I am starting a new thread (part four) of What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? so that we can continue our discussion, as the last thread is getting very long.

For those wishing to read the previous thread which was part three, it can be found here.

Thanks, Marian

You are most welcome, Mad! I really enjoy these discussions and hope they will continue to be of interest (and helpful) to others.

I'm ready to start the bonus chapter of Royal Detective : Queen of Shadows now but first I'll push a bit further into my Win7 installation of Camelot. Yeah !!

That all sounds good, Mad!

I have about five levels left of Shop-n-Spree. Still having fun with it.

Hi, Marian!

I'm currently playing "Living Legends: The Blue Chamber" CE that I picked up in one of Big Fish's 70% off sales and am enjoying it very much. I haven't given up on "Moontrain", though, but it's spending some time in the penalty box . I came to a spot that I couldn't figure out what to do to get to the next location so, when I get back to it, I'll start again and follow the Guide to get past that point.

I'm now waiting for another good sale to pick up the new "Crossroads".

Susan

Susan, I played Living Legends: The Blue Chamber CE and enjoyed it; it was a nice long game too. I understand the difficulty with Moontrain. Good to take a breather and then revisit it.

There will probably be another sale this weekend, although maybe not a "good" one.

Hi, Marian!

I've got "Connected Hearts: Fortune Play" CE (another 70% off game) waiting in the wings, but I will definitely finish "Moontrain". What is so frustrating is that it really is a good game if not for the glitches and lack of a "Skip" button for the puzzles, and I don't understand why the developer hasn't come out with a patch.

Susan

Susan, what is confusing to me is that the game was originally released on Steam and so buggy that it was almost unplayable. Supposedly Big Fish got a patched version that was supposed to fix things - either they did not get such a thing, or the game was even buggier before. One person I know was able to finish the Big Fish version after having been unable to finish with the Steam version, so *something* may have been fixed before the Big Fish version was released, but obviously not enough.

I know the company has been in a bit of turmoil because one of the main people there passed away suddenly, but whether or not this had any impact on this game in terms of its development or being rushed to a release date before it was ready is anyone's guess.

I hope they get it sorted, because their HOPA of Tearstone: Thieves of the Heart was interesting and unusual, too.

I played Connected Hearts: Fortune Play CE and enjoyed it quite a bit.

And I just finished Shop-n-Spree without ever using a hint. Yay me!

Marian!

Thanks, ob!

Hi, Marian!

I just uninstalled and am downloading "Moontrain" again on the off-chance that a patch was released since I purchased it on August 17. I'm not holding my breath, but it's worth a shot. You can't pick up inventory items until it's time to use them and, the first time I played, when it came time to use one that was sitting on the dash of a car or van, it had disappeared. I'm stubborn and determined, so I'm not about to give up !

Thanks for letting me know that you enjoyed "Connected Hearts: Fortune Play" CE because we seem to enjoy the same games so I'm sure I will as well !

Susan

Hi Susan, I just noticed this: there's a 65% off sale for Game Club members that ends tomorrow morning.

I finished Red Crow Mysteries: Legion. I'll start by saying that I can understand why some people didn't like the ending. It didn't actually bother me but it does not end like you would expect. It is more of a set up for a future game which I'm assuming was never made. I definitely enjoyed playing it though and I liked the puzzles, probably because I was able to do all of them . There was one I got stuck on last night and it was late so I backed out of it. It was a door puzzle and when I backed out I ended up through the door. I got a bit miffed thinking it skipped but when I went back out the door the puzzle was still there to do. I was able to proceed with the game but I don't know if I would have been able to finish the game or not. I didn't really want to try that. I don't know if it was a glitch or meant to do that. Today I solved the puzzle on the first try. I just needed fresh eyes and a more clear brain.

Hi, Marian!

