Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town

It's a nice little point & click adventure game. Characters are interesting (albeit a bit typical); voice acting is amazing; the story is nice and it doesn't overstay its welcome; art and animations are great, they make the game stand out; puzzles are on the easy side (no moon logic whatsoever), but the non-linear aspect of the main portion of the game really helps make them more fun (you usually have to explore many different areas to actually find what you need to solve a puzzle somewhere else); and while the last minute of the game was a bit meh, the overall ending is quite fine (if a bit childish). Achievements reward exploration of the scenes and hotspots (some are even for clicking on things that aren't a hotspot), and if you miss any, and don't have a save in hand, once you know what to do, you can get the ones you missed in less than 15 minutes even when starting from scratch. I was looking for a little adventure to play and be done with in a couple of sittings, and Willy Morgan definitely did not disappoint

pros
✅ stunning looking and detailed pre-rendered 3D graphics
✅ nice little story about a teenager searching for his lost archaeologist father and a legendary pirate's treasure
✅ character models and cutscenes looks decent
✅ when you press the space button, hotspots are highlighted, so there is no need to pixelhunt
✅ fun to solve and enjoyable puzzles with typical old-school adventure game-style solutions. there are also inventory puzzles you can combine some items
✅ lively background music perfectly fits the game's general atmosphere
✅ there is a nice variety of interesting and likeable side characters
✅ decent voice acting
✅ there is a quick travel map, which prevents some backtracking
✅ there are steam achievements
✅ there is auto and manual save
✅ there is a tutorial in the beginning
cons
❌ game is short
❌ there are no cards
❌ the rushed and unsatisfying ending gives the impression that the story hasn't concluded yet and leaves room for a potential sequel
❌ the game is overpriced considering its short length and full price. Just buy it on sale.
Overall, this is an decent and enjoyable point and click puzzle game.

Fun little game. Suitable for kids. Makes you think, but not too much. Also appreciated that it's point and click. Doesn't make you motion sick.

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A mysterious letter has arrived. It’s been ten years that your father has been missing, ten long years. One morning he was there, and the next day you woke up to find him missing. He was never seen again. Your father was an archaeologist that was constantly travelling for work, but this last trip was different. Ever since his disappearance you’ve been waiting for news, any news, so when it finally arrives you can’t ignore it. You have to go and try to find him.
Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town is a point & click adventure game developed by Imaginarylab. This adventure game is reminiscent of the old classics from LucasArts and some of the earlier Sierra games. Despite the nostalgic vibe, this game has a very modern look with its 3D graphics and cinematographic sequences. It is not surprising coming from a team like Imaginarylab. Ciro Camera, the mind behind the studio comes from a background in 3D graphics, modelling, rendering and video creation.
The protagonist of the game is Willy Morgan. He is a resourceful boy who lost his father Henry Morgan, a famous archaeologist, many years ago. Willy is enjoying his summer’s vacation and relaxing at home. Today the postman brought a portentous letter to him. Ten years ago just before his disappearance, Henry Morgan wrote his son a letter that is just surfacing. This fateful letter contains one important message: Willy must finish his father’s mission. Most importantly, his dad warns him that he cannot trust anyone. To complete this mission he’ll have to travel to Bone Town, a contemporary pirate town. He has no idea what is waiting for him, but his father needs him. He embarks on his bike and leaves on an unexpected adventure. Once in Bone Town, he has to retrace his father’s last steps and solve the mystery of his disappearance.
The game is centered on the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Henry Morgan’s untimely disappearance. You have to explore the town and find clues to elucidate the mystery. The map is not huge, but it’s condensed. Every single corner is packed. With over 50 locations and 15 different characters there’s a lot to see and do in this game. I loved the fact that it’s all packed in a smaller map because it meant that I didn’t waste time walking around for long distance. Each of the characters has broad branching dialogue trees. I found the dialogue well-written and I liked the infusion of humour in not only the dialogue, but also the descriptions. I was impressed by the thought behind each location. Each one has its own concept and style while keeping a unifying thread to them all.

The artwork is outstanding. It’s definitely this game’s best feature and it’s where the developers’ talent shine the most. Visually it’s very reminiscent to the original Monkey Island series, but in a more contemporary style. The cinematographics and 3D graphics adeptly modernize this classic style. The animations are skillfully created and are worthy of a cartoon you would see on a TV show. It helps give the game a more polished look. The music in general is okay. The only complaint I have is that in the game’s first part it can get quite repetitive. I even had to turn down the volume at some points, however in the second half it greatly improved and got more varied. All of the dialogues are voice-over, it’s another detail that helps the game feel more complete.
The puzzles are well integrated with the story and the developer managed to keep the game flowing throughout. They’re challenging without being too hard, and I never became stuck with any of the puzzles. They are for the most part logical, so with a bit of reasoning you can come up with the solution without any outside help. There’s a good variety, and they are always pertinent to the story. Most importantly they are fun to solve. There’s a bit of back and forth as in most point & click game, but you can use the map for quick travel so it’s never a chore.
Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town is an outstanding first game from Imaginarylab. I was thoroughly impressed by how polished it is. It’s a well rounded game and it was a pleasure to play it. It captures the essence of a classic point & click game with modernized artwork. If you love classic point & click adventure games, mystery and fun quirky dialogue, you should definitely give Willy Morgan a try.
Positives
Gorgeous cinematographics
Tons of locations to explore
Fun puzzles
Negatives
Soundtrack is not on-par with the gorgeous visual
Short
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This is a classic point-and-click adventure with an approximate duration of 4 hours.
Graphically, it is satisfactory given the game genre, and it features voice acting for the characters. The story is straightforward, as are the puzzles, which do not require a walkthrough or hints.
The current price is €16.79, which some may find high for the game's length. It may be worth considering purchasing if found at a significant discount (at least 60%).

Excellent !

Enjoyed playing this.
Loved the quirky graphics and humour.

One of the better P&C adventure games.

I'm not one to sit and pull apart a game, it was pretty enjoyable, cute and I would recommend playing it BUT it was waay too easy. I did feel like it held my hand way too much throughout this game and I didn't once have to consult the internet walkthrough lol. So much so that I swear at points hes saying something like 'well if maybe i could use this with this' and I'm screaming at the screen like WHY DID YOU TELL ME THAT! xD. It was very short too Maybe it's appealing to a younger audience I don't know or maybe I'm just THAT good at point and click games now *shrugs* Great game, make more! :D