Wood and Flesh: A Candleforth short story
- January 4, 2025
- Under The Bed Games
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Get on itch.io StoreHappy Holidays! Wood and Flesh: A Candleforth Short Story is a point & click puzzle adventure with hand-drawn 2D graphics that tells the first part of a new story set in the Tales from Candleforth universe. Look, someone has left a present at your door! What could it be? Get ready to dive into this little preview of the next chapter of the story that surrounds Candleforth combining cozy a…
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Reviews
- Beautifully crafted 2D visuals and an immersive soundtrack create an enchanting atmosphere.
- The game offers a short, spooky puzzle experience that is enjoyable and free.
- Despite its brevity, the game showcases the developers' talent for creating engaging experiences.
- The game feels more like a demo with only a couple of basic puzzles and no real story.
- It is very short, with an abrupt ending that may leave players wanting more.
- The puzzles are not original and may not provide enough challenge for some players.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is noted to be very brief, consisting of only two puzzles and lasting around ten minutes, which some players found enjoyable despite its abrupt ending. Familiarity with the Candleforth tales may enhance appreciation, but overall, the narrative feels underdeveloped in this demo version.
“Very short with an abrupt ending - perhaps familiarity with the tales from Candleforth game (which I have not played) would lead to a better appreciation of this short story.”
“A very short story, indeed (10 min), but very enjoyable.”
“I know it's a demo, but it's just two puzzles and no real story.”
“Very short with an abrupt ending - perhaps a familiarity with the tales from Candleforth game (which I have not played) would lead to a better appreciation of this short story.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature beautifully crafted 2D visuals with an interesting hand-drawn art style that creates a creepy and eerie atmosphere, complemented by mood music. While the visuals are praised for their artistic quality, the overall aesthetic leans more towards unsettling rather than outright scary, which may appeal to players who prefer a less jump-scare-driven experience.
“Beautifully crafted 2D visuals, as Under the Beds likes to showcase in their games.”
“Creepy and eerie rather than scary - just as well, as jump-scare horror is not a genre that I like - with good mood music and artwork.”
“Interesting, hand-drawn art style.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models look bland and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“The environments feel empty and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its immersive and atmospheric qualities, effectively setting the mood with a creepy yet not overly frightening soundtrack. While it complements the overall experience, some players feel that the accompanying puzzles are quite basic.
“An immersive soundtrack that puts you in the right mood as soon as you hear the first notes.”
“Creepy and eerie rather than scary, with good mood music and artwork.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“I found the audio quality to be subpar, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as enchanting yet dark, effectively immersing players in a captivating experience that highlights the developers' talent for creating engaging environments through a small collection of puzzles.
“A small collection of puzzles that once again showcases Under the Bed Games' talent for creating engaging experiences with an enchanting atmosphere.”
“You can feel an enchanting atmosphere of something dark happening.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received negative feedback, with users expressing disappointment and dissatisfaction.
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
“I found the mechanics to be overly complicated and not intuitive at all.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to a disjointed experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game is largely bug-free, indicating a high level of stability and smooth performance.
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never feels like it's going to fall apart.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job ensuring a bug-free experience.”
