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Happy Ghost-Hunting


God, the end of the second day in The Lost Crown was beyond hair-raising. I screamed more than a few times during Nigel's midnight search of the old museum.

The use of the ghost-hunting equipment is a terrific twist to your typical adventure game inventory-based puzzles. Not only does the use of various pieces of equipment (EMF detectors, night-vision cameras, etc.) help you to solve certain clues, it also adds to the spooky atmosphere. Knowing that you're walking through a ghost-filled cemetery in the middle of the night and your only field of view is the wavering green video screen immediately before you is chill-inducing.

I have to admit, the only way I've been able to play this is alongside my husband. I'm sure I'd give myself a heart attack if I tried to play this alone at night!

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Mike said…
Welcome back Nelliegamer! Your fabulous insights have been sorely missed in the blogosphere. I will continue to do my best to keep you from passing out from fright.
9:39 AM
nelliegamer said…
You, sir, are quite the gentleman!
9:45 AM
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