Thanks for the heads up, but I can't get into my account. I signed in using the Game Manager and, when I clicked on "Buy", a message popped up that new accounts must purchase games from the website. I tried signing in on the website and nothing happened. Then I tried a different browser and was finally able to sign in but, when I placed "Crossroads" in my cart, the cost was full price and I was prompted to add a Game Club membership. If nobody else here is having problems, I guess I'll have to find a link contact Big Fish. The last game I purchased was on September 13, so I have no idea what happened between then and now. For some reason, Big Fish's software no longer recognizes my Game Club membership.

Susan

Hi Susan, the link to contact Big Fish is here - just click on "submit a request" to the right of the page.

However, I think it may just be a glitch that will correct itself, as I am experiencing the same issue. This did happen to me for a few minutes in the last week or so, and it straightened out after a bit. I will try to keep my eye on it and post here when it's fixed.

Hi, Marian!

Thanks so much for the link and, if you're experiencing the same problem, it's obviously a glitch. I'm glad I tried Google Chrome (which is not my primary browser) because I followed the suggestion on Big Fish's website and erased my browsing history, so I would have lost everything for nothing.

I'll try again in an hour or so and, if the glitch hasn't been fixed before the sale ends, I'll contact Big Fish.

Susan

Edited to add that I just checked Big Fish's Facebook page and we're not alone because there are several posts there from members who can't log into their accounts either. Hopefully, they'll extend the sale after they fix the glitch !

Yes, I just found numerous people complaining about this glitch on another forum.

Definitely write to Big Fish if you find yourself unable to take advantage of the sale due to this. They would probably compensate you with some points. This may not get fixed until the crew shows up and it's still pretty early in the morning out here, but hopefully soon!

Hi, Marian!

I must have been adding to my original post at the same time you were replying ! I should have realized something was not right when the sale didn't pop up in my Game Manager after reading your post !

Susan

Hi Susan,

It's working now! Since the sale is still on, I bought one more game (I bought one during the sale yesterday as well).

Hi, Marian!

Thanks very much! "Crossroads: Escaping The Dark" CE is downloading now. I still didn't receive the 65% off sale alert when I launched the Game Manager, but was able to use 699 points to buy the game. It would have been helpful if Big Fish had put a message on their website letting us know that there was a glitch preventing some of us from logging onto our accounts so we didn't make unnecessary changes to our browsers.

I've bookmarked the link to report a problem that you very kindly provided in case I ever have the need to contact them.

Susan

Hopefully you won't need to contact Big Fish very often with a problem, if ever, but I thought it would be good that you have the link regardless.

Glad you were able to purchase the game at a discount!

Hi, Marian!

I joined Big Fish in 2009, and this morning was the first time I have not been able to access my account. I can also probably count on one hand the number of times it has been necessary to contact them about a problem I was having with a game (which was always resolved to my complete satisfaction), so I think their record is pretty darn good, but I really appreciate the link if ever the need to contact them arises again .

When I wasn't able to access my account this morning, I backtracked to the last thing I did, and that was uninstalling, downloading and re-installing "Moontrain". My first thought was, "that game is really out to get me" ... and then I read your post .

Susan

I am happy that it worked out for you, Susan.

I am on a time management roll here as I just started Heart's Medicine: Season One Remastered CE. So far it's very entertaining and enjoyable.

"Ob, I have Red Crow Mysteries but it's still unplayed. I usually like Cateia games, so I will be interested to hear what you have to say about it." (Brought over from old thread.)

Just want to make sure you saw my post above about the game Marian.

Thanks, ob! I had missed your post. I did not know that the ending of Red Crow Mysteries was something that some people did not like. Maybe they were thinking about a sequel, as you say. Whatever it is, it won't bother me. And that sounds very encouraging about the puzzles, and I'm glad you did not end up having to skip one of them. I will look forward to playing it.

Hi, Marian!

I'm playing the Bonus Game of "Living Legends: The Blue Chamber" CE, but I think I'm nearing the end. I'm enjoying it very much!.

