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EcoQuest: The Search for Cetus

Eco Quest totally enthralled me and lets even graphically more current adventures look old, concerning fun factor, no matter whether I think of the cute animations, the exciting story or the imaginative puzzles. The topic of environmental pollution is well selected and successfully integrated into the plot. The few weak points like avoidable crashes and bad grammar do not really cloud the fun ..

In the end, this game is a decent adventure game for all ages. It may be short, but during that short period it’s a lot of fun. A quick note; the code for the door in the beginning is 9721. Sorry to give it away but if you can discover this number without using a guide, be my guest. So sit back, grab your recycling container, turn off all your unnecessary light sources and get ready for some light ecological fun!

EcoQuest is a rare example of well-done edutainment: it’s a pleasure to play and does a great job in creating awareness of environmental issues. Suitable not only for children but also for adventurers in need of a more relaxing gaming experience.

Released respectively in 1991 and 1993, Ecoquest: The Search for Cetus and Lost Secret of the Rainforest chronicle the adventures of a blonde, blue-eyed, environmentally enlightened boy, Adam Greene. As in most entertainment geared to kids, the parents are introduced early and then ushered off stage for the duration. It's parent singular in this case because Adam has no mother. He mentions this fact in passing in The Search for Cetus but doesn't go into detail. That's just fine because the games aren't really about Adam. They're about being aware of what you do, about paying attention to detail and about listening to others and being responsible for your actions. Adam is the ultimate every-kid, the model boy, the perfect child every parent wants. Despite his shiny veneer he's an open-hearted good kid, eager to please and fun to be around. Do I sound surprised? I am. I was. Let me explain.

Diesmal muß Ich die Sierra-Jungs loben. Nach den etwas schnöderen Larry- und Kings-Quest-Folgen kommt mit EcoQuest endlich mal wieder eine neue Idee. zwar im alten Stil verpackt, aber wunderschön verwirklicht.

Este juego será recordado en "La Historia de la Aventura Gráfica" por ser la primera aventura de Jane Jensen, y gracias al éxito del cual esta permaneció en la compañía, donde la pudimos ver más adelante más en "su salsa".

Bleibt zu hoffen dass die angekündigten Fortsetzung mit etwas mehr Komplexitát aufwarten kann, denn grundsätzlich wáre gegen umweltfreundliche Soft ja nun wirklich nichts einzuwenden.