0Jade's Profile
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- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:4,292
- Reviews Submitted:111
- First Review:February 9, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 14, 2025
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Can you find your husband and escape an otherworldly foe?
Overall rating
5
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5
113 of 140 found this review helpful
A game for puzzlers AND HOP lovers
PostedMay 12, 2018
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Again a 1st review that was unfair in my opinion - I get if you comment that you could not play, but to trash the whole game is not fair to the developers. First of all, this game is not for newbies - slightly challenging for that. Storyline is not totally novel, but interesting with very little dialog. Colors are very grey and brown. There are skulls and morphing objects to find on each scene and probably an equal number of puzzles vs. HOP. Warning, these items will not be visible on small devices in my opinion as they are very small. The hidden object puzzles have morphing objects, but leaning more toward HOP. There are collectibles and a HOP gallery in the extras along with the typical music and wallpaper. Bonus game as well. If this review sounds intriguing - give it a try - demos are free after all. :-)
I recommend this game!
Play as both members of the Fletcher family to crack the case!
Overall rating
3
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5
55 of 76 found this review helpful
Good story - old school graphics
PostedMay 5, 2018
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I hate it when this happens, an over the top review of 5 starts that fails to mention the obvious flaws. It makes me want to give it one star only to balance things out! I did not play the entire game, but only the demo, so I can only comment on that. Let's start with the good news, for adventure players, the story is newish and it has an adventure feel. For HOP players - hidden object puzzles are occasional and some are puzzle/hidden (if you know what I mean). There are language errors, but not catastrophic ones - actually they can be quite amusing. The characters are "paper cut-outs" with voice over that displays text in a box - no moving lips. The puzzles are not horribly challenging, but enjoyable. I might purchase the game with a coupon - I recommend you play before you buy. Music seems appropriate. I'll leave the rest of the details to the others, these are the nuts and bolts.
I recommend this game!
A young journalist following a wanted felon chases him to a golden elevator that takes her to other worlds, where huge danger threatens everything.
Overall rating
4
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5
17 of 40 found this review helpful
Deja Vu, but Fun
PostedJune 24, 2017
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This game was well written when I played it many years ago on Big Fish Games. I thought they always say they have a NEW game every day. Hmmm... That being said, play the demo. Someone bent over backwards to be creative and futuristic. I loved the game back then, and still enjoyed it today.
I recommend this game!
The ones who touch the artifact must die. Will you be next?
Overall rating
5
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5
29 of 64 found this review helpful
What We Have Asked For
PostedAugust 20, 2016
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
What have we been saying?
We want someone to think of a new story, change up the HOPs and make them fun and interactive, stop doing the same old puzzles and think up new ones. It pretty much checks off all my boxes.
I recommend this game!
Dive into the heart of an unbelievable investigation. Time's running out, can you solve this mystery?
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 6 found this review helpful
Old School, Great Story
PostedAugust 1, 2016
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This plays like an old school game with very tedious maneuvering within the game. You ultimately do find a "jump" map - lots of repeating previous scenes. If vision is a problem, although you can zoom in, I'd avoid playing this one. The puzzles, which exceed the HOGs range from simple to diabolical. The storyline is very intriguing. Knowing what I just told you, whether you try it or not is up to you.
Reclaim a stolen artifact to crush the threat to your kingdom!
Overall rating
4
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5
24 of 27 found this review helpful
Issues from before are Issues no More
PostedJanuary 24, 2016
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy, Mahjong, Card & Board, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Has a RELAXED setting
That being said, now some of you (like me) will keep reading. I remember playing this game as a collector's edition? just a few months ago, and I had several issues with locking up, timer still being on in relaxed mode, etc. As far as I can tell, the game plays beautifully now.
If you have played other Moai games, it's very much the same. Get wood, get stone, upgrade, negotiate with bandits, etc. Game is upbeat and graphics are nice.
Game settings for Music, Sound, Full Screen, Game Cursor and Mode. Looks to be an average length game for this genre.
I recommend this game!
Decades ago, a brutal crime occurred at the Lexington Hotel. Are you brave enough to uncover the truth about what happened there?
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 10 found this review helpful
Disturbing!