Susan

I'm glad you are enjoying the game, Susan.

Reached the bonus chapter "Win10 crash point" of Camelot - whilst playing the game in Win7 - and passed it without a hitch. YAHOO !!!!

Can carry on with the fun, now

That is such good news, Mad!

Mad!

I re-started and finally made it to the bonus game of "Moontrain" ! I'm stuck ... but I got there !

Susan

Well, that's progress, Susan! I hope you can get unstuck now, though!

I finished Heart's Medicine Remastered: Season One CE. Not sure what will be next.

Hi, Marian!

The problem with "Moontrain" is, there really isn't a clear explanation for some of the puzzles and actions that allow you to progress to the next location, so you have to put on your thinking cap ! The solutions to some of the puzzles are located in various rooms and you need to perform actions to reveal them. For instance, the code for a safe or the correct pattern for a puzzle is revealed by pulling a lever or turning on a light, and then you've got to remember where the safe and puzzle were, which is the opposite of most other games where you find a code and then use it when you find the puzzle. You also have to locate a certain number of inventory items until you are able to use that item. If you've played "A Tale For Anna" or "My Brother Rabbit", the collection of inventory items is the same. Having said all that, I am enjoying it because it's different and challenging.

I have "Crossroads: Escaping The Dark" CE and "Connected Hearts: Fortune Play" CE waiting in the wings, and I also discovered that I used a Punch Card coupon last year to buy "Hidden Motives: The Diamond Rush" but haven't played it yet, so they should last me until the next sale !

Susan

Good that you've made it to the bonus chapter Susan! It is very short so don't be shocked when it ends.

I've been playing Twin Mind: The Power of Love. It's okay, not great. I think I like this second one better than the first one anyway.

Hi, oldbroad!

Thanks! This is the second time I've restarted the game and was shocked when I actually finished it. Thanks for the heads up about the length of the bonus game. Since I never thought I would make it that far, I won't complain ! It may take a while for me to get myself unstuck.

I played all 3 "Twin Mind" games and also enjoyed the first one the most. I wonder when we really enjoyed the first game in a series if our expectations for the sequels are a little too high .

Susan

Totally finished my Camelot game now and really enjoyed it

Looking at a couple of Adventures now - to see if I fancy having a go at anything from my ridiculously high stack - before I start another Casual

Excellent news, Mad!

Dear Me !!!! In the end I just couldn't resist installing the other Camelot game first

Talk about willpower - or - more accurately - the lack of it

I think it's great that you like the games so much!

Thank you, Marian 😬

Last night I was stuck in the last puzzle of the bonus game of Twin Mind. I really wanted to finish the game but knew I should be able to solve the puzzle. I actually think I did but just not with their solution, but anyway, I got out of the game and tackled the puzzle today. I ended up frustrated and used the guide to complete the puzzle and game.

I'm having some issues with my sound while using my headphones in my Windows 7 computer so I unplugged the headphones and turned on the sound bar and needed a game to test it out, so I started Halloween Chronicles: Cursed Family. The very first puzzle was the exact same puzzle as the one I had trouble with in Twin Mind except that game had symbols in the puzzle and in this game there are numbers. I thought that was pretty funny. I did get the puzzle in this game, however, I'm stuck in the second puzzle and am taking a break to post and read here. This is one of those puzzles where you repeat the same puzzle three times and I am on the third time, afraid to get out of it because I figure I'll have to re-do the first two parts. I don't know. I'll see when I go back to it. I am already enjoying this game more than the last game though anyway.

Mad, I already had that first Camelot game downloaded but your enthusiasm for the games had me moving the game shortcut to my desktop (meaning I moved it into the more immediate line-up), though I haven't started it yet. I actually have a whole lot of games in that line-up. Shortcuts for other games that are downloaded are kept in a folder on my desktop.

EDIT: Hah! Got the puzzle right away after taking my break .

