JIG: The story of Atlantis is one of the oldest legends in western civilization, and it holds as much fascination today as it did over 2,000 years ago. Whether it be an allegory on hubris, a thinly veiled reference to the destruction of Thera, or an overblown tourist trap in the Bahamas, the story still resonates even today, especially in Alawar's new adventure hybrid Eternal Journey: New Atlantis.
DHGF: Despite the thin storyline and mindless plot, Eternal Journey: New Atlantis delivers for those familiar with the hidden object genre. This is only if, however, your goal should be to challenge yourself with puzzles and mini-games, both of which are infantile in conceptualization and difficulty. The visuals, though stunning and breathtaking in limited glimpses, generally fall short with miscued dialogue and an outdated engine. Overall, if you are a fan of HO games and like the casual appeal, you’ll have an afternoon or two of entertainment to be sure.
Aptly timed to coincide with the Mars landing comes a new hidden object adventure from Alawar Entertainment, not afraid to go a little dark on its casual-gaming fans.
Alawar Entertainment’s latest release, Eternal Journey: New Atlantis Collector’s Edition, breaks the mould somewhat. While still remaining a fairly traditional story led hidden object videogame, Eternal Journey: New Atlantis Collector’s Edition isn’t about exploring the Amazon or escaping undead creatures of the night; it’s a science-fiction adventure that stretches throughout the breadth of space across centuries.
