The Secret Monster Society: Chapter 1 - Monsters, Fires and Forbidden Forests
2016
Audio: English · Subtitles: English
- point-and-click
- adventure
- indie
- fantasy
- comedy
- single player
The story
A classic point-and-click comedy adventure game, set in a unique world of monsters and creatures. Embark on an epic adventure across land and sea, using time travel to stop an evil genius from destroying the world. Inspired by Saturday morning cartoons.
What it’s like
Bright, hand-drawn cartoon backdrops in saturated primary colours, with rounded, wobbly character designs that look like they stepped out of a Saturday morning TV slot. Rooms and outdoor scenes are packed with gags and small visual jokes, from crooked castles and mossy forest paths to sun-washed seaside rocks, and the palette stays warm and playful throughout. The soundtrack is light and bouncy, with plucky orchestral and folksy melodies that loop comfortably in the background while the cursor wanders from object to object. Gameplay is slow and deliberate, built around pointing, clicking and puzzle-solving at a relaxed pace, with no timers pushing you along. The tone is goofy, affectionate and low-stakes, a cheerful mix of slapstick and wordplay with a gentle time-travel adventure running underneath. Intensity is very mild: cartoon peril and silly mishaps, no gore, no real violence, nothing frightening. It suits a lazy afternoon, a comfort session on a rainy day, or a family evening, and it is made for players who enjoy classic point-and-click adventures and want something light, colourful and easy to sit with.
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