A New Beginning vs EcoQuest II: Lost Secret of the Rainforest

In A New Beginning, you follow scientist Bent Svensson and mysterious future‑traveler Fay as they race against time to stop a global climate disaster. Explore hand‑painted locations worldwide, solve puzzles, and uncover a conspiracy threatening the planet’s future. The game features over 100 detailed backgrounds, more than 20 hours of gameplay, and 52 fully voiced characters, all presented in a striking graphic‑novel style with animated cutscenes that bring the story to life.

EcoQuest II: Lost Secret of the Rainforest puts you in the shoes of Adam Greene, a young explorer who ventures deep into an uncharted rainforest to find the mysterious Forest Heart and the legendary City of Gold. Along the way you solve environmental puzzles, interact with the Grove People, and learn about real ecological concepts while pursuing a cure for their plight. The game blends Sierra's signature point‑and‑click mechanics with an educational narrative, offering hand‑drawn graphics, voice acting, and a story that emphasizes conservation and scientific curiosity.

• Stunning hand‑painted visuals
• Deep, climate‑focused narrative
• Extensive voice acting and cutscenes
• Rich, puzzle‑heavy gameplay

• Authentic Sierra point‑and‑click gameplay
• Educational content woven into the story
• Beautiful hand‑drawn rainforest visuals
• Engaging characters and voice acting

• Limited to PC platform
• May feel slow for action‑oriented players
• Occasional translation inconsistencies

• Dated graphics by modern standards
• Limited save system can be unforgiving
• Some puzzles rely on obscure item combinations