Labyrinths of the World: Forbidden Muse Collector's Edition

[b][u]Game Information[/u][/b] "Labyrinths of the World: Forbidden Muse" Collector's Edition is a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game. The game was developed by Domini Games and published by Big Fish Games Studio. "Forbidden Muse" is the second episode of "Labyrinths of the World." Previous episode: "Shattered Soul." Since this is a collector's edition, it comes with extra features that are not available in its counterpart; the standard edition. [b][u]The Game Review[/u][/b] Game Visuals I want to mention that the visuals in the game are nicely done. The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu. Game Audio I want to mention that the audio in the game is well done even if it is simplistic and somewhat repetitive. Gameplay There are four different difficulty game modes to choose from: Casual; Advanced; Hardcore and Custom. There is an interactive map in the game. It allows the player to fast travel between each location quickly. It also indicates that there are tasks that can be completed at certain locations. The interactive map is automatically given at the start of the game. There is a padlock feature that is available to lock the inventory panel in place to m…

A decent, but not outstanding HOPA game. Most of the visuals are very nice, and there are some fun concepts, but the game feels a bit short. It also feels more linear than usual because most of it takes place in three completely separate locations with a limited number of rooms. That said, it's pretty and it's relaxing. Worth getting with a reasonable sale. There are Steam achievements, which is nice. Note: The game features a doll companion, as in the previous installment. She's cute, and the outfits you collect are cute, but the associated gameplay feels contrived.

Better-than average for this genre. I'd give it an 8/10. Not sure why I've seen some bad reviews. It followed basic format of a HOG, with a couple of additions. (The Harlequin was silly, but was a small part of the game, so it didn't bother me.) Most of the mini-games were not just the standard ones you see over and over. (And some were annoying as is always the case with these games.) The story and flow was decent. There was some back and forth so it wasn't boringly serial, but it was not outrageous like some games. (Finished areas were closed off.) It has a variety of hidden object scenes, some that I hadn't seen before. The only real con is that it was a little short. (I expect the game to last 5-8 hours, though most don't. If it's under 5 hours, I give it a thumbs down unless I got it at a steep discount. This one was just above 5 hours for me on easy and skipping 2-3 mini-games.) The previous game, Shattered Soul, was quite good as well. (That one was one of my favorite HOGs.)

The achievements are easy, although two do not unlock where they should. Good art and decent. All the HOPs are easy. Most mini-games are eay also.

Entertaining and easy going. I liked the plot and the special features. Recommended.

it has puzzles and a great story