Return to Mysterious Island produced by the Adventure Company and Kheops Studio is a great chance to rediscover the classical novel by Jules Verne. You will come to yourself on the uncharted island, playing as Mina, a young sailor being knocked overboard. So, your main task is to survive on the inhabited location, find the food, explore the island and collect different items. Tons of puzzles which have more than one solution is a cool twist indeed, because you can get extra points for the most creative way of solving the problems. There are also a lot of hints provided in the item descriptions, so you usually have some idea of what you’re supposed to be doing.

The visuals are really great: beautiful lakes, animals and birds in the woods, and the sound effects fit the action perfectly. The game plot captivates you completely, that’s why this point-and-click fun is the brilliant discovery for adventure lovers!

The main drawback is the game length, I wish it were longer, but it doesn’t make the Return to Mysterious Island less addictive. And one nice twist to enjoy! You will not be alone there, because a smart monkey can help you to find the items and avoid the loneliness. Explore the island with Mina and her monkey pal right now!

11, March 2009