List Of Adventure Games (Part 2)

[kendahlj]

Originally Posted by bellaswan

I am playing Chicken Raid and its really beautiful as well as with full of adventure. Have a look blah blah blah

Shill? Probably won't look at this game now (out of principle)

[PointOfLight]

So I finished The Missing - A Dangerous Truth. Overall I was disappointed. It started out with a sliding puzzle, which I hate, and then it was basically a series of twisted Where's Waldo type scenes. For being a simple 2D game I was frustrated that I often had to tap several times before it recognized my actions. The visuals weren't bad, and the music is decent, but it's over so quickly that it's almost not worth it. If they expanded the content 10 fold it might be worth your time, but as it sits right now I'd only recommend it if you had absolutely nothing else to play. Oh, and don't expect any of those "cryptic puzzles" mentioned in the iTunes description either, unless there's something I missed.

[PointOfLight]

I also played through the free portion of Gamebook Adventures 8: Infinite Universe. I was pretty excited about this one, because while I love the fantasy tales that have come before it, the change to a sci-fi setting was a breath of fresh air. I hope this isn't an indication of what to expect from the Judge Dredd title, which I have not had the chance to play yet, but I did not care for GA8. This is a first for me with the series, and I believe I've played all but one of them up to this point.

The story itself just wasn't that interesting. With some of the earlier books I read several sections 2 or 3 times as I made multiple attempts through the book, and with this one I struggled to keep focused on it even the first time through. I was really excited about the enhanced game engine with skills, long and short range combat and vehicles, but you get to experience none of that in chapter one, which is all you get for free. In fact, I think it took me all of 5-10 minutes to get through the chapter, and while I get that it was because of the choices I made, I didn't get to engage in combat once. I suppose I could have gone through it again and made some different choices, but in all honesty once I realized that I had already finished chapter one my interest was gone.

Maybe you guys will have a different experience, but personally I think I'm ready to move on and hope Judge Dredd fares better.

[PointOfLight]

This is like adventure game weekend for me! I just finished off Raiders Of The Lost Aardvark for iPad, an adventure game from Ranger Rick (anyone remember those magazines as a kid?) that teaches kids about animals and the nastiness of poachers will numbing your mind with the task of finding insanely hidden objects. It's actually not too bad of a game, and it will certainly keep your kids busy for a while, but I actually found it too difficult. Half the time you can't even tell what you're looking for because the search list is basically line object drawings, and then they color the objects the same as the background instead of the colors they actually should be. Towards the end I probably had to use two or three hints per screen. That's sad given how many hidden object games I play. The visuals (aside from the objects you're looking for) are pretty nice, and the music isn't too bad. The game is not overly long, comprised of 8 scenes and then a repeat of one. However, it's safe for kids because there is nothing "bad" in it. Not sure I'd recommend it if you're not going to get it for the kids, though.

[Teagan]

Ranger Rick mags still exist remember Highlights? That mag is still around too Sorry to hear that you haven't had the best of luck w games lately. However your reviews are greatly appreciated. I am craving a good game! BFG has been releasing garbage lately I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!!

Originally Posted by PointOfLight

This is like adventure game weekend for me! I just finished off Raiders Of The Lost Aardvark for iPad, an adventure game from Ranger Rick (anyone remember those magazines as a kid?) that teaches kids about animals and the nastiness of poachers will numbing your mind with the task of finding insanely hidden objects. It's actually not too bad of a game, and it will certainly keep your kids busy for a while, but I actually found it too difficult. Half the time you can't even tell what you're looking for because the search list is basically line object drawings, and then they color the objects the same as the background instead of the colors they actually should be. Towards the end I probably had to use two or three hints per screen. That's sad given how many hidden object games I play. The visuals (aside from the objects you're looking for) are pretty nice, and the music isn't too bad. The game is not overly long, comprised of 8 scenes and then a repeat of one. However, it's safe for kids because there is nothing "bad" in it. Not sure I'd recommend it if you're not going to get it for the kids, though.

[mrsleny]

Originally Posted by Teagan

Ranger Rick mags still exist remember Highlights? That mag is still around too Sorry to hear that you haven't had the best of luck w games lately. However your reviews are greatly appreciated. I am craving a good game! BFG has been releasing garbage lately I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!!

The only thing I remember from Highlights is spot-the-differences. God I feel old now

Agreed most of the BFG releases have been pretty awful though I did enjoy Nightfall Mysteries Black Heart. And the two latest releases in Canada, both CE, look promising - Mystery of the Ancients: Lockwood manor and Theatre of the Absurd: scarlet frost mystery (playing this right now).

[PointOfLight]

Originally Posted by Teagan

Ranger Rick mags still exist remember Highlights? That mag is still around too Sorry to hear that you haven't had the best of luck w games lately. However your reviews are greatly appreciated. I am craving a good game! BFG has been releasing garbage lately I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!!

I know Ranger Rick is still around, I just don't read it any more I did read a Highlights magazine at my son's dentist's office the other day, though.

[kendahlj]

Highlights included what can only be considered the precursor to hidden object games.

[Coldar]

Highlight's mag *sigh*....never thought it'd still be in production.
Posting of it has brought back some forgotten memories of old.
Thanks.

oh, noticed Animalia is free for the second time.

[mrsleny]

Originally Posted by kendahlj

Highlights included what can only be considered the precursor to hidden object games.

Good call. I never even thought of that but you are absolutely right.