Ever Hear Of “Where’s The Beef?” Well, “Where’s The Game?”
Get ready for a unique oceanic adventure, as you travel deep within the ocean's depths to the lost city of Atlantis where you investigate the disappearance of a scientist who found a powerful artifact. Even though the storyline suggests a rehashed theme, my attention was maintained by the undersea concept, and I enjoyed the plot as it progressed.
However, I do wish that more of the storyline took place underwater. Some of the illustrations are attention-grabbing, depicting fascinating changing environments. I am captivated by the schools of multi-colored fish and sharks swimming around the glass-paned windows of an underwater facility; the rugged jungle with imposing totem poles, gaping alligators, and waterfalls spouting water over moss-covered cliffs; and the underwater world of the Atlanteans, with the scattered ruins of columns and pillars resembling Ancient Greek architecture.
Character interaction is minimal, especially with the villains whose roles needed some more development. I loved meeting the fantastical sea creatures who exhibit distinct amphibian-like appearances.
The HOSs are thematic, using items relative to a marine-oriented environment. They comprise various interactive types that are creatively executed. A few of the scenes give a panoramic view, as you extensively scroll either to the left and right or up and down to find items. The varied puzzles are fabulous and highly entertaining. Some of the puzzles are multi-layered; for example, the solution to one puzzle initiates a subsequent puzzle. Some were challenging, such as the one in which you place the stars into the slots by manipulating hooks and control buttons. The collectibles are underwhelming; I wish I could have put a jigsaw puzzle together with the pieces, as well as read some informative details about marine life.
The only glitch I encountered were some touch sensitivities when interacting with inventory.
I enjoyed playing this game, even though it is not extraordinary. But I will not overlook the fleeting playtime and unacceptable length. I cannot not believe how short the game is, particularly the main game. I've been reading the reviews of the other games by this developer, and I see that the brevity of their games is prevalent. Even though I appreciate the work that is being effectuated by some reviewers — via contacting developers and informing us about upcoming games — I still believe there should be a lower-priced introductory offer, as demonstrated by BFG in the past, to appease faithful players who promptly download and play their games. Some of us can afford to fork out $7 a game; others cannot and hence the expectation of a long-playing game to justify the hefty price tag. This might not sit well with some of you, but this game is not worth $7! I’ll leave my rating at four stars to account for the good components.