Vacation Adventures: Cruise Director 7 – Review

It’s time again for another Vacation Adventures fun! In Vacation Adventures: Cruise Director 7, you get to visit the four continents of the world of the grand USS Liberty of the Waves. From South America to Antarctica, explore all of the world’s wonders, sensational tourist attractions, and all corners of the renowned cruise ship.

Casual Arts really takes the saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” to heart with its Vacation Adventures series. Yes, in terms of its features and mechanics, Cruise Director 7 is almost identical to its many predecessors as well as the Park Ranger lineup. However, having addicting gameplay and a relaxing vibe to its advantage, fans will undoubtedly enjoy this new sequel and turn it into a chart-topping success as they did with all the previous installments.

Vacation Adventures: Cruise Director 7 is a traditional hidden object game in the sense that the majority of the game involves actual hidden object scenes. While there are themed mini-games thrown in every now and then, it is the hidden object scenes that shine. These scenes are enjoyable and challenging. The interactive elements are well thought out and the replayability is indeed high. All the bonus hidden items are still included in this sequel, ranging from Lost and Found items to wildlife animals and recyclables.

Even if there is nothing truly innovative about this game, Vacation Adventures: Cruise Director 7 manages to stay fresh and fun on the merits of the new locations alone. All of the locations are gorgeous and their photo-like quality is truly one-of-a-kind. The pleasant and soothing music also makes hours of playing this game pass by like it’s nothing.

For the Collector’s Edition, Vacation Adventures: Cruise Director 7 offers a handful of extra features; three extra levels, wallpapers, soundtracks, achievements, and replayable mini-games. While the package definitely could’ve been more attractive, its high replay value and cross-generational appeal make the game well worth the premium price tag.

Vacation Adventures: Cruise Director 7 sticks to its same-old mold, but still effectively delivers relaxing fun for the whole family.