Where Angels Cry

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In "Where Angels Cry," players explore a secluded medieval village in the Italic Alps, where mysterious events and whispers of heresy occur. As a talented young monk, you are sent by the Vatican to investigate and restore peace, revealing a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Church. With challenging puzzles and a gripping story, this point-and-click adventure game offers a captivating historical and supernatural journey.

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

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

story16 positive mentions

graphics8 negative mentions

The atmosphere is well-crafted with old-school visuals and dark music, creating an engaging experience.
The game features a decent storyline and puzzles that, while not overly challenging, provide a satisfying experience for casual players.
It offers a unique twist on the hidden object genre by incorporating item gathering for puzzle solving instead of traditional hidden object scenes.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with dated graphics and minimal character animation, making it feel lifeless.
Many players found the story to be weak and the ending abrupt, leaving a sense of dissatisfaction.
There are numerous bugs and issues with item interactions that can hinder progress, leading to frustration.

story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
64%
10%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it short, anticlimactic, and lacking depth. While some appreciated the premise and found it mildly interesting, others criticized it for being nonsensical, choppy, and filled with clichés, leading to a disjointed narrative experience. Overall, the story is often described as mediocre, with a few redeeming qualities, but ultimately failing to engage players fully.
- “Easy game with a great storyline; puzzles are not difficult but challenge you, good old-fashioned point-and-click game!”
- “The plot eventually touches the supernatural, but it retains a great mystery thriller atmosphere to the end.”
- “Overall fun adventure game, not the longest but with its story and interesting puzzles.”
- “The story is nonsensical.”
- “The story, as well as it started as a murder mystery, soon loses itself into pseudohistorical mumbo-jumbo.”
- “The voice acting was horrible and lackluster, and where it should have drawn me into the story, it left me yawning and wishing a comet would fall on someone's head instead, preferably mine, by the end of the game.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
48%
32%
The graphics in the game are generally described as mediocre and outdated, with many reviewers noting a lack of polish and animation that contributes to a somewhat lifeless atmosphere. While some appreciate the unique art style and find the visuals acceptable for a casual point-and-click adventure, others criticize them as poorly executed, especially for a game released in 2014. Overall, the graphics are seen as a weak point, with a few acknowledging that they are adequate but not impressive.
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, created by old-school visuals and dark music.”
- “The best aspect of this game is the artwork.”
- “Nice little point & click hidden object game, with interesting storyline and fine visuals but disappointing ending.”
- “The art and graphics are dated and poorly done, even for 2014.”
- “This is a game with tedious puzzles, mediocre graphics, and a bland story.”
- “Bad graphics, dodgy voice acting, some quite linear gameplay, and for 2 hours, too short.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric and mystical qualities, while others find it dull or even distorted at times. While it effectively enhances dramatic moments and complements the overall experience, there are criticisms regarding its quality and the lack of variety. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight by some, but not universally praised.
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, created by old-school visuals and dark music.”
- “But the music is really good and mystic... that is the only plus I found here.”
- “The voice acting is well done, it has beautiful music which fits perfectly into the game (for the most part) and quite decent graphics.”
- “The music seems alright at first, but the high points are distorted and hurt my ears; I had to mute it.”
- “The problem is that the items are just dull, the backgrounds dull, the music dull, the story dull, the puzzles are overly basic and dull.”
- “The music is okay, for 'dramatic music' at 'dramatic story points'.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The gameplay is primarily focused on repetitive item searching within low-resolution environments, often hindered by illogical item placements and vague sub-screens. Players can expect around three hours of linear gameplay across seven short chapters, but the experience is marred by poor graphics and voice acting, leading to a mixed reception overall.
- “The game consists of 7 short chapters which would give you approximately 3 hours of gameplay.”
- “The bulk of the gameplay consists of playing look and find in the background art as you do literal chores for the monks and villagers.”
- “Its repetitive gameplay and the insane item placement did not help either.”
- “In other words, gameplay pretty much consists of endlessly searching a few low-resolution rooms, hopelessly entering vague sub-screens to collect a near-infinite amount of items placed in the most inconvenient and illogical places.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its blend of old-school visuals and dark music, effectively creating a mysterious thriller vibe with supernatural elements. While the backgrounds are well-drawn and contribute positively, some players feel the atmosphere could be better utilized to enhance the overall experience.
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, created by old-school visuals and dark music.”
- “The plot eventually touches the supernatural, but it retains a great mystery thriller atmosphere to the end.”
- “Backgrounds are nicely drawn and provide a good atmosphere.”
- “The game has an atmosphere but somehow fails to go beyond that or utilize it better.”
- “We have the atmosphere of 'The Name of the Rose' mixed up with Wainwright's 'Stigmata' storyline.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it involves repetitive puzzles and constant item collection that detracts from the overall experience. The lack of creativity in puzzle design and a bland story contribute to a sense of monotony, making the adventure feel short and unengaging.
- “This is a game with tedious puzzles, mediocre graphics, and a bland story.”
- “After all, most of these games recycle the same types of puzzles over and over again, and it wouldn't be the first time that I came across a tedious Tower of Hanoi puzzle.”
- “Sure, it contains a selection of unimaginative puzzles and constant item collection - and it almost excites you with the promise of a medieval mystery as it starts - but sadly the game cannot avoid ending up as a short and tedious adventure with a distasteful plot presentation.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as puzzling, with some moments being unintentionally funny, such as a peasant woman using Shakespearean language incorrectly. Overall, while there are humorous elements, players suggest waiting for a discount before purchasing.
- “It was hilariously contradictory to see a simple peasant woman capable of using Shakespearean terms - completely wrong though!”

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