Secrets of the Dragon Wheel does use some story concepts and plots that are common in mystery murder games and may seem tired and overused. There is the mysterious train ride, an Eastern sage and a journey into the exotic Far East. However, it does so with an interesting angle and quirky sub-plots that manage to keep the story and the game fresh and entertaining. The story will keep you on your toes, and you definitely won’t get bored with it.
A good story won’t succeed without its supporting cast though, and this one is complemented by great art and sound. The artwork is detailed and crisp, and invokes the romantic feel of the early 1900’s and the Orient Express (but in full color!). The objects and puzzles hidden throughout the scenes are blended into the background perfectly and don’t stick out like sore thumbs. The music soundtrack is also perfect for this atmosphere. The voice acting is also pretty good, except for a couple of voices that seem slightly misplaced.
The gameplay in Secrets of the Dragon Wheel is what you’d come to expect from a good “next generation” hidden object game, where the focus isn’t just on the traditional hidden object scenes where you have to look for a whole bunch of random items.
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