Dark Romance: Romeo and Juliet

There are many famous stories out there that withstood the test of time, even if they are not particularly well-written or complex. Some just manage to resonate with people at that particular time, while others approach subjects that remain relevant decade after decade. Hence, it’s no wonder that most of these stories are about love and relationships between people.

Dark Romance: Romeo and Juliet is a hidden object adventure game in which you have to help the notorious Romeo and Juliet couple save their relationship from another major drama. There’s a fair bit of magic and supernatural events involved, on the other hand, so at least you can expect more excitement. There are various puzzles that keep you on edge as well.

As for the story, it all starts after Romeo and Juliet get over the family feud that kept them apart, but it would seem like the universe is working against them. Hence, it all revolves around a ghost that tries to break them up for some reason, and you have to help the couple stay together through thick and thin. A few other issues appear along the way, but apparently everything revolves around simple puzzles when it comes to life and relationships.

The action goes as usual if you are familiar with the genre, which means that most of your time is spent analyzing clues and tackling various puzzles along the way. Although these puzzles are the same when it comes to the underlying mechanics, there are some differences that keep you on edge, such as new patterns you have to discover, or tougher time limits.

Lastly, the graphics are worth some praise as well, because there are many dreamy landscapes included with the adventure, not to mention the detailed characters that are part of the story. Granted, the cutscenes are painfully basic, which kind of ruins the atmosphere sometimes, but you can concentrate on their message instead. The soundtrack is decent too, even if it can get a tad repetitive after a while.

Although it lacks the originality needed to become a memorable game, Dark Romance: Romeo and Juliet is still a fairly enjoyable adventure with many twists and turns. It looks gorgeous, and the puzzles are not too bad either.

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