This was such a fun game. I am glad I purchased it. The graphics were great, the music relaxing (I actually kept the speakers on for a change). The storyline was fairytale good. A pleasant break from the usual dark plots.
The HOGs were neither too easy nor too difficult, although I realized it is easier to find objects when playing in the evening.
Natural light did make finding some objects more difficult. I had to use the hints once in awhile especially when looking for an object in gray scale. Some of the puzzles were more difficult, these can be skipped without penalty if necessary.
The blog walkthrough was helpful at first but once I got used to what to look for during the game, I didn't need to refer to it to complete the journey.
I highly recommend this game for all ages ... even us older folks!