May 27th, 2008 by admin
Actually, I’ve noticed The Sultan’s Labyrinth game on Friday. But I was too much obsessed with this news about the new installment of Hidden Expedition game series, that I just had no time to look into the new puzzle that has climbed Big Fish Games top 10 in no time at all!
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May 21st, 2008 by admin
Quickly following the myriad of adventure and investigation games comes a new game by Nevosoft called Laura Jones and the Gates of Good and Evil.
If you loved MCF series and Natalie Brooks, you’ll definitely enjoy helping Laura Jones - an energetic and very persistent young lady who works as an assistant for archaeology professor who’s been in coma since he touched ancient amulet.
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Laura who sees professor in her illussions, initiates the investigation and wants to know the reason why these amulets are so dangerous. But first she needs to find the amulets since they were stolen by someone who’s interested in them. Laura is to investigate the case and track the chain of events that led to professor’s coma and mysterious disappearance of the amulet. Students and university professors are involved…
Graphics. It’s nice to admit, the graphics in Laura Jones and the Gates of Good and Evil is much better than that of previous puzzle-packed games by Nevosoft. Picturesque view of the campus you’ll be working in, animated i spy and point-and-click scenes are performed with professionalism and talent. The only thing that seems a little bit shabby are the dialogues that you can click through. But luckily, you can skip them.
Gameplay. Since this is an investigation game, no surprise developers stuffed it with all possible sorts of puzzle games. Needless to say, i spy, point and click, and spot-the-difference levels make for the biggest part of the game.
However, it is to say Nevosoft has included a great variety of mini games, like jigsaw, even arcade games appealing to your reaction, even tangrams. Some of the mini-puzzle games remind the tricky door puzzles at MCF: Ravenhearst. Just look at this one(the point is to regulate position of the suns so they will ricochet and redirect the arrow to hit the apple. Once the arrow hits the apple, a hedgehog will get it).
Hints. Generally speaking, Laura Jones and the Gates of Good and Evil is pretty intuitive, so you shouldn’t have difficult time completing the levels and sorting out your next point-and-click step. However, if you’re stuck on a level, you can use hints(they’re on the top right of the screen). Luckily, you can also earn extra hints by clicking the question marks on the playfield.
Tips and tricks for Laura Jones and the Gates of Good and Evil.
1. When you’re stuck, use hints. But first you’d better look for the hidden clues and clues to use in point-and-click levels yourself as most of them are relatively easy to find. Keep your hints for the last couple of objects on a list:).
2. When playing tangrams, place the biggest pieces of the puzzle first. As a rule,after you correctly place a piece of puzzle, it will change its color.
3. For connection puzzle, you’ve got to establish the connection for the cells so all lamps on the fields will glow:).
4. On hidden object levels some objects may be hidden in the safes, drawers that need to be unlocked by entering a secret code or with a key that you need to find elsewhere on a level.
5. Tip for hidden object and ispy levels: the object you’re looking for will glow as you mouse over them. Don’t hesitate to pick them up.
6. If you’re stuck on mini-puzzle sort of MCF: puzzle door, you can skip it, but in such a case you’ll be offered to play another mini-puzzle(just as tricky:)).
I am not going into details here since I am afraid to spoil your impressions. A game needs to be challenging to pique your interest. If you want to share your impressions on the game with the community - you’re welcome! If you need help with Laura Jones, post your questions, and we’ll sort that out together!
P.S. I am attaching a solution to the waterfall puzzle - as many of you asked. Thank you for playing with us! (Warning: spoiler alert.)
Have a great game!:)
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May 10th, 2008 by admin
Yesterday Big Fish Games presented a new investigation game by Frogwares Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of The Persian Carpet. If you’re looking for an intellectual game that appeals to your attention, logical thinking and intuition – The Mystery of the Persian Carpet is what you need.
As far as the game play is concerned, this is a large-file 3D investigation that blends hidden object, point-and-click and many other types of game play mechanics. It is to mention, unlike other large-file games it is available as a free trial.
