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Tales from the Dragon Mountain: The Strix

Fantasy hidden object adventure: help Mina Lockheart explore the folklore-inspired Dragon Mountains, solve puzzles and confront the evil spirit Strix.

PRICE$9.99 USD
RUNS ONWindows, macOS, Android, iOS
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About Tales from the Dragon Mountain: The Strix

Tales from the Dragon Mountain: The Strix from Cateia Games is a fantasy hidden object puzzle adventure inspired by folklore and myths.

Mina's dreams about her grandmother Kate have become unbearable nightmares. Haunted by one dream of her grandmother's house in flames, Mina decides to travel to her family's forgotten estate – and so begins the greatest adventure of her life. Join brave Mina Lockheart, search for clues, explore the distant lands of the Dragon Mountains around Pozoj Creek, meet mythical creatures you thought existed only in folklore and fairy tales, find valuable hidden objects and solve riddles and puzzles to finally confront the evil spirit called the Strix.

Features

  • A fantasy tale inspired by true folklore legends
  • Help the peaceful creatures of the Dragon Mountains defeat the evil spirit
  • Explore dozens of unique fairy-tale locations
  • Find clues and helpful hidden objects
  • Search the mystical world to find the true path
  • Confront the ancient evil and free the creatures from its curse
  • Solve different mini-games along your journey, including logic puzzles and a tile-matching game against a dragon
  • Earn achievements
  • Three difficulty modes: casual, adventure and challenging
  • Tutorial for beginners

The game was released in 2011 for PC and Mac and later came to mobile and Windows Store (as "Dragon Tales: The Strix") and Steam (as "Curse of Dragon Mountains: The Strix"). A sequel, Tales from the Dragon Mountain 2: The Lair, continues Mina's story.

Key features

Hidden object scenesFind clues and useful items
Adventure questsFetch quests and object puzzles
Mini-gamesLogic puzzles and a tile game against a dragon
Folklore storyInspired by real legends
Three difficulty modesCasual, adventure and challenging
Achievements and tutorialFriendly for beginners
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License and price

License type
Paid (with free trial)
Price
$9.99 USD

System requirements

Operating system
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

Good and keep in mind

Good

  • More varied than a typical hidden object game
  • Atmospheric folklore setting
  • Good introduction for beginners

Keep in mind

  • Short – about 3 to 4 hours in adventure mode
  • Low replay value, like most hidden object games

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is The Strix?
A hidden object puzzle adventure game with adventure-style quests and mini-games.
Who is the main character?
Mina Lockheart, who travels to her grandmother's estate in the Dragon Mountains to confront the evil spirit Strix.
How many difficulty modes are there?
Three: casual, adventure and challenging.
How long is the game?
About 3 to 4 hours in adventure mode, according to reviewers.
Is there a sequel?
Yes: Tales from the Dragon Mountain 2: The Lair.