“Puzzle dimension” can eat its heart out. Hamilton’s Great Adventure (HGA hereafter) takes puzzle games to a new level. With the introduction of several new features to the genre, and mountains of gameplay twist, HGA may just make your brain explode in joy and frustration.
Story
As you start the game, you may be surprised as you see the opening sequence. Unlike most games in this genre which simply throw you into the puzzles, HGA actually has a story. The story is portrayed by a grey-haired Hamilton recounting his adventures of yesteryear with his grandchild. Most of the plot is depicted as a black and white photo album that they flip through. The pictures are still for the most part, with minimal animation. Instead of having voice actors tell the tale, Fatshark opted to use sounds of emotion paired with text. Whether the sound is a grunt from the old man, joyous laughter from the grandchild, or the annoying squawks of Hamilton’s bird Sasha, you can’t help but be drawn into the story and let your imagination carry you.
The basic plot of HGA is that during his younger years, Hamilton was a great explorer always seeking adventure. His friend, the scientist, has a monumental machine whose purpose is not clearly understood. But in order for the machine to work properly, the scientist needs a special part. Hamilton recovers this piece on one of his many expeditions, but before he can take it to the scientist, it is swiped by a mysterious agent.
Hamilton begins his quest to recover the stolen part. To do so he must journey across the globe. From the Amazon to the Himalayas, to Egypt and beyond, you search high and low, seeking out treasure, jewels, magic dust, and keys that will help you to get one step closer to your goal.
