Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3
Fun Factor
1/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
3/ 5
Level of Challenge
2/ 5
Storyline
1/ 5
Game looks good at first glance. I like match-3 for mindless play sometimes and this one also has HOP's. I like that! But...in HOP, if you don't find an item within a few seconds, it shows you where one is!! Plus, there is no option for non-timed play. Will not be buying this one.
I usually get these kind of games, even if I don't love them, because I have free game coupons to use. But this game is not user-friendly or fun! The skip takes WAY too long to charge. You have to drag items - can't just click and use it. The "dialogue" is awful - especially for the main character. I usually ignore that aspect anyway, but when the characters would talk, there is not a skip option. Not gonna get this one. With just a little "more" it could've been a nice diversion for a couple of hours. Too bad.
I quit after the 1st 15 minutes - too many unnecessary cutscenes...and no skip button to get past them! Cartoonish visuals - flat and uninteresting. Music was ok. Reminds me of ones when I first came to BFG - before visuals had real depth - and COLOR. Won't be buying this one.
Worst game I have attempted to play. Played it for a whole 2 minutes maybe. Too much dialogue.
I don't recommend this game.
-2points
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Animism: The Book of Emissaries
Unlock the mysteries shrouding the creatures of Oxbridge University!
Overall rating
1/ 5
13 of 23 found this review helpful
This game is a joke, right??
PostedApril 22, 2015
homasina
fromHarpers Ferry, WV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
1/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
1/ 5
Level of Challenge
1/ 5
Storyline
4/ 5
OMG...it took me forever just to get out of the game. Sooooo much needless conversation! I could get past the cartoonish cut scenes but oh my goodness - all that conversation! I finally had to ctrl/alt/delete to get out of the game. Was initially glad to have it set in 1950 and the storyline was decent, but 10 minutes of conversation? Don't bother. Horrible!!!!!
I don't recommend this game.
+3points
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Nearwood Collector's Edition
The fate of the magical world is in your hands – free it from evil!
Overall rating
3/ 5
15 of 26 found this review helpful
Expected more!
PostedAugust 8, 2013
homasina
fromHarpers Ferry, WV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
5/ 5
Level of Challenge
2/ 5
Storyline
4/ 5
Very short. Too much cutscreen stuff. Couldn't get it going faster...just a skip option. Shouldn't be a CE - just wasn't good enough. Bonus chapter even worse. Pretty, though!
I don't recommend this game.
+4points
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Mystery Murders: The Sleeping Palace
Help Sophia uncover the secret behind the Curse of Laroche Palace and rescue the Royal Family from their magical slumber.
Overall rating
1/ 5
10 of 14 found this review helpful
Awful!
PostedJuly 29, 2013
homasina
fromHarpers Ferry, WV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
1/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
2/ 5
Level of Challenge
1/ 5
Made the same mistake others did. (I wasted a 'free game'!) This just might be the worst game I've played. Clicking on inventory item very often took you out of close up. Wandered around aimlessly...hint was no help at all. Like the others who reviewed, I love a challenging game but this was just frustrating.
+6points
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Farm Mystery: The Happy Orchard Nightmare
Residents of Happy Orchard Farm are disappearing at night. Is there an innocent explanation, or could the farm be at the mercy of supernatural forces?
Overall rating
1/ 5
65 of 75 found this review helpful
Can finish in trial time
PostedJuly 8, 2013
homasina
fromHarpers Ferry, WV
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
1/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
1/ 5
Level of Challenge
1/ 5
Storyline
1/ 5
This game was awful. Having said that, I did use a free game coupon to buy it. When I went back to play after the trial ended, I had one more thing to do and the game was done! Don't bother. I was bored and played it while waiting for repairman to get to my house. Very simplistic...graphics were uninteresting. I could go on, but, really...skip the interaction between characters and you'll be done in the trial time.
I don't recommend this game.
+55points
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Chronicles of Vida: The Story of the Missing Princess
Join the beautiful demon-huntress, Vida, on her investigation into a series of mysterious kidnappings!
Overall rating
1/ 5
12 of 28 found this review helpful
Horrible
PostedMay 21, 2013
homasina
fromHarpers Ferry, WV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
1/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
4/ 5
Only took 2 minutes for me to uninstall:
1. Ferret! Annoying. 2. Last time I play a game where you can't lock the inventory!! That popping up and down drives me crazy - very distracting!
I don't recommend this game.
-4points
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Dark Canvas: A Brush With Death Collector's Edition
Uncover the mystery behind an artist’s deadly talent.
Overall rating
2/ 5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
too short
PostedJanuary 26, 2013
homasina
fromHarpers Ferry, WV
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
1/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
4/ 5
Level of Challenge
1/ 5
Storyline
3/ 5
This game was way too short. What a waste of money. And I will seriously consider not buying any more games that don't let you lock the inventory. Drives me crazy not to have it stationery!