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 &amp; Jessica's Story
Vampires: Todd & Jessica's Story
Explore an extraordinary and touching love story that will touch your heart and blow your mind!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
38 of 47 found this review helpful
A little patience is needed, but worth it.
PostedMarch 19, 2013
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Novella2
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 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!
+29points
38of 47voted this as helpful.
 
 The Secret Order: Masked Intent Collector's Edition
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 
Liked it!
4 / 5
4 of 8 found this review helpful
A good game playing experience
PostedMarch 17, 2013
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Novella2
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 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!
0points
4of 8voted this as helpful.
 
 Matchmaker: Curse of Deserted Bride
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 
Hated it.
1 / 5
19 of 35 found this review helpful
UGH!
PostedMarch 5, 2013
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Novella2
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Awful
1 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Poor
2 / 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.
+3points
19of 35voted this as helpful.
 
 Scarytales: All Hail King Mongo
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 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
5 of 11 found this review helpful
More boring than scary
PostedMarch 2, 2013
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Novella2
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 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.
-1point
5of 11voted this as helpful.
 
 Strangestone
Strangestone
Spend the night in an abandoned mansion. Can you survive to uncover the terrible secret about your ancestor?
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
A game that lets you think (mostly)
PostedFebruary 27, 2013
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Novella2
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
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!
+3points
5of 7voted this as helpful.
 
 The Invisible Man
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 
Liked it!
4 / 5
5 of 11 found this review helpful
Better than average HOG
PostedFebruary 11, 2013
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Novella2
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 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!
-1point
5of 11voted this as helpful.
 
 Amaranthine Voyage: The Tree of Life Collector's Edition
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 
Loved it!
5 / 5
50 of 55 found this review helpful
Very enjoyable game!
PostedJanuary 27, 2013
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Novella2
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 
Excellent
5 / 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!
+45points
50of 55voted this as helpful.
 
 Nightmare Adventures: The Turning Thorn
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 
Liked it!
4 / 5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Interesting Game!
PostedJanuary 26, 2013
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Novella2
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 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!
+1point
2of 3voted this as helpful.
 
 Between the Worlds III: The Heart of the World
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 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Ho Hum
PostedJanuary 16, 2013
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Novella2
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Poor
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.
+2points
3of 4voted this as helpful.
 
 The Lake House: Children of Silence Collector's Edition
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 
Loved it!
5 / 5
40 of 51 found this review helpful
Different storyline from usual
PostedDecember 23, 2012
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Novella2
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 
Excellent
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!
+29points
40of 51voted this as helpful.