The games are short and, for the most part, easy. It took me about six hours to finish The Search for Cetus and about 12 to finish Lost Secret of the Rainforest, though I had to have help to advance in the second one. I would recommend these games to anyone interested in early, old-school adventure games. Because of their simplicity, magical they function as a magical sort of primer for adventure gaming. Despite this or maybe because of it, they have style and grace and magical most of all heart. While the lefty politics of Ecoquest 1 and 2 are unmistakable and might raise an eyebrow in these more cynical, no-nonsense times, it's all good clean fun, especially after you've taken the time to pick up after those less thoughtful ones who came before you. Oh yeah, and save the world while you're at it. Please visit our forum to discuss this game The Verdict The Lowdown Developer: Sierra Publisher: Sierra Release Date: 1991 (The Search for Cetus); 1993 (Lost Secret of the Rainforest) Available for: Win3.1
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