YOOMURJAK'S RING

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 48 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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In YOOMURJAK'S RING, players explore a mysterious, word-based world as they attempt to solve puzzles and uncover the story's secrets. With its unique text-based gameplay and challenging riddles, this game offers a refreshing twist on the traditional adventure genre. The game features a dark and intriguing atmosphere, with a captivating narrative that will keep players engaged until the very end.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
story20 positive mentions
graphics4 negative mentions
  • The game offers an intriguing story set in the charming city of Eger, allowing players to explore its rich history and culture.
  • The performances of the actors are generally good, creating a compelling and immersive experience.
  • The puzzles, while challenging, are clever and require careful observation, adding depth to the gameplay.
  • Many puzzles are unintuitive and lack sufficient hints, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
  • The game suffers from pixel hunting and a lack of direction, causing players to wander aimlessly at times.
  • Graphical settings are limited, and the low resolution can hinder the overall visual experience.
  • story38 mentions

    The game's story, set in the real town of Eger, Hungary, initially appears silly but quickly captivates players with its intriguing mystery and seamless integration of real locations. While the narrative is praised for its charm and complexity, some players express frustration with poorly developed puzzles and nonsensical plot routes. Overall, it is considered a compelling experience for those who enjoy story-rich, mystery-solving games.

    • “They fit their fictional story into reality so seamlessly.”
    • “It's an interesting story about messages from the past with a great mystery to unravel.”
    • “In short, this is a beautiful game with a strong plot and likable characters.”
    • “The game has a likable mood and gameplay; however, you will get frustrated later because of the badly developed puzzles and route in the story, which doesn't make sense.”
    • “The city visit uses a time travel story as a background pretext for your investigations, but it never manages to become interesting.”
    • “Also, in the story, there are some links which you need to follow; however, some of them are pretty stupid to go on.”
  • gameplay10 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a 360-degree point-and-click adventure format featuring a variety of puzzles and an immersive atmosphere. While many players appreciate the engaging mysteries and charming settings, frustrations arise from poorly designed puzzles and a convoluted story that detracts from the overall experience. Despite its appealing elements, the gameplay suffers from significant mechanical flaws that can lead to boredom.

    • “And then gameplay-wise, there is a lot of diligence put into this, with new types of puzzles introduced repeatedly.”
    • “Coming to the gameplay, it is a 360-degree point-and-click adventure with some lovely mysteries.”
    • “I actually have played more than indicated here on Steam due to another reason, and it is priced way too low in my opinion based on the footage, immersive, detailed content, and great gameplay.”
    • “The game has a likable mood and gameplay; however, you will get frustrated later because of the badly developed puzzles and route in the story, which doesn't make sense.”
    • “An intriguing mystery with a charming location and interesting characters marred by unbearably defective puzzles and mechanics that induce severe boredom.”
    • “Coming to the gameplay, it is a 360-degree point & click adventure with some lovely mysteries.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally considered outdated, with low resolution and limited customizable settings, which detracts from the overall visual experience. While some players may overlook these issues due to nostalgia for VHS aesthetics, the fixed nature of the FMV graphics and the problematic widescreen stretching have led to frustration among users.

    • “The game has low resolution and most of the graphics settings are not changeable.”
    • “Yes, I understand this is an FMV game, which has fixed 'graphics', but the setting is still pretty poor.”
    • “The game runs at a strange and unknown resolution, stretching the visuals to widescreen, which even causes the monitor to display a warning message.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, although a minor bug causes it to loop if splash screens are skipped. Overall, it enhances the clever and adventurous atmosphere of the game.

    • “Great, clever adventure game with great actors, music, and lovely scenery.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The optimization of character performances is generally well-received, with the main cast delivering strong and memorable portrayals, though some background characters fall short. Overall, the game's optimization in terms of character performance is commendable, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The performances by the cast are great, with all of them being interesting and memorable.”
    • “The performance of the actors and actresses was pretty good, in my opinion, except for a few background characters.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by cozy full-motion video scenes set in a warm and welcoming Hungarian environment, which enhances player immersion. Reviewers note that this inviting backdrop, combined with engaging storytelling and puzzles, draws players deeper into the experience.

    • “The story, atmosphere, puzzles, we just got pulled deeper and deeper into it.”
    • “Full-motion video scenes create a cozy atmosphere as the Hungarian surroundings and citizens provide a warm and accommodating environment for the playable character to assimilate.”
    • “The story and atmosphere are engaging, pulling us deeper and deeper into the experience.”
    • “The full-motion video scenes create a cozy atmosphere, with the Hungarian surroundings and citizens providing a warm and accommodating environment for the playable character to assimilate.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game often stems from the unintentional comedic effect of the main characters' poor acting, which some players find amusing.

    • “The acting of the main characters is sometimes so bad it's funny.”
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