Fall of the New Age Premium Edition

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Fall of the New Age Premium Edition is a single player action game. It was developed by Shaman Games Studio and was released on July 25, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

In the dark times of the Medieval a baleful society of the Cult and its adherers strived to seize the rule over the city, control its inhabitants and destroy all sources of knowledge and culture. Help Marla uncover the secret conspiracy, release her kidnapped brother and save the city! Solve numerous quests and puzzles, display courage and wit, and don't let the Cult take control over the Kingdom!

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

story20 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Unique disguise mechanic that adds a fresh twist to the hidden object genre.
Good and varied range of puzzles, mostly easy to moderate difficulty, suited for casual play.
High-quality graphics, artwork, and cutscenes that create an immersive medieval fantasy atmosphere.

Numerous bugs and stability issues, including frequent crashes and glitches, especially on Mac and Linux versions.
Poor English localization and inconsistent voice acting that detract from the storytelling experience.
Abrupt and confusing ending requiring players to access extra content separately to complete the story.

story
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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12%
The story revolves around a young female thief on a mission to rescue her brother from a cult in a medieval setting, featuring themes of science versus superstition. While generally engaging and supported by good art and some intriguing lore, the narrative is often criticized for poor storytelling, abrupt endings, and being fairly generic, with the full conclusion only accessible through a premium bonus chapter. Overall, it offers a decent but not deeply immersive plot experience typical of the hidden object genre.
- “No one expects the story of such games to have any depth, but there are gems scattered across the game that, when found, unlock manuscripts of in-game lore, adding a lot to the story if you bother collecting the gems and reading them.”
- “Determined to avenge her father's death, Maria manages to overthrow the plot of the cult and embrace her dear brother Ray, while Herbert regains the trust of the queen who appoints him head of security and defender of science.”
- “The "premium edition" adds a bonus chapter, in Namariel Legends, which was almost an hour long, original, and added to the story.”
- “The story is hard to grasp as the storytelling is poor.”
- “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... the bad guys get to carry out their evil plan, and almost everything you did up to that point is meaningless.”
- “The only thing I didn't like was the main story ended so abruptly, it was like being suddenly kicked back to reality; at the start of the bonus chapter there's a flashback scene, which I think should have been the actual ending.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
48%
10%
The graphics across these games vary from basic, sometimes outdated visuals with occasional placeholder elements, to well-crafted, atmospheric art and smooth animations that enhance immersion. While some titles feature beautiful backgrounds and fitting medieval or thief-themed aesthetics, others suffer from dim, dark visuals or technical issues on certain platforms. Overall, the art style is generally appreciated for contributing to mood and story engagement despite occasional graphical shortcomings.
- “Graphics were really well done, and a lot of the puzzles in this one were pretty innovative rather than the same copy/paste puzzles I see in these types of games.”
- “Great art style, graphics and cutscenes, as good if not better than the best offerings of the more established studios in the genre.”
- “The graphics are lovely and the atmosphere is fitting.”
- “The visuals, usually a large part of these games' charm, are rather subpar.”
- “Even the graphics, animation and game resolution are two decades old, I'm surprised it even has widescreen compatibility.”
- “Frequent debug screens and placeholder graphics are riddled throughout the game.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
12%
The gameplay combines various puzzle types and hidden object elements with unique mechanics like disguises and a dress-up system, creating an interesting but uneven experience. While the core mechanics and setting show promise, issues such as frustrating hitboxes, underdeveloped minigames, and occasional crashes detract from overall enjoyment. The gameplay is casual and occasionally repetitive, relying heavily on simple point-and-click interactions rather than deep or refined hidden object gameplay.
- “There are plenty of puzzles such as image association, lock picking, and mechanical puzzles, which often require you to find missing parts before solving them.”
- “You play as a thief and the game does a good job implementing mechanics that reflect that role, giving the player a "D&D thief class" feel.”
- “The game features solid core mechanics with a walk-clicker hybridization, a cool portrayal of the Middle Ages combining advanced astronomy, steampunk-like engineering, and a dash of magic, making 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 the creators do not understand how the things they tried to implement (minigames, lockpicking, and further 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. Sometimes the hitboxes are so close to each other that you will always miss one—for example, I had to look up one item that was hidden right next to another one because I didn't know the hidden item was there. I always assumed the button prompt sent me to the other item I did not need yet.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The music in the game is generally fitting and atmospheric, with standout pieces like a pipe organ track that enhances the mood, though the overall soundtrack is somewhat basic and not highly memorable. It complements the story well and is appreciated alongside other extras like concept art and cut scenes. However, some reviewers found the music limited in variety and less impactful compared to other elements.
- “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 fits the theme of the story and complements the atmosphere well.”
- “The sound effects and soundtrack fit the story, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “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, and the puzzles are mostly obvious with only a few minigames thrown in for good measure.”
- “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
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The game suffers from frequent bugs and stability issues across multiple platforms, including crashes, sound problems, and intrusive consoles during cutscenes. While these glitches hinder smooth gameplay, the core quality keeps some players engaged, though developer responsiveness to these problems appears lacking.
- “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.”
- “Very buggy on Linux, devs are non-responsive.”
- “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 is praised for its improved CGI, fitting medieval-themed artwork, and a consistently engaging soundtrack, particularly highlighted by a pipe organ piece that enhances the mood. Overall, the visuals and music effectively create an immersive and appropriate ambiance.
- “CGI looked better than the previous HOGs 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.”
- “Music is good and fits the atmosphere.”
- “Artworks are alright, with suitably fitting medieval atmospheres and beautiful alchemical designs for puzzles.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the game's replayability to be low, indicating limited incentive to play again after completing it.
- “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
100%
The humor is characterized by a mix of acceptable and hilariously bad voice acting, creating a varied comedic experience.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact is undermined by inconsistent voice acting, with some characters, like a small child in peril, sounding oddly calm and unemotional, which detracts from the intended tension and immersion.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the grinding aspect for providing a refreshing break from the often tedious standard hidden object scenes.

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Fall of the New Age Premium Edition is a action game.

Fall of the New Age Premium Edition is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Fall of the New Age Premium Edition was released on July 25, 2014.

Fall of the New Age Premium Edition was developed by Shaman Games Studio.

Fall of the New Age Premium Edition has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Fall of the New Age Premium Edition is a single player game.

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