Trotting around isolated locales hunting for spectral figures and uncovering new truths and treasures is certainly an appealing prospect. The Lost Crown: A Ghost-hunting Adventure offers that kind of experience, letting players investigate the hushed English town of Saxton and its surrounding countryside in pursuit of long-lost riches. Since this is a traditional adventure game, don't expect much in terms of action. The focus here is on puzzle-solving, character interaction, and atmosphere, which for the most part are done fairly well.
The game's strongest feature is the actual ghost hunting, as the protagonist, unwitting sleuth Nigel Danvers, eventually gains access to a set of equipment for recording events paranormal. Frequently, the game lets you systematically test parts of the environment with a digital video recorder, voice recorder, camera, and electromagnetic field meter. Combine that with sequences utilizing a more elaborate spirit-finding device in Nigel's ghost-infested apartment and it makes for some interesting and genuinely spooky experiences. |
