solsa55's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.4
- Helpful Votes:343
- Reviews Submitted:5
- First Review:November 22, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 22, 2024
- Featured reviews0
solsa55's Review History
Did Captain Magnus sail away with a legendary treasure, or was he carried off into the night?
Overall rating
5
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5
I love interacting with the other characters
PostedMay 22, 2024
solsa55
fromnorthern california
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
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've played many of these nancy drew games. I really like the interaction with the other characters and the graphics, it makes the game immersive. Plus, it's whodunit/detective oriented and I love mysteries.
I recommend this game!
A frantic distress signal uncovers a mysterious disappearance at Misthill!
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
Loved that you play as multiple characters
PostedApril 18, 2021
solsa55
fromnorthern california
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I liked the storyline. And the fact you get to play as multiple characters.
I recommend this game!
What's more important - the fate of the world or the destiny of your family? Find out in this amazing hidden object adventure game!
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Looks great, but boring story and puzzles
PostedMarch 9, 2020
solsa55
fromnorthern california
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
2
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5
This was just so tedious. I guess it is okay as these games go.
It looked good. But, I would rather have a good story than good graphics. It's like the mystery case files. The first few games had good stories. Then it devolved into a tedious series of puzzles. It's like it was designed by an algorithm or a 3 year old who just does the same thing over and over ad nauseum. I think a game needs a good story teller above all else, and this was abysmally bad in that way.
It looked good. But, I would rather have a good story than good graphics. It's like the mystery case files. The first few games had good stories. Then it devolved into a tedious series of puzzles. It's like it was designed by an algorithm or a 3 year old who just does the same thing over and over ad nauseum. I think a game needs a good story teller above all else, and this was abysmally bad in that way.
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Manor: A Hidden Object Mystery
The bayou. The roaring 1920’s. A supernatural secret. Step into Dark Manor, where ghostly hosts will help you find your way! Beautify your manor today!
Overall rating
5
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5
281 of 334 found this review helpful
great fun
PostedSeptember 8, 2013
solsa55
fromnorthern california
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
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
3
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5
I usually play a similar game on a popular social website. This game has a sense of humor and great graphics. LIke most of these type of games, you have to balance energy-type points with experience and so forth. It's not like a hidden object games that you buy -- it's one of those hidden object game you play for free. You have to get used to only being able to play for so long before you must either wait a while or else spend money to continue. A fair trade-off.
I recommend this game!
Mystery Case Files: Shadow Lake Collector's Edition
The residents of Bitterford, Maine have fallen prey to a terrible curse. It’s up to you to unravel the series of mysterious events that led to the town’s downfall and uncover the evil that was responsible.
Overall rating
5
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5
49 of 54 found this review helpful
Great game!
PostedNovember 22, 2012
solsa55
fromnorthern california
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File
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
I'm surprised to read so many negative reviews of this game. I absolutely loved this one. Loved the comic performances by Lea Thompson and the reality show team. I was completely engrossed in the story. It could have been longer, but I think that's because I enjoyed the game so much I wanted it to go on longer. This is in contrast to Escape from Ravenhurst, which I finished but only because I had spent the money for it and so felt obliged. I was tired by EFR's overly serious atmosphere and the puzzles seemed tedious.
Anyway, for Shadow Lake:
I loved the variety of characters -- check out the credits, there were a lot of characters in this one.
I loved the puzzles -- having the psychic ask you to find various objects for their psychic energy helped integrate the puzzles into the story.
Graphics were beautiful.
I loved the fog and the atmosphere.
As others have said, this wasn't the most difficult game but it wasn't embarrassingly easy either.
I loved the variety of characters -- check out the credits, there were a lot of characters in this one.
I loved the puzzles -- having the psychic ask you to find various objects for their psychic energy helped integrate the puzzles into the story.
Graphics were beautiful.
I loved the fog and the atmosphere.
As others have said, this wasn't the most difficult game but it wasn't embarrassingly easy either.
This was right up there with Dire Grove for me, if only it had gone on for a bit longer.
I recommend this game!