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This is a remake of a freeware adventure game originally created in 1992 that was distributed on AOL for a brief time. The original had 4 color CGA graphics, a somewhat clunky interface, and a smaller house and simpler plot. During the fall of 1928, Emma Fischer travels alone by train to New Hampshire to begin work for her uncle, Dr. Frank Mahler. Upon her arrival she finds that he is strangely absent, and is overcome by the nagging feeling that something is not right. You play the role of Emma as she explores the mysteries of Hill Crest Manor. Featuring over 50 unique backgrounds, interactive puzzles, animated characters, and scripted sequences. This game triggers dynamic events and actions based on how far along you progress. Certain characters will only show up to talk to you at certain times, and you may not be able to collect particular items until their purpose is made clear. In addition, previously inaccessible areas may yield new clues later in the game. While much of the game involves walking around and picking up objects to use elsewhere, there are a number of puzzles that need to be solved to advance through the story. Like Myst, much of the mystery unfolds through discovered diary entries, papers, and books. Reading these can be key to getting past the puzzles, which range from different types of code entries, to following various instructional sequences. |