Well Done, oldbroad !!

And I hope you enjoy Camelot - when you get round to it 😬

LOL I do the same thing.

OK, don't laugh: I have gone back and played the first Mystery Case Files: Huntsville, Madame Fate, Prime Suspects. Kind of brain-numbing they are, but maybe that's what I needed. I might just continue through all the MCF series. (Fate's Carnival is still my #1 favorite)

I don't think that's anything to laugh about. Those first games were good. I don't replay a lot of casual games but I have replayed some of those early MCF games. My favorites are the first Ravenhearst and Madame Fate.
I have not played all of the series yet. I am only up to #18 The Countess, which I'm preparing to start soon.

Hi, oldbroad!

You're weren't kidding when you said the Bonus Chapter of "Moontrain" was short ! As I was patting myself on the back for completing the pipes puzzle, "The End" popped up on the screen and that was that! Now I can move onto something else. I have "Connected Hearts: Fortune Play" CE and "Crossroads: Escaping The Dark" CE waiting in the wings, so I'll flip a coin to see which one I play first.

Susan

Glad you were finally able to finish the game Susie07!

Enjoy whichever of those game you choose first and then, enjoy the next one .

Hi, oldbroad!

Thanks! I was beginning to think I'd never finish it but, despite the glitches, it really was a fun game! Since I beta-tested "Crossroads: Escaping the Dark" several months ago and have been waiting for it to be released ever since, I think I'll tackle that one first ! I'm now waiting for the next 65% off or BOGO sale to pick up a few more games.

Susan

Took a break from Puppet Show & Fear for sale & I've been enjoying myself playing Skyrim on GOG
I still intend to get back to the HOG game's

Ps I wasn't sure if it was alright to post this on here being for casual games, if it wasn't sorry about that

Happy Gaming Boomers

he Man with the Ivory Cane .....loved it then loving it now more so

I haven't played that game, Leeana, but it's in my Purchase History.

No worries, Taintedfury.

Currently playing MCF: Return to Ravenhearst. Well into it, and have not yet used a hint in a hidden object scene. (Oh no; that'll jinx it! And they're HARD.)
The reason I am mentioning this game is because I am so impressed with the music. I cannot find credits included with the game, and a search takes me to a list of credits; but the music is credited to a "SomaTone Interactive Audio" in California, but not a composer's name. I think it's odd the credits are not included with the game as they usually are.

Can you tell? I have decided to re-play all the Mystery Case Files; and hoping to see a new one soon, as they usually release one this time of year.

I am replaying Reflections of Life: Equilibrium CE now and have been for several days. I first played this game in 2016. This is a "big" game, with a lot to do in every scene and things to come back for once you've learned something or found a piece of inventory elsewhere. Notes are essential, and even though there is a Map in the game, I am drawing my own as I go along since it helps me keep track of what there is to do and where there is Inventory needed to do it. You get one of those companion animals to help you retrieve distant objects, etc., and I always enjoy that feature. Most of the puzzles aren't challenging, but I will say there were a couple that I had no idea what to do with, much less solve. I don't usually skip any puzzles, and I skipped one in this game.

There is no purple smoke nor any cheesy antagonists. The graphics are excellent, realistic and helpful in solving your tasks. There isn't much character interaction, but I am so engrossed in the game that I didn't notice it until halfway through. I finished the main game and am playing the Bonus Game now.

There are at least eight games in this series, but they aren't all this good. In fact, I test drove and bailed out on five of them without buying. So, it pays to play the Demo before deciding to purchase!

Tally Ho, a new MCF game will be released this year, probably in November. It's called Mystery Case Files: The Last Resort.

Reenie, I have played Equilibrium and had recommended it on a list of good games; at the time you told me that was what prompted you to download it and give it a try. I am glad to hear that you are still enjoying it.

Yes, and thank you again! The good games are ALWAYS good and worth coming back to again. This is the third time I have played it.

