FamilyDad1's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.8
- Helpful Votes:389
- Reviews Submitted:68
- First Review:April 14, 2012
- Most Recent Review:June 12, 2024
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Help Detective Bridget Brightstone crack the case and reveal the great mystery that lies behind high walls of the Bellevue Hotel!
Overall rating
4
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5
Excellent classic P&C Adventure
PostedJune 12, 2024
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I cannot understand the negative reviews?! It seems because the only voice-overs are in the beginning & end videos, the reviewers are lazy (maybe younger) and don't like to read. True, it would have been much better but it's not enough to be negative. My only complaints are the hotspot button is ENTER instead of TAB or SPACEBAR so your left hand has to hang out at the right side of the keyboard. Otherwise the game was pretty good. A cozy mysterious hotel, a detective element, a pretty decent story line, a few characters, several locations and some nice puzzles sprinkled in. What's not to like? I wish we used our phone more as it was pretty much useless throughout the entire game. But the puzzles all made sense, you almost always knew what to do next. The game was easy, but everything made sense. And you got to meet some pretty interesting people along the way. Definitely worth a once through!
I recommend this game!
Can you stop a dangerous game from taking more lives?
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Colorful Casino Fun!
PostedApril 27, 2020
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
You know those reviews that start out with wondering how anyone could give it less than 3 or 4 stars? Well this is one of them!
As for the theme: A Casino Cruise to a tropical destination (sort of), what could be better? What I really liked was the Beautifully rendered Ship, exterior and interior, the pool, bar and games. For anyone who has been on a real life cruise, you will probably appreciate it!
I also liked that you could play some of the games, which we casino or card themed. This was a big plus.
On the downside, some of the puzzles were rehashed and some HOPs were those silly find-the-symbol, but thankfully only a couple. I didn't particularly enjoy the engine room, mechanical, stick this gadget in this indentation part, again it wasn't that bad.
On the plus side, the game was quite long. You got some interaction with a couple of characters of sorts. You got to drive between locations a couple of times, which was cool. And the locations were fairly interesting. There were almost one too many puzzles thrown in, whereas I would've liked more interaction with actual people (not ghosts).
The ghost cell phone was pretty neat though. While I understand the rehash complaints of my fellow reviewers, I really enjoyed the game. And the story line, while not totally original, made complete sense within the context of the game.
Overall I would say to try it out and with all things considered, it was a very good fun solid game.
I recommend this game!
Play as both members of the Fletcher family to crack the case!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Absolutely Loved it!
PostedApril 26, 2020
FamilyDad1
fromNew England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
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
This game was absolutely amazing. All of the locations were fun to explore. The storyline was refreshing and not about another mystical ghost. The detective aspect and clue board was kind of cool, although more of an afterthought, they could've done a bit more with it. But for the first time in a game ALL of the objects made perfect sense. You always knew where to go and what to do next. The seaside town was very cozy and all of the locations had a logical sequence with easy but fun puzzles. My only gripe is I really wish the game were longer. Excellent story, great characters, amazing game!
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover the paranormal activity haunting the mall?
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
I really liked & enjoyed it!
PostedApril 22, 2020
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
3
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5
It's such a cozy premise being stuck at the mall with zombies; well animated mannequins is the next best thing! I liked how it started in the security booth with all the creepy events happening on the monitors. There were just enough puzzles & HOPs, but there could've been a few more locations. As always I like other people with whom to interact, and this game had a couple, sort of. The bonus game was kind of cool. While the entire game felt a bit short, it was still really fun. Most all of the objects made sense and there were only a couple of those..put the butterfly here and the flower there moments. Overall a very good, fun game and I would definitely recommend it for an afternoon of cozy entertainment.
The famous Johnny Abilli has been murdered at the Broadbeach Resort. You've been called in to crack the case.
Overall rating
5
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5
Wicked awesome experience!
PostedApril 17, 2020
FamilyDad1
fromNew England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
What Beautiful locations with a resort by the water! A great detective story with many colorful characters. Some twists n turns that keep you guessing. Many HOPs and puzzles, some of them pretty inventive and others very difficult. The game is very long, which is a very good thing! And the puzzles within the scenes make sense for the most part. Later on some of the items are tedious, for example: The Mermaid or The Anchor going into a certain place that you may have forgotten about a few scenes ago, but that's a tribute to just how very long the game is, which again is excellent. A few times I had to use the Maps - and Hint - system because I wasn't sure what to do next. But that's on me, not the game. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this bright, colorful game hanging out, playing detective and really enjoying myself in this wonderful game.
I recommend this game!
