They put a lot of work and effort into this game. I thought I was getting a HOG with lots of HOS but instead got something that plays like a movie and feels like an adventure game. Good voice overs. You can have some control over proceedings and dictate the pace to some extent. For instance, you can move on from a scene or stay in a scene, to totally immerse yourself in the game and click on characters to get mountain loads of dialogue. There is still a fair amount of dialogue and cut scenes to get through but unlike a lot of games nowadays, these cut scenes were interesting, riveting and atmospheric and not something innocuous that slaps you in the face occasionally, just for dramatic effect. Players either tend to feel like they're wading through dialogue or drinking it thirstily. This game is probably not suited for the former type of player. I usually don't like loads of dialogue and cut scenes but I will make an exception for this, as it kept my interest and was executed so well.
Intriguing, well paced storyline but disturbing subject matter. The gameplay was good and the HOS were nice and relaxing. Not that keen on the graphics and got stuck once early on and had to go to a walkthrough. I prefer games that show you where to go, as opposed to tell you where to go, as I have a bad sense of direction but otherwise a unique memorable game with lots of chapters.
I thought the pace and story were good but I got lost at times and got stuck at times and really got stuck once towards the end and had to use a walkthrough. There is a scene very close to the end which tells you there's nothing to do in the room, but there most definitely is! The trick is to sweep that cursor over every little area of the room until a magnifying glass appears and then you're home dry but it's such a silly little thing and I know it's quite an old game but it spoils the pace and breaks the mood having to come out and go to a walkthrough. The scenes were very simple and sparse and the graphics weren't that good. There is no direct hint system. It started off really promising but I sort of regretted buying it. On the plus side though, the pace of the story and the story itself was well executed. A good suspense was created. It was also relaxing, when not getting stuck or lost. There were a lot of nice HOS, which was what tempted me to buy. I also like the awards/trophies you can get in the game.
I played it three times because it is so much fun and not very taxing. Every scene was refreshingly different from the last and it's just hidden object scenes with very simple mini games in between, which can be skipped quickly if so desired. Fast charging hints on all HOS. I love the quirkiness of the game, all the strange objects in strange places!. The environmental sound effects and atmosphere is spot on in all scenes and it's mixed up so well, one minute you're watching a lively baseball game, the next minute it's white water rafting in the peaceful countryside.
Just back to back HOS really. Also lots of mini games/puzzles with very quick skip button. Most of the mini games are really easy, fun and quick to solve. I love the hidden object scenes. There's a lot of re-playability in this game for people who like really relaxing HOS games and can play them again over the years, to chill when required. It was the quirkiness in the scenes that made me buy it. I liked the intriguing and interesting posters and also the cereal boxes ! It reminds me very, very slightly of the very early mystery case files games.
Challenge yourself in the role of the scientist-historian-scholar of ancient civilizations and mystical legends and save your friend from the Demon of Darkness!
This is a slow burn game and a long game, with good value for money. There's a lot of to-ing and fro-ing. You will walk a lot of miles. Your pedometer will show that you have walked a thousand miles but it won't be linear. It will be back and forth, back and forth, over a short distance and it will almost drive you insane. Almost. I played the demo and thought, 'This is great game play, nice relaxing HOS, and HOS where you put things into a scene, add to it, rather than take things out. Nice pace and atmosphere and environmental sound effects. There are also a lot of skippable mini games/puzzles. When I bought it and continued playing it, I felt a sense of panic, like what have I got myself into? I'd committed to something big that I couldn't get out of, and I had to see it through, whatever the cost. I wasn't far wrong. This game requires commitment. If you have problems with a sense of direction, this game may not be for you because it won't hold your hand and lead you in the right direction. It's character building for sure. Are you prepared to do the hard work over time? There are no quick fixes. This game is about the long haul, the slow burn. The opposite of dumbing down. There are many moments when the hard work pays off, and you eventually find the area where the puzzle is, or the object needs to be used and that moment is so sweet, almost joyful after twenty minutes of running around like a maniac, on a wild goose chase...but eventually everything makes sense and you will be left with a sweet sense of achievement.
I like these quirky old games that have a uniqueness about them. I don't normally like the painted graphics style but this is sort of borderline, transitional, and some of the scenes are really interesting and intriguing and have a good atmosphere. The objects could be challenging to find though and this one was mostly wall to wall HOS.
I bought it for my husband after we played the demo because he really liked it. So we ended up playing it together and that's always a nice thing to do but I wasn't really into it for some reason. It was a little too busy for me and probably a little too modern, but it has to be said, it has good graphics, atmosphere and game play.
The pace in this old school game is really good and builds up a good suspense. I think that's rare these days, especially in some of the newer HOGS but these developers nailed it. The graphics aren't up to much but that's just because of the age of the game. I also liked it because it was relaxing with lots of hidden object scenes.
I loved the scenes in this game, well executed and thought out. Great characters. Graphics are nice. It exercises the grey brain matter. It's not a relaxing game but if you want more of a challenge with a lot of humour and fun thrown in, this could be the game for you.