gooberteasdale's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:324
- Reviews Submitted:42
- First Review:December 17, 2011
- Most Recent Review:March 23, 2019
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One night the ghost of President Lincoln appears, asking for your help. Can you find the hidden Confederate treasure?
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Oh Captain, My Captain
PostedOctober 5, 2013
gooberteasdale
fromToronto. Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Midnight Mysteries has been a great series. Devil on the Mississippi is one of my all-time faves. This instalment was subcontracted out to Hot Lava from MumboJumbo. It just didn't work out. This game has so much potential - but it misses the mark.
Cons:
The cursor action was very sluggish (could be my video card)
The VO sync was way off - vox consistently ahead of pix
Holes in Music, SFX, and Atmos
The mini games were too easy
The bonus chapter was a bit of a throw-away - & short
Pros:
SG was very clear
Storyline Good
VO actors very good
Generally, this games lacked the heart of the other Midnight Mysteries games. MumboJumbo should keep the next instalment in-house!
Cons:
The cursor action was very sluggish (could be my video card)
The VO sync was way off - vox consistently ahead of pix
Holes in Music, SFX, and Atmos
The mini games were too easy
The bonus chapter was a bit of a throw-away - & short
Pros:
SG was very clear
Storyline Good
VO actors very good
Generally, this games lacked the heart of the other Midnight Mysteries games. MumboJumbo should keep the next instalment in-house!
I don't recommend this game.
Uncover the true murderer as you investigate a haunted house!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Gnomes, Flowers, and Fun!
PostedJuly 5, 2013
gooberteasdale
fromToronto. Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy
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
4
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5
The previous games in this series were so well done, I was a little afraid of being disappointed with Vox. I needn't have worried! The devs have outdone themselves. I have no negative comments at all. The entire experience was a delight.
It took me a little while to figure out the Garden, but like Nilosh said, it was a charming diversion. (Welcome back, Nilosh!) The length was perfect, the music unobtrusive, the mini games were moderately challenging, not too many HOS. I found the entire game had elegance and humour.
The devs are masters at this genre. Buy the CE, it's absolutely worth it!
It took me a little while to figure out the Garden, but like Nilosh said, it was a charming diversion. (Welcome back, Nilosh!) The length was perfect, the music unobtrusive, the mini games were moderately challenging, not too many HOS. I found the entire game had elegance and humour.
The devs are masters at this genre. Buy the CE, it's absolutely worth it!
I recommend this game!
Explore the vastness of a ship lost in time, what mysteries will you uncover amidst its Mayan idols, menacing sea creatures, and exotic treasures? Find out in this exciting new Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game on the open seas!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
This Game Has It All
PostedMay 30, 2013
gooberteasdale
fromToronto. Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy
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
If you are looking for an inventive, gorgeous, creative, and FUN HOPA game ... look no further!
This game has everything I want in an HOPA.
Excellent Length
Innovative Mini-games
clever hos (grab those hummingbirds!) that you can swap for Mahjong.
Achievements
Other reviewers have written better overviews than me, but I just wanted to rave a bit! I haven't given a game 5 stars in a long time. Bravo, Devs!
This game has everything I want in an HOPA.
Excellent Length
Innovative Mini-games
clever hos (grab those hummingbirds!) that you can swap for Mahjong.
Achievements
Other reviewers have written better overviews than me, but I just wanted to rave a bit! I haven't given a game 5 stars in a long time. Bravo, Devs!
I recommend this game!
Flip Words
Exercise your mental muscles with this phrase solving puzzler!
Overall rating
2
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5
29 of 36 found this review helpful
Spell Checker Anyone?
PostedMay 29, 2013
gooberteasdale
fromToronto. Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
I am always looking for good word games. Sorry to say, Big Fish comes up short in this department. Flip Words ...... what can I say about a word game where spelling errors are rampant? "Quit while YOUR ahead" "The Great GADSBY" are just two examples. This is NOT a game I would give to a child.
Texting should not blur our ability to spell properly.
Texting should not blur our ability to spell properly.
I don't recommend this game.
Castle: Never Judge a Book by Its Cover
Solving murder has never been so much fun!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Never Saw The Show ... Doesn't Matter A Bit!