PostedNovember 14, 2015
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
Don't play if you have an issue with spiders or have small children. Many disturbing images.
Lots of travel - more puzzles than hidden objects, but interestingly - not a lot of puzzles. More finding objects that need to be used in other places. Game works better without all the fancy graphics, I had to start it over to reduce the imaging, and I have some pretty good stats on my machine. Map allows you to jump, some morphing and collectibles, but not many. Each scene has about 3-4 active areas. I don't know, I'd play the demo before you buy. You might like - just not for me.
I don't recommend this game.
The Smithsonian Castle’s secrets lie in a Civil War past.
Overall rating
5
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5
29 of 41 found this review helpful
I was thoroughly entertained.
PostedDecember 25, 2014
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
Great educational learning experience along with a game that has innovative puzzles along with inventive HOGS and FROGS. Well drawn map, good voice acting - yup, I'm impressed. I'm sure by now plenty have written about all the nuances of the game, so I won't bore you with that, definitely worth a demo, but I'm going to buy it.
I recommend this game!
Hidden Expedition: The Crown of Solomon Collector's Edition
The expedition continues... Track down the fragments of King Solomon's crown and foil a madman's plot in this exciting follow-up to the bestselling series!
Overall rating
4
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5
16 of 40 found this review helpful
Nice Mix of Puzzle and HOG
PostedJuly 3, 2014
Fun Factor
4
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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
Start up Options:
Full-Screen
Custom Icons
Volume
Sound Effects
Voice Volume
Full-Screen
Custom Icons
Volume
Sound Effects
Voice Volume
Four Difficulty Levels:
Low-Med-High-Custom
Low-Med-High-Custom
Collectible Crowns
Easily understood and Navigatable Map
More Puzzles (mostly easy) than HOGs
21 Achievements (including 5 that level up 3 times)
Bonuses include:
Bonus Game
Ability to replay Puzzles
Ability to replay HOGs
Ability to replay Movies
Souvenir Room
Pictures
Making of
Music
Ability to replay Puzzles
Ability to replay HOGs
Ability to replay Movies
Souvenir Room
Pictures
Making of
Music
This game was made by the same company that brought us the other Hidden Expedition series. Nice story, but nothing truly original or difficult. I cannot comment on the hint system because I never used it. In my view, a great way to spend a hot summer afternoon.
Enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Reflections of Life: Tree of Dreams Collector's Edition
For 25 years, you thought you had no family. But one night, a man steps through a mirror from another world, claiming to be your uncle... changing your life forever.
Overall rating
5
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5
191 of 244 found this review helpful
YES YES YES!
PostedJune 21, 2014
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
PARENTAL WARNING - THIS SUBJECT MATTER RELATES TO DEMONS.
I think this is the first game ever I have given all blue bars to. It was EXCELLENT, and with the sale this weekend, a buy for me!
I'm not one to retell the story, so here's what you need to know.
All the usual stuff, levels of difficulty, bonus areas and strategy guide with the collector's edition. And it looks like you will be able to revisit the hidden object scenes when the game is over.
There are 176 leaves to find in the story, but they tell you when you have found them all in a scene - perfect! They can be a bit sneaky... but easily findable.
Hidden object games happen, and previous hidden object areas are revisited, but they are in a fairly short list, easy to see, in a reasonable quantity and they change up what you are doing each time. You can do a Match 3 puzzle in lieu of finding all of the hidden objects.
LOTS and LOTS of puzzles and mini-games, and NEW ones! Nothing horribly difficult, but I had to reset a few times when I assumed they were easier than they first appeared to be. I want to tell you what they are, but actually, that is part of the game - figuring that out, so I won't mess that up for you.
Large quantity of inventory items, but you use them (so far) fairly quickly.
They stick to about 7 major screens at a time and revisit them, so travelling is kept to a minimum, but then there are many other worlds to visit.
Yes there is a navigatable map. Easy to use - a flower for your location, an exclamation point for areas you need to visit.
Okay, so they added in some cute little animals to the scenes - oh admit it - they make you smile a little. But your main helper is an owl.
If you get to the end of the demo the story is going to make you want more... Just saying' :-)
I recommend this game!