Kirland's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.5
- Helpful Votes:1,467
- Reviews Submitted:180
- First Review:November 25, 2011
- Most Recent Review:June 3, 2024
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A simple job protecting a bumbling professor becomes a nightmare when a masked figure threatens to kill him!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
Everything You Could Ask For -- Fantastic Game
PostedMay 4, 2015
Kirland
fromDought Stricken California
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Adventure, Large File, Family
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 agree with all the positive reviews on this game. There was so much going on. I was totally immersed in the story. The story well written, graphics superb, voice overs well done. The mini-games were fun and some new and innovative.
Good spin on the Haunted Hotel series. Excellent creep factor. A musty, dusty, rusty old dilapidated building. Can’t see why anyone would want to undergo a medical procedure in this place. Got to say I loved it. Gave my heart a jump now and again.
About the only thing I would have to say is that I missed being able to replay, the mini-games and finding some of the missing masks and morphing items once done with the bonus game. I did like the secret room and had to replay some of the quests a few time to get the gold star.
Great job. I will be playing it again soon.
I recommend this game!
Unlock the mysteries shrouding the creatures of Oxbridge University!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
A Change From The Norm
PostedApril 29, 2015
Kirland
fromDought Stricken California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Adventure
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
5
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5
I liked this game. Different storyline which was refreshing. I did not mind the cartoon style. It was well drawn. A bit of innocent romance and mystery.
I agree that there was too much reading and that it was too short. I didn't realize that the game ended. I was left hanging.
Puzzles where easy but some different. Besides the fact that I thought it was very short, I liked it. Good story.
The kingdom is under threat from pirates! Sail to the farthest islands to save your sister and become hero of the kingdom.
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Fantastic Adventure With All The Extras
PostedApril 24, 2015
Kirland
fromDought Stricken California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Time Management
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
Held my interest all the way through the game. Plenty to do. You won't get bored. If you do you are doing something wrong.
Discovering new locations. Encountering, demons, spiders, snakes and pirates. Finding lost people, fighting zombies throughout a sewer system maze. Exploring catacombs under the cemetery. What is not to love?
Great soothing music in the fishing, mill and farm area. Spectacular scenes, clear blue water, ships wrecked on reefs, exploring caves for treasure, doing kind deeds for others and seeing how much money you could acquire.
I played this twice. This will be my go to game. I did not get all the trophies. I going to have to work harder next time. I hope there is more.
I recommend this game!
Experience the Travels of Marco Polo - a historical Point & click Adventure for the whole family!
Overall rating
4
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5
14 of 14 found this review helpful
A Welcome Change From Hidden Object Games
PostedMarch 18, 2015
Fun Factor
4
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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
Beautifully drawn game. Interesting storyline. I think I am going to like this one.
Lots of challenge which I thoroughly appreciate in a game. I enjoy playing point and click games and have purchased many of the Nancy Drew games offered through Big Fish. These games are generally longer and take more thought to get through the game than the Hidden Object games.
If you get stuck there is a pretty good hint system in the tasks menu that has helped me in the beginning.
Dust off the brain cells and use your logic and reasoning skills. Check out The Travels of Marco Polo. You may find you enjoy it as much as I do.
I recommend this game!
A murder mystery party turns deadly in real life!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Who Bumped Off The Big Cheese
PostedMarch 16, 2015
Kirland
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Time Management
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
The Roaring Twenties, a time of economic change and progress for America. Newspapers ran stories other than politics and war. Sensational news stories of murder filled the front pages and America could not get enough. Dead Reckoning: Brassfield Manor Collector's Edition has everything you would expect in an exciting “whodunit” murder mystery.
Beautifully drawn scenes right out of the 1920’s down to the architecture, attire, self-indulgence and decadence of the very wealthy.
The game was long and filled with an abundance of hidden object scenes and puzzles. The puzzles were fairly easy but some were new to me. Some of the hidden object scenes seemed a bit tedious. Possibly to stretch out the length of the game.
Lots of interesting characters, well written plot and many twists make this game a winner.
Can you put the clues together and determine who “bumped off” Reginald Greer?
I recommend this game!
An unexpected invitation sends you to research mythical standing stones in Brittany.
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Graven A Mystic Adventure To Save The World
PostedFebruary 25, 2015
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 am so happy I checked out the demo on this game and purchased. Great storyline. Absolutely beautiful scenes with 3D effects. For a SE you received a CE experience.
