jocasta1's Profile
 
 
 
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  • Average Rating:
    4
  • Helpful Votes:
    1,477
 
  • Reviews Submitted:
    122
  • First Review:
    December 17, 2011
  • Most Recent Review:
    October 25, 2017
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When entering another's dreams, you'll have to play by a different set of rules.
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
Good game for a punch code freebie!
PostedSeptember 10, 2014
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jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
This is a pleasant enough game, not great, but not bad. It plays kind of slowly, and even the most challenging level isn't very hard, but it has nice graphics and an OK story line. I am going to use a free game code on it, as it is nice to have a pleasant, easy-going game to play in between the more hard edged and super challenging ones.
I recommend this game!
+5points
7of 9voted this as helpful.
 
A strange and deadly pollen is spreading around the world, and you’ve been hired to track down its source. But the secrets you discover in the fabled kingdom of Floralia are much darker than you imagined...
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Beautiful game!
PostedSeptember 4, 2014
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jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This is one of the most beautiful games I have ever played! The HO scenes were beautiful to look at, not the simple jumble of objects that you find in some other games. A number of characters from other games in the Dark Parables series make appearances, but this game can stand on its own. I liked the CE extras as well, particularly building the book of parables. The Dark Parable series manages to take fairy tales and retell them in a very very interesting way!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
 
Save your cats and investigate a series of leopard attacks.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
59 of 76 found this review helpful
Great addition to the series!
PostedSeptember 4, 2014
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jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Based on the demo, this is a great addition to the Fierce Tales series!. Snow leopards with green shining eyes appear in a vet's yard and recruit her cats for ??? Terrific graphics, great story, and the CE has achievements and collectables, as well as the usual wallpaper, bonus chapter etc. I have enjoyed all the games in this series...my only warning is that if you really don't like cats, this might not be the game for you! ^--^
I recommend this game!
+42points
59of 76voted this as helpful.
 
Your strange travels continue in this sequel to the exciting game that took you on an Amaranthine Voyage…
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Great game...fun extras!
PostedAugust 28, 2014
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jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I had somehow missed this installment of Amaranthine Voyage, so decided to catch up! This is an all around great game, with inventive puzzles and graphics. I particularly liked the extras in this one, particularly going back to each scene to find "souvenirs" and being able to collect items missed in the regular and bonus play.
I recommend this game!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
 
After a long journey, Queen Sophia faces her enemy for the last time - but will she succeed in saving her parents?
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great Ending to the Series!
PostedJuly 26, 2014
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jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
The Awakening series started off well and comes to a satisfying conclusion in The Redleaf Forest. I would have given it 5 stars, but I didn't think the CE bonus chapter was as good as in previous games...I thought it was a bit childish. Otherwise, great game!
I recommend this game!
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
 
 Beyond the Unknown: A Matter of Time Collector's Edition
Beyond the Unknown: A Matter of Time Collector's Edition
It’s time to solve the secret of this mysterious island!
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
19 of 47 found this review helpful
OK
PostedJuly 10, 2014
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jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
Based on the demo, this is an OK hidden object game, but doesn't seem to have all the bells and whistles of many other Collectors Editions. I didn't see any achievements or collectibles, and it doesn't have a real "wow" factor to it. It also is not overly challenging so getting the CE to have a strategy guide is not really needed. I think this will fare better as a SE, maybe a good use for a punch code free game!
I don't recommend this game.
-9points
19of 47voted this as helpful.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Another great installment in the Otherworld series!
PostedJune 19, 2014
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jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This installment of the Otherworld series is a continuation of the ongoing story. I would say that if you loved the first two, you will not be at all disappointed in this one!
I recommend this game!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
 
Release the characters from the witch's curse and find the portal home!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
Best in the series so far!
PostedJanuary 10, 2014
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jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This is a great game! I have played all the ones in this series, and they just keep getting better. The visuals and sound are great, and the method for moving between the five main game areas is wonderful. As this is the CE, I should mention that the extra segment is very good...avoid it if skeletons and bugs give you nightmares though!! There are also 15 mini games to play in the CE extras area, plus the usual add ons. I think it is worth the CE price, but would play well in the Standard version too.
I recommend this game!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
 Awakening Kingdoms
Awakening Kingdoms
You are chosen by Queen Sophia to restore her kingdom back to its former glory through fun mini-games and beautiful hidden object scenes.
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
17 of 21 found this review helpful
Not part of the series!
PostedDecember 18, 2013
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jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Poor
2 / 5
I really enjoy the Awakening series, but I'm giving this stand alone 'free to play' one a miss. I was driven nuts by all the pop up info...I know other reviewers have mentioned this, but it really is annoying. If you like the beauty and storyline of the original, wait for the next real installment.
I don't recommend this game.
+13points
17of 21voted this as helpful.
 
The mystical Silver Arrow has been stolen from you on the eve of your wedding. Without it, you can’t marry your beloved Prince Philip! Can you track down the arrow in time?
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
8 of 16 found this review helpful
Typical fairy tale, dicey voiceovers!
PostedDecember 13, 2013
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jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Poor
2 / 5
I was really underwhelmed by this one, maybe I'm just tired of fairy tale based games. I didn't get through the demo, as I found the voice overs by the 'nanny' so awful that it took me right out of the game, particularly when her accent changed! I'll recommend it for fairy tale fans, as it seemed well produced, but this 'princess' baled on it!
I recommend this game!
0points
8of 16voted this as helpful.
 
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