Great production value and genuinely interesting puzzles. But it is still an adventure game that not everyone will like.
However, I doubt that the "try everything on everything" mechanic can work in today's video game market. Not that the game forces you to try everything on just anyone/thing you see. A lot of very subtle hints are left in the game to allow the player to solve the puzzles. But there is a still minority of puzzles that simplify doesn't make sense. Hint: If you have a VIP card, hand it to Glettis. Having said that, the majority of the puzzles in the game actually make sense and it is immensely satisfying if you can solve it without resorting to a guide.
To conclude, I would like to point out that the story in the game is good and the graphics do not look terribly dated despite it's age, in fact is looks quite good. It is a solid game that should be enjoyed by everyone, best played with a guide when stuck.