Grim Tales: Crimson Hollow

Mysteries are quite intriguing for people, especially those that do not seem to have a logical explanation. Detectives are usually confronted by cases that do not make any sense, although that is mostly because they do not have the full picture in front of them. Thus, the lack of evidence can lead to some pretty wild theories, which is why it’s important to investigate thoroughly before assuming anything.

Grim Tales: Crimson Hollow is a hidden object adventure game in which you play the role of a detective trying to get to the bottom of a mystery regarding a missing girl. There’s not a lot of original content when it comes to gameplay mechanics or the idea as a whole, but the adventure is pretty engaging, not to mention the fact that you also have to tackle all sorts of puzzles.

In short, the story puts you in charge of the investigation regarding the disappearance of a little girl from a boarding school. However, magic and supernatural forces enter the equation as well, which means that your adventure gets a lot more interesting along the way. It’s a very linear story that cannot be influenced by your actions, but at least it’s quite engaging at all times.

As for the puzzles, most of your time is spent examining the environment for clues and gathering items that are required in order to move on with the story. Every now and again you are challenged to solve an actual puzzle, which usually means that you have to find the right pattern and move things from one side to the other. It can get boring, but there’s a skip button that comes in handy when that happens.

The graphics are exquisite in most cases, especially when it comes to the quality of the environments and the level design, because each scene is incredibly detailed. Moreover, there are nice cutscenes every now and again, all of which are fully voice acted as well. Speaking of which, the soundtrack goes nicely with the atmosphere, and so do the sound effects.

In the end, Grim Tales: Crimson Hollow should be more than enjoyable for those wishing for a lightweight adventure, especially since it features a few interesting puzzles as well. Thus, it’s not very different from all the other games in the genre, but the experience is worth it.

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