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Mystery Chronicles: Murder Among Friends [Download]

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This is one of the few hidden-object games that tries to be true to the location and time period of the storyline. Of course, you still have a few anomalies in the search list, and items that have nothing to do with the mystery you are solving, but most items and search scenes are faithful to the turn-of-the-century period in which this is set. (A true historian could probably pick out many things that don't mesh, but it's good enough for most of us.)

The hidden objects are a bit too easy to find (though I did have a few that drove me to ask for a hint). The between-game logic puzzles are familiar - Hanoi Towers, Sudoku, Mahjong solitaire - and can be skipped if you find them too difficult. The storyline is well-crafted, though it moves a bit too fast across the screen. It's not a particularly long game, unfortunately - I think it took me a total of five hours.

One last caution: for those with a snake phobia, there are more than the usual number of snakes in this one. I *am* very phobic (is that a word?), but the graphics aren't so realistic that I was unduly disturbed.

I'll be honest. This is a great Hidden Object game. BUT it's very unforgiving.Simply put,it's rough.They pull no punches here.The objects you need to find are hidden very well.I won't suggest this as a first time game for this genre,it will discourage you.Now,if you have some time at these going for you,it's not easy but it is fun and rewarding.Everything makes sense.The things that you're looking for make sense.No silly stuff.The puzzles make you think for once.I love that.I just wanted to let potential buyers know up front.It's not easy but it can be lottsa fun.

This is a wonderful game for older children, and in particular, for adults. Unlike many hidden object games the player has to select the option to be given a clue. In some games the object will sparkle slightly if enough time has passed in between finding objects. Not so here, and some of them are so well hidden that asking for clues is going to be necessary, even if you have incredibly sharp eyes.

The puzzles are challenging without being impossible. Although on two separate puzzles the instructions are written poorly enough that I had to consult an online guide to even begin the solution. That would be the only proviso, some of the instructions are not written in a clear manner. If you don't have familiarity with some of the games referenced, do yourself a favor, stop the game and hop online to read basic instructions for the game reference (examples: Sudoku, Minesweeper, Mahjong) as the game instructions are not sufficient unless you've already played the referenced game). This game is likely too difficult for a child under twelve in spots, and may require adult assistance. Also, the subject material is better suited to older children. There are two options "relaxed mode" which will not time the game, or "timed" in which it is possible to run the clock out, if you are not using hints, in the later chapters in the games.

The puzzles do increase in difficulty up until the last chapter. Younger children will require assistance and may grow frustrated.

This is probably not the best game for beginning gamers as some familiarity with the hidden object/puzzle games will help in the more challenging areas. Great graphics, and well designed, the weakest part of the game is the story behind it. However, that's the least concern when it comes to actually playing the game.

A rare hidden object/puzzle game, clearly designed to appeal to adults as well. Highly recommended. Although playtime runs right around the five hour mark, please be aware that if you re-select a chapter to play, the required objects list changes. It's not simply the same game over and over, so it does warrant a replay.

I downloaded the trial version. When I found the pieces to the letter puzzles, the pieces didn't appear at the bottom of the page so I could assemble them. I may have been doing something wrong, but I don't think so. If anyone has tried this with Windows 7 and it has worked, I would appreciated knowing how. I think the game would have been great!