jfog's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:5
- Helpful Votes:52
- Reviews Submitted:2
- First Review:December 13, 2011
- Most Recent Review:February 13, 2012
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jfog's Review History
It’s time to put your detective skills to the test! Play I Spy with fascinating mysteries that need your super-sleuth skills.
Overall rating
5
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5
43 of 53 found this review helpful
A Great Kid's Game
PostedFebruary 13, 2012
jfog
fromMichigan, USA
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
3
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5
I SPY games are some of my grandchildren's favorites. I have six of the games in this series so I SPY Mystery will be a good addition and being the Daily Deal just makes it even better.
This game does not play in full screen and the resolution is a little scratchy being an older game. There are no choices for game difficulty or sound level. It's either on or off so the volume must be controlled by your computer settings. That said: Otherwise it plays perfectly on my Windows 7 64 bit computer and on my old Windows XP.
The gameplay is pretty basic. Find the hidden objects - except they're not too hidden. When a hidden object scene opens, a female narrator reads the list so this game is perfect for even very young children with minimal reading skills. If you move the pointer to the list, each object will be announced again. Each object when found makes a unique sound and motion.
I've played these games with a very young grandchild on my lap and me controlling the mouse with great fun for both of us. Just keep your screen cleaner handy for the fingerprints left when they find the object. This is almost as satisfying as reading books with the little one on my lap.
As the kids have gotten older, they can play this game pretty independently. Sometimes I had to write a two or whatever on paper so they could find it. But, as we all know, kids are now born with computer skills included in their genes so it doesn't take them long to figure the whole thing out. I would recommend it for ages 3 to 6.
This is a sweet, gentle game with the potential to increase hand/eye coordination, reading and listening skills, object recognition and bonding time with Grandma.
This game does not play in full screen and the resolution is a little scratchy being an older game. There are no choices for game difficulty or sound level. It's either on or off so the volume must be controlled by your computer settings. That said: Otherwise it plays perfectly on my Windows 7 64 bit computer and on my old Windows XP.
The gameplay is pretty basic. Find the hidden objects - except they're not too hidden. When a hidden object scene opens, a female narrator reads the list so this game is perfect for even very young children with minimal reading skills. If you move the pointer to the list, each object will be announced again. Each object when found makes a unique sound and motion.
I've played these games with a very young grandchild on my lap and me controlling the mouse with great fun for both of us. Just keep your screen cleaner handy for the fingerprints left when they find the object. This is almost as satisfying as reading books with the little one on my lap.
As the kids have gotten older, they can play this game pretty independently. Sometimes I had to write a two or whatever on paper so they could find it. But, as we all know, kids are now born with computer skills included in their genes so it doesn't take them long to figure the whole thing out. I would recommend it for ages 3 to 6.
This is a sweet, gentle game with the potential to increase hand/eye coordination, reading and listening skills, object recognition and bonding time with Grandma.
I recommend this game!
Someone is killing the guests at a mountain resort, and you could be next if you don't figure out the mystery and solve a Mountain Crime!
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
Good Old Fashioned Murder Mystery
PostedDecember 13, 2011
jfog
fromMichigan, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, 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
I highly recommend this game. Enjoyed it more than any in recent memory.
A rough estimate is 10% Hidden Object - 20% Puzzle - 70% Adventure. Hard core HO fans will not be thrilled. Each hidden object scene results in a tool or object you need to put together to further the game. No unnecessary objects to find here! The puzzles are challenging enough to keep you interested but none are major mind benders. Skip option charges in a couple of minutes.
Adventure fans will be in heaven because this game has a complete mystery to unravel. Nothing supernatural. Just good old greed, corruption and revenge. The story reveals itself slowly and well. It even has conversation trees. The voice acting is surprisingly good. Not too talky - just enough.
Hints recharge immediately and there is a direction option so you know where to go. The journal adds a lot of information and includes a map with active areas noted, a goals list and a summary of each character in the game. Didn't need a walk through but I'm used to fumbling around until I figure it out and I could check the map. Took about six hours for me to play. Like any good murder mystery, clues are given for everything and by the end you have a complete resolution. The graphic are excellent - very clear and vibrant and full screen on a 23 inch monitor. The music was great. For example, it became more urgent when you found a dead body. The game worked without problem on my computer. Lots of different areas to explore and, of course, much back and forthing which I love. And it has a sense of humor! Just a great fun game.
The only thing I didn't like about it was that I'm done. Please, Sir, may I have some more?
A rough estimate is 10% Hidden Object - 20% Puzzle - 70% Adventure. Hard core HO fans will not be thrilled. Each hidden object scene results in a tool or object you need to put together to further the game. No unnecessary objects to find here! The puzzles are challenging enough to keep you interested but none are major mind benders. Skip option charges in a couple of minutes.
Adventure fans will be in heaven because this game has a complete mystery to unravel. Nothing supernatural. Just good old greed, corruption and revenge. The story reveals itself slowly and well. It even has conversation trees. The voice acting is surprisingly good. Not too talky - just enough.
Hints recharge immediately and there is a direction option so you know where to go. The journal adds a lot of information and includes a map with active areas noted, a goals list and a summary of each character in the game. Didn't need a walk through but I'm used to fumbling around until I figure it out and I could check the map. Took about six hours for me to play. Like any good murder mystery, clues are given for everything and by the end you have a complete resolution. The graphic are excellent - very clear and vibrant and full screen on a 23 inch monitor. The music was great. For example, it became more urgent when you found a dead body. The game worked without problem on my computer. Lots of different areas to explore and, of course, much back and forthing which I love. And it has a sense of humor! Just a great fun game.
The only thing I didn't like about it was that I'm done. Please, Sir, may I have some more?
I recommend this game!