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Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:379
- Reviews Submitted:12
- First Review:November 29, 2011
- Most Recent Review:May 4, 2016
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A mysterious fortune teller has foreseen her demise at midnight this very day. Can you find the soul who seeks to kill Madame Fate? You be the detective.
Overall rating
5
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5
104 of 116 found this review helpful
A great example of 'Hidden Object' genre
PostedDecember 1, 2011
monkeyface881
fromUnited Kingdom
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
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
'Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate' was my first introduction to the Hidden Object genre... and my, what a great impression it made!
Quirky and full of humour, four years later it is still one of my favourite games and by far the most re-playable.
I have played it to completion at LEAST twelve times since its purchase, and that is not an exaggeration.
While it is full of wonderfully designed and well hidden objects, it also has a lot of creative and fun puzzles embedded within the game as well as unlockable levels and morphing objects.
The only reason I have marked down the 'visual/sound quality' is because this game is a few years old now and the graphics may be considered slightly 'grainy' in comparison to newer games.
An excellent game!
Quirky and full of humour, four years later it is still one of my favourite games and by far the most re-playable.
I have played it to completion at LEAST twelve times since its purchase, and that is not an exaggeration.
While it is full of wonderfully designed and well hidden objects, it also has a lot of creative and fun puzzles embedded within the game as well as unlockable levels and morphing objects.
The only reason I have marked down the 'visual/sound quality' is because this game is a few years old now and the graphics may be considered slightly 'grainy' in comparison to newer games.
An excellent game!
I recommend this game!
Return once more to the haunted grounds of Ravenhearst Manor to uncover new details about this poignant saga. What you find could very well be the final chapter of this riveting story-if you escape.
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
The long awaited 'Ravenhearst' installment.
PostedNovember 29, 2011
monkeyface881
fromUnited Kingdom
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
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
Finally! After a good few years since 'Return to Ravenhearst' came the long awaited third installment... but after such an astoundingly wonderful second installment, it would have been near impossible to meet the benchmark.
While this game makes a solid effort, it does fall short of the perfection that was 'Return to Ravenhearst'.
But, lets for a moment appreciate 'Escape from Ravenhearst' stood alone:
* Music is minimalist and highly atmospheric, adding to the overall feel for a scene without awareness of its presence.
* Sounds and voice acting are excellent, a little cheesy but clearly intentional as part of its charm.
* Puzzles are challenging and diverse. Some very reminiscant of the wacky 'Door puzzles' from the original 'Ravenhearst'.
* graphics are gorgeous- clear and with a real 'creepy' side!
* game length is very long. I didn't time myself but I can estimate a good 10 hours.
While this game makes a solid effort, it does fall short of the perfection that was 'Return to Ravenhearst'.
But, lets for a moment appreciate 'Escape from Ravenhearst' stood alone:
* Music is minimalist and highly atmospheric, adding to the overall feel for a scene without awareness of its presence.
* Sounds and voice acting are excellent, a little cheesy but clearly intentional as part of its charm.
* Puzzles are challenging and diverse. Some very reminiscant of the wacky 'Door puzzles' from the original 'Ravenhearst'.
* graphics are gorgeous- clear and with a real 'creepy' side!
* game length is very long. I didn't time myself but I can estimate a good 10 hours.
So what's the downside?
* Hidden object scenes have been replaced with 'morphing object scenes'. While I was disappointed with this initially, after playing for more than 30 minutes it grew on me and I actually found it more captivating than a hidden object scene! However, for gamers who expect hidden object scenes (as was the norm for all MCF games) this may be a negative point for the game.
* Strategy guide gives away every step of the game, spoiling the element of surprise. At many points during the game I thought to myself "I could really use a little hint or pointer to find out what to do/where to go next", unfortunately the strategy guide just gives everything away and there is no 'hint' option except for the morphing object scenes.
* Hidden object scenes have been replaced with 'morphing object scenes'. While I was disappointed with this initially, after playing for more than 30 minutes it grew on me and I actually found it more captivating than a hidden object scene! However, for gamers who expect hidden object scenes (as was the norm for all MCF games) this may be a negative point for the game.
* Strategy guide gives away every step of the game, spoiling the element of surprise. At many points during the game I thought to myself "I could really use a little hint or pointer to find out what to do/where to go next", unfortunately the strategy guide just gives everything away and there is no 'hint' option except for the morphing object scenes.
I personally enjoyed this game very much, and I'm now playing it for a second time!
I recommend this game!