Maestro: Music of Death Collector's Edition

[b]Maestro 1: Music of Death[/b] (IHOG) Options include separate sliders for Music and Sound, Full-screen and Custom Cursor. Choice of Regular or Expert Mode (can't be changed once you pick.) [b]Story[/b]: A town has been quarantined due to a mysterious illness that is rapidly-aging and wiping out the residents. You've been charged with investigating this deadly epidemic, and have been implored to find and save a townswoman's daughter... As soon as you can find a way into the city. Our [b]Journal[/b] tracks everything we learn, and also contains some additional story. [b]Gameplay[/b]: I really appreciate that the devs took the time to tell us why certain things wouldn't work. Little things like telling us that we'd get wine all over ourselves, so "I guess I can't just smash it," really goes a long way with me! There is no [b]MAP[/b], nor any form of instant-transport, but it felt like the devs tried to keep the backtracking down as much as possible. Using a [b]HINT[/b] during the adventure portion of the game will either point you at an area of interest or tell you there is nothing to do there. There is no directional hint, and it would have been really handy, since there are sometimes exits that you're not aware of. There's one scene late in the game that actually has TWO exits to the right, and it's not easy to see that this is the case, so that's a small gripe from me. [b]Hidden Object Scenes [/b]are your standard find-by-list, with items bordered in orange needing some kind of action before you can locate them. The gameplay is semi-well-balanced, but tends more towards HOS than adventure. The [b]puzzles [/b]range anywhere from simple to moderate in difficulty, and were generally fun to do. [b]Sights and Sounds[/b]: The graphics set a nice, creepy tone for the game, with the occasional macabre imagery. No blood, but consider the storyline, and you'll understand what I'm talking about. The sound effects were deliciously-chilling at times, so - being a dark & eerie fan - I really enjoyed the setting. [b]CE Content[/b]: [list] [*]Integrated Strategy Guide [*]Bonus Chapter [*]7 Wallpapers [*]21 Concept Art [*]4 Screensavers [*]4 Music Tracks (can be saved) [/list] [b]Bonus Chapter[/b]: The extra chapter starts not long after the main game ends, and although it is not necessary in order to have a good ending, it does fill in some blanks and gives us an even better setup for game #2. The gameplay seemed a little bit more HO-heavy than the rest of the game was. [b]Verdict[/b]: This is a nicely-environmental, HO-heavy adventure that should take about four hours to complete if you include the bonus chapter. It's creepy, sometimes chilling and gives us a nice lead-in to the second game, while still giving us a good ending for this installment. Recommended to IHOG fans who enjoy a nice dark & eerie tale.

A good creepy HOG on the short side. Took me only 5 hours to go through both main game and bonus play. You are a detective investigating a sudden epidemic where people age suddenly....mainly through music. On arrival, a townswoman implores you to find her young daughter. Music is deliciously chilling and haunting. I found the graphics a bit on the dark side during HO scenes. The quality was average. I liked the music theme whereby the HO scenes were highlighted by musical notes. This game is very HO heavy. The story develops slowly but scenes are different. There is no map for this game and there is quite a bit of backtracking, but not overly done. Many scenes are pretty spooky, so not suitable for young children. The puzzles were moderately easy, so not much brain strain! The bonus chapter takes off after the main game and is very relevant. Apparently the next game in the series carries on the story. No bugs. Recommend buying on sale. 7.5/10

[b][u]Game Information[/u][/b] "Maestro: Music of Death" Collector's Edition is a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game. The game was developed by ERS Game Studio and published by Big Fish Games Studio. "Music of Death" is the first episode of "Maestro." Since this is a collector's edition, it comes with extra features that are not available in its counterpart; the standard edition. [b][u]The Game Review[/u][/b] Game Visuals I want to mention that the visuals in the game are nicely done. The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu. Game Audio I want to mention that audio for the game is well done. Even though the audio is somewhat simplistic and repetitive. The audio can be adjusted in the game's option menu as well. Gameplay There are two different difficulty game modes to choose from: Regular and Expert. The notebook keeps track of progression in the game. Such as story events and clues. There is no map in the game. The player has to remember where to go in the game. There is no padlock feature that is available to lock the inventory panel in place to make it stationary. The hidden object scenes consist of the following: Traditional word list. Some of these hidden object scenes may require little or no interactions. The puzzles are fairly easy to solve without having the need to skip any of them. Since this is a collector's edition, there is a bonus chapter, but it can be accessed only after the main story is completed. Miscellaneous There are extra features in the game: Bonus Chapter; Soundtracks; Concept Art; Wallpapers; Screen Saver and Game's Strategy Guide. Most of these extra features can be accessed only after the entire game is completed. Final thoughts: I have found the game enjoyable to a certain extent. The replay value for the game is low. I would recommend this game, but not at the game's full price value.

[h1]Not so virtuoso![/h1] Well, for a HoG this game has some good aspects and some, well let's say let downs. Storywise it's pretty standard, not too shaby though. The sound and the artworks are at times captivating, and more or less "creepy"... if you want to say so. The riddles are mostly simple to easy, could have been harder at times. The HoG-Scenes are well rendered, and offer easy challenges. The final is kind of frustrating, and yet offers some insight to the next chapter in the game. The bonus chapter is tightly bound to the main game, since the ending was so utterly frustrating. Does that make for a good game? Maybe, I am not so sure about it. Yes it was entertaining for the time, I played it through in less than 10 hours, although I took a lot of breaks... and even went shopping once to a nearby grocer, that is the good side effect of a HoG, you can play it while you are working your chores too... But how about recommendation? And that is where I am torn... The game is at 9,99 which is for a game of about four to six hours a bit expensive, captivating graphics and sound aside, there is a time value threshold that says it's overtaxed. In my old Rating System this would give the game a fat minus because (Formula: Cost/Netto Gametime => 1,5) a bit too expensive, and being a HoG, furthermore without achievements which people at times like to collect... it has no replayability. Wait till the game goes down during sales, and a price around five bucks. Yet that is no reason to give the game not a recommendation. Just wait for it, to get it cheap if you are interested in the genre.

A little old, but visually good and the plot is entertaining. The lack of a map is a bit frustrating at times.

Tolle Grafik, sehr schöne WB und garnicht so gruselig. Schöne Geschichte mit besonders vielen Aufgaben und immer wieder ist man überrascht wie abwechslungsreich dieses Spiel ist. Mir hat es besonders gut gefallen auch war es recht lang aber wirklich immer wieder spannend. sehr sehr schönes Spiel ich konnte garnicht mehr aufhören. Ich empfehle dieses Spiel!

Excellent story and art. Not too long, not too short. No quick travel, but the map isn't too big, and it all makes sense.

大学时的回忆 印象最深刻也是最喜欢的寻物解谜游戏之一

This series was one of my favorites

Nettes Spiel für zwischendurch. Für Wimmelbildfans auf jeden Fall zum empfehlen.