Ominous Objects: Lumina Camera Collector's Edition

People from all over the world have stories regarding ghosts and various other supernatural events, not to mention the fact that there are houses, facilities and even objects thought to be haunted. The proof is absent most of the time, but the stories live on for centuries sometimes and new ones are born every day, thus keeping the tradition alive.

Ominous Objects: Lumina Camera is a classic hidden object adventure game in which you have to solve puzzles and investigate every scene for useful items that could be used to unlock your way further into the game. The gameplay mechanics do not differ at all from every other HOPA out there, but that is good news for those who want to enjoy a new adventure and not concern themselves with new mechanics.

As for the story, it all starts with a visit to the National Museum of France, where the main character is about to witness the premiere of a new exhibit. This exhibit is an old camera, yet it turns out that it’s a lot more than that. Hence, it would appear that it has the power to trap people in a different dimension by simply snapping a picture of them, which prompts an investigation and a pleasant adventure.

Although most of your time is spent searching for useful items in every room that you visit, there are also some puzzles you have to tackle every now and again in order to get to more important objects. These puzzles are not complex per se, but they require a bit of concentration and patience in order to be solved, because they usually require you to move things around until you reach the correct pattern.

As for the environments, everything is about as detailed as you would expect from a HOPA, given the fact that most of the artwork is hand-drawn and devoid of animations. The cutscenes can be a bit cringeworthy every now and again, but they are only there to provide you with a glimpse behind the scenes. The sound effects are quite nice as well, as is the voice acting and the few songs that play throughout the game.

Despite its lack of originality in the gameplay department, Ominous Objects: Lumina Camera is still a very entertaining game, especially when it comes to the story and the way you interact with the environment. Thus, it should be perfect for the fans of the genre, as well as for newcomers.

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