Kate Arrow: Deserted Wood
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A challenging game, and OK as you are not bitten by the "bug."
This title, in my opinion, is much more difficult, as far as hidden objects go, than many other titles. Objects are hidden under other layers with only little pieces shown. This presents a good challenge for those looking for it, but can also become a point of frustration, especially when trying to complete a game without using any hints. I was definitely not a fan of the way some of the items were hidden, but that is just me. (My wife agrees with me on this point).
The puzzles were great, they fit right in with the story.
And the story was also nice, just right for the game play mostly.
My biggest problem with this game is a bug it has. About 2/3 of the way thru the game, if certain conditions are met, you can basically not proceed any further. I will not share any more detail than that since this issue is an easy find in Google. My wife and I sat at this point for a good deal of time, thinking we had missed some little detail, before breaking down and searching for what is up. Needless to say we had to restart the game to get past this point. Just wanted to share this warning.
If not for the bug, I would have given this game another star. I would recommend it for the challenge though.
December 13, 2011
Good Game
I'm an avid IHOG player, and I liked this game a lot. The graphics are good, the story is interesting, and most importantly for me, the gameplay moves in a smooth, logical manner. You use an object almost immediately after finding it and your inventory list is always minimal. I was a bit fooled by the demo because I never even got out of her house in the first hour! But once you reach the jungle, things move quickly. The game is a tad on the short side. Puzzles are fun and not too difficult. Hidden object scenes can be challenging because some objects are too well blended into the background, but I've certainly seen worse. I have found the game to have good re-play value, too.
December 13, 2011
Enjoyable game!
This can be a great game to play in one day if you love adventure and hidden objects. A clean and fun game that is enjoyable to play. If you catch this game on sale for $2.99 it is well worth the price.
November 27, 2011