The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams
The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams is a hidden object puzzle adventure game full of surprises in the story. There's an emotional factor to the story as you reunite with the family, but there are also unexpected dangers that put in a position of the one who should save the day!
The gameplay fits into the story very well as you have to solve all kinds all puzzles while proceeding through the story.

Having grown up as an orphan, you suddenly receive an invitation from your biological mother to come and meet. First you have to deal with this unextected turn of fate. The other thing is that the place where you meet is an underwater facility that kind of works against you as it is going to self-destruct. Everyone is in danger and you are the one to fix it before it's too late to escape the facility.
The graphics are stunnig. The colors work together very good and a great number of details makes it more realistic. The videos add a lot to the atmosphere.

The gameplay fits into the story very well as you have to solve all kinds all puzzles while proceeding through the story. And the story is full of many different characters and obstacles on your journey to meet your family.
The hidden object scenes are great. Some of the items are very well hidden, but everything is right before you at the same time, not just a pile or blurry images. The mini-games seem to be same old one that most of the gamers know. There are roses to collect throughout the game.
Some would argue that the gameplay lacks a few things to be collector's edition, but it's up to everyone to decide to themselves.
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