Flux Family Secrets: The Rabbit Hole follows the saga started in its predecessor, Flux Family Secrets: The Ripple Effect [link:Game]. You experience the oddly extraordinary Flux family through the eyes of Jess, the long lost daughter Flux, now reunited, but stuck in, of all horrendous places, the 80s and endeavoring to set right some new historical anomalies in order to return to the present.

This genuinely fun, adventure hidden object game excels where other (I dare say "most") hidden object games stumble: the storyline. Instead of ornate, picturesque scenes hobbled together through a patchwork of unimpressive, disjointed, and, ultimately, disappointing plot points, the focus of Flux Family Secrets: The Rabbit Hole, like it’s predecessor, is on the story which unfolds much like that archaic technology once upon a time called a "book." The gorgeous artwork and highly enjoyable gameplay is just an added benefit piled on like a hefty portion of sour cream on a burrito (you can eat a burrito without it, but it’s just not the same). I especially enjoyed the use of actual "hidden objects" in a hidden objects game! (Who woulda thunk it? Such a novel idea.) Certain puzzles and pieces can only be discovered or completed after revealing other pieces or solving previous puzzles.

Despite the sometimes less challenging, simplistic puzzles and mini-games (which, I openly acknowledge, for some is a bonus) I enjoyed playing along due to the compelling storyline and resultant speedier gameplay. The Delayed Hint/Skip feature (present in both titles) ensures that entertainment not be interrupted by the frightening screams, fist pounding, and real-world object smashing common of the frustrated player. And, the fact that the game isn’t timed during normal gameplay (it is timed overall for game-level competition and scoring), also allows you to enjoy what you’re doing without the nagging pressure of a ticking clock.

Bottom line: This high quality, well polished, enjoyable adventure hidden object game continues the bar raising efforts of its predecessor through a solid, entertaining storyline and fantastic gameplay.

For more Skunk Studio Games, play Flux Family Secrets: The Ripple Effect, QBeez 2 or Mah Jong Adventures.