4 years ago, KimTwilight69
This Game Is "Beyond Wondrous"!
I played the first part in this series before I started reviewing games. I remember it was magnificent, one of the first puzzle-oriented games I ever played. I'm excited that a new chapter has arrived, proving to be as intriguing as its predecessor. The developer is adept at creating high-quality, praiseworthy graphics; the graphics exhibit a professionally rendered quality, with precise lines and layers to augment the vivid, photo-like portrayal of the environment. The breathtaking vistas enrich my curiosity, evincing a tranquil sense of wanderlust, encouraging me to gaze upon the exquisite landscapes I discover, with each one being its own work of art. The exquisite color palette includes a vast array of vibrant and richly textured hues. The coloration alters to reflect the perspective and mood of each environment. Exploration is far-reaching, as I stumble upon forgotten caves, majestic palaces, lush gardens, and snow-capped mountains. This storyline conveys a subtle, unspoken narrative, persuading a player to depend upon atmospheric and textual clues to decode enigmatic puzzles. You often refer to your journal, which records clues to solve the puzzles. The puzzles vary in format, never becoming monotonous. Playtime is satisfactory if you don't succumb to the temptation of using too many hints; you might just give yourself a pat on the back for solving the game on your own. A few quibbles: Too many times, the text that appeared on the screen disappeared too quickly; thus, it became frustrating to have to tap several times to speed-read through the entire message. Furthermore, the opened inventory bar obstructed access to the back button, resulting in constant closing of the inventory bar, breaking fluidity of progression. Additionally, I prefer a Hint System that directly leads me to a current task/clue, rather than forcing a player to sift through the entire Hint section to find one specificity, resulting in spoiled undiscovered surprises. These quibbles, however, do not dissuade me from rendering this game five stars. This journey provided needed tranquility from the ongoing pandemic. For this, I thank the developers. On a final note, I hope Alice becomes trapped once again.
Show more