PuppetShow: Mystery of Joyville ™ comments and reviews

pfalcioni wrote:I really enjoyed this game, the graphics and music show amazing craftsmanship and hard work went into this title. Little touches like the mouse dragging the puppet head, very cool and creepy!

I agree, it was a bit short, although it took me probably 3 hours or more (I relaxed and enjoyed exploring).

Some folks mentioned an abrupt ending, but I felt it pulled together well, as long as you watch the closing credits.

Can't wait for the next installment!

I also thought they pulled the ending together well enough to leave an opening for a sequel, and I found the little details to be very visually engaging. I enjoyed this game so much that I am also dying for the next installment.

I loved this game could not wait to see what was next. Hurry with the finale!

well, on reading these reviews, i feel really incompetant. i am knew to these computer games and have only done one, the witch's curse. i have the demo of puppetshow mystery of joyville and have got as far as the first puzzle game, where a mask is missing. i don't even know where to start with it. help please. maybe if i can get passed this one, i'll kickstart my brain into gear.

This was one of my two first purchased games. After the free trial, i just had to open an account (wich i am happy for) so i could get them. This is a great game , i love the graphics, and did not have sore eyes in the **** parts. I will definitely get the longer,(i hope..) second part. A game to relaxe with.

I enjoyed the game, great graphics, really interesting story. There were a couple of things that I didn't like, it was a little short, and if you replay...you just get the same hidden objects to find. In other games, if you replay...you get a different list.
Apart from that it was good.

Skimmed most reviews (250+ is a lot to read!) but I seem to agree with most of what I read...

Pros: beautiful graphics, nicely haunting music, creepy storyline. Fun little mini-games. In the hidden object scenes, you don't have to click on one object at a time (a pet peeve of mine!) but can click as fast as you see the object. Not a lot of filler & transitioning where you're wading through story and dialogue. You can click through dialogue if you're a fast reader, and don't have to wait for it to load. Inventory ("Tools") was easy to use.

Cons: It seemed awfully short. I could tell when we were getting close to the end, and was hoping for a few more levels. I like mini-games, would've liked more. BIGGEST peeve so far: it appears as though the hidden object scenes give you the exact same objects to find, each time. (Obviously each scene will render up one particular object for the toolbox, but the rest of the to-be-found-objects don't need to be the same!) Also, there's no score/time board that I could find ... since the whole story by then is revealed, what's the point in playing again, if you don't have a time or score to beat? Also, I had to lower my PC toolbar in order to see the bottom row of the list of hidden objects--that may just be my computer.

Overall, I'd give it a "better than most games I've played" but "not as good as Return to Ravenhearst".

Just wanted to pop in and agree with the majority on this one. I just finished playing the game today and really enjoyed it. The art/graphics were amazing, and that's something I really love in a hidden object game. Others have already pointed out most of the pros/cons (like the game being a little on the easy side), but I wanted to add my thumbs up. Fun game, wicked art (love the idea of puppet people). I hope there's a longer, slightly more challenging, sequel.

This game was ok..I have to agree that the graphics were great but it was way too short. There has to be a part 2. The story was creepy a bit disturbing with the broken dolls and the creepy little "thing" running around which, by the way,reminded me of the demented doll in Toy Story 2. In all it was again, ok. Needed to be longer!

all I am doing is finding myself going in and out of the same entrance and not getting anywhere. I point to the shinning areas and they are not using any tool pieces so therefore I am not sure that I really like this game or not,
Wish I had not purchased it.

Any idea on when a mac version will come out? I'd like to try this game on my mac!!

Satisfying game, it wasn't as short as some, but it isn't a saga either. I enjoyed the movement and the fact I didn't have to play the same scene again and again like in some HOG games. Graphics are good and the story is contained that although a sequel is more than likely forthcoming, you aren't left hanging like some.

Stephanie

I was starting to get creeped out towards the end of the game. I really liked it. It's a great hidden object game with a great story line and solving puzzle element. Enjoyed it. If there is a "be continued" on the horizon, I'd try it.

Great game just wish it was longer... finished it in 2 hrs. Then at the end says to be continued. Im a bit upset about that. Now i have to wait for the second one.

It's a pretty good game, but way too short. I thought I was about halfway through when it ended. Not hardly worth even $6.99...

my game keeps freezing up

Love this game, awesome graphics, game was easy in some areas other areas I had to think, best game played in awhile. Way to go BF.

Loved it, loved it!!

My only complaint is that it ended..I don't think it was too short, it just left me wanting more.. As if I need yet another addiction..sequel...sequel..

Lovely graphics - game way too easy. Done in under an hour.

This game was excellent. After the recent HOG releases I was getting kinda depressed so went back and did the demo on this again and bought it. I wasn't sorry and I really look forward to the next one.

I have just completed this game...love the graphics...don't really care about the story...never have and never will (with a HOG). I found it to be a good buy (didn't mind spending $ instead of game credit) MUAH TO MY HOG LOVERS!!!!