A breath of fresh air – Hidden Expedition: Dawn of Prosperity - A Mystery Hidden Object Game (Full) Review

So many Big Fish games have a storyline like this - someone mysteriously vanishes in the late 1800s, you investigate in your role as "supernatural detective," and the cause is inevitably a demonic spirit. I happen to enjoy horror games, although most of these games are far from actually scary. But it is tiresome to see the same era, characters and plot depicted repeatedly. Hidden Expedition nicely avoids all of these trite features. It takes place in the modern day, focuses on science and technology, and instead of looking for a lost soul, you are trying to save the planet. The game is executed beautifully. Even the map is a work of art. There are some new puzzle formats, although also some throwbacks. One unique offering is the collectible fact cards, which explain scientific principles in fascinating but accessible terms. I don't typically enjoy having to search for random collectibles, but these actually provided value. I do have a few criticisms, including the somewhat short length of the game and the clicking accuracy of item and activity selection. The medium difficulty option was too easy; several times there were sparkles or other unwanted hints that gave me too much information, and I wish that difficulty had been configurable. However, the negatives are far overshadowed by the positive distinctions of this game. Strongly recommend.
Review by jennifer626 on Hidden Expedition: Dawn of Prosperity - A Mystery Hidden Object Game (Full).