A family hike through the woods takes a terrifying turn!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
EXCELLENT! Great game & story!
PostedApril 17, 2020
FamilyDad1
fromNew England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
So Eipix games has done it yet again. An incredible game with great puzzles and a terrific original story. Plus you get to play as multiple characters and it works flawlessly. There are many people to meet and interact with, which I absolutely LOVE. It's not your typical ghost story, it's set in the woods and forest with a nice little town location and it's a very nice break from the typical haunted mansions. My only gripe is because much of it takes place in the woods, some of the HOPs were a bit "dirty" and some objects were small. All of the objects, puzzles and mini-puzzles made perfect sense! Most of the mini-puzzles were nice, short and straight to the point, which helped the pacing of the story move along. It was cozy, a pleasure to play and really FUN! I very highly recommend this awesome game, and I truly think you'll really like it too.
I recommend this game!
A murder mystery party turns deadly in real life!
Overall rating
5
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5
I *LOVED* this game!
PostedApril 15, 2020
FamilyDad1
fromNew England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
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
/
5
I really enjoy Detective games, with many characters to interact with and ones without too many HOPs or complicated puzzles. Not only did this have exactly what I was looking for, but there were many interesting locations. Each was filled with lots of details and fun mini-puzzles. None were too long or difficult. A couple of the HOPs were very creative. Almost all of the objects made total sense of what to do with them. A couple of times towards the middle I chose to use the Map feature and towards the end I had to use the Hint button. The story was terrific as were the characters, their back-stories and all of the clues. It played out like a nice little mini-movie. Even the mini box puzzle that you carried around was a fun addition. What a 5 star cozy cuddly mystery mansion game! Absolutely loved and enjoyed it very much. Very highly recommended!
I recommend this game!
A stay at a peaceful hotel turns into a nightmare when a witch from the Twilight World takes your daughter!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Absolutely Incredibly Amazing!
PostedApril 10, 2020
FamilyDad1
fromNew England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
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
4
/
5
I started out expecting this to be just another point n click adventure, but I was very pleasantly surprised at the amount of depth, contact and pure FUN of this game!!
I'm not even sure where to start. First of all, the environment was cozy from a hotel to the city to the seaside town. Then there's the "Zelda" style dark world to light world transitioning which worked perfectly within the game. Then there were the bonus magical items to use in various scenes and situations.
I hope my fellow gamers don't think I sound crazy, but there were almost too many puzzles, which is definitely better than not enough. And you get that witch trying to get you storyline, but it really didn't matter to me here, as the game was so good! Plus it's super long, which is a plus for any game. You definitely get more than your money's worth.
Absolutely one of my favorite games and probably the top entry in this series. Whether you're an adventure gamer, puzzler or you like HOPs, there's something for everyone here.
I recommend this game!
Something’s driven everyone away from Linden Shades.
Overall rating
5
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5
Excellent way to spend a rainy afternoon! Loved it!
PostedApril 9, 2020
FamilyDad1
fromNew England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Loved Off the Record: Linden Shades collector's edition. I really like that you can jump right in and go. There are plenty of locations. It was nice to have a Farm as a different location instead of the same old areas. Having people to interact with is always my favorite part of every game. I always wish there were more. Don't get upset with me for saying this but there were a few too many HOPs. Every few steps, there was another one. I'd rather have a nice puzzle such as assemble this picture which I love or paint by numbers. Speaking of which the puzzles were nice and easy going. This was great because the story was so good, I couldn't wait for it to progress. Most all of the objects made sense for where they fit in. And always love having the audio tapes to tell a story. Hoping for some "Video" evidence to discover in the future! The bonus chapter was so good because it really rounded out the story nicely. You always wish everything were longer, but that's because the entire game is so good. Can't wait for more from this awesome company. Very highly recommended!
I recommend this game!
Track down the wily Fox’ before he slips away into the beauty of Venice!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Absolutely Loved it!
PostedApril 7, 2020
FamilyDad1
fromNew England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game is Amazing! You get to jet set around Italy, talk with many characters, puzzles are nice & easy to the storyline progresses nicely.. and the story is excellent. Not your typical fairytale, it actually makes sense. It's a pretty good length too and I never wanted to stop playing because I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. The audio and visual devices are a super cool addition to the game play, as is the cozy little "cards" pocket in which to use various cards that you obtain during the game. Wish there were a couple of more assemble and/or paint the pictures and maybe if you could actually "DO" something more with the photos you collect, but that's just me. Excellent job Eipix. Good quality graphics and decent voice acting too. Loved it! Can't wait for more!
I recommend this game!