December 21, 2007
Sunset Studio Deluxe - new hidden object game
You’ll have to go to RealArcade to play Sunset Studio Deluxe because it’s their exclucive, at least for the time being.
The premise is simple and it actually works: you’re working in a film studio and need to find props for the movies they’re shooting. That’s a great basic storyline for a hidden object game because props can be anything whatsoever. It’s a little disconcerting on some other games to find (for instance) a satellite dish or plumbing fixtures in ancient Egypt. The setup for this game eliminates that bit of absurdity.
The graphics are bright, clear and colorful, though light and shadow are sometimes used to obscure hidden objects. I found the play to be challenging but fair. Players have five minutes to solve each board and are awarded gold stars based on number of objects found and time consumed. I only played five or six screens in the hour alloted by my free download (with frequent pauses to do screen captures and scribble notes.) I didn’t find all of the object for the first few screens, so I didn’t get the maximum of five stars on those.
You also “earn” tools as you progress though the screens. They’re in the lower portion of the menu above. I got one for a screen on which I only had three and a half stars, so I think there no real earning involved. 
I didn’t find the tools to be very useful, though they will help pinpoint the area you need to search or supply you with a graphic so you’ll know what the object looks like.
You can sign up for a free thirty day trial of Game Pass, RealArcade’s membership program, which will give you one free game and discounts on game purchases. They have a good menu of games, so it might be worth it to you to buy a membership after your trial expires. Sunset Studio Deluxe can be purchased for $19.99, discounted to $14.99 with membership. Not a bad deal, but the discounts aren’t as good as some other game sites. I liked Sunset Studio Deluxe, but am not sure I’m ready to shell out any cash for it yet.
I have two more new hidden object game announcements in my mailbox, so look for those reviews soon.
[tags]games, hidden object games, RealArcade, Sunset Studio Deluxe[/tags]
Posted by skeet @ 6:00 pm • Games
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December 22nd, 2007 at 4:00 pm, Chris Says:
Ah, sounds like fun. We have done the Waldo books, but on line seems much more fun. great idea for Xmas !
December 26th, 2007 at 1:26 pm, skeet Says:
Hope you’ve had time to enjoy a few hidden object games over the holidays, Chris. Yep, I’ve wished several times that I had little kids around to play them with me!
If you click on “games” in my drop-down category box you’ll find a whole slew of hidden object games I’ve reviewed. Enjoy!