Reenie - wow. Your recommendation gives me something to look forward to. I have 3-ring binders full of game notes from when I was writing walkthroughs, but havent taken notes recently playing the casuals. I will download this one, just to have on hand. Thanks!! (And I promise to take notes.)

I've finally finished playing Fear for Sale City of The Past... still playing Puppet Show Her Cruel Collection SE & Amaranthine Voyage Legacy of The Guardians CE - fitting in some Elder Scrolls along the way.

Take care and Happy Gaming 😊

I finally started MCF: The Countess. I was enjoying it but am currently stuck in a puzzle without a clue even though I looked at the objective. Maybe tomorrow it will make sense to me .

Good luck, ob!

Taintedfury, I can remember Fear for Sale: City of the Past being a nice long game.

Oldbroad I hope you worked that part out...I know you can do it...happy Gaming:)

Marian yes it certainly was, but with a very good story 😀 loved it...

I just finished "Bridge to Another World: The Others". I love the graphics in this series. While the storyline wasn't as good as in "Alice in Shadowland", I did enjoy the puzzles. There was only one mini-game I had to skip as I simply could not solve it after more than an hour. I actually wanted to go back and replay it in the Extras section but alas it was not one of the available mini-games 😢

LaurenJodi, I replayed Bridge to Another World: The Others this year, and I did enjoy the game quite a lot. I don't remember if I skipped any puzzles, but I probably did. I don't usually get through one of these games without skipping at least one.

I finished MCF: The Countess but haven't started a new casual yet, but I think the next one might be Labyrinths of the World: Changing the Past.

I want to say I liked The Countess because overall I did, however, I found the puzzles to be a mix of some that had no clues, some that made no sense even after I looked at the guide, and one that I had correct but it wouldn't accept it so I had to "skip" it. I know it was correct as I confirmed it in the guide and it was not a difficult puzzle that had multiple ways to solve.

Oldbroad, I played Labyrinths of the World: Changing the Past earlier this year, and I quite enjoyed it. I liked going to different time periods.

I haven't played MCF: The Countess yet.

I have started playing Cradle of Rome. I played this game years ago and never finished it because I ran out of lives. I thought I would see how far I could get this time.

I played both Cradle of Rome games in 2018.

I am still playing Labyrinths of the World: Changing the Past. I like it but I did not like one of the very first puzzles which I had to use the guide to solve. "Arrange figurines according to historical periods." I lost interest after multiple fails.

I kind of remember that puzzle and I liked it. I am sure with a different puzzle, you would have little trouble and I would fail miserably.

Somehow, I knew that was a puzzle that you liked .

I just now finished Cradle of Rome - finally!

I hope you enjoyed it Marian!

I finished Labyrinths of the World: Changing the past two nights ago I think. I haven't started a new casual yet. Been going crazy trying to finish Frankenstein: Through the Eyes of the Monster and finally accomplished that last night after multiple tech problems and a lot of walkthrough help. I've also been busy downloading games on my Win 10 so can't play much on it. Maybe I will start something later today though.

I enjoyed the game, but I also found myself getting aggravated at times, probably made worse by stressful life events. I am very happy to be able to say that I finished it, though.

I have Frankenstein on my computer running through a virtual machine but haven't played it yet.

I just finished City Legends: Trapped in Mirror which I thought was pretty good. It had some different puzzles, all doable in hard mode. One of them was glitchy though and several times I got kicked out of the game before I finished the puzzle. I did end up doing it though eventually. The error was DG engine stopped working. It was fine when I went back in.

I'm glad to hear you made it through the game in spite of the glitches. I played the game but did not have any technical issues.

It was just the one puzzle where the glitch occurred Marian (but more than one time). I think it didn't like all my clicking around while trying to figure out the correct route.

Ha!

