Thanks The Haze and Jackie. I'll check it out!

Thank you Becky ! A very well written Editorial !

I have seen these games in the past and past them by - I don't know why I did ( probably because I don't like hidden object games ) But thank you for bringing them back into my limelight!

I just bought Pahelika: Revelations and Hidden Expedition - Devil's Triangle - I'll give it a try.

Thanks everyone for the comments and for trying something different by playing these games!

I'm curious as to whether people think the games mentioned in the editorial are Myst-like enough to somewhat scratch the Myst itch, or if the gameplay is too different to accomplish that goal.

Becky,
I played Pahelika: Secret Legends before you wrote this article. As I was in the early part of the game I kept thinking that something was different about this game, being first-person, looking around and examining things and then the lightbulb went off: it reminded me a little of Myst! So I certainly understand what you mean.

I've bought the second Pahelika but haven't started it yet; now I can't wait!

Becky -

I shot through Devil's Triangle - it was a little too hidden object heavy for me to think of it as a Myst-like game (yes - I knew it might be from the title ) but at a cost of $2.99 - it was a diversion.

I've had both Pahelika games for a while - and now I can't wait to get into them either. From what I've seen and read on the web, they definitely look Myst-like enough for me.

I've seen the others some time ago - I am going to have to take a closer look now.

Mary -- that's great!

Sureshot -- Congratulations on shooting through Devil's Triangle (I was considerably slower than that). Thanks for you opinion, and I'll be interested in what you think of the Pahelikas.

Becky !

The Pahelikas were right on target for me. I like them a lot and these are the type of games I like to see. I thank you again for the leads.


I took me a while to respond to you - with the warm weather, it's boating time and I try to get outside a lot ! But - I will check out the other games in your editorial - I have to !

BACMLG? (Buy All Casual Myst-Like Games)?

That's great that you enjoyed the Pahelikas.

Becky,
I'm playing Azada in Libro right now and I'm loving it! It has puzzles that are not the same old puzzles you see in casual games all the time, but puzzles that make you sit and ponder for a few moments---but are certainly doable. I have not skipped any yet.
I'm so glad you suggested playing this game but I've got a basket full of clean, waiting-to-be-folded clothes that I can't seem to find time to get to!
What a good feeling to be immersed in a game again. The fact that it's basically first-person helps a LOT!

Mary -- that's great that you're finding it immersive. My philosophy -- the laundry can always wait.

Are there any other adventure-lite games like Azada In Libro and the Pahelika games that do not have hidden object puzzles?

Uncle Reg -- I'm listing a few -- I'm sure there are others that I'm forgetting (maybe someone else can add them).

Drawn: The Painted Tower and its sequels
Guardians of Magic: Amanda's Awakening
Age of Enigma: Secret of the Sixth Ghost
Nightmare Adventures: The Witch's Prison (one hidden object screen as a sort of gag)

There are also adventure-lite games without hidden object puzzles that are more whimsical and comedic rather than quest-like. A couple are:

Puzzle Bots
Royal Trouble
The Puzzle Agent games
The Blue Toad Murder Files

Thanks, Becky.

I have all of the Drawn series. I might try one of those others in that first group. What's the best one?

You want me to choose the best one? Not an easy job, because they're all good.

I'd start with Nightmare Adventures: The Witch's Prison. Then, if you want something more stylish and unusual, try Age of Enigma. Or if you want something with more traditional graphics, try Guardians of Magic.

Thanks, Becky.

I had a free game coming on Big Fish and I just used it to get Witch's Prison.