jocasta1's Profile
Stat Summary
- 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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As Sara tries to find a miracle cure for her ailing brother, she unravels the dark events of her own past.
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 21 found this review helpful
Grown up game with good challenge level!
PostedNovember 5, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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
5
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5
I really enjoyed the beta version of this game, and based on the demo few changes were needed. This is a SE game only (why are there so few of these?) with achievements. I played it on the hard level, and thought the challenge level was just right. Good, original story, with no elves or furry companions, Lots of small challenges along the way, and some genuine surprises.
I recommend this game!
Journey down a magical road to save two worlds!
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 11 found this review helpful
Too cute, annoying black bar!
PostedNovember 2, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
3
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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 tried to finish the demo twice, but just could not get into this game. Cutesy with a silly story line, and the most annoying black bar tips ever...no matter what you do it keeps repeating the same unhelpful lines! The only way to play this if you like cutesy stuff is to turn off all hints and the black bar. It looks good, but seems a re hash of a lot of other games.
I don't recommend this game.
You were just about to relax with a good book when a stranger leaves a baby on your doorstep.
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 8 found this review helpful
Terrific game...WOW!
PostedOctober 24, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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
5
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5
I just finished the demo, and the time just flew! This is a beautiful game, with really inventive hidden object scenes and mini games. This game has custom difficulty levels, achievements, objects to collect, a helper owl (!), good voice overs and great graphics. It played perfectly and I found myself saying "wow" a number of times. Great game!
I recommend this game!
Reveal the secret of an ancient prophecy! Fascinating tasks and exciting puzzles await you behind the breathtaking scenery of a mysterious island!
Overall rating
2
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5
10 of 17 found this review helpful
Dated and dull
PostedOctober 14, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
This review is based on the demo...which I didn't play all that long. This looks and plays like much older HO games, and has a silly story that jumps all over the place. It was actually annoying to play;
I don't recommend this game.
Should anyone ever check in to a place called the Final Journey Hotel?
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 15 found this review helpful
All your favourite monsters in one place!
PostedOctober 10, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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 is a great addition to the Haunted Hotel series! Vampires, werewolves, ghosts etc have invaded a hotel and are battling each other, and you are one of the detectives sent to get to the bottom of it. Great drawing and HO scenes, good atmosphere, and interesting tasks to perform, plus it's fun to collect the morphing images of the monsters! I chose to play on the middle challenge level, but be warned that if you press 'hint' in that level you get very detailed info, rather than just being pointed to the area. THIS REVIEW WAS BASED ON THE DEMO, but I will definitely purchase this edition as I think the CE bonus items in this one are worth it.
I recommend this game!
Dark Dimensions: City of Ash
A dark dimension has fallen over Phoenix Hill, turning its residents into volcanic ash. Help them rise from the ashes.
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Good addition to the series!
PostedOctober 7, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
4
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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
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5
This was about the same level as the others in the Dark Dimensions series...good challenge, interesting art work, and good story to follow. My only issue is that it seemed shorter than others in the series.
I recommend this game!
A peaceful island town erupts into a violent witch hunt and your friend’s daughter is the target! Can you protect her from the townspeople?
Overall rating
2
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5
0 of 3 found this review helpful
Pass on this one!
PostedOctober 3, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
BASED ON THE DEMO
This game looks, plays, and sounds like its 10 years old. Frustrating to play, uninteresting, and not worth buying.
I don't recommend this game.
Detective, it is your job to destroy the evil machine that is tearing the city apart and arrest the crazed professor responsible for the destruction!
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 9 found this review helpful
Great look!
PostedOctober 1, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
4
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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
BASED ON THE DEMO
I really like the look of this game. It has hybrid cut scenes with drawn background and live actors. The storyline--2 children missing after a disaster, and a crazed glowing man chasing them--is typical of a lot of recent HO games, so don't expect anything new here as far as storyline goes. This is a well drawn game with a nice challenge level (there are 4 to choose from) and it played flawlessly. Its very good, but not amazing...a solid 4 stars!
I really like the look of this game. It has hybrid cut scenes with drawn background and live actors. The storyline--2 children missing after a disaster, and a crazed glowing man chasing them--is typical of a lot of recent HO games, so don't expect anything new here as far as storyline goes. This is a well drawn game with a nice challenge level (there are 4 to choose from) and it played flawlessly. Its very good, but not amazing...a solid 4 stars!
I recommend this game!
With a perfectly chilling atmosphere and beautifully crafted scenes, Into the Haze will provide a fantastic, horror-filled experience that you'll never forget!
Overall rating
3
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5
10 of 13 found this review helpful
Enjoyable game...wish I could rate it 3.5!
PostedSeptember 25, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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
Storyline
4
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5
This review is based on the demo. This is a good, straightforward HO game, with no bells or whistles. With fewer and fewer SE only games out there, this is a great option for using a punch code freebie! The short cut scenes are fine, and the voice overs are good, and if you play the advanced settings, the challenge is ok as well, This is not a game for when you want a real challenge or something new and innovative, but it is fine if you're in the mood for a pleasant few hours of gameplay!
I recommend this game!
While visiting your uncle, you stumble upon a curious case. Men are vanishing, reappearing dead days later. Who killed them?
Overall rating
4
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5
12 of 21 found this review helpful
Good sequel!
PostedSeptember 21, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This review is based on the demo. I enjoyed playing the demo, and particularly liked the complex nature of some of the hidden objects (ie some take 4 steps to find). The story is interesting, and the cut scenes are good. The achievements to collect are posters, and the wall papers are great!. The only thing I didn't like was the repetitive nature of the black bar info. Although I played the advanced level, I like the info feature, but kept getting the same two messages. Otherwise, a good game, and one that I will get on sale!
I recommend this game!