I like how the gameplay is straightfoward and the story narrated clearly. This is one of few point and click games that I do not need the walkthrough.
Reviews for "Tainted Olive - Chapter 1"
i play grey rainbow too --- the game this one is great but one thing --- how would you expected us to beat that rat guy without the crystal -- are we need to mesmerizing anything? like practiced until we know literally what that guy intended to do .
and next is --- is the thief a part of second chapter -- i try to throw lobster , hammer , fishing net , rat , poke sword into him but no avail .
BlackOlive responds:
You CANNOT beat Ratman without the crystal!
Edit: Oh yeah, and the thief is dead. It was important for me to make the world alive, so not everything that has happened or will happen will be explained. I know why the thief is lying there dead, but the players don't, and probably won't :)
This is one of the best renditions of a full RPG I've seen here or many other sites. I'm a big fan of the point-and-click style of games, and I love RPGs. This has a story that seems intriguing and not too crazy. I love the art style, the sound did well to set the mood, and I liked the dialogue system.
The only thing I could suggest (and to be honest, it's not that big of a deal) is maybe some kind of secrets that don't necessarily affect how you do in the game but add something.
Other than that, it was a fantastic game. I can't wait for the next installment.
BlackOlive responds:
Hehe... well, there are secrets in the game, but probably not like you meant. Mostly they are hidden in plain sight (in dialogue), and those are tidbits about the story of the later chapters. There is one secret, if you come talk to the innkeeper after you have the fishing net, but before you take the lobster, that reveals how the innkeeper is up to something. Not really a big deal (since it is revealed in the closing cutscene), but I think it adds to the mystery.
I always like a good point and click. The art and music gave this one a great atmosphere. The puzzles were hard at parts, but not frustratingly so. I especially liked the mora puzzle. There really wasn't anything I disliked about it, and I'm looking forward to the next part.
I love the story line so far, I can't wait to play chapter two!
BlackOlive responds:
Well then, happy playing chapter 2 :)