stephanie_press's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.5
- Helpful Votes:133
- Reviews Submitted:29
- First Review:May 30, 2016
- Most Recent Review:May 24, 2020
- Featured reviews0
Investigating your sister's inexplicable vanishing you discover a plot that threatens more than one world!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
One of the better HO Adventure games to come out in awhile
PostedMay 24, 2020
stephanie_press
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
This has some intriguing story elements that I wish were played up more (particularly in the CE), but the puzzles are a little more inventive than the typical game in this genre and the cast of characters is very likable. I tend to focus on casual gameplay, so the storyline and characters are important to me.
I recommend this game!
Adera
Jane Sinclaire faces her greatest challenge in the mysterious city of Adera. Solve puzzles, collect artifacts and unlock its secrets!
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 9 found this review helpful
All the puzzles are the same
PostedOctober 13, 2019
stephanie_press
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
I don't understand the high ratings for this game. It's just not very good. The worldbuilding is pretty by-the-numbers and is missing any kind of depth. Thankfully I didn't pay much for it!
I don't get why people praise these style of graphics. I actually prefer the HOG with illustration/book style graphics to this.
I don't recommend this game.
Stop an evil dragon from plunging the Empire into darkness!
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 9 found this review helpful
Could've been spectacular, but still a fun game overall.
PostedAugust 26, 2018
stephanie_press
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
From the standpoint of the puzzles and HO, they do become very redundant, particularly in the Bonus Game. Fortunately, I don't mind some redundancy as long as it's cleverly executed, like diagnosing patients as a Healer. It's not challenging, but it's interesting and relaxing to play.
The graphics are great, and most of the items seem reasonable and not anachronistic which often takes me out of the atmosphere created in these types of game.
I do like the overall storyline of this series and the background here of humans vs dragons. It could be a much richer experience if the developer would just put a bit more work into rounding out all the world building, like the details on the individual dragon types and their mythos inside the game instead of just tidbits as collectibles.
I don't recommend purchasing the SE, though. It's very redundant.
I recommend this game!
Uncover a conspiracy against the king!
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 9 found this review helpful
Too Bad, Could've Been Interesting!
PostedAugust 20, 2018
stephanie_press
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Based on playing the demo, I wouldn't be tempted to purchase the full game. The mini games are way too simplistic, and the plot advances much too quickly, there's no mystery to the story unfolding.
The whole game feels very rushed in its creation.
I don't recommend this game.
Renovate an empty living room with real world furniture. Find hidden objects, sell off items, and make enough money to fulfill your dreams.
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Not enough interior design
PostedJuly 4, 2018
stephanie_press
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Review based on demo only.
I wish that this game really paid attention to interior design or included design principles, really it's just mini-games and an empty room that gives you limited options to fill it with.
I don't think having interior design as a theme alone is enough to really distinguish it.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you find your sister and save the kingdom?
Overall rating
2
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5
21 of 24 found this review helpful
Skip this one, the story is awful and the games are boring
PostedJanuary 22, 2018
stephanie_press
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
This is one of the worst ones I've played in awhile, from the gruesome visuals to the nonsensical storyline.
The graphics are fine in terms of quality, but the voicework and the music are so inconsequential that you kind of wonder why they even bothered to make half a game.
Do not purchase the CE. The Bonus game is even more ridiculous than the main game. None of the characters are developed, it's not immersive at all.
I don't recommend this game.
Restore the magic of Christmas to a mysterious island!
Overall rating
2
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5
8 of 12 found this review helpful
Lengthy Boring Games and Annoying Voice Overs
PostedDecember 28, 2017
stephanie_press
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
This is good looking and has a fun Christmas premise to the overall story.
But it's overly long and drawn out with the plot going nowhere and the games are a drag to play. The voiceover for the villain is absolutely grating.
Don't recommend purchasing the CE.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you save your sister on the Day of the Dead?
Overall rating
5
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5
This game is visually stunning with incredible atmosphere.
PostedDecember 23, 2017
stephanie_press
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I wish the main character's story was a bit stronger and the puzzles weren't so time-consuming, and it felt like the game went on a bit too long.
But really, incredibly immersive and I also recommend the CE for the bonus game.
I recommend this game!
Can you restore balance to the world tree in time?
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
This is a really gorgeous game with beautiful music and locations.
PostedDecember 21, 2017
stephanie_press
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I don't really have anything bad to say about it other than I wish the storyline had more depth and that it felt a bit long.
It's fun to play as four different characters, but you don't feel like you get to know anything more about them during the journey.
The graphics and music are stunning. However, I don't know that I would recommend purchasing the CE in this case. I don't think it adds a whole lot.
From as visual standpoint, it's incredible world-building, and several of the games are quite fun.
I recommend this game!
You are the private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
More of this style of game but with better controls
PostedDecember 21, 2017
stephanie_press
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I absolutely loved the storyline and look/feel of this game. The puzzles were nice (if a bit repetitive in nature) and the characters were well-rounded and it felt like a genuine mystery unraveling.
I just wish that the controls were more advance and it didn't spend so much time loading new locations/scenes.
It would be nice to see more mystery stories in this style developed.
I recommend this game!