Underplayed Gems

Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Gold Bug Collector's Edition (2016)

Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Gold Bug Collector's Edition cover
Developer
AMAX Interactive
Publisher
Big Fish Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Rating
3.9 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A leisurely paced hidden-object adventure where you follow clues and solve puzzles in a classic tale of mystery and treasure hunting.

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What players say

Players praise the artwork, voice acting, and mix of puzzles, but many report frequent crashes and a short playtime of about 4 hours. Some find the puzzles too easy and the story loose compared to Edgar Allan Poe's original tale. Others recommend it on sale.

Screenshots

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