This adventure game had so many puzzles and is one of the reasons I give it five stars along with its gorgeous scenes. The HO scenes were played more than once but did keep me interested as there were some very intense searching for some items. I would have liked that the mini scenes would close out and stayed closed once you were done finding the objects in it.
I wondered if I was going to be successful in finding all of the mosaic pieces for one of the puzzles. I thought I might be forced to revisit some sites over again but the developers had an unexpected surprise to help.
I won't add any more to the quality and gameplay as has been written by so many that have sung the game's praises. See for yourself. It is worth the price and with so many deals going on lately, it is worth checking out.
Thank you developers and Big Fish.
I recommend this game!
The Lost Lands are in danger again... There's only one brave soul who can face the four evil horsemen to save it – you!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Probably The Best Game I Have Ever Played Thru Big Fish
PostedJanuary 20, 2015
Kirland
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management, 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
Storyline
5
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5
This game was so exciting, beautifully drawn and the storyline had me from the beginning through the Bonus Chapter. A very lengthy game that did not disappoint. Some of the puzzles were sort of easy but that did not matter as the story, collectibles and HO scenes made up for it.
All I can add to the previous praises is, I am ready to do it all over again.
I look forward to another game of this quality. Thanks to the developers and Big Fish for outstanding gameplay and an exciting journey through middle earth. Tolkien would be pleased.
I recommend this game!
When her children are kidnapped by a mysterious conductor, a mother jumps on an antique train and finds herself surrounded by unusual passengers.
Overall rating
5
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5
7 of 8 found this review helpful
One Of The Best Games I Played In Awhile
PostedJanuary 18, 2015
Kirland
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Time Management
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
The game was awesome. I did not expect a detective story and was pleasantly surprised. I love mysteries and this game did not disappoint. The gameplay was easy to follow. The map was a great help. I was happy to see the use of the evidence board like Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek.
The art work gorgeous. I loved the era it was set in and the quirky ghosts. The music soothing and not overdone. Lots of puzzles which is a big plus for me. Although I am not a hidden object lover, these scenes were done well with almost a puzzle feel. I enjoyed them very much.
For a SE game, the game was lengthy. It just kept going with more and more turns and surprises. I love a whodunit mystery and this one did not disappoint.
Thanks to the developers and Big Fish for continually giving your members superb gaming.
I recommend this game!
Submerge into the unique deep-sea world with your amusing aquatic buddies that will never let you feel bored in Fishdom: Depths of Time.
Overall rating
1
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5
11 of 13 found this review helpful
Not My Favorite
PostedJanuary 5, 2015
Kirland
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Large File, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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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
Beautiful graphics and music. Love the interaction with the fish and the new items to purchase. I was anticipating another relaxing game to play to pass the time. I have purchased the previous games. I play them with my grandson. We play in the "relaxed" mode because we want to enjoy the time spent together with something we both enjoy. He is five years old now and we have been playing the "Fishdom" games since he was two and a half years old.
Well, I am very disappointed in the relaxed mode with the oil spills. I thought relaxed mode was just that relaxed. I just want take my time playing a game for well relaxation. I don't see that now with the pressure of trying to hurry up to get the oil spills taken care of.
Won't purchase another one unless the relax mode is cleaned up.
I don't recommend this game.
Seek the help of Lemuel Barnabas and unravel the mystery of what happened to Halloween in this ludicrous and imaginative hidden object adventure.
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 12 found this review helpful
Interesting & Unique Game But......
PostedNovember 11, 2014
Kirland
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Time Management, Puzzle
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
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5
Evil Pumpkin: The Lost Halloween was an interesting game but.. very confusing. I liked its quirkiness, humorous characters and strange places to visit. Some fun and innovative puzzles. Definitely had me scratching my head.
Game played fairly well but lacked direction, a lot of direction! One puzzle was just plain absurd. Sorting personal items between a priest and a young woman. Somewhat ambiguous as some items could go anywhere and became a gruesome guessing game. You could spend a lot to time deciding and then not have it right and have to start again. The rhymes and verses made no sense and did not have much to do with anything to aid you through the game.
The main character a young boy constantly alluded to his journal but there wasn’t very much there to help.
You collected candy to buy items to decorate the yard. They are very, very small and in dark corners and under things. Almost impossible to see but they are there. Be on the lookout for black bats in the scenes as these increase your amount of hints. You are definitely going to need them all.
I finished it but not without a ton of help from the game forum and a visit on-line to look at a video or two in order to move forward.
Not my favorite but maybe I will play again to see if I could do better at figuring it all out.
I don't recommend this game.