Is this the first game in the series?

[flesk]

If so, why wasn't it released first?

[CuboidMass]

From my understanding the older games are made with a different engine, and were harder to bring over to steam. Or something like that, somebody mentioned it on one of their game forums.

[flesk]

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the response.

[YukoValis]

So keep in mind, some things that were helpful in the sequal aren't here. Sure the story and puzzles are all good, but you can't just click a spot on the map and go there.

[flesk]

I didn't even realize you could do that in the sequel.

[fredingue]

Just to say that usually i dislike HO games :p

But i played The Clockworck Tales and really appreciated the variety of puzzles and the way they are implemented in the story. Plus, the whole atmosphear, characters, design...

So i bought this one and expect as much good time :)

[flesk]

Originally posted by fredingue:

Just to say that usually i dislike HO games :p

But i played The Clockworck Tales and really appreciated the variety of puzzles and the way they are implemented in the story. Plus, the whole atmosphear, characters, design...

So i bought this one and expect as much good time :)

I also usually dislike HO games and liked Clockwork Tales. I've played several of the Artifex Mundi since playing it though and I think most of them are too focused on hidden object scenes and require too much backtracking. And also have annoying achievements that require multiple playthroughs. I did however mostly like the other game in this series, Mists of Ravenwood, so I hope this one is more like that.

[YukoValis]

Originally posted by flesk:

Originally posted by fredingue:

Just to say that usually i dislike HO games :p

But i played The Clockworck Tales and really appreciated the variety of puzzles and the way they are implemented in the story. Plus, the whole atmosphear, characters, design...

So i bought this one and expect as much good time :)

I also usually dislike HO games and liked Clockwork Tales. I've played several of the Artifex Mundi since playing it though and I think most of them are too focused on hidden object scenes and require too much backtracking. And also have annoying achievements that require multiple playthroughs. I did however mostly like the other game in this series, Mists of Ravenwood, so I hope this one is more like that.

Keep in mind, this is the game before that one. When I found that out, I instantly stopped playing this one, and tracked down the first one here.

[flesk]

Because you wanted to play the sequel first?

[YukoValis]

Originally posted by flesk:

Because you wanted to play the sequel first?

I meant I stopped playing that one, and found this one here.

[WinuX]

It is very similar to the sequel in quality. This is an older title by them, so you cannot fast travel, and there is quite a bit of walking around. Also, there are more Hidden Object scenes, and fewer puzzles. Also, there is one very annoying puzzle in this one, so far (I am about halfway through).

[Quebec Dragon]

Perhaps they wanted the better and more recent game (Mist of Ravenwood) out first.

[P208]

Just finished the first one, and truly found it a bit addictive, actually. looking forward to playing Ravenwood next pal.

[WinuX]

If you have enjoyed the first one the sequel will probably be even more to your liking.

[WinuX]

I own and have played all of their games on Steam, and they are mostly very good (there are some older titles that are obviously not as good as the recent ones). Also, if I am right their next game is out today or tomorrow, or something like that.