I've been re-playing all the Mystery Case Files games starting with Huntsville. Right now, about 3/4 the way through Escape From Ravenhearst. I had forgotten some of the yucky stuff (Mother's nose hairs etc.) but I do think this one ranks as the most difficult game in the series. Much of it plays like a traditional adventure; and the hidden object scenes are actually hidden morphing-object scenes.

Just downloaded MCF The last Resort.

I finished Adera last night. It is definitely a game to be played. There are a lot of puzzles and I enjoyed MOST of them. There were a couple that required just a bit more quickness and mouse mashing than I like but they may not be a problem for others. There were also a couple of puzzles that you can't tell if you have everything you need to complete them. I think they were in the last episode which seemed just a tad different than the others though I can't say why or how - it may have just been in my mind. This game took me about 17 hours to play. I admit to one peek of a video walkthrough.

I started The Christmas Spirit: Journey Before Christmas two nights ago. I didn't play much but felt a bit bored, possibly because I was still playing Adera or maybe I was just tired. I'll see how it goes when I continue it.

I will definitely put Adera on my play list, ob. It sounds great!

I am still playing Cave Quest 2. It is a nice long game. I am still playing the main game so haven't seen the CE portion of the game yet.

I only have the SE of Cave Quest 2 which I still haven't started but I think I will download today since you have reminded me of it.

I am replaying Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes and loving it. Challenging, huge environment, clear and realistic graphics. The HO scenes can be a pain, as they feature some very tiny objects. The graphics are exemplary and puzzles creative. Glad I have the Bonus Play to look forward to when I've finished the main game.

That is a very enjoyable game, Reenie. Thanks for reminding me of it, as it is probably time for a replay.

I'm currently playing "Book Travelers: A Victorian Story" CE and enjoying it very much. I just started last night but, so far, so good!

Susan

That's good to hear, Susan! I have the game but haven't played it yet. I look forward to it.

Hi, Marian!

I think you'll enjoy it as well. It's not overly difficult and the characters are all familiar . I had 5 games that I either bought on sale or got for free, and "Lost Lands: Redemption" was a very long one, so I think I'm good to go until the next sale.

Susan

Couldn't find the thread that deals with current games being played

Anyway. I finished "Christmas Stories : The Christmas Tree Forest [CE]" and really enjoyed it

And have now started "Ms. Holmes : The Monster of the Baskervilles [CE]" and so far it's also lookin' good

Mad, that is the last casual game I played in 2022 also (The Christmas Tree Forest) and I also enjoyed it.

Yesterday I started Living Legends: The Blue Chamber and am enjoying it.

Thank you for helping me resurrect this thread, Mad and for telling us what games you are enjoying.

OB, I played the Blue Chamber CE and found the game to be quite long.

I finished Laruaville 13 a few days ago and am now playing Spellarium 8.

I've been replaying the Dark Tales Edgar Allan Poe's series. It was nice to start with the very first one.

That sound good, judith! I have been wanting to replay this series for a while now.

I've been wanting to start playing that series for a long while now .

My first casual and my first adventure game of the year are both frustrating me. The repeating puzzle in The Blue Chamber is starting to annoy me as it requires some quickness and timing but you lose control of the cursor after each move and don't get control back quickly enough. Argh

I don't remember that repeating puzzle in Blue Chamber. I will look it up on YouTube.

I don't know if you found the puzzle or not Marian but it was the one you did each time you had to find a feather for the music box in the left corner of the screen so you could break a spell or something or other. Anyway, the one I was frustrated about in my last post was the last of those puzzles and I ended up skipping it. I have now finished the main game. At the end you choose yes or no to believe the woman and give her the daggar or not. I wonder if anybody tried the "yes" option. I was looking at some walkthroughs on YouTube but they all showed taking the "no" option. I wonder if it made any difference to the ending. Do you know? Or anybody else know?

Ob, I can't remember what option I chose at the end of the game. I wish I knew!

And I thought I knew what puzzle you were talking about after having looked on YouTube, but I was wrong. I'll take another look when I get a chance.

