Lost Lands: Ice Spell Demo

The good thing about fantasy games is that the story does not have to follow any strict guidelines, given the fact that no idea is too far-fetched in the genre. If giant lizards weighing a few tons can fly, there’s no reason they can’t also breathe fire or ice, it’s not that much of a leap. Hence, it’s more about making the journey compelling and enjoyable, rather than convincing the audience that such a scenario is plausible.

Lost Lands: Ice Spell is a hidden object adventure game that puts you in the role of a young woman by the name of Susan, who goes on a journey to tackle a mystery of epic proportions. There are no major breakthroughs in the gameplay department, on the other hand, so if you are a fan of the HOPA genre it shouldn’t be too hard to understand the mechanics and start solving puzzles right away.

The story begins when a weather cataclysm strikes the land and the whole realm is covered in ice and snow, although the trees and everything else looks like in the middle of summer. Not only that, but a variety of mythical creatures are on the loose as well, including vicious wolves with glowing eyes and a few other nasty monsters. Obviously, your ultimate goal is to restore the weather back to normal and deal with the creatures that terrorize the land.

In the puzzle department, the ideas are not too outrageous, but at least you have to take a few moments in order to come up with a solution. There are guides and explanations that tell you what needs to be done, however, which means that you always know how to approach a riddle. The game also allows you to skip puzzles entirely if you choose the appropriate difficulty level.

When you are not dealing with puzzles, most of your time is spent examining the scenes for useful items, which are usually hidden around the landscape. These can be picked up and stored in your inventory, but they come into play later on. There are also special items you can collect if you have a good eye, but these are much more well-hidden than quest items.

In spite of the fact that Lost Lands: Ice Spell does not try to change things in terms of gameplay, the adventure is definitely enjoyable, especially since the graphics are cute and there’s even voice acting to go along with the dialog. Thus, it’s a great addition to your library if HOPAs are your passion.