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Apothecarium World

In Brief

A traditional Hidden Object game with no frills.

The game was previously given away HERE August 5th 2017 where it received a55% rating from 29 votes with 33 comments, I think it received a lot of down votes due to many community members receiving an error message saying a particular library file was missing. This can be remedied by downloading the vcredist_x86.exe part of the Visual C++ Redistributable package from Microsoft HERE.

If you miss today's game giveaway you can always get the game via MyPlayCity 24/7 HERE; or If you prefer to purchase the totally refurbished and updated game game (with loads of additional content plus a match three element) you can get it HERE via Steam. It costs £4.99/$26.99.

Installation:

Apothecarium World downloads to a 87.5 MB zip file that unzips to three files, (a setup.gcd security wrapper, the set up file and a read me). Those with multiple hard drives are able to save games on any drive they wish. The newly installed game is 116 MB in size. The game installs to the following path by default, but can be changed by the user if you prefer:

C:\Program Files (x86)\MyPlayCity.com\Apothecarium World

Four shortcuts are installed to the desktop. three of which can be safely deleted (Play Online Games, MyPlayCity Games and shortcuts to a free online game which vary each week). Also, if you don't like icons installed to the quick launch task bar, make sure you uncheck the box when the additional tasks window appears (after the Select Start Menu Folder window)

Introduction:

Appear in the gloomy world and reveal all the sinister mysteries in the enthralling game Apothecarium World! Are you tired of the everyday routine? If you are looking for the breathtaking adventures, just start the game Apothecarium World and dive into the eerie atmosphere of dark mansion and its suburbs. Here you are to try the role of the detective who is at all pains to find the lost items. There are lots of them, so don’t waste time and start playing right now! If it seems easy for you at the very beginning, keep in mind that it’s just first impression, and later on some scenes may really be difficult for you to explore. There are two modes at your disposal: Relaxed and Core and it’s up to you which of them to choose. If you want to check your reaction, quick wits and logic – the Core mode is your best choice. If you are seeking for peaceful hidden object search, then choose the Relaxed mode and enjoy dark yet picturesque locations with lots of scenes with hidden objects. If you are brave enough, then you’ll reveal the story of this Apothecarium World! Welcome to the City Entrance, then go to the Near Estate, cross the Bridge, and visit the Planetarium with a dark history. Explore the Old Church Hospital, the Prison, and see what has happened there several centuries ago! If the strange things do not scare you, go to the Apotheca Curiosities Cabinet and find all the objects from the list there. Try to be as quick as you can to find all the necessary objects in the Core mode and have fun while playing in the Relaxed mode without time limits. Don’t click thoughtlessly on the objects and the area not to catch a screen blocker and waste precious time. Travel to the dark world several centuries ago and do your best to cope with all the tasks in the game Apothecarium World! Rely only on yourself, don’t use hints and you’ll be a success! Become the skillful detective in the age-old mansion and find all the lost items from the lists in the amazing hidden object game Apothecarium World!

Reference accessed HERE 5th Aug 2017

If you have a problem installing or activating or getting Apothecarium World to work please visit the problems section, which I've now incorporated into the FAQ's thread, and which you can find HERE

The Game:

This is an unusual; Hidden Object game in that you can access every hidden Object scene right from the out set. there are two modes, training and normal. In training mode there is no time limit, and there is no progression to a higher level, however replaying the scene will give you some different items to find, but all previous items remain in the same place. Playing in noprmal mode gives you several different rounds, each round getting progressively hard becasue you have to find more items in a limited amount of time. There are 66 locations each one repeated five times in normal mode.

I have the extended version of this game which has been renamed Apothecarium: The Renaissance of Evil - Premium Edition, which has been extended to include puzzles, a new look selection screen for the HOG parts a proper options menu a main menu, help, a match three game and achievements, in effect a totally fifferent game with elements of the original included. You can fin the new version over on Steam HERE for £4.99/$6.99. If you just prefer the hidden object part of a game, then the original is well worth haviong. If you like all the extra's the updated version is a blast.

Videos of Apothecarium World:

You can see a videos of game play HERE, HERE and some of the updated version (not given away today) HERE.

Conclusion:

Apothecarium World is a traditional hidden object game with no adventure or puzzle elements where you can choose any of the HO scenes right from the start. There's nothing else but Hidden Object scenes, no puzzles, no adventure, sroty, help or options menu, not even a main menu. Once played through a few times the game does has limited replayability due to the positions of all items being fixed to one place.

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank MyPlayCity for giving away Apothecarium World and also to the game giveaway team, as always, for securing other ways to get free games.

Useful Information not related to today's game giveaway:

Don't forget to check out the Epic Game store This week we have three game (Darksiders 1 and 2 plus the skiing, snowboarding, wing suit and para gliding game STEEP).

Also The Indie Gala Dev showcase has 51 free games (though some are only dev demo's HERE. The first episode of The Descendant is free via Steam HERE. The full game (5 episodes is also included in a 98% off Best of Microids bundle via Indie Gala HERE. The bundle (usually costing over £139) includes Asterix & Obelix XXL2, Syberia 1, 2 & 3, Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders, Yesterday Origins, Home Design 3D, The Descendant: Complete seasons 1 to 5, Moto Racer 4 and Garfield Cart and is only £3.89. It ends on the 20th Jan. Finally, check out Delenns for details of other free games and offers HERE