Nocturne's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:398
- Reviews Submitted:64
- First Review:May 9, 2012
- Most Recent Review:November 5, 2021
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Can you find the key to Ravenhearst's resurrection?
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 8 found this review helpful
Same tired theme of good over evil
PostedNovember 2, 2015
Nocturne
fromSan Francisco, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Strategy, Word
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
MCF is one of the more refined hidden object games and the puzzles are more creative and challenging them other hidden objects games. I've been a fan of MCF since Huntsville came out (I think that was the first one) but the Ravenhurst story has become just like almost all other hidden objects games, which is so tedious. Madame Fate was the last creative story of the MCF series. Plus in this game, there is one puzzle (with all the monitors) where the instructions make no sense and there's no place to get further, more clear guides. Not good. The collector's edition isn't worth the money, if you want to play this game wait until the standard version comes out.
I recommend this game!
Happy Empire
The evil wizard Moramor has captured the Happy Empire! Help Princess Leya overcome difficulties, banish the evil wizard and restore the empire!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
No challenge
PostedDecember 17, 2014
Nocturne
fromSan Francisco, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Rescue Team 4
(49)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
These types are my favorite kind of game but this one was just too easy. I played it twice all the way through getting gold each time on the first day I downloaded it. Which is unfortunate. I'm hoping that this is only because it's the first in a long series and each new one will get a little more challenging, perhaps with more difficulty levels in each one (relaxed, normal, really hard). For young kids it's probably good.
I recommend this game!
Legends of Atlantis: Exodus
Atlantis is facing its end of days and it's up to you to save the people and their kingdom in this innovative and exciting time management game!
Overall rating
5
/
5
I LOVED THIS GAME AND HAVE REPLAYED MANY TIMES
PostedSeptember 2, 2014
Nocturne
fromSan Francisco, CA
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I don't know why they haven't put out a 2nd and 3rd (etc.) of this game. It was fund and made you have to think about strategy to get done on time with all the requirements achieved. Can's speak to the sound because I always turn off the sound on all games since I usually play while multitasking.
I recommend this game!
The Agency of Anomalies: Mind Invasion Collector's Edition
You're called to a health spa in the Alps, where an evil professor has something terrible in mind for his unwitting patients.
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 8 found this review helpful
It's always the same basic story
PostedDecember 18, 2013
Nocturne
fromSan Francisco, CA
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Evil person that you somehow have to find and defeat, undoing the mess caused along the way. The graphics were less muddy then tthe usual ones you get nowagays on HOB games, However, the instructions for many of the mini-games you had to do to unlock something were way to vague to and a few of the games I couldn't even figure out how they worked so had to skip them, and I've NEVER skipped minigames in any of the thousands of other games I've played. Wait until the cheaper non-collector's version comes out.
I don't recommend this game.
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
Something wicked has taken over Fate’s Carnival!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 6 found this review helpful
Nice to have MCF back
PostedDecember 8, 2013
Nocturne
fromSan Francisco, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Time Management, Hidden Object, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
It was nice to see the old characters again, even as briefly as they were involved. I missed the "find 75 cigarette butts" type challenges like in the origina Madame Fate game though. I liked that there was a fast means to get from one place to another. Overall graphics were up to par for MCF. I did find the ending rather abrupt--had to wait until the credits to start rolling before I knew it was over. I wish someone would come up with a new type ending for a change.
Northern Tale 2
Defeat a great evil threatening the Vikings and help the king restore his domain to its former glory.
Overall rating
4
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5
Long enough, challenging enough, etc.
PostedNovember 23, 2013
Nocturne
fromSan Francisco, CA
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Time Management, Hidden Object, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Like N.Tales 1, it's fun. You have little guys running around collecting stuff, etc. You get to choose from 3 options--casual (untimed), timed, and this 3d one I haven't quite figured out yet--supposedly you can click on multiple things for the guys to do but it doesn't seem much different from the timed level (can't click on stuff until the stuff in front of it has been removed first, which is how the timed option works too). I'm playing for the 4th time just to try different configurations (build the workshop to 3 stars before covering a pothole, etc.). Well worth the money.
I recommend this game!
Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists...
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 14 found this review helpful
I think BFG needs to find a new hidden object game creator(s)
PostedOctober 2, 2013
Nocturne
fromSan Francisco, CA
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
This was no challenge, kind of run of the mill. Graphics too were not stunning as I hoped. Sure, the artists spent a lot of time rendering each frame but it's just too heavy handed, needs a little more finnesse. Game play is like any other HO, the puzzles were the same ones being used in HO games for many many years. Nothing new here.
Found: A Hidden Object Adventure
After a crash landing, you find yourself stranded on a secret island. As you explore you will meet pirates, discover ruins and so much more in this thrilling Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure!
Overall rating
4
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5
Much like Facebook games
PostedSeptember 12, 2013
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Some caveats, I never play games with sound on, just is extraneous (and I'm usually watching tv anyway); I don't care whatever the "story" is since I skip the narrative vid (doesn't make any difference to the game play). And like most FB games, there isn't a heck of a lot of challenge. This is one of those games I play daily; I used up whatever time/money allotment has accrued since yesterday, then quit to let it build up again for tomorrow. You could have more time playing but you have to spend REAL money to buy time and that can add up real fast (but, personally, I'd rather pay BigFishGames rather then Facebook). Initially, figuring out what has to be done and how was a mystery since there is absolutely no "tutorial" or hints--and I still don't know what in heck those "amulets" do since the all-too-succinct description isn't informative. From the game forum, some people are not happy with BFG (upgrades sometimes mess up the game; you have to do the upgrades if you want the new additional add ons). If you are more a Type A gamer and get into a game wanting to win in the shortest time, you won't be able to do that with this game since they haven't even released the whole game yet. You have to be patient and plodding if you aren't willing to spend real money buying more game time and coins. Since the download is free, I can't complain a lot.
Finders
Carve a path through an unforgiving wilderness to rescue a hero trapped by a villain!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Could be better, they may want to sell "extensions"
PostedAugust 31, 2013
Nocturne
fromSan Francisco, CA
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management
Current Favorite:
Jack of All Tribes
(48)Fun Factor
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I could have done without the "story", wish there had been a way to skip the dialogue (waste of time). And I did have to ask what I was supposed to do--didn't realize there were other islands and things to get to. It's mostly just doing the same things over and over to satisfy the requests (a lot like my day job) to achieve the end result. There are only 4 islands which is not enough (6-7 would have felt worth the money). Designers might want to think about putting out ongoing "parts" that can be bought--you just continue where you left off on the last installment, possible with each new island either a wee bit more difficult, or with a unique challenge (cliff climbing you have to weave rope? underwater sea caves where you only have limited amount of air in your lungs to "get" stuff in the caves, figuring out how to set up zip lines between islands, etc.).
I recommend this game!
Island Tribe 4
Islanders are here again! Become part of a new adventure and help the shaman get his true appearance back! Follow them in a fascinating journey through time and make new friends!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
I don't know why I love this game but I do
PostedMarch 20, 2013
Nocturne
fromSan Francisco, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
After a lousy day at work, it's nice to come home to play this gae for a little while, de-stresses me in a strange way because the stress of trying to win the level(s), well, maybe it's not so stressful because if you don't make it in time, you just have to replay--no penalty. I've played this in all the "difficulty" levels. I also go back and play the first 3 of these games. Hope they continue to make more. I don't have the patience to wait for the storyline to play (I skip it) since it doesn' affect the game play. I like the clean way it's been rendered. I like that there are little women doing the work too. It's just fun.
I recommend this game!