Mortimer Beckett and the Lost King Puzzle Game

Game Review by Aisha Alemdar
Game Rating = 4/5

I was disappointed. I was disappointed that the 60 minute trial period ran out so fast! “Mortimer Beckett and the Lost King” is not your everyday hidden objects game. First, unlike the first two Mortimer Beckett games, this one was based in a world of pure fantasy, peaking new interests.

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Second, the producers were very creative and were able to take a boring concept and make it very interesting and fun, by mixing up all kinds of other gaming elements. For example; many favors must be performed for different characters in order to collect information or objects needed to progress in the game. I found that there is also quite a variety of puzzles and miniature games you must take part in, making it not only a game, but also a form of memory and logic training.

You’re guided through many different areas in the game and there are never too many items in one place, so you don’t sit there peering at the screen for half an hour because you cannot find one item. Instead, there is constant change offered by the many different rooms and areas to visit.

Each chapter offers not only a jewel to collect but also a totally new and different area to explore, which is divided up into several scenes which you must investigate in order to figure out how to leave and progress.

The graphics were just brilliant. The colors used were bright, bold and inviting, and in no way, tiring to look at. Game-play was simple, with easy navigation, and everything can be done with just a few buttons. The tutorial offered is short and to the point so the player is quickly able to dive right into the game with a full understanding of how it all works.

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After all your hard work in one area, you’re given a short break in which you may remove your thinking hats and enjoy what is in my opinion, the best feature in the game, the cut scenes. They’re fully animated, accompanied by pleasant voice-acting and delightful cinematic music and provide you with a sense of progression.

So those are all the reasons why you should buy the game, but I must admit, it does have one or two downfalls. After doing my research, I found out that it is a rather short game. Although the premium edition is rather expensive, this doesn’t really pose as a problem since you can wait for the regular edition. Players now have unlimited hints which allows them to storm their way through the game without taking the time to appreciate the intrinsic graphics and plot.

Overall, I would rate this game a 4/5 because although it appeals to a child audience, it was very enjoyable for me too, as it kept me intrigued with its cozy graphics and unpredictable journey. My only problem is the price tag it comes with but I am definitely considering buying the full version.