Forgotten Places: Lost Circus
Reveal the meaning behind strange dreams in this eerie Hidden Object encounter.
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March 22, 2018
8 years and 135 days ago
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Mixed82 reviews45.1%
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19 itemsAbout the Game
Obsessed by dreams of a mysterious circus, Joy awakens each night with tears and the dreadful feeling that her waking life is the real nightmare. Why are these recurring visions troubling her and why does she sense such a strong connection to a place that she has never been before? Could it be that the circus is real?
Follow Joy as she discovers the real-life source of her nightmares. Search for clues to help spark Joy's memories of a forgotten past. Solve puzzles, play curious mini-games, and collect peculiar items in an eerie quest for answers.
This is a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game, meaning a specific genre of story-driven, point & click adventures. Throughout the game, players are tasked to find a list of objects hidden within a particular scene, and to occasionally complete various mini-games/puzzles.
Follow Joy as she discovers the real-life source of her nightmares. Search for clues to help spark Joy's memories of a forgotten past. Solve puzzles, play curious mini-games, and collect peculiar items in an eerie quest for answers.
- Discover the origin of an inexplicable existence with adventure in Lost Circus.
- Wander the ruins of an abandoned circus on a dark and stormy night.
- Search for clues to reveal signs and spark memories of a forgotten past.
- Solve puzzles, play curious mini-games, and collect peculiar items.
- Enjoy Casual or Expert mode while also playing a bonus side quest.
This is a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game, meaning a specific genre of story-driven, point & click adventures. Throughout the game, players are tasked to find a list of objects hidden within a particular scene, and to occasionally complete various mini-games/puzzles.
