Mystery of the Ancients: Deadly Cold Collector's Edition

Starting at $3.49Buy now

Get on Steam

The town of Green Hill has really gone to the birds!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story7 positive mentions

The game features stunning graphics and animations, creating a visually appealing experience.
The story is engaging and well-developed, with a mix of intrigue and fantasy elements that keep players invested.
Puzzles and hidden-object scenes are varied and enjoyable, providing a good balance of challenge and fun.

Voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some performances being lackluster or annoying.
Certain puzzles, particularly the connect-the-dots type, are repetitive and detract from the overall experience.
The first act of the story is cluttered and dull, which may discourage players from continuing.

story
19 mentions
37 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The game's story is a blend of intrigue and magic, featuring a coherent and engaging narrative that evolves through interactive cutscenes and puzzles. While the initial act may feel cluttered and dull, the plot gains momentum, becoming entertaining and creative as it progresses. Overall, players appreciate the well-structured story that enhances the gameplay experience, making it a standout in the hidden object genre.
- “The story was interesting and the puzzles were more varied than usual.”
- “Great graphics and a good story makes this more than a random hidden object title.”
- “Over 5 hours of gameplay, coherent, logical and interesting story filled with a variety of puzzles.”
- “The first act of the story was cluttered, disorganized, and dull as dishwater.”
- “I should have just saved and come back the next day though, because I skipped some of the last puzzles since I was tired and just wanted to see how the story came out.”
- “If you like games with a decent story, get this one.”
music
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its lovely and immersive quality, complementing the beautiful visuals and artwork. Players appreciate the inclusion of separate audio sliders for music and sound effects, enhancing the overall experience, although some note the lack of an option to save the soundtrack. Overall, the combination of music, sound effects, and voice acting contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable atmosphere.
- “Enjoyable hopa game with nice visuals and music.”
- “The soundtrack is really lovely, and although the music tracks are part of the content, I don't see an option to save.”
- “The music tracks are limited, with only 6 available and no option to save them.”
- “The graphics are lovely, and everything from the artwork to the music to the voices to the sound effects all felt beautifully immersive.”
- “Options include separate sliders for music, sound effects, and ambient sounds, but the music itself lacks variety.”
graphics
8 mentions
88 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beauty, clarity, and vibrant colors, contributing to an immersive experience. Players appreciate the high-quality artwork and animations, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the game alongside its engaging story and puzzles. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, elevating it beyond a typical hidden object title.
- “Graphics and animations are especially wonderful, but really the complete package is excellent, with solid hidden-object scenes and excellent puzzles.”
- “The graphics were very nice, colorful, and crisp.”
- “The graphics are lovely, and everything from the artwork to the music to the voices to the sound effects all felt beautifully immersive.”
gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers over 5 hours of engaging content, featuring a coherent story and a variety of puzzles that enhance the experience. Players find the integration of key items, like the amulet, essential to both the narrative and gameplay mechanics, with many enjoying the challenge without relying on hints or skips.
- “Over 5 hours of gameplay, with a coherent, logical, and interesting story filled with a variety of puzzles.”
- “We find a damaged amulet almost immediately upon starting the game, and this amulet is integral to both the story and the gameplay.”
- “I enjoyed the gameplay and environment so much that I played using no hints (except to test for a directional hint) and no skips.”
- “The gameplay is mostly the same, but with a couple of key differences.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as fun and fantastical, particularly after the initial act, with a diverse range of hogs (hidden object games) and puzzles contributing to an engaging experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly fun, with a great variety of hogs and puzzles.”
- “The fantastical atmosphere really shines through, especially after the first act.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's emotional depth, highlighted by an interactive storybook and narrated scenes triggered by item interactions, which enhance the storytelling experience and foster a deeper connection to the narrative.
- “Early on, there's an interactive storybook, and from there, there are moments in the game where touching or placing items will trigger one of these narrated scenes.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really draws you in, making you feel their struggles and triumphs.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it resonated with my own experiences and left a lasting impact.”