Taxonomy
Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy Review
Combining hidden object games with well-known literary works is a popular trend today - whether it's classic Agatha Christie yarns or more contemporary works, such as James Patterson novels - and now players get to click through Edgar Allan Poe's gothic 19th century tales.
Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch Review
Poor Samantha Swift. Once again hot on the trail of her missing father, she unwittingly gives a nefarious villain the means to rediscover the Midas Touch, the ability to turn objects into solid gold. Realizing her mistake, she ventures off to right the wrong and bury the secret of the golden touch once more. Finding dad will just have to wait.
Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch Preview
Intrepid archaeologist Samantha Swift (of Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena fame), will be heading off on a new adventure in April when Samantha Swift and the Goden Touch launches. For a sneak peak at the new hidden object/adventure game courtesy of MumboJumbo, keep reading.
LUXOR: Quest for the Afterlife Review
More of the same: That's the immediate impression returning fans will get from Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife, the latest in the popular Egyptian-themed action-puzzle series. In an unexpected twist, this instalment mostly focuses on peripheral features, adding a cool narrated storyline, roving targets to pursue and collectible artifacts. Therefore, while still impressive in its own right, the game's nowhere near as much of a leap forward as its immediate predecessor.
7 Wonders: Treasures of Seven Review
The third edition of the 7 Wonders series sends you on a journey to nine countries and their famous landmarks, beginning with the Monastery of Sergiev Pasad in Russie, the spiritual home of the Russian Orthodox Church. Build wonders to unlock ancient compasses that reveal more wonders to build, until you face a final journey in hopes of reaching the Treasures of Seven.
Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena Review
Although it's not a "blockbuster" release like the latest hotly anticipated Mystery Case Files or Azada title, the folks at Mumbo Jumbo have struck gold with Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena, a superb hidden object game that introduces some fresh ideas into the genre.
