Modern Tales: Age of Invention

Modern Tales: Age of Invention

Orchid Games, Artifex Mundi · 2017

A whimsical, steampunk-inspired Paris World Expo featuring historic cameos

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The WhatsNext verdict

For Fans of casual hidden-object puzzle adventures and Steampunk-era detective mysteries.: It delivers a cozy, story-driven mystery filled with classic hidden-object scenes, accessible minigames, and a charming 1900 Paris World Expo backdrop. Tradeoff: The linear structure and low difficulty offer little mechanical friction or challenge for players seeking complex adventure gameplay.

What it does best

  • A whimsical, steampunk-inspired Paris World Expo featuring historic cameos

  • Glowingly colorful, hand-drawn scenes with vibrant steampunk and sci-fi designs

What might put you off

  • Uninspired voice acting and frequent pronunciation errors

  • No post-game bonus chapter and a short play time

The setup

What you are walking into

Paris, 1900. During the world expo an unknown force kidnaps the brightest minds of the century. To what sinister end? Step into the shoes of Emily Patterson – the daughter of one of the captured scientists – to conduct your own investigation, follow the trail of the captor and thwart his evil plans before the fate of the world is sealed.

Where it lives

PlayStation 4LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genre

PuzzleAdventureCard & Board Game

Vibe

Kids
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