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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 9.1 hrs on record (5.1 hrs at review time)
Posted: Dec 24, 2016 @ 7:58pm
Product received for free

Adam Wolfe is a hybrid between Hidden Object and Adventure genres. You play as a paranormal investigator that has to solve 4 strange cases.

Gameplay:
In this game you control the eponymous Adam Wolfe, a private detective that solves other people's problems, whilst trying to look for his missing sister. The core gameplay is solving puzzles and looking for useful items that are hidden within the game world. Most puzzles are very simple, and can be solved within a minute, yet there are a few ones that can take longer to figure out. I was very surprised by the amount of interaction within the game - you are in control of almost everything. For example: using the fire extinguisher doesn't just consist of "combining" it with flames, you also need to manually spray it to extinguish the ongoing flames one by one. It's a very welcome change from all the "stiff" HOGs that I've played before.

You have a lot of useful tools that help you with solving cases: a strange watch that lets you look back in time, the "Intense Focus" ability that shows you things that haven't been there before, your phone that you use for taking notes, keeping track of objectives, and fast-travelling from one location to another, and last but not least, your trusty revolver that lets you, well... kill stuff!

The whole game is divided into 4 episodes with each episode being a different case. They may seem like separate stories at first, but they are all connected to your sister's disappearance. Each chapter of the game is chock-full of mystery and unforgettable moments, at times it made me feel like I was playing some kind of interactive movie rather than an adventure game!

Graphics:
I have to say, I really love the artwork! Every location is masterfully crafted and full of small details, which makes them really nice to look at even for longer periods of time. Some scenes are creepy and eerie, while others look magical and out-of-this-world. I can't overlook characters and items, because they also look beautiful. It feels like you can learn a lot about characters by looking at their outfit, expression, even by the way they stand! That's a big plus for me because it makes you able to know the characters a little bit more if you are being observant.

Sound
The ambient music is really good: it brings that vibe of suspense and mystery, and makes some of the locations even creepier that they were before. I can say that you're missing a lot of the atmosphere if you mute the music or play without sound. Moving on to voice acting, most characters have great voices that fit their persona, especially the protagonist. Some minor characters have slightly worse voices, but it's not much of a problem since most of them speak maybe 4 or 5 sentences throughout the whole game.

Conclusion
An amazing game with simple but engaging gameplay, interesting story, and beautiful visuals. I have never before played such an addicting adventure game! I'm not a big fan of the genre, yet this game somehow kept me entertained to the end. I recommend this game to every gamer that likes to play something more casual from time to time, no matter if you like HOGs or not!
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Slaye teh Headpat Princess 💜 Dec 24, 2016 @ 8:00pm 
TL;DR Version: Is a gud.