Hishalea's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:184
- Reviews Submitted:14
- First Review:November 15, 2011
- Most Recent Review:January 2, 2014
- Featured reviews0
Lost Souls: Enchanted Paintings
After the police and FBI come up empty in their investigation, Bella turns to forces beyond our world to find her missing son!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Charming, but short
PostedJanuary 30, 2012
Hishalea
fromSeattle, WA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Lost Souls: Enchanted Paintings
(80)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
The visuals in this game are beautiful, and I found the music very relaxing. The voice acting could have used better direction, but overall the story was passable.
What I loved most was the variety in both the puzzles and in the hidden object scenes. I never found myself skipping either one, which is rare.
My only criticism is that there are more paintings around the central portrait than you will get to experience, which makes the game end quite abruptly, but it's still a title I enjoyed, and I'm even looking forward to replaying in Free Mode.
And, just in case, like me, you can't figure out what the gold coins are for - go into the Trophies section. You'll get a nice surprise. :)
I recommend this game!
9: The Dark Side Collector's Edition
End a centuries-old war between the Guardians and the Clan of the Nine in 9: The Dark Side!
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Not a fan
PostedDecember 31, 2011
Hishalea
fromVancouver, BC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Trackers: The Void
(115)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
I was probably a bit jaded by the poor quality CG in the opening sequence, and the 20-second loop of music in the first room, but this was really not of the quality I was expecting, given the amount of advertising it received. The Hidden Object Scenes were interesting, but I ended up skipping the majority of the puzzles, simply because the hints on how to solve them were completely unclear. For example, one hint was, "Find the correct sequence." What sequence? How will I know if it's correct?
The story was also quite fragmented, so it loses a star just for that. People were talking about characters I hadn't met yet, doing deeds I didn't know about, for reasons that were unclear. Overall a disappointing title.
I don't recommend this game.
Time Mysteries: Inheritance
Vivien Ambrose has just discovered how to travel through time! Set off through history in Time Mysteries: Inheritance!
Overall rating
3
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5
20 of 27 found this review helpful
A little too easy/short
PostedDecember 2, 2011
Hishalea
fromVancouver, BC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Trackers: Raincliff
(93)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
While the visuals are stunning, and the team has done some amazing things with colour in regards to the evidence room, overall the lack of sound effects and short levels are a bit of a disappointment. I appreciated their (reasonably) accurate portrayal of different time periods, and the concept itself was an interesting one, but the ending disappointed me, so I'm sorry to say it's not a favourite.
I do look forward to checking out their other titles, however, and the match 3 minigame you can use to recharge your hints was a welcome break from hidden object and spot-the-difference scenes. Just try to pick it up on a $2.99 sale, like I did, and you'll get good value for your money.
I recommend this game!
Haunted Halls: Fears from Childhood
Explore Dr. Blackmore’s latest experiment in a Haunted Halls: Fears from Childhood, a terrifying Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
5
/
5
40 of 49 found this review helpful
Loved it just as much as the first!
PostedNovember 15, 2011
Hishalea
fromVancouver, BC
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Trackers: The Void
(115)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Both of the Haunted Halls games have excellent atmosphere and storytelling, with twists on common fears creating a spooky and irresistible setting. This installment deals with the creepy aspects of fairy tales, which caught my attention immediately. The quality of the audio and visuals is excellent and, unlike most hidden object games where I will play them over a week or two, I sat down one Saturday and followed this one all the way through. A definite recommendation!
I recommend this game!