March 28th, 2008 by PCGGame Review: Natalie Brooks: Secrets of Treasure House
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Game Description:
Is there a better setting for a Hidden Object adventure game than an old house full of secret rooms and hidden corridors? No! And Natalie Brooks: Secrets of Treasure House has plenty of these and more. Join the game`s intrepid heroine as she solves puzzles, finds hidden items and interacts with colorful characters, including a chief of police whose ambitions might not align with the right side of the law! Features unique mini-games, beautiful graphics and rich audio. Begin the journey today!
Game size: 41.1 MB
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Review from: GameZebo Review
Natalie Brooks - Secrets of Treasure House brings to life the story of a young woman who has inherited her grandmother's house. Join Natalie on a journey to unravel the mystery of the house and find the treasure contained therein. Meet a series of characters along the way that can help you discover the secrets, though beware - not everyone has Natalie's best interest at heart. Act fast, because the city has plans to build a road right through the property!
Similar in some ways to the hugely popular games like Azada and Dream Chronicles, this adventure mystery puzzler is graced with beautiful graphics and an immersive storyline. Bringing together several popular genres, Natalie Brooks - Secrets of Treasure House offers something for almost every gaming taste, whether you enjoy hidden objects, logic puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, adventure, or mystery.
The story line unfolds via a series of comic strip screens and also through the interaction between Natalie and the characters she encounters on her quest. I found the tale very intriguing from the search for the hidden treasure to the revelations about the other character's hidden motives. The tale was engrossing enough to make me want to keep playing just to see what happened, though it could have been enhanced with a clearer translation of the text into English. The ending was rather abrupt and left me scratching my head a bit. Several things were alluded to in the story but never explained or finished before the game ended.
Each "level" consists of a scene in which you use the mouse to interact with the objects. Clicking on an object can add the item to your inventory for later use, cause Natalie to give you a hint about it, or add important information to your notebook. At times you will need to use the items you've picked up to interact with other objects on the screen. For instance, in one level you need to locate and collect some batteries that are scattered around the room. Once you've collected them, you can use the batteries to activate a robot that will then lead to another clue. You are also given a magnifying glass that is quite useful when you need to look at an item for a closer inspection.
The main drawback of this game for me was the poor language in the text. It's doubtful that English is the primary language of the developers. The grammar and spelling errors detracted from the flow of the story - especially during the dialogue between characters - and also presented certain unnecessary challenges within the hidden object mini puzzles. When marketing to a primarily English speaking audience, it would behoove the developer to invest in decent translations...
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Similar in some ways to the hugely popular games like Azada and Dream Chronicles, this adventure mystery puzzler is graced with beautiful graphics and an immersive storyline. Bringing together several popular genres, Natalie Brooks - Secrets of Treasure House offers something for almost every gaming taste, whether you enjoy hidden objects, logic puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, adventure, or mystery.
The story line unfolds via a series of comic strip screens and also through the interaction between Natalie and the characters she encounters on her quest. I found the tale very intriguing from the search for the hidden treasure to the revelations about the other character's hidden motives. The tale was engrossing enough to make me want to keep playing just to see what happened, though it could have been enhanced with a clearer translation of the text into English. The ending was rather abrupt and left me scratching my head a bit. Several things were alluded to in the story but never explained or finished before the game ended.
Each "level" consists of a scene in which you use the mouse to interact with the objects. Clicking on an object can add the item to your inventory for later use, cause Natalie to give you a hint about it, or add important information to your notebook. At times you will need to use the items you've picked up to interact with other objects on the screen. For instance, in one level you need to locate and collect some batteries that are scattered around the room. Once you've collected them, you can use the batteries to activate a robot that will then lead to another clue. You are also given a magnifying glass that is quite useful when you need to look at an item for a closer inspection.
The main drawback of this game for me was the poor language in the text. It's doubtful that English is the primary language of the developers. The grammar and spelling errors detracted from the flow of the story - especially during the dialogue between characters - and also presented certain unnecessary challenges within the hidden object mini puzzles. When marketing to a primarily English speaking audience, it would behoove the developer to invest in decent translations...
Review from: GameZebo Tips
MAIN GATE
Postcard pieces (1) on the left side of the gate, at the bottom. (2) On the bottom left side, on the grass.
