I played this in the easy mode and it was fairly easy, so I tried the hard mode and it was easier than the easy mode! I don't think it's because I remembered things from playing earlier, my memory isn't that good (which is why I had trouble with the Simon Says part.
One thing that annoyed the heck out of me is it would keep giving me hints, little flashes on something I should choose, before I was finished looking on my own. I tried ignoring the little flashes, but it's not easy to do.
I'm not sure I'm going to get the sequel. I tried both in demo mode.
I like Return to Ravenswood and the Mystery Case Files.