An enjoyable second chapter in the Spirits of Mystery series. This is an older HOPA: like the first game, there is no widescreen option and no map. Despite the less than stellar graphics, this is a very solid HOPA game, with plenty of HO scenes and puzzles. The art is very nice if you can look past the lower resolution.

Pros:
- nice fantasy setting and art
- competent protagonist
- occasional re-use of items
- right number of HO scenes; interactive HO scenes are interesting (there are regular word lists as well)
- variety in puzzles, some are challenging
- areas are rarely closed off, but backtracking is reasonable
- voice acting is infrequent, but competent
- bonus chapter
- nice, relaxing traditional HOPA game without bugs [running Windows 10]

Cons:
- no map at all, and there is some back-tracking required
- the music seems fine at first, but becomes noticeably repetitive especially during HO scenes
- no achievements (for Steam or within the game)
[Note: lack of achievements also means less stress if you decide to use a Hint or Skip!]

Overall: Despite the dated feel and lack of map or achievements, I enjoyed the game and I'm looking forward to the next one in the series. Recommended, but get it on sale. There is a bundle for the series.

An enjoyable second chapter in the Spirits of Mystery series. This is an older HOPA: like the first game, there is no widescreen option and no map. Despite the less than stellar graphics, this is a very solid HOPA game, with plenty of HO scenes and puzzles. The art is very nice if you can look past the lower resolution. Pros: - nice fantasy setting and art - competent protagonist - occasional re-use of items - right number of HO scenes; interactive HO scenes are interesting (there are regular word lists as well) - variety in puzzles, some are challenging - areas are rarely closed off, but backtracking is reasonable - voice acting is infrequent, but competent - bonus chapter - nice, relaxing traditional HOPA game without bugs [running Windows 10] Cons: - no map at all, and there is some back-tracking required - the music seems fine at first, but becomes noticeably repetitive especially during HO scenes - no achievements (for Steam or within the game) [Note: lack of achievements also means less stress if you decide to use a Hint or Skip!] [b]Overall:[/b] Despite the dated feel and lack of map or achievements, I enjoyed the game and I'm looking forward to the next one in the series. Recommended, but get it on sale. There is a bundle for the series.