Fall of the New Age Premium Edition

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"Fall of the New Age Premium Edition" is a hidden object adventure game set in a medieval city on the brink of a scientific revolution. A shadowy cult seeks to suppress knowledge and culture, and you must help Marla rescue her brother and uncover the conspiracy before it's too late. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and save the city from falling back into darkness.

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

Fall of the New Age Premium Edition screenshot

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews

story20 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features a refreshing medieval fantasy setting and unique mechanics, such as disguising the protagonist, which adds a fun twist to the gameplay.
The graphics and presentation are well done, with good quality CGI and a soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
The story, while simple, is engaging and provides a decent backdrop for the puzzles and hidden object scenes.

The English translation is poor, leading to awkward dialogue and confusion in the storyline, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, particularly on the Mac version, making it frustrating to play.
Many puzzles are overly simplistic or poorly designed, leading to a lack of challenge and enjoyment, with some requiring random clicking to progress.

story
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
66%
13%
The game's story revolves around a young thief on a quest to rescue her brother from a cult, set in a medieval fantasy world. While the narrative is engaging and features decent animation and voice acting, many players noted that it suffers from abrupt endings and poor storytelling, leaving some plot points unresolved unless the bonus chapter is played. Overall, the story is considered enjoyable but somewhat generic, with mixed reviews on its depth and execution.
- “The story is well presented for the genre with decent cartoon style animation and adequate voice acting.”
- “I enjoy the thief aesthetic and find myself more engaged with the story than normal for a point and click.”
- “You play as a young thief on a mission to save her brother from a nefarious cult whose ultimate goal is to halt this progress and return the world to one steeped in ignorance and superstition.”
- “The story is hard to grasp as the storytelling is poor.”
- “The end of the story is in the extras that are unlocked when you finish the main game, but this is not obviously signposted.”
- “It feels as though the developer simply cut the last chapter from the game, leaving it unfinished, just so they could add it back as a 'premium edition with bonus content.' If you don't play the bonus chapter, the game ends mid-story.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
45%
10%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful artwork, character animations, and well-designed backgrounds that enhance the overall atmosphere. While some users noted issues with placeholder graphics and occasional bugs, the majority found the visuals engaging and fitting for the game's themes, particularly in darker settings. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the immersive experience, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “The graphics are lovely and the atmosphere is fitting.”
- “Great art style, graphics, and cutscenes, as good if not better than the best offerings of the more established studios in the genre.”
- “This game has the most beautiful graphics and animation.”
- “It usually takes place in dark-ish dim locations, so there aren't a lot of pretty looking visuals, although I did love the university and the library!”
- “Frequent debug screens and placeholder graphics are riddled throughout the game.”
- “Instead of inventory items, most of the time what appears in your inventory is a generic tool icon, a placeholder for the actual graphic of the item-- you know, the kind of thing that might exist during game development.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The gameplay has been described as a mix of engaging mechanics, such as disguise and lockpicking, but suffers from poor execution and frustrating puzzles. While some players appreciate the unique elements and animations, many criticize the game for its lack of depth, casual mechanics, and technical issues, including crashes. Overall, the gameplay offers a blend of adventure and hidden object elements, but fails to deliver a consistently enjoyable experience.
- “You play as a thief, and the game does a good job implementing mechanics that reflect that fact, giving the player a 'D&D thief class' feel.”
- “Interesting game mechanics regarding the use of a slingshot, having to don various disguises, and a mix of both standard hidden object scenes and scenes that require you to find object outlines.”
- “Conclusion: due to its solid core mechanics, the walk-clicker hybridization, the cool portrayal of the middle ages with advanced astronomy, steampunk-like engineering, and the odd dash of magic, this makes for a compelling game setting.”
- “Game crashed 3 times in the first 10 minutes of gameplay, forcing me to do a hard reset of my high-end PC 2 of those times.”
- “It seems as if the creators do not understand how the things they tried to implement (minigames, lockpicking, and other mechanics) work in real life.”
- “Gameplay-wise, the game really doesn't have much to offer, other than 'click around until you find every hitbox and then use the obvious item', which can lead to frustratingly combing screens for some kind of reaction from the pointer.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The music in the game is generally described as fitting the theme and atmosphere, with some standout pieces like a pipe organ track and a brief use of Gregorian-style vocals. However, many reviewers found the soundtrack to be basic and lacking in variety, with some even struggling to recall specific tracks. Overall, while the music complements the game, it does not leave a lasting impression.
- “The music fits the theme of the story.”
- “The artwork is lovely, as is the music.”
- “The sound effects and soundtrack fit the story.”
- “The music is basic... in fact, as I am writing this review, I cannot remember much about the music at all from this game.”
- “The sounds and music are okay, but the voice acting is rather amateurish. The puzzles are mostly obvious, and only a few minigames where you either hunt for hidden objects or need to do some other puzzles are thrown in for good measure.”
- “I just realized there is another chapter in the game, but it was initially not clear that there was another chapter in the extra section, as it just seemed to be about artwork and music.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being clunky and buggy across various platforms, with users reporting frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players found the experience manageable, particularly on PC, others faced significant issues on Mac and Linux, including unresponsive developers and unresolved bugs even a year post-release. Overall, the game's beauty and quality may keep players engaged, but the stability concerns are a notable drawback.
- “So, basically, I guess I'm saying that the overall high quality of this beautiful game kept me trying to complete it, despite having to constantly exit out of it to clear the glitches every few minutes.”
- “Having said that, perhaps it's just the Mac programming that causes all the glitches where it's almost unplayable, but if the PC version is smooth sailing, I highly recommend this one for puzzle game lovers.”
- “One year after release, still buggy, no dialogue sound, randomly opens console inside cutscene, which I don't know how to close afterwards.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by improved CGI and a fitting soundtrack, including a standout pipe organ piece that complements the medieval setting. The artwork features beautiful alchemical designs and contributes to a cohesive and immersive experience. Overall, the graphics and sound design effectively create an engaging atmosphere.
- “The CGI looked better than the previous games I've played, and the soundtrack, while not very varied, was good and never got tiresome to listen to. There is a very nice pipe organ piece that sets the atmosphere perfectly.”
- “The music is good and fits the atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are lovely and the atmosphere is fitting.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is generally considered low, with players noting that once completed, there is little incentive to play through it again.
- “Since I have already beaten the game, the replay value is fairly low.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is inconsistent, with some voice acting being acceptable while other performances are hilariously poor, contributing to a mixed comedic experience.
- “The voice acting is acceptable in some cases and hilariously bad in others, adding to the game's charm.”
- “The humor is spot-on, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout the gameplay.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is undermined by the voice acting, particularly a scene featuring a small child in distress, whose calm and indifferent tone contrasts sharply with the gravity of the situation, leading to unintended humor rather than empathy.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express relief at the reduction of grinding in hidden object scenes, finding them increasingly tedious in games.
- “Grinding in this game feels like an endless chore, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I find myself losing interest because the grinding feels more like a job than a fun activity.”