caseyduhamel's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.4
- Helpful Votes:3,948
- Reviews Submitted:150
- First Review:October 29, 2019
- Most Recent Review:April 12, 2025
- Featured reviews0
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Can your love survive the vampire’s curse?
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 10 found this review helpful
The Usual Done Well
PostedSeptember 6, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
(322)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Usual paradigm by Domini- lots of goodies to find, interactive scenes- click on birds they fly away, click on vases they fall (keeps it interesting). I have to admit this game's graphics are sharp and crisp and not too saturated with the dreaded purple and pink. I appreciate the dev's attention to trying to bring more atmosphere to the scenes- fell just a tad short. Same linear story told in a different way, but the puzzles are fun and the HOGs have different twists plus a match-3 option which I appreciate. Domini has to work on character development. The voice-overs sound very amateurish; that's disappointing. Jeez, all these new games by all these developers are the same old rehash, obviously some better than others. I look to the old games for more realism, truly immersive stories, especially concerning "strange but true": real esotericism, occultism, hermeticism, murder mysteries, the darker, mysterious side of religion and history. PLEASE devs, GET BACK TO THAT!! These cookie cutter games being churned out like a conveyor belt are really disappointing me. Sick of saving the world, rescuing my relatives from other-wordlies and haunted hotels. I HATE elves, dwarves, and dragons. And the whole vampire thing has been done to death...or un-death as it were lol. However, this game is a nice, well done way to pass an afternoon while being sequestered. Domini puts out a good product, even if predictable.
I recommend this game!
A serial killer has resurfaced, and he’s calling you out!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Fabulous, no, but definitely a fun game
PostedSeptember 5, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
(322)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Decent story line, lots of collectibles. Some of the puzzles were definitely very challenging and there are some great twists on the usual junk pile HOGs- and you have a match-3 option which is fantastic. Characters were not very fluid in their movements and a bit wooden. The graphics are terrific- no purple saturation and I love the little store signs that allude to the dev's name Domini. You click on things and they react- like birds flying away or vases falling. Kind of the same ol-same ol' but with solid production, great map, linear paradigm, good story, good length. I did enjoy playing this game and am happy I purchased it.
I recommend this game!
Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink Collector's Edition
The quaint mountain town of Hochwald hides a deadly secret. Defeat a mechanical mastermind and save your friend before another earthquake strikes!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Beautiful Steam Punk Adventure
PostedAugust 26, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Well, I think we all know the steam punk genre has turned it's last loop. But this game- what a joy! Definitely challenging- pretty much two games in one . The puzzles definitely take some brain work. The imagery is top notch, but the characters are a bit robotic- who cares?! This a a great story, wonderful adventure game, and definitely challenging. Now, I don't like a lot of the new games, but I enjoyed this one very, very much!
I recommend this game!
Royal Detective: The Lord of Statues Collector's Edition
Save the besieged alpine village of Martlet and rescue its residents from the mysterious living statues in this exciting Hidden Object Adventure game!
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
What A Much Needed Surprise
PostedAugust 13, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
With all the cookie cutter games out there, everything being the same- find your daughter, find your husband, find your wife, find your sanity, find a relief from boredom- comes this little gem. And the little wooden guy didn't even bother me, I enjoyed him! What a terrific edition by Elephant games. I'm used to games like Penumbra Hotel, True Fear (absolutely outstanding!). I don't like gnomes, dragons, other-worlds. I like history and realism. Well, this wonderful game has both and I am reminded of Christmas- in spite of the little wooden guy! The HOP's, which I usually find so annoying, were lots of fun and who doesn't like puzzles?! Great job, Elephant, this game is a joy!
I recommend this game!
Resurrection, New Mexico Collector's Edition
After a terrible traffic accident, Amy Walters finds herself trapped in dark, mysterious world that seems to have a mind of its own!
Overall rating
5
/
5
How Did I Not Find This Earlier?!
