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The Book of Desires 
Explore an intriguing world in The Book of Desires, a thrilling Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! Ashley had a horrible dream where she traveled to a strange world. When she awoke she realized it was just a nightmare, but her reality turns out to be just as scary. Help her escape with her life in this exciting adventure!
- Beautiful graphics
- Challenging mini-games
- Captivating story!
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Game System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/8
- CPU: 1.6 GHz
- RAM: 512 MB
- DirectX: 9.0
- Hard Drive: 213 MB
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Really like this iHOG
The trial hour went so fast, that I knew it was a definate buy. Casual and advanced modes are always welcome. I no longer buy any game with no option to play without sparkles.
It's a fun game, and although a bit too much hand holding the games does makes you think and so far, not too much running back and forth.
There is no diary to refer to, so you need a good memory or a piece of paper and pen. The hint system is excellent also. The puzzles aren't too challenging, but the way some of them have been put together is a bit different. There is a skip button.
The HO scenes are pretty standard with no interaction and the usual find this or that item with no connection to the game.
My one annoyance was that the cursor was taken for just three wrong clicks, and it seemed an age before it let me have it back! Why devs do this, I just don't know. It doesn't add to the challenge or game experience. They make one object look like the one you want, then you sit there waiting to play on...
I haven't looked at BFG w/t, so don't know the length of the game.
April 17, 2012
Short, Sweet and Simple......
A little girl finds herself trapped in a dreamworld ruled by some mysterious Character and his Book of Desires. As she escapes her unhappy home, she meets up with characters whoses wishes have gone terribly wrong. Motto of game: Becareful what you wish for!! Actually this could have been a brilliant game but unfortunately it falls way off the mark. Sadly many important game features are missing which makes this game a bit dated. However, what I did love were the graphics, beautifully drawn sceneries, all dark and twisted with some quirkiness added to characters. Visually the game looked interesting. Although quality of graphics were sometimes grainy and sometimes too dark, I did like the artwork. Music is really non-discriptive and alas there are no voice/overs, and to my dismay, no journal and no map. The dialogue is minimum and poorly translated which was evident in the HOG scenes. (ie: Hand wheel = water tap). HOG scenes are cluttered with no interaction, however items were easy to find. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the more I played on, the more I started liking the game. It grows on you. Some puzzles are simple, some need extra thought, mini-games are different and there is some back-tracking. I do recommend you try the demo and if you are a fan of adventure games, then by all means, do spens a credit or reward on this one. It is short, sweet and simple but there is a charm to it.
April 17, 2012
Interesting Choice
Story: Ashley had a horrible dream where she disappears into a world inside a magic book. When she woke, her nightmare had become reality. Anyone hear this tune before? If I was to say ?Azada?...?
Developer: Meridian 93
Release Date: Apr 2012
Extras: None
I have played this game several times since I bought it, because it is an easy undemanding game, with pleasant (if somewhat gloomy) graphics, puzzles I can sometimes manage, and it?s pretty short.
Having thus darned it with faint praise, I want to emphasise, it?s really quite a good game. The story is pretty cool. A kid gets to write in a magic book her most secret wish, and it so upsets the order of things that she is dragged into the book. This oft told tale runs the course you?d expect, but some interesting diversions along the way keep things moving.
As I said, the graphics are good, and the background sounds and music are very good. I loved the way the music would gradually creep up on you.
I also loved the device used at the end of the game. And the headline? You?ll have to play the game to find out!
March 8, 2013
Simply Fun
Based on Demo (and I bought it)
AWESOME graphics, very crisp & well drawn
no Voice Over-some "balloon" reading
Intriquing story
Music so so-not intrusive
Sound effect ok
two modes-no WS
no notebook/journal
Hint fills FAST & directional
Mini games so far a twist
In my hour I made in through most of 1 of 3 chapters, so it appears short.
Mini games-simple but have to use you head.
SNEAKER alert--not too bad though
HOS-well let's just say some thing appear to using different terms--makes it interesting, some extremely well blended & when you use HINT you go "DOH"
All in all a nice simply old school game with some interesting characters. I would recommend playing full demo to get the effects.
Worth a credit.
April 17, 2012
Be Careful What You Wish For
The story is about a little girl who wanted (wished) her parents would go back to when they were not fighting.
She obtained a pen that she had to place on a magical book that transported her back in time. The little girl faced many a challenge in finding objects to doing mini puzzles.
The story kind of makes you want the ability to go back in time and change things for the good of man kind. Mine would be world peace and cures for all diseases.
The story mode could be done in either casual or advanced. There was a hint button and a walkthrough. Which were a plus for me.
The sound, music, graphics, and color were artfully done. I for one turn down the volume for music and audio (voice) but leave the sound effects up. The option of saving the game where you left off and not having to restart over is a big plus. Can't wait for a sequal to this game.
Thank you Meridian 93 the developers of the game and also to BFG for offering it on their web site. I can't wait for a sequal the game.
I leave the purchasing of the game up to the individual player.
April 17, 2012
Book of Desires.... buy it if you 'desire' a good 'game'!!
The puzzles are quite unique and the presentation can't be beat.
I almost didn't download the trial as it appeared to be just another dark game, yet I am so glad I tried it. The variety of gameplay is so appealing and interesting... the story is unique, and, wow, I am just SO happy I checked this one out; I ended up purchasing it and can't wait to continue on.
April 17, 2012
Pleasant Experience
Nice storyline. Lovely graphics etc. This game is pleasant but not too easy. It makes the brain work things out. Some searching and retracing of steps but at all times progress is made.Well done Devs. I heartily recommend this game.
Snags
April 17, 2012
Good game!
The storyline is good - the puzzles are fairly easygoing and the graphics are very good ....but .......its a little on the slow side due to the "loading" factor between each new area so patience is a necessary ingredient in playing this game! Despite that I enjoyed it!
April 17, 2012
Thought Provocative
Personally I enjoyed "The Book of Desires, however there were a few sluggish areas but overall I enjoyed this game. I liked the skeletal figures, the music and other graphics. I try to look at all angles and enjoy each game for what it is. I find the puzzles really got my brain cells activated and for me that is definitely a plus.
April 17, 2012
Pretty Neat Game!
This game has all kinds of delightful twists on traditional HOGs - the puzzles were pretty easy, but they are different as well, with some being the usual fare.
I really thought the story line was good as well, you go to different dimensions and you have put everything right before you can move on.
The graphics are beautiful; I don't listen to the music because I find it too much of a distraction while I am playing the game, so I turn completely down. There were quite a few parts of this game that startled me, so it was also good in a spooky kind of way.
And the best part - there's actually an ending! But it does leave a possibility for another game of this sort.
All in all, a pretty cool game - worth the price. The only thing I did not care for was, there is no kind of journal or map, but the hint button recharges quickly, and points you in the right direction. I did get stumped a couple of times - which is a blessing and curse - blessing it adds to the level of challenge; curse I had to go to the walkthrough a couple of times, which I really hate because I want to stay with the game and play it.
A good buy and I do hope they come out with another one like this.
April 29, 2012
