Gadget: Invention, Travel & Adventure

The Good
You wake up in a hotel room. You aren't too certain about anything. You look through your case, look across the hall, there's a strange gadget over there. A machine, a mystery. The basic story has been used before, but this time you have to help save the world. Character names often evoke an espionage - (Horselover, Slowslop)- type environment that is not usually associated with scientists. The story unfolds slowly feeding you just enough information to keep you interested.

The Bad
I really hated the way the game guides you through everything. You can't really make any mistakes and contrary to the claims on the the box, there is precious little to explore. The engine leaves much to be desired and the game is by far too easy. My husband who can barely type a letter in Word completed it in 3 days. It is too boring and simplistic for true gamers and not "fun" enough for kids.

The Bottom Line
This is your basic let's make a game that looks sort of cool and has an interesting soundtrack. Now who do we know that might be able to write a little code? I would avoid the game unless you are dying of boredom and want something to speed the process up. It is purported to be a mystery/RPG type game unfortunately, it is too controlled in your choices and actions. You have to meet certain people, find certain things and assemble the machine in time to save the world. The interface is cludgy and restricting. The story is nothing new and I found it has no replay value. I advise you to do something more interesting than play this game, like watching potted plants drink water.