Amazing Adventures Around the World

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"Amazing Adventures Around the World" is a seek-and-find game that takes you on a global adventure to locate pieces of an ancient stone tablet and find the "World Diamond." With over 100 levels and 25 unique locations, you'll search for over 2100 hidden objects and complete eight different types of mini-game puzzles. The game features three different game modes, including a story mode and two unlimited play modes.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Amazing Adventures Around the World screenshot

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of older hidden object games, providing a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay reminiscent of childhood.
It features a variety of puzzles and interesting locations, making it a fun time-waster for casual players.
The graphics are attractive, and the game runs smoothly, making it accessible for players with basic computer setups.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with many levels and mini-games feeling similar and lacking challenge as the game progresses.
The sound effects and music are often criticized for being poorly constructed and not fitting the game's visual style.
Technical issues such as low resolution and lack of Steam integration can detract from the overall experience, especially for modern users.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it poorly constructed and irritating, while others describe it as decent and appropriate for the gameplay. Many users opt to mute the game or play their own music, indicating that the soundtrack may not enhance the experience for everyone. Overall, while the music has its supporters, it often fails to resonate with a significant portion of the player base.
- “The soundtrack is different and pretty decent, although sometimes it sounds like someone is farting purposely in the game.”
- “Okay, so the music might not be the greatest, but if you like puzzles, you will like this game.”
- “The gameplay is brisk, the music appropriate, and there are both a collectible and bonus game added on to each one of the campaign's 25 missions.”
- “In my opinion, the sound effects feel too bombastic, and the music sounds poorly constructed and doesn't seem to work with the visual feel of the game.”
- “Is it the constant music that just has a metronome dull beat to it?”
- “The music for me is just irritating.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the attractive visuals and interesting locales, while others criticize the low resolution and outdated appearance. Although technically solid, the graphics options are limited, leading to a generally mediocre visual experience for some players. Overall, while there are commendable aspects, many feel the graphics could be improved, especially given the game's age.
- “It's a typical, mouse-driven, 'find-the-hidden-objects' game that presents interesting locales around the globe, and it features good visuals and runs solidly from a technical standpoint.”
- “Enhanced graphics, music, sound effects, and even a scoreboard.”
- “By far the most revolutionary game of our time, with fantastic graphics, rich story, and hidden meaning; this game tops the cake over all else.”
- “Not a fan of the format this game plays in; it adjusts my screen to really old graphics and looks pretty crappy.”
- “Now, turning back to big fish games, the initial games I encountered with this concept were relatively simple with modest graphics.”
- “Graphics could be better, but for the age of this game, I'm not going to complain too much.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as both rich and minimal, with some reviewers praising its depth and hidden meanings, while others criticize it for lacking substance and being overly simplistic. While some modern hidden object games attempt to enhance their narratives with plot and voice acting, this often results in awkwardness, leading to a consensus that the story is not the main draw of the game. Overall, the narrative experience varies significantly, with some players finding it engaging and others deeming it insufficient for a compelling adventure.
- “By far the most revolutionary game of our time, with fantastic graphics, a rich story, and hidden meaning; this game tops the cake over all else.”
- “The flavor of the story accompanying this game is finding a stone tablet, which will lead to the world gem (which looks like a ginormous refined diamond big enough to be likened to the size of a toddler).”
- “They actually have a story and it is a lot more engaging.”
- “If you're looking for a hidden object puzzle adventure (HOPA) game, with at least some kind of story and various quests, give this one a miss.”
- “Collect-a-thon without much of a story.”
- “The flavor of story accompanying this game is finding a stone tablet, which will lead to the world gem (which looks like a ginormous refined diamond big enough to be likened to the size of a toddler).”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a mix of familiar mechanics and new dynamics, enhanced by engaging minigames between levels. While the core experience is brisk and suitable for newcomers, some players find it repetitive due to the limited variety of scenes. Overall, the game successfully integrates collectibles and bonus content across its 25 missions, showcasing well-crafted scenes.
- “While the core gameplay remained similar, it introduced new dynamics and elements.”
- “The varied gameplay offered by minigames between levels keeps the experience fresh and engaging.”
- “The gameplay is brisk, the music is appropriate, and there are both collectibles and bonus games added to each of the campaign's 25 missions.”
- “The gameplay is fairly repetitive; you play the same 5 scenes over and over again, and it feels as if it goes on forever.”
- “But this series focuses efforts on the mechanics of how gameplay works, and it shows in how well the scenes are made.”
- “The gameplay is brisk, the music is appropriate, and there are both a collectible and bonus game added on to each one of the campaign's 25 missions.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players caution against excessive grinding, as it can lead to boredom and diminish the overall enjoyment of the game. Moderation is recommended to maintain engagement throughout the experience.
- “I advise against grinding through too many levels during your playthrough, as it may eventually lead to boredom.”
- “The grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “After hours of grinding, I found myself losing interest in the story and characters.”