JoWard's Profile
 
 
 
Stat Summary
 
  • Average Rating:
    4.6
  • Helpful Votes:
    19
 
  • Reviews Submitted:
    10
  • First Review:
    May 28, 2013
  • Most Recent Review:
    January 20, 2025
  • Featured reviews
    0
 
 
JoWard's Review History
 
Investigate bizarre mysteries by finding clues and solving puzzles!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
Best game I have played in months
PostedJanuary 20, 2025
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JoWard
fromGrove City Ohio
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This developer has created the best PC adventure game to be released in many months. The plots were interesting and logical, the voice overs fit the characters, the graphics top notch, and the mini-games challenging and unique. I have played the chapters several times and still find them engaging. WELL DONE! Please release more.
I recommend this game!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
Pendle Tower was once a lavish high-rise hotel, but a new renovation has awakened a long-dormant secret within its foreboding halls.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
fantastic game play!!
PostedMay 5, 2023
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JoWard
fromGrove City Ohio
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I enjoyed this game tremendously. Games are best I have played in a long time. Story line is engaging, voice overs are well done. Graphics are clear and realistic. The game us long. Well worth purchasing.
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
A mysterious bartender gives extraordinary guidance to those in need.
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Old school
PostedFebruary 6, 2022
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JoWard
fromGrove City Ohio
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
I found the game to be repetitive and confusing. Sorry I paid full price.
I don't recommend this game.
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
 
Travel from the deepest trenches of the Atlantic Ocean to the awe-inspiring wonders of Mars as you solve the greatest archeological puzzle known to man: the origin of Atlantis.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Where's the next episode?
PostedSeptember 21, 2021
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JoWard
fromGrove City Ohio
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This is a fantastic game! Graphics top notch. Story line kept me engaged. Games are challenging. The surprise ending made me want to play the next in the series right away. I'll keep looking and hope the developers will publish soon!!
I recommend this game!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
 
Master Detective must face the greatest challenge – time itself!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
2 of 7 found this review helpful
Fun to revisit
PostedDecember 7, 2020
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JoWard
fromGrove City Ohio
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 
Good
4 / 5
I always enjoy Mystery Case Files games. It was fun to encounter past games characters. The mini-games are challenging and the story line is somewhat unique. The graphics are clear and gameplay is easy to follow. The additional collectors edition game is just as enjoyable. I found the hidden objects to be well hidden and required careful searching.
I recommend this game!
-3points
2of 7voted this as helpful.
 
The Abomination threatens to erase all worlds from existence!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
7 of 12 found this review helpful
A new story line with Imagination!
PostedApril 26, 2019
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JoWard
fromGrove City Ohio
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This was a fantastic game to play. Superb graphics, music and game play. The voice overs were very well done. The mini games were challenging and new. The story line has a few twists which kept the flow of the story interesting. I always wanted to ride an elephant!
+2points
7of 12voted this as helpful.
 
After inheriting a manor in England, you begin to explore the Kangale Estate and discover its history!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
NO GIMMICKS - JUST CHALLENGING GAME PLAY
PostedApril 8, 2019
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JoWard
fromGrove City Ohio
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I enjoyed this game immensely. The graphics were excellent, the voiceovers top notch. The story line flowed logically and had a satisfying conclusion. A nice change from games that require the player to play an arcade style mini game to end the game. Good job Shiver!
I recommend this game!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
 
Black Isle was supposedly abandoned after an earthquake but the truth is much more sinister! Join the Mystery Trackers and learn the truth!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
What happened to Elf?
PostedMarch 18, 2019
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JoWard
fromGrove City Ohio
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Word
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I fully enjoyed this game. It was a challenge from start to finish. The HOPS are traditional and require careful searching. The mini games are varied and new to me. As a veteran Big FIsh player, I appreciated something different. Graphics are crisp and beautifully rendered. The story line is logical and engaging with a positive ending. I recommend this game! Good job developers.
PS. I love the Elf character and was glad he made an appearance. Would have liked to see him participate more as part of the game.
I recommend this game!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Best Game from Epix yet
PostedJanuary 19, 2019
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JoWard
fromWesterville, Ohio
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Glad I bought this game. I was challenged and entertained throughout the entire game. The HOPS were innovative and the many mini games were challenging. The game play was longer than expected. I recommend this game!
I recommend this game!
+3points
3of 3voted this as helpful.
 
What dark and powerful secrets are hidden within the A.R.C.A.N.E. agency's old research base? Kiera Vale returns to find out.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Play this if you like a challenge!
PostedMay 28, 2013
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JoWard
fromWesterville, Ohio
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Puzzle
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This game makes you think. If you love to be challenged, I highly recommend that you play this one. It was so refreshing from repetitive HOG's. The story line is engaging and I look forward to the next in the series.
I recommend this game!
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.