I like HOGs for what they are. Short, cheap and entertaining. I don't really like the hidden object scenes (yeah... I know), I play it for mini games and puzzles, which I think have mostly dissapered from AGs.
I also like that it is first person games, I can't stand third person games, why whatch when our hero runs across a room to get to his car?
AGs are now more about "the STORY". And interaction with other carachters. I don't care very much about the story (if I want a good story I read a book), and I don't like running around talking to the Bartender, the Maid and the Garderner again and again.
Actually. If someone knows about a game that is just a collection of puzzles and mini games, please say so!