Macgamestore.com and HiddenObjects.com today announced the release of The Count of Monte Cristo for the Mac. The hidden object game is based on the famous novel by ALexander Dumas, taking place in the 19th century. Players choose between eight characters to investigate, discovering more than 1,000 hidden objects. The Count of Monte Cristo features 20 scenes as well as 15 puzzles, and is priced at $20. The game requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.

"Edmond Dantes, a dashing young captain, has been betrayed by enemies who called themselves friends and is wrongly imprisoned. Many years have passed, then one day a monk and scholar enters his prison cell through an escape tunnel. They become fast friends and then Edmond finally escapes his lifelong prison. Help him find his offenders and get revenge once and for all. Find the cleverly hidden objects and solve the unique puzzles!"