Friar's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:378
- Reviews Submitted:28
- First Review:February 20, 2012
- Most Recent Review:December 3, 2021
- Featured reviews0
When Santa’s sleigh is damaged as he’s leaving the North Pole on Christmas night, only one person can save the holidays. You!
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
Great Holiday Game
PostedDecember 3, 2021
Friar
fromMinnesota
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I just love these games for the Holidays. This one does not get a 5 star rating because it is a complete pain to get installed. I am using windows 11 and maybe that is part of the problem. I wish I could give you the directions on just how to get it installed but I have no idea. After 30 minutes of trying everything and shutting down 3 times it somehow just installed. Fun game but ion no way fun to install. Big Fish needs to make these things easier to work with different systems before they release them.
I recommend this game!
Mishap: An Accidental Haunting
The Burtons have just moved into a beautiful new home, which just happens to be haunted. Help them deal with the ghosts!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
No Mishap
PostedOctober 13, 2014
Friar
fromMinnesota
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This is an absolutely outstanding Hidden Object Game. True to the original type. No big adventure, no chasing a map, no trying to figure out where to go or what to use in what area. Just plain old search and find with a small story to go along with it. The games within the HOP are also very well done and challenging. This is a must have if you like HOG without everything else.
I recommend this game!
Summer Supersports
Overall rating
4
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5
15 of 17 found this review helpful
Big Fish Olympics
PostedAugust 7, 2013
Friar
fromMinnesota
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I enjoyed this game. A regular type HOG. Somewhat easy but a lot of fun none the less. No murders, ghosts, running around with no idea of where you are going or what you are supposed to do. Just good old hidden objects with an "Olympics" feel. You will like this game if you like HOG's.
I recommend this game!
Eastville Chronicles: The Drama Queen Murder
Solve a murder in the world famous Eastville Opera House! The Queen of Drama, Dolores Molinero has been killed and the suspect is still at large.
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
The Drama Queen
PostedJune 20, 2013
Friar
fromMinnesota
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Much has been said against this game so I was a little leery of trying it out, but am glad I did. I believe that most of the negative comments come from those that do not like HOG. They are more into adventure. This is an easy game and the hidden objects are easy to find as are the puzzles easy to solve. This is a game for beginners and can be used by others just for fun and a little easy brush up. The sounds are not all that great but I usually go with the speakers turned off anyway as I think most of the sounds out there are boring. The story line is not one of the best but it is in keeping with the majority out there. Buying at the reduced price is a good buy for a game that is more fun than challenge.
I recommend this game!
Big City Adventure: Tokyo
Search for thousands of cleverly hidden items around the historic sites of Tokyo. Play a bunch of fun mini-games too.
Overall rating
5
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5
33 of 41 found this review helpful
Adventure in Tokyo
PostedJune 13, 2013
Friar
fromMinnesota
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Another Big City Adventure... Outstanding!!! I purchased this immediately as I really love the true HOG games and these are Among the best. The map graphics are not that well done but the game graphics are great. Difficulty has actually increased a little and this is even more interesting. Overall, if you like true HOG games, this is a must have. Along with the others.
I recommend this game!
Robin Hood
Slip into the role of valiant Robin Hood, and bring justice to the kingdom of England! Experience all of Robin's adventures!
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Not the prince of thieves
PostedMay 8, 2013
Friar
fromMinnesota
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
This was a very disappointing game. The graphics were very poor as was the story line. Way too much story for the game. The hidden objects were easy enough to find but the poor graphics were what made it unpleasant. Very poorly done. If you are interested at all, please just go for the demo first as I am sure you will be disappointed as well. I would definitely not recommend this game.
I don't recommend this game.
Elementals: The Magic Key
Plunge into the captivating world of magic inhabited by elementals. Help Albert, a young magician, restore the Key of Eiron.
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Elementals Not
PostedFebruary 15, 2013
Friar
fromMinnesota
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
Not impressed at all. I purchased this one on the other recommendation and am not pleased. Very simple in construction, challenge and clarity. Just not much to my liking. Not much of a true HOG.
I don't recommend this game.
Risk
Draft! Attack! Fortify! Enjoy the classic look and fun of RISK™ in an exciting new interactive experience. Play two ways as you strategize and set out to conquer the world!
Overall rating
4
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5
34 of 45 found this review helpful
Risk
PostedNovember 14, 2012
Friar
fromMinnesota
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Like the original board or computer game, but somewhat modernized. I played it on the medium difficulty setting and found it to be somewhat simple. Completed the conquer of the world in 30 minutes. Will try again on the difficult setting. I do not plan on purchasing since I do have the computer game and it is challenging. If you do not have this game, I think you will like it. It is fun and entertaining if you like to do battle.
I recommend this game!
Mysteryville 2
Return to Mysteryville and find your missing friend in this fantastic Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
2
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5
12 of 15 found this review helpful
Mysteryville Don't
PostedNovember 13, 2012
Friar
fromMinnesota
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
While I am very fond of HOG, this is definitely not to my liking. Searching for objects that you just get the outline of is just not my cup of tea. The graphics are OK, but not the greatest. I am sorry, but I just cannot recommend this game. If you are looking for Hidden Object games, I suggest you look for Pop Cap games.
I don't recommend this game.
Escape Rosecliff Island
An unexpected storm has left you shipwrecked on a remote private island. Find a way to Escape Rosecliff Island!
Overall rating
5
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5
16 of 18 found this review helpful
Island Escape
PostedNovember 13, 2012
Friar
fromMinnesota
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This, like the other Spin-Top games is an excellent HOG. Many HO scenes and extra's to find. A challenging ending to get off the island. Since I really enjoy the HO games, I really like these. A must buy for those interested in the hidden objects without all the run around, back and forth, with the newer games.
I recommend this game!