Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!
Players praised the logical and rewarding puzzle design, though some found certain puzzles overly obscure or illogical. The game offers a helpful hint system for players who get stuck, which reviewers appreciated.
Reviewers enjoyed the sense of exploration and discovery while investigating the game's detailed and atmospheric environments. However, some wished the cursor would change to more clearly indicate interactable elements.
One standout feature is the ability to take pictures of important clues and patterns using an in-game camera, allowing players to reference these images later when solving puzzles. Reviewers found this mechanic to be very useful and well-implemented.
The gameplay loop of exploring, collecting items, and solving puzzles is generally linear, but reviewers felt the pacing was well-done, providing a good balance of story progression and puzzle-solving without becoming overly frustrating or overwhelming.