Vampire Saga: Pandora's Box by Alawar Entertainment is another attempt to fuse adventure elements with a basic hidden object puzzle system and while it may not have found the magic formula, it's interesting storyline will keep casual game fans busy until the end.
It's great to see developers playing with the hidden object game (HOG) formula, however for those interested this title is of the 'clutter' variety, with each of the object-finding scenes being littered with objects. Thankfully most of these scenes are populated by items that make sense, but when a game sets out to be based in realism it's hard to buy the ever-present clutter that some pack-rats would consider over the top. Adventure elements drive the story, with players needing to discover objectives and even backtrack to solve puzzles with tools that are usually earned via the HOG scenes.
The visual style is somewhat unfortunate, with most of the pre-rendered 3D scenes looking fresh out of Poser, but a lot of effort has gone in to giving each scene a distinct mood and the attention to detail in some is not entirely lost. The story isn't the best, but it does grab you long enough to complete the relatively short game that will take most players a few short sessions to complete.
'Vampire Saga: Pandora's Box' does an admirable job of being a 'lite' adventure title and while it may not be the prettiest game around, fans of HOGs and casual gamers alike will enjoy its easy-going gameplay and tense storyline.
Description
WARNING! With a spine-chilling crime at the center of its spellbinding story, this game is not intended for the faint of heart! But if you like eerie adventures full of twists and turns and startling secrets, Vampire Saga: Pandora's Box is right up your alley!
Developed in the tradition of the best Hammer horror movies and classic novels by H.P. Lovecraft, Vampire Saga casts the player in the role of Matthew Ward, a young man who steals aboard a cargo ship to escape the violence of the Spanish-American War. After passing out for no apparent reason, he wakes up to find himself alone with several sinister-looking coffins. Where did the crew go? Why is Matthew having strange visions? And why does he feel like he's being watched?
To answer these and other questions, the player must explore several creepy Victorian locations, search for over 300 hidden objects, and follow a story full of nerve-pricking encounters. Along the way, atmospheric music and sound effects will immerse the player in the events unfolding on the screen.
There's also iPad version of this game! Check the App Store!
Game Features:
◇ 11 hidden object game scenes
◇ Five mini-games
◇ 300 hidden objects
◇ Animated cutscenes
◇ A surprise ending!
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STILL NOT CONVINCED? Try the lite version for free by searching for "Vampire Saga: Pandora's Box Lite" in the iTunes Store.
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What's New in Version 1.3
Halloween is just around the corner, and we would like to make sure you are in the mood! We greatly appreciate your patience regarding the bug fix, and are happy to say that we finally caught the naughty vampire who stole your holy water and didn’t let you pass Grandpa’s bedroom!
We have improved the games stability as well, so have no worries about crashing in the middle of a level again! No more distractions, just simply play!
◇ The objects blocking the access to Grandpa’s bedroom will be removed automatically.
◇ Holy water will be added to your toolbox automatically – don’t forget to check!
◇ Stability improvements have been made to prevent game crashes.
Spooky Halloween!
Fellow vampires.
If you like Vampire Saga, please rate it 5-stars in iTunes every time an update comes out! As always, your 5-star iTunes ratings and reviews keep the updates coming! Thanks for playing Vampire Saga: Pandora's Box!!!
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