Novella2's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.5
- Helpful Votes:1,864
- Reviews Submitted:197
- First Review:November 24, 2011
- Most Recent Review:March 18, 2025
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Vampires: Todd & Jessica's Story
Explore an extraordinary and touching love story that will touch your heart and blow your mind!
Overall rating
4
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5
38 of 47 found this review helpful
A little patience is needed, but worth it.
PostedMarch 19, 2013
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. At first, as the other reviewer said, hearing nothing to do here does get annoying. However, it does make you think and keep checking things out. There are quite a few HOS and some items are hard to find. The hint button works two ways, with a green arrow hinting where to go next. If something is incomplete, the object appears on the screen and tells you what is needed. It has a map which takes you where you want to go. Graphics are clear and good. I feel it is a bit different, and takes a little patience to get familiar with the game play. There is a click penalty (which I don't like).
I recommend this game!
The Secret Order: Masked Intent Collector's Edition
Someone in the Order has turned traitor, murdering one of the Secret Five! Only Sarah can prevent the Order’s destruction!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 8 found this review helpful
A good game playing experience
PostedMarch 17, 2013
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
This review is based on the demo. There are three modes of play; the hint button recharges quickly and is very helpful (casual mode). It seems as if there is a lot to do. There is a map which takes you where you want to go (which I really like). Not a lot of HOS and they are somewhat interactive. Puzzles are not too easy and not too hard (during the time I played the demo). Graphics are very clear. There is some dialog which you can't skip, telling about the current situation. I found this to be an entertaining game, and may buy it.
I recommend this game!
Matchmaker: Curse of Deserted Bride
Help unravel the town's scariest secret and learn the story of an abandoned bride. Lift a mysterious curse and help the townspeople find love again!
Overall rating
1
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5
19 of 35 found this review helpful
UGH!
PostedMarch 5, 2013
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
Don't like to be negative, but could only stand 6 minutes of the demo. You weren't even allowed to skip the tutorial, constant "helps" kept appearing. The music was corny. This may be a game for an 8 or 10 year old.
Don't bother!
I don't recommend this game.
Scarytales: All Hail King Mongo
An evil sorcerer has returned to take vengeance upon your kingdom. Will you be able to stop him?
Overall rating
2
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5
5 of 11 found this review helpful
More boring than scary
PostedMarch 2, 2013
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Played approx. 15 minutes. Graphics and sound were ok. It appears as if there are a lot of HOGs, and the hint button only shows you an image of where the item is, and some are hard to find, button recharges slowly, and does tell or give suggestions on what to do next.
Wouldn't waste my time or money.
I don't recommend this game.
Strangestone
Spend the night in an abandoned mansion. Can you survive to uncover the terrible secret about your ancestor?
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
A game that lets you think (mostly)
PostedFebruary 27, 2013
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
/
5
This review is based on the demo. Real actors (or at least one I've seen) are used. Didn't need any walkthrough, as things needing to be done were pretty obvious. Not a lot of HOS and are interactive, although sometimes items are a little hard to find. Seems there is a lot to do. I did use the hint button when didn't know where to go next. I don't know if I'll buy this or not, but thought it was a lot of fun. And, contrary to other reviews, I thought it was different than usual HOGs.
I recommend this game!
The Invisible Man
Unravel the mystery of Griffin’s strange experiment in this suspenseful hidden object game and find your beloved scientist before he disappears for good!
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 11 found this review helpful
Better than average HOG
PostedFebruary 11, 2013
Novella2
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
First, I agree with everyone who said the HOS were too dark. However, I really enjoyed playing this game, as it was so very different than the usual hidden object games. The puzzles were different and HOS were somewhat interactive. Did not like when the cursor stalled if I clicked more than 5 times.
I usually like more adventure-type games, but this was fun.
I recommend this game!
Amaranthine Voyage: The Tree of Life Collector's Edition
After finding an artifact, you're whisked away to a dying world. Can you save it from the darkness?
Overall rating
5
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5
50 of 55 found this review helpful
Very enjoyable game!
PostedJanuary 27, 2013
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
This game is different than the usual HOG and/or adventure games. Actors are real people. The voiceovers are a little bit odd, but not a problem. HOS are interactive and once all items are found, you are given a clue to find the last item. Most things were just common sense to solve. There is a map, and collectibles. Hint button charges fast, although I didn't use it much. This is based on the demo. There didn't appear to be a lot of HOS, but they were very clear and easy to find.
Not sure if I'll buy the CE, but will probably buy the SE.
I recommend this game!
Nightmare Adventures: The Turning Thorn
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
4
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Interesting Game!
PostedJanuary 26, 2013
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
Based on demo, which I played for 15 minutes so far. It's a different type of game. No HOS yet, which I like. Hints are helpful. Game starts out with woman in bed and she feels as if it's an out-of-body experience.
I'm not very good at writing reviews, but I do like this game and will probably buy it.
I recommend this game!
Between the Worlds III: The Heart of the World
A world of magic and machines is on the brink of survival when the heart of the world stops. Fix the heart of the world and save its inhabitants!
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Ho Hum
PostedJanuary 16, 2013
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
Could only play half of the demo. The game was putting me to sleep. May be a good game for children?
Most of it was going back and forth and finding objects. Often being told there wasn't enough power to run something.
I don't recommend this game.
The Lake House: Children of Silence Collector's Edition
Long-forgotten memories bubble to the surface when the past invades the present in the Collector's Edition of Lake House: Children of Silence!
Overall rating
5
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5
40 of 51 found this review helpful
Different storyline from usual
PostedDecember 23, 2012
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
/
5
I only played 10 minutes of this game, and I want it! They actually let you get to sort of know the characters before plunging the player into a HOS.
Graphics and sound are great. As I said, I can't say a lot about the game because didn't play very long. The hint button is helpful also. Not a very talented review, I know, but am happy BF got this one!
I recommend this game!