PostedAugust 2, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Well, at the time of this writing this game is just about 10 years old- don't let that scare you. Gorgeous hand drawn graphics, no map but a very helpful hint button, Seems to be based on Southwestern lore and the seven deadly sins- how could you go wrong?! lol No voice-overs but that's ok. HOP's are not annoying and the mini-puzzles are challenging. Not a lot of handholding here! Story-line sucks you right in! If you enjoy adventure gaming, I highly recommend this one!
I recommend this game!
He can’t be stopped. And he’s digging your grave!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Not Bad For the Usual Fare
PostedJuly 19, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
(322)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Typical HOAG cookie cutter, but enough thought went into this story to keep you entertained. Not my type of picnic, but there are those that will love this. Graphics- typical, voice-overs- typical, story...you guess the rest. Worth the buy, though. There are better out there but I found this to be a great way to spend a Sunday! Enjoy :-)
I recommend this game!
Help stop a killer and keep an important scientific discovery from falling into the wrong hands!
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 23 found this review helpful
Yes!! Actual Mysterious Historical Events
PostedJuly 16, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
As they say, truth is stranger than fiction! If you are tired of dwarves, elves, specters, ghosts, witches, other-worldlies kidnapping your relatives, haunted hotels, princesses, and having to save the world ad nauseum then you'll love this game! Granted, the graphics are well done but not particularly atmospheric. Great story line- MK Ultra: a historically CIA biggie! Thank God, the HOGs are at a minimum and lots of puzzles which I love! Great job here developers! I am loving every minute of it!
I recommend this game!
Can you rescue your daughter and save both realms in time?
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
The Elephant is Getting Bored
PostedJuly 5, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
(322)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I've liked many games from Elephant but as of late they're becoming the same ol' same ol'. I bought this game sight unseen according to the somewhat positive reviews. Mistake. As soon as the little wooden guy showed up I knew I would hate it. Now for some, I know this is your genre and many will enjoy this. Me? Nope. I love intelligent, realistic, historic gaming. Wish Big Fish would get more...please, no more elves, dwarves, dragons, mages- it's been done to death, For those of you that like this type of schmaltz gaming- enjoy. And I truly wish developers would start hand drawing their scenes again- now, that's a joy!
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Alleys: Penumbra Motel Collector`s Edition
Rescue a young girl from the Penumbra Motel. Solve puzzles, unravel a long standing mystery of death and disappearances in this heart-pounding adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
So Far, So Great!!
PostedJuly 4, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
(322)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
In these days of cookie cutter games ad infinitum with cg graphics and characters that move like stickmen, it's a wonderful day to find a game like this. Hand drawn graphics with real actors, fluidity of motion. Graphics are crisp and clean, intriguing story line moves in a linear fashion and- oh glory hallelujah- very few HO's. This is a puzzle heavy game. It's an older game, which probably explains the great graphics which a team obviously took the time to produce. And personally I like the fact that there are no morphs or collectors items or puzzle pieces to watch out for. Although I do enjoy that, it's nice to be able to concentrate on just the game. You have to hunt for gems like this in the huge cornucopia of games that is BIG FISH but it is well worth the expedition. Great job on this one and well done!
I recommend this game!
An intruder’s puzzling calling-card means certain doom for the Holmes family line!
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Not Great But Not Bad
PostedJune 30, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I bought this without playing the demo as it looked to be something different and the reviews were mostly very positive. I was disappointed. The game lacked atmosphere, no mystery at all as we know the culprit from the start, and the storyline...well, this is no Arthur Conan Doyle. I finished the game and started the bonus chapter. The voiceovers are not good- it's supposed to take place in England but the only character with a hint of an English accent is the main character. BUT- the voiceover in the bonus chapter was awful. It begins with a wedding- the bridegroom's voicing was so incredibly bad it was comical and I laughed out loud. Character movement and fluidity is very clunky. I'm giving this three stars instead of two because I appreciate the effort to bring something new to the table. Mercifully, this game is short. I thank the developers for trying but this falls way short. Back to the drawing board is elementary, my dear Watson.
I don't recommend this game.