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This time you’re to investigate the murder of a young artist who was killed and wrapped in a perfect Persian carpet. You are to accept the role of Sherlock Holmes and help Scotland Yard investigate this horrible case. 3D scenes of sinister places as well as picturesque manors of London along with the excellent soundtrack perfectly communicate the flavour of detective stories by Arthur Conan Doyle.
So, your basic job is to find and carefully study clues on the scenes related to the crime and the painter. First of all, you’ll be playing an ispy game and look for the clues based on their silhouettes.
1. When scouring a scene, keep an eye on your cursor. It will turn into a gear when you have collected enough hidden objects to perform an action (like lighting up a lamp with matches).
2. If you see a puzzle piece activated in your stats panel at the bottom left – you have picked the clue that will lead you to a mini-game. As a rule, in mini-games you’ll have to decode some messages like this one…
3. If your cursor turns into a magnifying glass, this surely means that you can zoom in this part of the scene. I bet several useful objects are there.
While playing the game, you will be switching between three main locations. The first one is your Baker Street flat that has all the tools to investigate the crime…
This is where you can study the clues you have collected using your microscope and chemical substances:
A police station is where you come for more witness statements, crime reports and results of interrogations.
As a result, after you find all the clues in one scene, study the clues in your home lab and come to police station for a new report, a new location will be activated. Go to city map to enter it.
On the whole, this game follows the tradition of similar 3D investigation games sort of Nancy Drew. It combines professionally-performed visuals with breath-taking soundtrack.
The gameplay goes at a moderate pace. It even allows you to relax and switch your logics on while playing.
However, the biggest flaw in the game is IMHO the lack of dynamic hints that would pop-up when you’re stuck. Help information is presented in a single screen in the main menu. Even if you have 3 hints in the beginning of an ispy level, you cannot earn more of them no matter how well you play. It may seem disappointing, especially for newbies at I spy. If you’re hopelessly stuck, you may check out Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet Strategy Guide.
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April 12th, 2008 by admin
Prepare yourself for endless winding mazes, magical realms where only fairies reside. A mystical journey where everything is covered with a dreamy mist is waiting for us… You’re the one to go through countless locked rooms, labyrinths and traps, find and skillfully use all clues on your way. So, we’re happy to present you the latest version of the point-and-click epic by Playfirst - Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze.
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Dream Chronicles 2 story. Just like in a prequel, you’re going to search for your daughter and husband kidnapped by Lillith - an evil fairy of nightsleep and dreams seeking to marry your beloved man. So, you’re to find your family by traveling across the realms of fairies and even go to the world of mortals to get on your family’s track.
What made me play Dream Chronicles 2?
- magical, fairy, colorful visuals;
- unthinkable mini-puzzles;
- terrible interest that makes you move each time you’re stuck on a level: what’s going to happen next?
I know that writing step-by-step guide will spoil the fun. So, here are general tips and tricks for Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze.
1. Collect Dream Jewels - magical diamonds (small shining white or transparent stones). Once you collect all of them on a level, you will unlock a puzzle.
2. In order to solve it, you need to make up a phrase out of the given words, i.e. you’re just to put the words in correct order.
3. When you’re stuck on a level, look around - a glimmering part will give you a clue on what to do further.
4. Examine every level carefully. Here are the objects that you will most likely need. Pick them up - and if they are really of use, they will be added to your inventory: stones, wooden logs, keys(to open doors), hammers(to break different objects), and rocks.
5. You can always choose to reset a level if you’re stuck.
Good luck! If you have already tried this game, come share your impressions on it. If not, you can download it for free.
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April 6th, 2008 by admin
Terrific sample of point and click game with simple graphics yet gripping plot. Every level you find yourself trapped in a car. And you’ve got to find the way out of it.
Look around by clicking on the arrows located at the edge of the screen, gaze into holes, boxes, everything that is loose, can be opened with keys for the objects that will help you escape.
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