Mystery Legends: The Phantom of the Opera Collector's Edition is a hidden object adventure game loosely based on the classic novel (and not the brilliant theater musical, although you can see the influence), which follows the romantic obsession and tragic end of the man behind the mask at the Opera house.
The game play itself follows the same formula as other popular HOGs, like Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove. You move from location to location, finding objects which are hidden in various scenes that are denoted by sparkles. You also solve inventory puzzles and beat mini-games in order to unlock new areas to explore, and reveal more of the story. The collector's edition includes extra game play (including an additional case) and a strategy guide, along with an e-book of the original novel.
I have played only a portion of the game, but from what I've seen, it's very good. The graphics are beautiful, and finding objects is challenging without being too hard. You can get "clues" if you can't find an object or don't know what to do next, so you shouldn't get stuck.
If you're a game club member and want to try Mystery Legends: The Phantom of the Opera Collector's Edition game, there's a free trial availavle. The standard version will be available in roughly two weeks.
Review by Neroli
Xomba
