Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past Collector's Edition

Alchemy was a pretty big subject a few centuries ago, especially when you consider the fact that it was difficult to discredit it with the technology available at the time. Granted, we now possess the ability to create gold, but the process is still too expensive to be worth the effort. On the other hand, current technology makes alchemy look like kids stuff, especially when you think about computers, rockets and other modern inventions.

Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past is a hidden object adventure game in which you have to use alchemy and a bit of magic in order to catch criminals and unravel a mystery. There’s nothing exceedingly special about the gameplay mechanics, especially since you have to deal with the same elements as in every other HOPA out there, but there are a few small differences every now and again.

The story deals with conspiracies, alchemy, shapeshifting and the royal family, which means that there’s more than enough action and intrigue to make everyone happy. Most of the plot is tied to a murder investigation prompted by the king himself, but things take an interesting turn after the investigator finds links to secret criminal networks and various other unsavory organizations.

What makes Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past different from most HOPAs is the alchemy kit, which is an in-game tool that allows you to brew potions that come in handy at certain points during the story. Hence, you have to gather ingredients and carefully mix them by following the instructions in order to produce everything you need to change your shape or gain a particular skill.

As for the graphics, they are certainly special, at least when it comes to the quality of every scene and the detail you can find in every object. Granted, nothing really moves most of the time, but at least it’s easier to get into the proper mood. The same can be said about the sound effects and the voice acting, which although aren’t stellar, they help a great deal with the overall atmosphere.

When it’s all said and done, Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past should be right up your alley if you enjoy fantasy games with simple puzzles and abundant hidden object scenes. Moreover, it also looks very nice, and the game world is a pleasure to explore. 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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