Adventure Chronicles: The Search For Lost Treasure
- May 18, 2012
- Gogii
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Adventure Chronicles: The Search For Lost Treasure" is a hidden object game that takes players on a journey to find a lost treasure. The game features a variety of scenes to search through, mini-games, and puzzles to solve. Players will assist the protagonist, Sam, and his sister, Gloria, in their quest to uncover the treasure and unravel the mystery behind its disappearance.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great for casual play with no timer, allowing for a relaxed experience.
- Nostalgic appeal for fans of classic hidden object games, with a decent story and some interesting puzzles.
- Innovative hint system and the use of tools like a hammer and brush add a unique twist to the gameplay.
- Graphics are low-resolution and often muddy, making it difficult to find hidden objects.
- Limited variety in gameplay, primarily focused on hidden object scenes with minimal puzzles.
- Technical issues such as windowed mode and glitches on modern systems detract from the overall experience.
- story18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered average, with some players finding it enjoyable and cohesive, while others describe it as basic or lacking depth. Many reviews highlight the minimal cutscenes and voiceovers, leading to a mixed reception regarding its engagement and originality. Overall, it serves as a standard backdrop for the hidden object gameplay, providing a light narrative experience.
“It feels like a cohesive adventure, with a nice story and more of an interactive and meaningful feel to the majority of the objects.”
“A standard experience when it comes to hidden object games, I thoroughly enjoyed the story as well!”
“Good game with a kind of fun story even if it is a bit hand-holdy.”
“A very basic story and limited cutscenes and voiceovers.”
“Storywise it's on par with all the others in that it's basically a lot of nonsense.”
“There is no story and no other puzzles than the hidden object minigames and these are very poorly executed.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, dating back to 2008, are widely criticized for being low-resolution, grainy, and unclear, which significantly hampers the experience, especially in hidden object scenes. While some improvements have been noted in specific areas, the overall execution fails to meet modern standards, making it difficult for players to locate items effectively. This outdated visual quality is likely to deter many potential players.
“Well made artwork, interesting puzzles.”
“The clutter is gone, the hidden object scenes are 100% graphically improved, allowing you to actually recognize the objects you are supposed to find. There isn't as much pixel hunting, and you don't have to revisit the same hidden object scenes over and over again.”
“The interaction has potential, but graphics are an essential part of a hidden object game, especially if you're only showing partial objects or trying to blend them in with the background.”
“An old game going back to 2008 and it shows in its graphics and execution.”
“The graphics really show the game's age though, and it will probably keep a lot of people away, as it's really low-res and grainy.”
“The items are incredibly difficult to find due to muddy graphics and poor coloring.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily centered around hidden object scenes, which many players find poorly executed and lacking depth, leading to a disappointing experience, especially for newcomers to the genre. While some long-time fans may appreciate the nostalgia, the overall mechanics are criticized for being insufficient and reliant on external aids, detracting from the game's quality.
“If you have the time, the game could take maybe an hour and a half; my gameplay took multiple days because I wanted the experience to last longer.”
“That said, Adventure Chronicles, while I love it as I've played a retail version of it years ago, should mainly appeal to hardcore fans, as the genre has headed towards adventure-oriented mechanics. New fans will probably be disappointed and bored quickly.”
“Unfortunately, there isn't much to the gameplay besides the hidden object scenes, and they are poorly done.”
“In fact, without frequent use of the finder, I would not have been able to complete the game at all. To me, it is a mark of a bad game when its core mechanic (in this case, finding hidden objects) is broken.”
“That said, Adventure Chronicles, while I love it as I've played a retail version of it years ago, should mainly appeal to hardcore fans. The genre has shifted towards adventure-oriented mechanics, and new fans will probably be disappointed and bored quickly.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as decent and relaxing, complementing the voice acting well. While some users find it to be merely okay, others appreciate the soundtrack and its fit with the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, enhancing the character of the protagonist.
“You do get treated to half-decent voice acting and fairly relaxing background music.”
“The backgrounds are correct and the soundtrack is also nice.”
“But the music was okay, quiet, and fine.”
“You do get treated to half decent voice acting and fairly relaxing background music.”
“Decent voice acting and music.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game, being over a decade old, experiences glitches when played on Windows 10, indicating stability issues in modern systems.
“This game is over ten years old and there are glitches when running it under Windows 10.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be minimal, with users indicating that while it may not be particularly funny, it is still a well-crafted and enjoyable hidden object experience.
