Mortimer Beckett and the Book of Gold Collector's Edition

Solving a puzzle is always a rewarding experience, but video games usually feature a lot of hints that nudge you along. This can be a good thing if you are not that experienced with the genre, but veterans might find them annoying and intrusive. Hence, it’s always a good idea for the games to feature multiple difficulty levels in order to attract as many players as possible.

Mortimer Beckett and the Book of Gold is a hidden object game that also features a few puzzle elements here and there, and they are actually very well-integrated. There’s not a lot of hand-holding involved, which means that you are free to test your wits at your own pace. On the other hand, there is a hint system in place, just in case you are stuck and you need a bit of help.

The story follows Mortimer and his friend Kate as they embark on a journey to find the Book of Gold, a magical artifact of untold power. You travel to a variety of locations throughout the story, each one of which features clues regarding the artifact’s location. Each new level also features some kind of puzzle, so it’s not all about clicking on a list of objects in order to advance.

Each level starts off by requiring you to find a handful of objects, which can then be used to solve one or more puzzles. You really have to think outside the box in order to see some of the solutions, since the game is not as simple as it might appear at first. As mentioned before, however, you can always use the hint system in order to figure out what you should be doing, although the sense of achievement is evaporated in the process.

The interface is very simple as well, especially since all you have to do is click on things, drag items around and interact with certain objects. It’s also possible to zoom in to get a better look at the scene, which comes in handy if the items you are searching for are very small. Lastly, the graphics are colorful and detailed, while the soundtrack is pretty diverse and entertaining throughout the adventure.

Mortimer Beckett and the Book of Gold is clearly a lot more engaging and fun than your typical hidden object game, mainly because the mechanics are so well-designed. Thus, you really feel proud after you manage to find the solution to a puzzle. NOTE: This is a downloader for the game. Once run, the application will automatically download and install the game on your computer.

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