Note: Thank you Catalina for the update on Five-BN's game.
For a series that is titled after the supposed main attractions, the Chimeras, they play an almost non-existent role, reduced to a mere backstory-like status. That said, this is still a decent sequel within a series that I have mostly written off due to its slippage in overall quality. I like the traveling-circus theme, especially with the contemporary version of "Lady Medusa," who focuses her charms on handsome young men and "stuns" them with her lethal beauty. The story progression is well-paced, thus avoiding monotonous moments of idleness. I consistently find myself admiring the impressive artistic design of the Parisian settings, as well as the beautifully bright and vibrant coloration of the graphics. The characters add flair to the storyline, and they will help you meet your objectives. The background animations - pillows jiggling, balloons floating away, birds chirping — create an immersive connection to the environment.
The gameplay, although not groundbreaking, is engaging enough to maintain my attention. The HOSs are varied and interactive, but we have seen these types before. This is a puzzle-heavy game — totally up my alley. They are diverse, and the difficulty levels range from easy to medium. A few offered some challenge, as I had to work them out a bit. I enjoyed the one in which you need to connect the gears to make them spin. If you favor games in which you can discover multiple sets of collectibles, especially those that offer informative reading materials — although fictitious in nature — then this game is heeding your call.
The free trial is brief, abruptly ending after a few scenes. However, since I developed a case of HOA withdrawal due to the denial of a game last week, coupled with the fact that this game piqued my interest, I decided to purchase the game. There are plenty of objectives to meet in each location, so I was never bored.
Unfortunately, at the end of the main game, I encountered a glitch, resulting in having to skip the last puzzle. The interface froze up, causing me to reboot my device several times. Finally, after praying that I would at least be able to skip the puzzle after the Skip Button charged, I was able to finish the game. The main game is too short. Furthermore, in my opinion, there's no "wow" factor here, but it's much better than the last lemon (Spirit of Mystery). I suggest you play the free trial.
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