Hidden Object Secrets: The Whitefield Murder Collector's Edition

Rubbish. Just find this, find that, no story. Waste of money. Why do they do this to us? Oh, I know. For the money. This is the second game like this that I have bought. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Must do more research before I buy. Or not buy.

Prepare for a frustrating journey into the realm of Hidden Object Secrets: The Whitefield Murder Collector's Edition—a game that purportedly offers a hidden object adventure with an engaging story-line; however, it ultimately falls short in numerous areas. Although fans of Domini Games' New York Mysteries series may be attracted to this title, it does not live up to the standards established by its predecessors. The gameplay comprises hidden object scenes distributed across numbered levels, interspersed with mini-games like a traditional hidden-object game instead of a hidden-object puzzle adventure. As you advance through the game, you will be tasked with locating objects by name, solving anagrams, deciphering riddles, identifying textures, or recognizing silhouettes. This, however, leads to a rapid onset of repetition, as you are compelled to revisit the same scenes multiple times, resulting in a prevailing sense of monotony. Furthermore, there exists an additional challenge of uncovering a mysterious desert concealed within each scene. However, the game fails to offer any clues or hints regarding the identity to these enigmatic items, compelling players to resort to blind gues…

super tedious, same scenes and mini-games over and over a game. got this game on sale for like $3 and wouldn't want to pay any more than that