This one here that starts at 2:28:11 or so. In the video the "count" goes away real fast after just a couple of moves but I could not get it to stop. I could not get control of my mouse for some reason.

Forgot the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tykvLB2p8I

Wow, I don't remember that puzzle at all. My mind must be going!

Well, I played the mini-game in the "extras" after I completed the bonus chapter and finally did manage to beat it.

Well done!

Well, Marian! I wonder if your mind is going to the same place as mine.
I spent most of the yesterday trying to remember this game I wanted to replay, drove me crazy. I finally found it late last night.........Riddles of Fate: Wild Hunt CE. It is a long game, great graphics! I'm, finally, playing it now.

That is such a good game, smitty! I have played it twice and will most certainly play it again.

I finished Spellarium 8 yesterday. Next up will be a HOPA, but not sure which one yet.

I have yet to play any of the Riddles of Fate games.

I'm playing Insane Cold: Back to the Ice Age. It's not bad. SE with no collectibles getting in the way. No voice acting (I don't think). Have to read the journal to know what the story is about and you have to remember to go back to some prior scenes to check for HOGS. I'm not getting frustrated so I'm happy .

Oh, I loved that series, too! Especially liked Riddles of Fate: Wild Hunt Wow! Huge game, great graphics, tough puzzles and a long playing time. I replayed all three RoF games during the Covid shut-in.

Nice to see you, Reenie! Hope you had a good holiday.

Ob, I have Insane Cold but haven't played it yet. I think it's supposed to be a pretty long game, too!

Sorry I haven't been active recently. Had some pesky medical issues. I'm busily catching up on old posts now, looking for new games that people have played and rated.

Sorry to hear that, Reenie. I hope things are going better for you now (and that you find some good new games to play).

Well, I just bought Riddles of Fate: Wild Hunt based on this conversation (not to mention a 50% sale.) Quite a decent game, so far.

I'm close to the end of the bonus game in "Ms. Holmes : The Monster of the Baskervilles [CE]" now and have to say the whole game has been excellent !!
Right up my street

EDIT :
OK. Totally finished Ms. Holmes now and very much enjoyed it

And I've installed "Dark Alleys : Penumbra Motel" for my next play.
[I think it might be an old game but I've never played it before. It does have a strategy guide included though and is looking as though it will have a pretty decent story - from the opening scenes ]

Mad, I played Penumbra Motel for the first time last year and enjoyed it quite a bit. I liked the Ms. Holmes game too.

I hope you enjoy Riddles of Fate: Wild Hunt, Tally Ho.

👍👍👍

I'm very much enjoying the Penumbra Motel game but it definitely encompasses some complicated puzzles !!

[I've come up against a couple where I've just HAD to consult the guide ]

I needed to consult the guide too, Mad. As I recall, I looked at it more than a few times.

Yes. I have no doubt I'll need to consult it again, too, at some stage

I started House of 1000 Doors: The Palm of Zoroaster last night.

I am replaying "Secrets of the Dark ~ Eclipse Mountain," and really loving it. This game has everything I want: lots of depth, lots of different scenes, original ideas (morphing scenes, for one example), a high degree of complexity, a wide variety of puzzles (some of which are unique), good graphics, etc. There are plenty of HO scenes but none is particularly difficult (although some items are small). I would love to hear from anyone about games similar to this one. One of my Top Ten.

I haven't played that game Reenie but I have it along with the other 3 in the series. Have you played any of those? Maybe they are similar.

https://adventuregamers.com/gameseries/view/21325

I loved all the games in the Secrets of the Dark series.

Here is a list of most or all of their games. As I recall, they all play similarly.

Yes, I bought them all, too! Superb games with HUGE environments to explore, loaded with unusual and complex puzzles to solve, innovative design, great artwork with terrific detail. The only one that let me down was Temple of Night. Didn't measure up to the others.