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Modern Tales: Age of Invention Collector's Edition

Modern Tales: Age of Invention Collector's Edition

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Good
4 / 5
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Good
4.4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
3.9 / 5
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Good
4.1 / 5
PC
English
During the 19th Century Paris world expo someone kidnaps the invited scientists under mysterious circumstances. Step into the shoes of the daughter of one of the scientists, Emily Patterson, to conduct your own investigation. Who is behind the kidnapping of the scientists? Will Emily find her father, overcome the obstacles and manage to solve the sophisticated puzzles and minigames? Embark on a fantastic adventure in the era of modern inventions, unravel the sinister plot and save the world from a scheming madman!
  • 30 fantastic locations from Switzerland to Siberia!
  • Test yourself in 14 puzzles and HO scenes!
  • Visit picturesque Paris at the turn of the century!
  • Enjoy exclusive wallpaper, screensavers, music, and more!
  • Never get lost with the strategy guide!
Game System Requirements

OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10

CPU: 2.0 GHz

RAM: 1024 MB

DirectX: 9

Hard Drive: 1644 MB

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Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later

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Modern Tales: Age of Invention Collector's Edition

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4 / 5
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4.4 / 5
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3.9 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4.1 / 5
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Loved it!
5 / 5
75 of 79 found this review helpful
Love, love, love it!!
PostedApril 17, 2018
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tyyllls
 
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fromEau Claire, WI
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I have been getting so bored of hidden object games I hardly play, or buy, them any more. I was caught by the graphics in the pictures on the site, so I tried it. Graphics are wonderful. The gameplay keeps you moving right along. There are so many things to do and little games where you wouldn't expect them. Voices are good, and I haven't seen any grammar errors which are so common these days. ...Show more
I have been getting so bored of hidden object games I hardly play, or buy, them any more. I was caught by the graphics in the pictures on the site, so I tried it. Graphics are wonderful. The gameplay keeps you moving right along. There are so many things to do and little games where you wouldn't expect them. Voices are good, and I haven't seen any grammar errors which are so common these days. This was a buy for me before I even finished the trial game. Give it a try and make your own decision, but I love it!! Show less
I recommend this game!
+71points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
66 of 71 found this review helpful
Syberia for HOPA?
PostedApril 17, 2018
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fromShippensburg Pa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Review based on sample.This one is fun. Steampunk feel. Good puzzles, interactive items all over the place. Good voice overs. If my high school science teacher looked like Emily's dad, I would be a Nobel prize winner in quantum mechanics. Just saying.
I recommend this game!
+61points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
52 of 57 found this review helpful
Fabulous trip to the past!!
PostedApril 17, 2018
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Penguin29
 
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fromWestfield, MA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This game is fantastic...A bright and colorful game (was getting a little tired of games that were too dark to find anything). Meet very interesting characters along your journey and get to know them before they became famous. Just fun, fun, fun.
+47points
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5 / 5
29 of 30 found this review helpful
Best game of 2018 .... so far!
PostedApril 19, 2018
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alfiebiggins59
 
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fromNewcastle upon Tyne, UK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Wow!! This game has everything you could want. It's new 'inventive' storyline strays from those mundane games of the past few weeks. Graphics are amazing and locations are fab. The storyline leads you on a steampunk adventure throughout Europe, meeting interesting great inventors along the way. Artifax Mundi has just upped the anti in gameplay!
I recommend this game!
+28points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
28 of 31 found this review helpful
A fun, nicely made game with a "modern" story.
PostedApril 18, 2018
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twinsoniclab
 
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fromSouthern Oregon
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Word
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I enjoyed this game very much. I loved the "modern" day tale, with no wicked witch or black-robed demon! I loved the clever inclusions of actual historical figures! It made the game fun.
I clocked 7 hours into the game, but a few times I left it running while I did a few other things around the house, so you have to take off some time for that. But, even so, I didn't skip any HOS or puzzles, ...Show more
I enjoyed this game very much. I loved the "modern" day tale, with no wicked witch or black-robed demon! I loved the clever inclusions of actual historical figures! It made the game fun.
I clocked 7 hours into the game, but a few times I left it running while I did a few other things around the house, so you have to take off some time for that. But, even so, I didn't skip any HOS or puzzles, so it's a long game.
Clear crisp colors and graphics. Nicely done HOS and puzzles. No, not a hard game, but well worth playing.
I wish we could find the missing emblems after finishing the game. I wasn't sure what was happening at the end, when the table for them was shown, so gave the bag to my father, which ended the game. If you get to the table missing emblems, try to find them! That was a disappointment to me.
This publisher has some very nice developers working for them now. I look forward to every game they release! Show less
I recommend this game!
+25points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
18 of 19 found this review helpful
Something new
PostedApril 19, 2018
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fromElk Grove CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Based on full game and bonus game. I loved this game. The setting was fun and the characters were fun (as well as known names), the story was fun and I especially enjoyed the bonus game. I am very tired of dark games and have quit purchasing them for the most part so it was lovely to find a game with light graphics and a human villain who made sense.
I enjoyed the mechanics of the game too.
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Based on full game and bonus game. I loved this game. The setting was fun and the characters were fun (as well as known names), the story was fun and I especially enjoyed the bonus game. I am very tired of dark games and have quit purchasing them for the most part so it was lovely to find a game with light graphics and a human villain who made sense.
I enjoyed the mechanics of the game too.
Try it and see for yourself.
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I recommend this game!
+17points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
12 of 14 found this review helpful
A really good game
PostedApril 20, 2018
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katnap123
 
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fromCompleted SE
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
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5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I had the opportunity of playing the entire game a couple of months ago, and I truly loved it. There aren't that many games these days that can hold my attention all the way to the end, but this one did --a definite buy for me because I look forward to replaying it again in a few months.
I recommend this game!
+10points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
8 of 10 found this review helpful
Great and fun gam
PostedApril 19, 2018
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fromFort Worth, Texas
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I really enjoyed all aspects of this game. It was fun and held my attention till the end. I hope they make more like this game!
I recommend this game!
+6points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Terrific Gem of a Hidden Object Game
PostedMay 16, 2018
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Maniactree
 
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fromToronto, Ontario
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I found this game to be a refreshing change from the usual games we get. I loved being back in time and interacting with famous people before they became famous. So cool! And it's funny. I was never a fan of science when I was in school, but this game made scientific inventions fun. I really felt like I was contributing to something important. Just goes to show that I fell for the premise of the ...Show more
I found this game to be a refreshing change from the usual games we get. I loved being back in time and interacting with famous people before they became famous. So cool! And it's funny. I was never a fan of science when I was in school, but this game made scientific inventions fun. I really felt like I was contributing to something important. Just goes to show that I fell for the premise of the game hook, line and sinker. I also thought the voices were terrific and appropriate for each character.
Normally I only play a game for a short period of time, but with this one, I played for hours. I found it really engrossing.
I highly recommend this game! Show less
I recommend this game!
+4points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
I love this game!
PostedMay 15, 2018
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merediffy
 
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fromTexas
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This game is a nice change from all the "gloom and doom" games I have.
The graphics are great, voices clear, and music is good. The story line is original as well.
I really enjoyed playing it and I can see several sequels to it.
+3points
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