This reminded me big time of the Sierra adventure games of the 90s, complete with sometimes ridiculous and non-sensical puzzles (generally in a good way). I loved the in-game hint system; only once was the hint not enough, and I eventually stumbled on the answer through some lateral thinking (cough syntax cough). Ended up enjoying it enough I gave it to my dad as a gift. Lighthearted fun.
Aeressler about Hollywood Monsters