Welcome to Primrose Lake

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"Welcome to Primrose Lake" is a time management game with a mystery twist, set in a small mountain town. Jenny Carlyle, the protagonist, finds herself stranded with no way to contact the outside world. As she explores the town and interacts with the locals, she uncovers secrets and gets drawn into a case of mistaken identity. The game features 60 time management levels, 20 mystery scenes, and a map that allows you to navigate the town as you progress through the story.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story11 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Engaging time management gameplay with a unique storyline that integrates well with the mechanics.
Beautiful graphics and well-designed characters enhance the overall experience.
Fun and challenging levels with a good mix of tasks, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.

The story feels incomplete and leaves many questions unanswered, leading to a cliffhanger ending.
Some gameplay issues, such as bugs and a lack of a custom mouse cursor, can hinder the experience.
The pacing of the story is slow, with some players wishing for more concise dialogue presentation.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
59%
9%
The game's story is a mix of engaging elements and pacing issues, with many players appreciating the character development and mystery, though some find it slow and incomplete, ending on a cliffhanger. While the narrative is described as fun and intriguing, it lacks closure, leading to hopes for a sequel to resolve the ongoing plot. Overall, it successfully combines time management gameplay with a storyline that keeps players interested, despite some frustrations with its execution.
- “A very cool game with a unique way of telling the story.”
- “The story is very good, but it seems that there will be a sequel since the story doesn't give much closure.”
- “Deep and mysterious storyline, fresh and smooth gameplay and a lot of achievements.”
- “The story parts are a bit slow.”
- “To start off, this game's story is incomplete; the sequel is not on Steam, but there are two other games you can get from another platform.”
- “The only sad thing is that the story ends on a cliffhanger, and I have doubts we'll see the end of that story.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic time management games, featuring item stocking and customer service with an emphasis on completing extra missions. Players appreciate the smooth mechanics and engaging animations, which enhance character liveliness, while the deep storyline and numerous achievements add to the overall experience.
- “The gameplay was in the good old GameHouse manner, but with a satisfying, smooth way of moving.”
- “Self-explanatory mechanics and an intriguing background.”
- “The gameplay is like any time management game from GameHouse; you stock items, serve people, and try to achieve an extra mission in each level.”
- “I have to highlight how those little animations when Jenny flipped her hair during the first level of my gameplay; although some may say it is just a minor detail, I personally appreciate that kind of detail because it makes the characters feel even more lively.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic design, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience alongside the story and music. Players appreciate the lovely visuals that enhance the game's atmosphere.
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “Easy to play, lovely graphics.”
- “That game was beautiful; I loved the story, the music, the characters, and the graphic design.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is highly praised for its beautiful and fitting soundtracks, which enhance the overall experience with a relaxing, acoustic vibe that complements the game's country-themed aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate how the music contributes to the emotional depth of the story and the visual art style.
- “That game was beautiful; I loved the story, the music, the characters, and the graphic design.”
- “The soundtracks are very fitting, and I honestly love how acoustic it is as it really brings me to the country-vibes genre.”
- “Finally, the music is very relaxing, and I like the art style.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, spelling errors, and level completion problems that may require quitting. Players have also reported glitched achievements, such as the "detective" achievement, and instances of the game freezing on certain devices, like MacBook Pro.
- “The game is really buggy, with spelling errors and issues that force you to repeat a level. Sometimes you have to quit because you can't complete the level due to not getting the full order combo.”
- “The game freezes on my MacBook Pro.”
- “The 'detective' achievement is a bit buggy, making it difficult to obtain.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing circumstances under which the two main characters meet, contributing to an engaging and entertaining storyline.
- “The story is quite good too; it's about two girls who meet under funny circumstances.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever dialogue that keeps you laughing.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments throughout the gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users indicate that there are no grinding achievements in the game, suggesting a lack of repetitive tasks or activities designed to extend gameplay through grinding.
- “Grinding achievements feels pointless and tedious.”
- “The amount of time required for grinding is excessive and frustrating.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be repetitive and uninspired.”

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