With previous point-and-click game series like Syberia, Monkey Island and The Longest Journey, Secret Files: Tunguska is an amazing addition to this dying genre.
Most games today are either shooters, or well, shooters, and there are many people (like me or you) that have no idea how to control a shooter game or how to play it. With a genre like this, it is easier, but still just as much fun as other games. Not to mention when a game like this comes out, it contains such nice visuals that you are practically drooling over how real and inspiring the background are. The littlest things are made with such detail that the visuals of this game alone is a pull factor towards playing it. With such locations as Germany, China and even Tunguska itself, you know that the creators had a great time creating these backgrounds. The cut-scenes, while there are plenty of them, are beautiful to watch and not only because the characters look real, but because it feels as if it is a true cinematic experience. Its almost as if you're sitting in a theatre and watching an action movie.
The puzzles in Tunguska can be hard at times, but mostly they are just fun, silly puzzles that take maybe 2-3 minutes to figure out. True, there are some puzzles that will obviously take longer, but using the combination of inventory puzzles and using those to interact with the objects in front of you, it is simple. The only problem though is that sometimes the puzzles go to much over-the-top and sometimes frustrating. Another problem is that some of the puzzles are unimaginative and have been used before (mainly in the games mentioned above). Other than those few little complaints, the puzzles are fun and in no way take away from the overall outcome of the game itself.
The characters you get to interact with in the game are fun, sometimes fascinating. With a wide range of location, you can meet many people around the globe with their own personalities and features. The voice acting though on the other hand, wasn't the greatest. Hopefully they will improve that in the second game.
As I have just said above, there is a sequel being made as I type this, currently titled 'Secret Files 2' and hopefully a real title will be announced soon. In the meantime, play this game, recognize the stunning visuals and just have a blast and get ready to witness another classic point-and-click game series in the making!
9 stars (out of 10)
