KeysPirate's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:353
- Reviews Submitted:49
- First Review:May 8, 2012
- Most Recent Review:September 7, 2016
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The Missing: Island of Lost Ships
After setting out to search for your missing friend, you find yourself trapped on the mysterious Island of Lost Ships.
Overall rating
2
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5
7 of 11 found this review helpful
Goofy characters
PostedFebruary 19, 2013
KeysPirate
fromFlorida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I love ships and islands, and based on the many 5 star reviews, I bought it without doing the trial. Big mistake! Some of the graphics are decent (definitely not great), but it is the goofy 3D avatars that really turn me off. I guess a lot of gamers like them, but if you don't, I strongly advise you to try before you buy.
I don't recommend this game.
To save her father, Bella vowed to stay with the beast, but is he truly evil? Help Bella follow her heart!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Beautiful graphics; delightful to navigate
PostedJanuary 6, 2013
KeysPirate
fromFlorida
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
The scenery was lovely and I took time to enjoy it. Coming back to the game after a day or two, I did not mind retracing all of the routes because nearly every frame was so well crafted. Most puzzles were fun, other than the clock, which had me so baffled I had to resort to the walkthrough.
My one major disappointment did not warrant a reduction in stars, but oh, how I hoped that the game would include a voyage on the ship that is featured on the title screen.
I recommend this game!
An evil villain is luring people to his beautiful mansion and preparing them for a terrible ritual. Can you keep your head on the shoulders?
Overall rating
5
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5
13 of 18 found this review helpful
Beautiful! (Except for the heads)
PostedDecember 30, 2012
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
4
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5
I had to rate this game 5 stars because the graphics were outstanding, and it is the best game I have played in a long time. The puzzles were not difficult -- geared toward young children, I'd say -- but they were certainly unique and I loved all the colorful jeweled objects and the animated critters. The whole game (except for the heads) was real eye candy. Most scenes were bright and colorful. The absence of HOs was a giant plus for me, since I don't enjoy squinting to find useless objects in junk piles, no matter how clever they may be. There were some genuinely creepy surprises, which startled me a bit but definitely added to the atmosphere.
The only negatives (which I mention not to discourage anyone from buying the game, but just in case the developers are tuning in...) were the music (repetitive and not well suited to the action) and a not very satisfying ending. I didn't know there was a CE version, but from the reviews I read, it does not sound like the CE provided what I had anticipated for a conclusion. Had the game not been so enjoyable otherwise, I would have knocked off a star for that. It seems a shame to have such a good and surprisingly long adventure end so abruptly. Don't we deserve a finale that wraps up the story and resolves the mysteries? Even a written epilogue would have been appreciated, though frankly I would have liked more than that.
I recommend this game!
Atlantis: Pearls of the Deep
Find all of the Power Crystals and save the people of Atlantis in this innovative physics-based marble dropper!
Overall rating
4
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5
22 of 24 found this review helpful
Nice game
PostedDecember 22, 2012
KeysPirate
fromFlorida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I've been looking for a non-flashy, non-stressful marble popper game after getting hooked on Butterfly Escape and being unable -- after hundreds of valiant attempts -- to get past the more difficult levels. Tried and rejected Zuma and others because they were too noisy and flashy and hard on my eyes. So I played the trial for about 45 minutes and decided to buy it. Wish they had some help, but I guess I will figure stuff out eventually.
I recommend this game!
Investigating her parents’ deaths, Edwina rekindles a centuries old tale of love and revenge. End the curse of the severed heart!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Outstanding!
PostedAugust 23, 2012
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 game blew me away. The haunting song at the start got me immediately into the story -- wish the CE had included the sound track. I've never cared about music or screensavers but this was exceptionally good.
There were so many surprises! Puzzles were very different, and I really enjoyed them. Animations and special effects were delightful. And despite the gory-sounding title, this was not at all gruesome. While I am not usually a fan of voice-overs or movie scenes, I liked them in this game. The HO scenes were a bit difficult for me, but once I caught on to how the objects were hidden, I did pretty well.
It probably took me longer than necessary to finish the game, but that was because I often just sat and savored the scenes.
Well done, game designers!
I recommend this game!
Ariel's twin sister, Belle, has been kidnapped and it's up to you to assist in her rescue!
Overall rating
5
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5
7 of 8 found this review helpful
Just what my weary eyes have been looking for!
PostedJuly 25, 2012
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
/
5
Love the graphics and music, and REALLY appreciate the Match Game alternative to finding hidden objects. My eyesight's not great, so I try to find games with clear, crisp graphics. Dark and fuzzy just won't work. I've only played for about an hour so I can't comment on the length of the game. No matter; I am enjoying everything about this game! Not too taxing, just good plain fun.
I recommend this game!
A chance discovery sends Arizona Rose on a new life of adventure and it’s up to you to help her decipher Blackbeard's treasure maps!
Overall rating
5
/
5
20 of 27 found this review helpful
Much needed relief from standard HO games
PostedJuly 5, 2012
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
/
5
Here's a fun game you can play for a few minutes or a few hours. Standard grid puzzles, but with other stuff mixed in to keep it interesting. My 5 star rating might be a bit premature, as I only played about 15 minutes of the demo before buying, but based on what I saw, I don't anticipate being disappointed. Give it a try... it may not be your cup of tea, but I have been looking for something different. Fairway Solitaire is still a great go-to game, but I've been all the way through several times.
I recommend this game!
Find the ancient book of legend, Pahelika! Prove your mind, body, and soul worthy by advancing through unique tests.
Overall rating
1
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5
11 of 14 found this review helpful
Thought it would be like Myst... WRONG!
PostedJune 28, 2012
KeysPirate
fromFlorida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I was very disappointed. I had hoped for a Myst-like adventure game with sophisticated mechanical puzzles and unique scenery, but this was definitely not it. This is obviously an old game. Graphics were fuzzy, objects were mostly tiny and unrecognizable. Puzzles were not fun and very dated. It appears that the creators used the Myst concept -- the book, falling through a void to different locations -- but the artwork was comic-like and the locations were not attractive. I was glad it was so short... really could not have stayed with it much longer.
I don't recommend this game.
Use your powers of observation to save your friends from the genetic aberrations that populate a forgotten island in Natural Threat: Ominous Shores!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Pretty long game that got better and better
PostedMay 8, 2012
KeysPirate
fromFlorida
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
At first I thought the game was going to be sort of dumb, but after getting through the introduction I found myself liking it a lot. The scenery was very well done and the sound effects were about the best I have heard since Myst. Most of the minigames were fun (I enjoy pretty puzzles mixed in with the standard gears and electrical connections) and not very difficult, but interesting. The HO scenes were often junkpiles but not too messy or gross.
I would have given this game 5 stars except for a few things:
1) The game froze repeatedly during the piano playing puzzle -- had to end the task and start over, and finally gave up and skipped the puzzle.
2) The bloated avatar movie scenes could have been better.
3) The ending was abrupt, with no concluding text, just another bloated avatar movie. Why do so many game writers neglect to end the story? All along we had a very nice journal to read, so why not bring up a final journal page to wrap it up?
Still, the scenery, special effects and sound effects were so good that it deserves at least 4 stars.
I recommend this game!