The graphics were beautifully artistic and the storyline keeps you engaged. The puzzles were interesting and uniquely incorporated. And it included my favorite type of puzzle - the musical ones that require a bit of ear training, while not using any of my least favorite puzzles - the shift and slide variety.
There really isn't much variety to the horses and riders. Although the game gives you choices to make, they really don't matter much in gameplay or visuals. Also, there was a bug in one of the courses that keeps you from completing that course.
Very disappointed. I knew that the Mac version didn't have the map editor, but it seems that Windows-made third party maps won't work on this Mac version, either. Badly ported, plus the game just isn't very good compared to HoMM 3 (or even 2 or 4), despite of the "better" graphics.
It's like playing in a fancy miniature golf course but with bowling bowl that can be controlled (with practice) after throwing them by the use of built-in rockets. Still one of my favorites after years of play.
There were a couple of drawbacks like the HO list at the top and the objects too small to find sometimes, but in general it was fun. The plot is interesting enough to keep playing. The story line is different from the stuff you usually play. Its not only a mystery but also a moving love story. As to mini-games some of them are quite easy, but I passed both casual and expert mode and there is a big difference. The mini-games become more intricate and hard to solve, like spinning plates, weight plates and the keys rearrangement. Quite nice and creative.
An epic tale of love, adventure and stolen jewels!
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I loved this game! Not only were the graphics incredible but I found the challenge level to be just right - not too easy, not too hard. Most definitely worth the cost. I can't wait for the sequel!
I enjoyed this game. The story was good and with a spooky atmosphere. I really liked the HO puzzles because they were realistic, not searching for items hidden in wood grain or that are randomly place and make no sense in the scene.
My only criticism is I wish it was had been longer. Still well worth the money though.
i love nancy drew, but for some reason when i completed all the tasks except one, i was stuck with nothing else to do, i'm in limbo, i wish there was some type of strategy guide or at least some kind of hints.
On a PowerBook 1.5 GHz with 2 GB of RAM, there is a significant lag (about 1 to 2 s) on the mouse action making the whole gaming experience very unpleasant.
Due to that lag, impossible to complete the game :-(
A pity because the graphics, the plot and the puzzles are great (at least, those I could see)
The basic game play is very similar to other time management games. In Farmers Market, you set up stalls and direct your workers to run around and collect items so you can sell different kinds of food. The game doesn't change much as you progress through the levels; you are just given bigger goals. It is not as addicting as Burger Shop, but worth the cost, I thought.
This game is amazing. The DRM isn't a problem with me. No dropped connections, pauses, etc. And it runs well overall on my computer from 3 years go. A must buy for any Mac gamer.
I like "match 3 games" and there's a lot of them outside. But Ancient Quest of Saqqarah outstands all of them for three key elements:
- lasting and varied gameplay (each temple has its own rules anc consequently different techniques) - cinema like and sometimes hypnotizing music - detailed graphics and gorgeous animations
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