Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Puzzle
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Artifex Mundi
- Publishers: Artifex Mundi
Time Mysteries 2: The Ancient Spectres is a point-and-click adventure game developed by Artifex Mundi and released in 2014. It is the sequel to Time Mysteries: The Inheritance, and follows the story of Ester, a young governess who travels back in time to 1830 to uncover the secrets of her family’s past.
The game begins with Ester receiving a letter from her aunt, informing her that her parents have left her an inheritance – a mansion in London. When Ester arrives at the mansion, she finds it to be abandoned, run-down, and haunted by the ghosts of her ancestors.
Ester soon discovers that her family was involved in a secret society that was dedicated to protecting a powerful artifact known as the Eye of Anubis. The Eye was stolen by a group of evil sorcerers, and Ester must travel back in time to retrieve it and save her family from a terrible fate.
Gameplay
Time Mysteries 2: The Ancient Spectres is a classic point-and-click adventure game. Players control Ester as she explores the mansion and its surroundings, solving puzzles and interacting with characters. The game features a variety of puzzles, including hidden object scenes, logic puzzles, and timed puzzles.
Ester can also use her special ability to travel back in time to different periods of the mansion’s history. This ability allows her to solve puzzles and uncover clues that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Story
The story of Time Mysteries 2: The Ancient Spectres is well-written and engaging. The game does a good job of building suspense and atmosphere, and the characters are well-developed and relatable.
The game’s story is also full of twists and turns, and players will be kept guessing until the very end.
Graphics and sound
The graphics in Time Mysteries 2: The Ancient Spectres are beautiful and atmospheric. The game’s environments are richly detailed and the character models are well-animated.
The game’s sound design is also excellent. The music is haunting and atmospheric, and the voice acting is top-notch.
Overall
Time Mysteries 2: The Ancient Spectres is an excellent point-and-click adventure game. The game features a well-written story, engaging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and excellent sound design.
If you are a fan of point-and-click adventure games, then you should definitely check out Time Mysteries 2: The Ancient Spectres.
Review score
8/10
Pros
- Well-written story
- Engaging gameplay
- Beautiful graphics
- Excellent sound design
Cons
- Some puzzles can be frustrating
- The game can be a bit short
Review Score
8/10
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