I love detective games but in this one you belong to a secret division of the FBI investigating archives of highly classified (think paranormal) activity, so it's definitely not a CSI style game. This is a challenging game. The story and plot is well done, even if once again we are stuck in an abandoned place (this time a ghost town, complete with resident ghosts). Graphics are standard (high quality) for new games. Objects in the (many, many) scenes, are relatively clear and correctly labelled. The journal is excellent and necessary reading if you take an interest in the unfolding story. There is a map that is neither interactive nor marks your current location. The hint system is first-class. It tells you where to check next and can take you there instantly, without using up the hint. There is some back and forth but it's possible to use the hints to travel quickly to where you need to go. Most of the town is closed off to you early on and you gradually open up more areas. Hidden object scenes are plentiful. They are of the usual dark and dreary abandoned junk pile variety, but nicely done with some great interactive items that are fun to solve. Only 2 game modes. I played advanced in the demo and it is not possible to switch modes once started. I recommend the easier mode as I often missed things I needed, and I did not complete the demo in the allotted hour. Puzzles are challenging but skip-able. The developers of this game also made the Love Chronicles series so it's a definite change of theme for them. While some things felt overly familiar - abandoned gas station, abandoned diner - the great cut scenes and unusual story made up for the deja-vu in the setting. This is a high quality game with a great plot. The cut scenes are movie quality and use real actors. Lots of voice-overs, a responsive cursor, fast animations and a helpful journal promise several hours of enjoyable yet challenging investigation.

I just finished my hour for this game & it's a definite buy for me! The graphics are excellent, the music is ok, but tolerable. I loved the hint button because it showed you what to do next. Other HOG's could take some tips from this game, unless it's a CE. Loved it!

Just yesterday I was wishing for a science fiction mystery and here it is - and VERY well done! I really enjoyed this and played it practically straight thru in about 6 hours.The gameplay is non-linear but reasonably logical. I hadn't done everything in the same order as was expected but the gameplay was unperturbed by my odd playing order. The hint system is singularly helpful in that not only lets you know the place you need to be next, it gives you the picture of the scene and takes you directly there if you like. Loved that!!! All the animations were great throughout the game and the music was pleasant and nonintrusive. Also, a satisfying ending most all loose ends tidied up. I look forward to the next game by this developer. More, please.

I needed to use up my free game, so I got this game and hoped for the best. I was happily surprised to find that this game was challenging, entertaining, and beautifully drawn with great HOs. I really enjoyed it and couldn't stop playing it! I highly recommend this game, I am a HOG snob so I'm kind of hard to please, but this one did!! I hope they make so more real soon - GO TOP SECRET FINDERS!

Well sort of, you're investigating a ghost town and its kind of a mystery how it got that way. I've played about 15 minutes, but I'm giving 5 stars, and I'm buying the game. I wish we got more games with these kinds of themes.

Don't misunderstand me, I played many HOG with main character are female, but every times I play a game with awesome graphic and storyline , then the character is male or gender is not identified; if character are female,then the purpose of their 's quest are their 's child, or their love or their fiance. That was sweet but that all??? Can we got a little Lara Croft here? Then finally I saw this game, not so gorgeous graphic but fit with the environment , and a very helpful hint button allow me to go directly to area need to investigate. Congratulation. Next time I expect to see an sequel with a little more bright atmosphere graphic (I don't expect it gonna be like Surface but I still wanna see it).

This game does have a great "X-Files" feel to it. Some of the puzzles are quite interesting and just difficult enough to keep the grey matter working and despite what some reviewers have said the story is compelling and I really want to see it to the end. The hint button is a very good addition, allowing us not only to see where we need to go, but giving the player the opportunity to jump to that place if you want to, a great touch! Overall this is a great game and I would have used a token to get it but I had a free game coming so it's been a nice surprise for me.

I'm more of an adventure gamer than a HOG player - but this game has a good balance of both. Right from the start, you are finding objects and completing tasks to move the game forward. There are HOG scenes, but they aren't overwhelming like many so-called adventure games. (Which are really nothing more than numerous HOG's strung together with a thin story line) Pros: -Fast tool usage. (Using that pick axe is FAST) -Fast hint recharge -Hint is detailed, and gives an option to jump to where you need to be -Game-play is logical - you have the chance to find what you need WHEN you need it. -Fast moving game-play -Interesting town venue to explore (once you leave the station) Cons: -I would have liked a longer game! -Music, sirens, etc can be annoying after a while. This game made sense to me - so many don't!

Really good. As a top secret agent you have to discover why a town has become ghostly, and stop the villain who caused it. It's an adventure, but with a considerable number of HOS. However, they are not jumbled. Very clear, easy see, some interactive. Muted colors, but graphically good. Great VOS. Great hint system, it tells you where to go if you get stuck. Just dont eat nothing in that kitchen: it is bug heaven. Yikes. Couldnt wait to get out of there. Good length : for me, it was 5 hours casual mode.

I was loving the mix of supernatural and fed agent investigation style. i like those type of mystery solving games like this where you get to solve puzzles and figure out what is going on as well as hidden object. this had a satisfying mix of all of it plus the story line was engaging and for once they didn't just let the story be obvious, my interest was kept throughout.