hooked on playing.”
“The artwork and voice acting were very well done.”
“The graphics are beautiful, music is nice, puzzles aren't easy, but never frustrating or illogical so far.”
“As much as the visuals were a treat to watch while Cisco was strolling from place to place, if implemented, it could have saved some decent amount of time.”
“The 'traditional 2D graphics' are decent, with changing from room to room mostly being seamless, and some nice in-game music.”
“Very cute graphics.”
- music14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice background tunes that enhance the festive atmosphere, others find it monotonous and detrimental to the overall Christmas mood. Overall, the music is generally considered a positive aspect, contributing to the game's charm, despite some criticisms regarding its repetitiveness.
“Graphics, music, sound effects, story, humor, puzzles, everything is top notch.”
“I liked the art and design, as well as the background music.”
“Lovely family game, really liked the Christmas feel, great music, great graphics, and it gave you a smile.”
“And even if you manage to keep your mood in the Christmas channel after these things, the music comes and makes devastatingly sure that every last bit of Christmas mood is gone completely.”
“Only negative feedback: some glitches I encountered (the dial in Santa's office and, at the very end, the clickable minerals in Goat Evil's hallway) plus the monotonous music.”
“The music is incredibly repetitive and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, featuring semi-complex puzzles and extended playtime, making it stand out among Christmas specials. However, some players noted that the story does not match the quality of the gameplay.
“Fun game, semi-complex puzzles, long gameplay - awesome!”
“Best gameplay of any Christmas special I've played.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as funny and heartwarming, striking a balance that avoids being overdone. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's high-quality presentation, alongside its graphics, music, and puzzles.
“The story was funny and heartwarming without being too much.”
“Graphics, music, sound effects, story, humor, puzzles, everything is top notch.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a balance of humor and warmth, creating a heartfelt experience that resonates with players without overwhelming them.
“The story was funny and heartwarming without being too much.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game has received negative feedback regarding stability, with users reporting glitches in specific areas, such as Santa's office and Goat Evil's hallway. Additionally, the repetitive music has been noted as a drawback, contributing to an overall sense of instability in the experience.
“I encountered several glitches, such as the dial in Santa's office and the clickable minerals in Goat Evil's hallway, which really affected my experience.”
“The game suffers from multiple glitches, including issues with the dial in Santa's office and the clickable minerals in Goat Evil's hallway, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are persistent glitches throughout the game, particularly with the dial in Santa's office and the clickable minerals in Goat Evil's hallway, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
