The visuals are just as stunning as ever, though unfortunately the steampunk has been dialed back a bit, leaving more countryside scenes and indoor environments to sift through. The sequel, on the other hand, is twice the length and won't leave you scratching the head when the credits roll. The original game was short and had a less-than-satisfying ending. That, along with the interactive scrolling, help pull you in to the game's world an extra step.Ĭompared to its predecessor, The Clockwork Man 2 improves on just about everything, especially overall length. You'll find a lot of living things in the environments as well, like birds perched on reeds or squirrels nibbling on acorns. Even the character portraits are nicely done, with subtle animations that help convey emotion or just add an extra flourish to the picture. The Clockwork Man 2 is a stunning piece to look at, and the artwork will capture you in every scene. Plenty of ways to make sure you don't get stuck in the game, and each ability recharges after a short time.Īnalysis: Another gorgeous game from Total Eclipse. You can get a direct hint that shows you where one random item is, for example, or take a peek at several items at once, receive a picture of the item in question, or even read a text-based hint. You'll find several gadgets on Sprocket's icon at the bottom of the screen, each designed to help you find items in different ways. Sprocket is more than a collection of gears and metal, as he functions as Miranda's companion as well as a hint buddy. Scrollable stages can be dragged left and right, moving several parallax background layers in the process, and uncovering some things you might not have noticed before. Zoomable stages are introduced right away, allowing you to roll the scroll wheel to zoom into the background and take a gander at what's down the way. Instead of flat, still pictures to stare at, many of these environments can be manipulated with the mouse, keyboard, or on-screen controls. The Clockwork Man 2 takes an extra step to make hidden object scenes interesting. Sometimes you'll need to move to another location to find the things you need, but since everything is readily accessible from the map, you'll never get lost or have to backtrack very much. What better way to do that than with a crowbar? To gain certain key items, you'll participate in a number of short hidden object scenes. To pull a lever, for example, you might have to remove a piece of metal blocking the way. Often you'll need an item from nearby to proceed. Many parts of each scene can be interacted with, as indicated by the changing cursor. Gameplay switches between hidden object scenes and puzzle-oriented adventure areas. Good thing she's the crafty daughter of an inventor. Strange cylinders, a distrustful professor, cloaked figures in the background, and an entire world hidden from view. Exploring a cave in Ireland, their last known location, she stumbles into a plot much bigger than herself, discovering secrets her father had kept hidden for years. Miranda Calomy's parents went missing over eight years ago, and she's on a quest to find them. Miranda and her clockwork companion Sprocket are back in Total Eclipse's hidden object adventure game, The Clockwork Man 2: The Hidden World! Featuring elegant hand-drawn visuals, twice the content of the original game, and the series' standard scrolling and zoomable levels, it's exactly what you would expect from a follow-up and delivers a solid, well-balanced hidden object experience from beginning to end.
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