Modern Tales: Age of Invention (2017)

- Developer
- Orchid Games
- Publisher
- Artifex Mundi
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 270 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.0 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A gentle, story-driven hidden-object puzzle adventure set in a colorful steampunk Paris, where you methodically solve mysteries at a relaxed pace.
atmosphericrelaxingstory richfamily friendlycasual puzzlehidden objectcolorfulsteampunk
What players say
Players call it a typical Artifex Mundi hidden-object game with a steampunk look and a science-themed story. Many find it too short, with no bonus chapter, and some note lifeless voice acting and easy puzzles. A few mention occasional freezes or a frustrating final puzzle.
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