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Crystals of Time
Crystals of TimeUnravel a time‑bending mystery in a haunted mansion
Hotel
HotelUnravel ancient conspiracies in a time‑spanning point‑and‑click adventure
Overview
Description

You play as Ashley Ford, a professional thief on a personal quest to find her missing father. Armed with a mysterious crystal that lets you travel through time, you explore the eerie Three Oak Mansion and piece together its secrets. The game blends classic point‑and‑click adventure with clever puzzles, delivering a narrative‑driven experience for solo players. Set in a richly detailed 2D world, Crystals of Time challenges you to manipulate objects across different eras, uncover hidden clues, and solve the mystery of the mansion’s past. Its indie charm and atmospheric storytelling make each discovery feel rewarding, while the time‑travel mechanic adds a fresh twist to the genre.

Hotel thrusts players into a globe‑spanning mystery where an ancient Egyptian cult guards a world‑shattering artifact. Encounter figures like Marcus Antonius and King Arthur as you piece together riddles to keep the object's terrible power from falling into the wrong hands.\nThe game blends historical intrigue with classic puzzle solving, offering richly illustrated scenes and dialogue‑driven storytelling that keeps the tension high from start to finish.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Fans of narrative puzzle adventures
Fans of story‑driven point‑and‑click adventures
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99−50%
$19.99
release date
2014-06-13
2010-08-03
Specifications
developer
Exosyphen Studios, RVL Games
MumboJumbo
publisher
Exosyphen Studios
Cateia Games
multiplayer
Single player
Single-player only
age rating
—
ESRB E10+
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unique time‑travel puzzle mechanic
  • Atmospheric hand‑drawn visuals
  • Engaging mystery storyline
  • Compact, focused single‑player experience
  • Engaging historical storyline
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn visuals
  • Varied puzzle mechanics
  • Strong voice acting
Cons
  • Limited length compared to larger adventure titles
  • Occasional obscure puzzle solutions
  • No replayability after story completion
  • Occasional obscure puzzle solutions
  • Linear sections limit replayability
  • Some dialogue feels dated
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