Use the key on the gate to open it.
MANSION
Postcard pieces (1) side of the mirror (2) right side, on the side table (3) right side of the wall, on the sconce.
Click on the statue of the man holding the rifle, on the left side of the scene, and it will expand. Pick up the money, that is at the base of the statue, and it will go into inventory.
Click on the table that is to the right of the mirror and it will expand.
Click on the blue letter and it will expand. (To make the letter small again, click on the outside of it)
Click on the telephone to enlarge it and dial the number that is on the pad, under the word "lawyer" (354-75-62)
Click on the map that is located on the chair that is on the left side of the scene.
Click on the map once it moves to the bottom right side of the screen.
HENRY EDISON'S OFFICE
Pick up the postcard pieces (1) top left side, on top of the cabinet (2) right side, on the last shelf of the cabinet.
Click on the box that is on the desk and it will expand.
Grab the lion amulet and the magnifying glass from inside.
Click on the amulet, it will go next to the brown book for now and will not be used until much later in the game (lower right side).
The game will then ask you to click on the magnifying glass which will take you to the hidden object game.
You can play the game or hit cancel to exit the game.
The hidden object game does not need to be played in order to move on in the game. It is mostly a means to obtain extra hints when needed.
There is a plug on the left side of the cabinet, click on it to pick it up.
Pick up the CD that is in front of the CD player.
Place the plug in the outlet, next to the CD player.Place the CD in the player and Mr. Edison will go to sleep.
Click on the bird cage and the shawl will automatically go into inventory.
Click on the trash can that is under the desk and it will expand.
Grab the rock music CD that is inside and then get the keys that are on the floor next to the trash bin ( the keys will count for 2 pieces)
Put the key on the lock of the top cabinet (right cabinet) once it expands, grab the pen that is inside.
Place the second key on the lower right side cabinet.
Click on the drawer again and once it expands pick up the bird seed from inside.
Grab the bird seed and click it directly onto the parrot. (some dirt will fall on the floor)
Take the shawl from inventory and place it on the small mound of dirt on the floor and a key will appear. (The mouse pointer has to be on the dirt itself, not the shawl)
Place that key on the drawer that is on the top left side of the scene and a key puzzle will appear.
The solution is RANDOM, mine was 3-4-2-1 and on another occasion it was, 1-4-2-3 and also 4-1-3-2. However, in order to solve it, all you have to do is make sure that all keys stay in the middle.
The best way to figure out which key goes first, is to press all four keys.
The one that stays in the middle for the longest amount of time will be the first one you will need to press.
The key that goes back to its original position the fastest is usually the last one in the combination.
Click on the cabinet that is on the top left side. Once it expands, click on the petition with the red seal.
Place the "Rock" CD into the CD player and Mr. Edison will wake up.
Give him the petition first and then the pen...
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Postcard pieces (1) on the left side of the gate, at the bottom. (2) On the bottom left side, on the grass.
Use the key on the gate to open it.
MANSION
Postcard pieces (1) side of the mirror (2) right side, on the side table (3) right side of the wall, on the sconce.
Click on the statue of the man holding the rifle, on the left side of the scene, and it will expand. Pick up the money, that is at the base of the statue, and it will go into inventory.
Click on the table that is to the right of the mirror and it will expand.
Click on the blue letter and it will expand. (To make the letter small again, click on the outside of it)
Click on the telephone to enlarge it and dial the number that is on the pad, under the word "lawyer" (354-75-62)
Click on the map that is located on the chair that is on the left side of the scene.
Click on the map once it moves to the bottom right side of the screen.
HENRY EDISON'S OFFICE
Pick up the postcard pieces (1) top left side, on top of the cabinet (2) right side, on the last shelf of the cabinet.
Click on the box that is on the desk and it will expand.
Grab the lion amulet and the magnifying glass from inside.
Click on the amulet, it will go next to the brown book for now and will not be used until much later in the game (lower right side).
The game will then ask you to click on the magnifying glass which will take you to the hidden object game.
You can play the game or hit cancel to exit the game.
The hidden object game does not need to be played in order to move on in the game. It is mostly a means to obtain extra hints when needed.
