Azada: In Libro was originally a series done by Big Fish Games. However, the third installment was done by ERS Games Studios and I can honestly say, I was disappointed. The game does not follow the original concept, but instead simply becomes an adventure game.
Hey gamers! I hope all of you from the USA had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving. I spent Thanksgiving with my family, Jasper's and Zavy's. And Lucy's cat. She didn't want to travel it all the way back to Pennsylvania for just one week so I took him home with me. We had a grand feast. Them the boys watched football while the women folk did dishes. What did I do? Technically I'm one of the "women folk", but I disappeared to play Azada: In Libro.
Azada: In Libro was originally a series done by Big Fish Games. However, the third installment was done by ERS Games Studios and I can honestly say, I was disappointed. The game does not follow the original concept, but instead simply becomes an adventure game. What I loved about the Azada series were their uniqueness. The first one was nothing but maddening puzzles, the second one was riddles and puzzles which all took place inside the book itself. The third one is like a hidden object game without the hidden object scenes. Nothing unique. Nothing special. If I were to review this game as if it were not linked to the Azada series, I would consider it an excellent game.
The graphics were fantastic - I'll give it that. The voices, ambiance, etc. all very well and good. The puzzles ranged from easy to difficult, mostly difficult, and the game was of average length. The plot was, in a word, lacking. Some relatives from Prague leave you an inheritance, but it's really a way to trap you into the world of Azada. Then you meet Titus, from previous games, and he guides you through your journey. The object is to reunite the three keys of Azada in order to stop Titus' uncle, the Black Magician from taking over Azada and therefore your world too.
If you want to keep up with the Azada series, then you should probably play this one. If you're a really big fan of the series and you were hoping for the same kind of game you found in Azada: Ancient Magic, you may find yourself disappointed as well. Then again, maybe you'll like this version better. I just found it to be too much like all the other casual games I play. Since I played the collector's edition, which has a built in guide, this guide is aimed for those players who will be purchasing the regular version when it releases.
