Draclvr's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.4
- Helpful Votes:50
- Reviews Submitted:5
- First Review:April 1, 2013
- Most Recent Review:March 27, 2021
- Featured reviews0
Draclvr's Review History
Dive into the ocean depths for some epic turn-based battles and see why 3 million players are loving Squids Odyssey!
Overall rating
1
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Not for Mouse Play
PostedMarch 27, 2021
Draclvr
fromMissouri
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I finally got the "dash" to work MOST of the time. But then, I needed to access my Inventory. I have pressed every key on my keyboard, left mouse, scroll wheel and right click... no inventory. In settings, it show all the keys for a controller, but nothing about inventory for the mouse. So, I guess I'm gonna have to take a pass on this one. Glad I got the Demo. Too bad, they didn't support mouse play any better.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you save Dupin from a malevolent murderer in time?
Overall rating
1
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5
21 of 25 found this review helpful
When Will I Ever Learn!
PostedApril 9, 2018
Draclvr
fromMissouri
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I'm probably the crabby old curmudgeon, but when will I learn that these games are never going to change. I keep hoping for something different, but it never happens. It's my fault and I will just stop purchasing them.
What grates on my nerves is that this is supposed to be a "dark tale" with a disturbing plot. Appropriate music and graphics... fine. All juxtaposed with the ever-present insipid comments like, "good job" or "well done." To further ruin the atmosphere and immersion into the game are the cheerful little sound effects when you find something or finish a puzzle.
I guess I'm expecting too much, but then there is the voice acting. How many ways can they pronounce Dupin? It's either overly done or cheerful or just awful. Maybe I should just accept that these are casual games that are just not meant for me who keeps hoping for something less insipid. But then again, I've paid $13 and $20 for other games which are just excellent in all those respects. They will just no longer be Big Fish Casual Games.
OK. I'll just shut up now! The fact is that these poorly done casual games are just not for me! I truly hope everyone else enjoys this one!
I don't recommend this game.
Trick or treat? Check out 120 terribly exciting nonograms in Fill and Cross Trick or Treat 3!
Overall rating
2
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
More of the same...
PostedNovember 3, 2016
Draclvr
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Puzzle
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
1
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5
Don't waste your time with this one. Same music, same sound effects, same graphics... you get the picture. And the inane "clues" at the beginning of each puzzle? Really? Even the little bit of added fun and value of the 15 trophies advertised with the game would have helped. But they are nowhere to be found.
I would call this one a lazy recycled version of previous versions from this dev.
I don't recommend this game.
Plants vs Zombies
Think fast, and plant faster, to stem a zombie attack! Save your home, and your brains, in this exciting Action/Arcade game!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Fun for 6 to 65!
PostedJuly 31, 2013
Draclvr
Skill Level:Beginner
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
3
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5
Got this game for when my grandkids come to visit this summer. I'm not sure who's having more fun with it... Grandma or the kids! Excellent!
I recommend this game!
The Secret of the Nautilus
Unlock the secrets of the famous Nautilus submarine in this exhillarating Hidden Object Adventure game!
Overall rating
3
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5
19 of 23 found this review helpful
Previous Reviewers Haven't Played the Original Game
PostedApril 1, 2013
Draclvr
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
This is a casual game remake of the original "The Mystery of the Nautilus" from 2002. The graphics are true to the original game. It was a point and click adventure game that was not particularly easy. If the previous reviewers were expecting a typical HOG or casual game, this is not it. Perhaps Big Fish should add something to explain this so people don't expect a typical new casual game.
That said, I'm not feeling a lot of love for this remake. It's been quite a few years since I've played the original Nautilus because it doesn't play on new operating systems, but I don't particularly like the 360° panning either. I also don't care for the arrows which make the game too simplistic. I'm not finding the items I need to progress in the game which are supposed to be there. Since there are apparent deviations from the original game, a walkthrough would be a great help. The original did not have any kind of hint system as it was a true classic adventure game.
Big Fish should include information making it clear this is a remake of a 13 year-old adventure game, so people are not disappointed when they try it out or purchase it. I'm going to give it a "yes" recommendation with the qualifier that most likely only fans of the original game will enjoy it.
I recommend this game!