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Faircrofts antiques1/23/2024 It’s a hearty adventure for this genre also, one I clocked over 10 hours in. At least it’s nice when Mia catches up with the townsfolk in each locale.Īcross its 20 chapters, Faircroft’s Antiques: Treasures of Treffenburg Collector’s Edition tells an out-of-the-ordinary story that’s encouraging and well-made. It’s Treasures of Treffenburg’s main disappointment, as no matter how cool an area is to look at, you’ll remember where many of the objects are. This isn’t uncommon for the genre, but often having repeated items to find on top of this comes off more like thoughtless padding. The main drawback is that you return to them too often. The Austrian locations you visit are attractive and vivid. They manage to fit into the flow of the story rather than feeling tacked on. The puzzles offer a mix of jigsaw and mahjong and more. While rarely cryptic, it’s a tweak I don’t recall seeing much. Occasionally you’re only given clues for the items to find, and these are my favorite. Other times, silhouettes will make you scour the screen. Sometimes items will simply be listed for you to find. The hidden object gameplay and puzzles mix things up so that you won’t get bored. I recommend using the hints rarely, if ever, as they basically play the game for you. You can even leave should you find yourself temporarily stuck. Each chapter has six or seven locales in town that you visit in any order you like. While the story is charming, the gameplay has both the flow and variety needed to make it stick. Despite lacking voice work, they manage to leave an impression and aid in the pleasant plot development. This town is full of good-looking people who are all too happy to help Mia learn about their town’s history. While it may not sound overly interesting on paper, it develops into a nice story thanks largely to the cast of characters. You take on the role of Mia Faircroft, a conservator who’s visiting the town of Treffenburg to document the fabled antique collection of the late Lady Harcourt. While many games in this genre gravitate towards darker tales of tragedy, Treasures of Treffenburg is uniquely upbeat. Faircroft’s Antiques: Treasures of Treffenburg Collector’s Edition differentiates itself through its plot. This hidden object adventure set in the world of art is surprisingly refreshing.
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