PostedMay 21, 2013
gooberteasdale
fromToronto. Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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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 enjoyed this game immensely. A GREAT deal for an SE!
It's along the lines of James Patterson Women's Murder Club - only much better. The locations are map-driven which works well. The graphics are clear, the music is well suited to the story, and the plot is intriguing. It was fun doing the lab work. Mini-games were new. HOS were clear - with the choice of item list or silhouettes. The length was fantastic for an SE.
All in all, Castle was just plain fun. A definite buy!
It's along the lines of James Patterson Women's Murder Club - only much better. The locations are map-driven which works well. The graphics are clear, the music is well suited to the story, and the plot is intriguing. It was fun doing the lab work. Mini-games were new. HOS were clear - with the choice of item list or silhouettes. The length was fantastic for an SE.
All in all, Castle was just plain fun. A definite buy!
Save the kingdom and reunite Princess Isabella with her prince in the exciting conclusion to the Princess Isabella trilogy!
Overall rating
4
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5
38 of 65 found this review helpful
Welcome Back, Princess Isabella
PostedMay 18, 2013
gooberteasdale
fromToronto. Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy, Puzzle
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
4
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5
I bought this game after playing 30 minutes of the demo. I really enjoyed the previous Princess adventure. If you did too, you'll like this one. The interaction with animals who give you their special powers adds a lot to the play. Find your lost Fairy Godmothers and they add more powers to your arsenal.
Call the dragon with the magic flute to lift heavy things, or use your magic wand to break things open. Areas are cleared of evil just like the previous Isabella games. Loved the mandrake roots!!!
Call the dragon with the magic flute to lift heavy things, or use your magic wand to break things open. Areas are cleared of evil just like the previous Isabella games. Loved the mandrake roots!!!
I recommend this game!
Bonnie`s Bookstore
Bonnie's Bookstore is a whimsical new word game for casual gamers of all ages.
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
A Keeper
PostedMay 4, 2013
gooberteasdale
fromToronto. Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object
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
This is a wonderful word game. Different challenge levels make this game interesting. I love word games, and it is hard to find good ones. Sorry, Big Fish, but the quality of your word games isn't as good as your other genres. I often relax with this one.
Travel ancient lands to find artifacts that will help you locate the mysterious sunken kingdom.
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 9 found this review helpful
Welcome Back!
PostedMarch 26, 2013
gooberteasdale
fromToronto. Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I couldn't beleive it when I saw Atlantis Quest today! I played this games years ago, and got totally hooked - but I couldn't get the game for Mac so I had to play the limited version online. THANKS Big Fish for bringing this wonderful game back to us! It seems easy at first - but just you wait .........
I recommend this game!
Once again black powers have seized the kingdom of Orion. The entire city is gripped by fear and it's up to you to save them, and yourself!
Overall rating
4
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5
Love Those Echoes
PostedMarch 18, 2013
gooberteasdale
fromToronto. Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
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
Another great game from Orneon! This is a wonderful series, and this one doesn't disappoint. HOS scenes repeat, but what is needed each time is clever and different. There are many places to go and items that interact inside HOS as well as normal play. My only real problem was the cursor. Be very careful - you have to click EXACTLY right on an object. I played the main game in 4.5 hours in casual, with 1.5 hours for the bonus chapter - so the length is very good. It's a buy!
I recommend this game!
Rescue teenagers from the tragic fate of Romeo and Juliet!
Overall rating
5
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
What Light Through Yonder Window Breaks
PostedFebruary 21, 2013
gooberteasdale
fromToronto. Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy
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
Elephant Games does it again! This game is highly enjoyable in every aspect. The SE and the CE Bonus Play are a decent length, something I always look for. The music is very well orchestrated to the scenes. VO is not annoying. HOS are the match-object-to-scene type.
There is all kinds of fun help available - interactive map of "real" realm and inside the books, task list, and hints that tell you what to do next (don't like using these!)
Mini-Games are not very challenging, but are entertaining.
I highly recommend this game for an evening's fun!
There is all kinds of fun help available - interactive map of "real" realm and inside the books, task list, and hints that tell you what to do next (don't like using these!)
Mini-Games are not very challenging, but are entertaining.
I highly recommend this game for an evening's fun!
I recommend this game!