If it is not worse enough the game seems to take it time 2-5 minutes to complete a round..it keeps crashing after a couple of rounds...Even after the recent patch (OSX 10.6.7 2.8 gHZ CPU, 4 GB RAM 512 GB Video card so well above the min reqs)
I enjoyed the game very much. I think the story draws you in pretty good. To me it felt like reading Dan Browns Da Vinci Code all over again, I just could not stop. What I really liked was that all these minigames were pretty well tied in with the overall storyline, which is somewaht a rarity among HO games these days.
Yap, as said above: some of the objects are a bit harder to see, but I think this is why its called an Hidden Object game. ;) To me the biggest failure of the game is, that it was finished far to quickly. I would have loved to continue this search for hours....
The Good: A well-drawn and immersive environment High quality voice-overs Well-developed and funny characters Interesting setting and staging.
The Bad: Very few true logic puzzles Lack of balance between very easy and very obscure puzzles Solutions can be rather random The story arc does not totally make sense
I love a good adventure game and Pendulo Studio's Runaway is one of my all time favourites, but all in all I was a little disappointed with "The Next Big Thing." That said, it is still a fun game with entertaining dialogue and great characters. However, for an adventure gamer who likes a challenge "The Next Big Thing" was not terribly engaging - the story is a little strange to begin with as are the characters, but they aren't used to their full potential or completely explained to an extent that would totally pull the gamer into the world. (The setting is 1940s Hollywood, but with robots and monsters). Without giving any spoilers, there are some turns that the plot takes that really detract from the overall environment that the game tries to create and that require strange rather random solutions.
All in all, I enjoyed playing the game but found the 30$ price tag a little steep for the amount of time it took me to complete the game since its puzzles weren't too hard and it's onboard hints too generous. (I'd recommend turning them off) Also, its very linear progression inhibits any replay anytime soon. However, the production values, especially when compared to other adventure titles available for the Mac are amazing. If you are looking for a game that will be mentally taxing this isn't it, but if you want a slick interface, clever script, and interesting plot go for it. (especially if it goes on sale)
If you enjoyed playing games like Wizardry back in the day, give this one a try. Great classic graphics, quests, storyline, character development options, loot. Although you can finish it in as quickly as 20 hours, it can also last you over 80 hours if you explore every corner of the Eschalon world.
I was able to finish this game is less the 1 1/2 hours in 15 min sections of play time spread out during a day. The diologue is anoying at best and the cases are easy to solve and the puzzles lame. I really haven't played a game like this in ages(15 years) and it this is a sad example.
Possibly the most insane, incomprehensible game I've tried. No clear goals except for the hidden objects, many of which do not look at all like named items. And what do you do with the ghosts?
I really loved this game. Fantastic graphics, lovely story and good search and find puzzles. Can reccomend if you like this kind of game. I could stop playing. Also not too short. A good 6 hours playtime, incl. the bonus game. Defenitely worth the money.
Even dumbing down the settings to zilch this game crashes constantly. If you do play, save after every - and that's every - time you complete a new line because you will lose everything you've done just when you think you're making progress. For anyone looking for mega-frustration for just $20, this is the game for you.
I have only played the hour demo so far but I'm loving it! I loved the first one and am glad this one came out. Just bought the full version and I'm going to go play now!!!!
I've played quite a few point and click adventure games, this being the worst. The game is created beautifully but the puzzles are very complex and not intuitive. The progress of the game takes way too much guesswork trying to figure out what next step is. And they have only finished the first level so it is pretty short to actually play (most of your time is spent being confused). More but easier puzzles would be better, and more obvious clues to secret rooms or hidden puzzles would help.
The travel section seems to be bugged-I cannot drag the red dot to cut the coconut. That makes the game impossible at a certain point. Other than that, it's a really interesting game and I like the dynamics of filling up the meters rather than going from level to level.
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