There is a plug on the left side of the cabinet, click on it to pick it up.
Pick up the CD that is in front of the CD player.
Place the plug in the outlet, next to the CD player.Place the CD in the player and Mr. Edison will go to sleep.
Click on the bird cage and the shawl will automatically go into inventory.
Click on the trash can that is under the desk and it will expand.
Grab the rock music CD that is inside and then get the keys that are on the floor next to the trash bin ( the keys will count for 2 pieces)
Put the key on the lock of the top cabinet (right cabinet) once it expands, grab the pen that is inside.
Place the second key on the lower right side cabinet.
Click on the drawer again and once it expands pick up the bird seed from inside.
Grab the bird seed and click it directly onto the parrot. (some dirt will fall on the floor)
Take the shawl from inventory and place it on the small mound of dirt on the floor and a key will appear. (The mouse pointer has to be on the dirt itself, not the shawl)
Place that key on the drawer that is on the top left side of the scene and a key puzzle will appear.
The solution is RANDOM, mine was 3-4-2-1 and on another occasion it was, 1-4-2-3 and also 4-1-3-2. However, in order to solve it, all you have to do is make sure that all keys stay in the middle.
The best way to figure out which key goes first, is to press all four keys.
The one that stays in the middle for the longest amount of time will be the first one you will need to press.
The key that goes back to its original position the fastest is usually the last one in the combination.
Click on the cabinet that is on the top left side. Once it expands, click on the petition with the red seal.
Place the "Rock" CD into the CD player and Mr. Edison will wake up.
Give him the petition first and then the pen...
Review from: Gamextazy
Natalie Brooks: Secrets of Treasure House. Secrets is an engrossing seek-and-find adventure game in which you play as the title character. When her grandmother passes away, she travels home to tend to family business, only to find herself wrapped up in a mystery surrounding her house and bloodline.
The gameplay is more challenging than most hidden object games because there are numerous adventure-style puzzles to solve. As you travel through the town, you'll meet many different people, including a corrupt cop, a museum archeologist, a smuggler, a lawyer and more. Some of these people want to keep Natalie from discovering the secret inside her grandma's house. As you visit each location, you have to collect certain items to make other objects work. Many mini-puzzles are located throughout the game, too...
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The gameplay is more challenging than most hidden object games because there are numerous adventure-style puzzles to solve. As you travel through the town, you'll meet many different people, including a corrupt cop, a museum archeologist, a smuggler, a lawyer and more. Some of these people want to keep Natalie from discovering the secret inside her grandma's house. As you visit each location, you have to collect certain items to make other objects work. Many mini-puzzles are located throughout the game, too...
Review from: bdstudiogames blog
Natalie Brooks: Secrets of Treasure House is revolving the leading lady bruks, keeps a section mystical line of sight style Xie Mi with the grandmother which launches for hers inheritance manor plays.
This does the game picture and the similar work compared reduced the full feeling, appeared more has orderliness. Has the cartoon color the character illustration and exaggerates the effect to the person by the intense card dielectric. And includes this makes the unique bank, the office, treasure house and so on the rich scene.
The background music style cheerful relaxed or melodious is humorous, the vivid sound effect also has the good effect, in brief as soon as changes the mystical terror old style of the line.
Natalie Brooks: Secrets of Treasure House has very high seat of honor, seeks the word and secret room the law everybody all extremely to be also familiar. Discovered did not know is plays BUG or the design arrangement, cuts from the secret room solution riddle to the word checkpoint selects the cancellation again, then obtains a time of prompt opportunity...
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This does the game picture and the similar work compared reduced the full feeling, appeared more has orderliness. Has the cartoon color the character illustration and exaggerates the effect to the person by the intense card dielectric. And includes this makes the unique bank, the office, treasure house and so on the rich scene.
The background music style cheerful relaxed or melodious is humorous, the vivid sound effect also has the good effect, in brief as soon as changes the mystical terror old style of the line.
Natalie Brooks: Secrets of Treasure House has very high seat of honor, seeks the word and secret room the law everybody all extremely to be also familiar. Discovered did not know is plays BUG or the design arrangement, cuts from the secret room solution riddle to the word checkpoint selects the cancellation again, then obtains a time of prompt opportunity...