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- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:80,084
- Reviews Submitted:817
- First Review:November 27, 2011
- Most Recent Review:April 17, 2025
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There’s a kind of magic in discovering who we are...
Overall rating
3
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5
A BOTCHED FACELIFT
PostedApril 17, 2025
sunnyglow
fromRichard Gray and his wife have departed to the Afterlife. It appears this series may be headed there as well.
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
1
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5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 37 pages
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 37 pages
Join Anna Gray in a new tale of family drama. After receiving a letter from her father, Richard, she is off to the ancestral Gray Mansion and to St. Mary’s Asylum where her adopted brother, Thomas, is being held. Thomas was adopted into the Gray family after an accident killed his family. With Richard Gray as his father, he felt neglected and unloved. Because he became aggressive to the Gray sisters, Richard sent him to the asylum. Years later, his artistic talents are causing chaos and Anna’s help is needed.
Surprise! I bet you did not know Anna Gray had an adopted brother. Where has her adopted brother, Thomas been all these years? Locked up in an asylum, dumped there for years by his father, Richard. Richard returns from the Afterlife with a new face and personality, compliments of the Afterlife Cosmetic Surgery Center and Elephant script writers. The “new” rehabilitated, repentant Richard is on a quest to save his soul.
This game is short. I finished this game in four hours, playing all HOP scenes and puzzles. I found this game boring and slow paced. You spend most of the game in the Gray ancestral mansion or the asylum moving from one trash filled room to another. For me, this game lacks the quality of the one Elephant released two weeks ago. The game has few activities and most of these are boring. For me, this game does not deserve an Editor’s Edition designation. The game seems to have been created quickly to push it out the door.
The collectibles are puzzle fragments and items which belonged to Thomas Gray. If any are not found, they can be searched for in the Expedition Room at the end of the game. There are twenty-one (21) HOP scenes, thirteen (13) of which can be replayed at the end of the game. Many of these are ones which only require searching for six (6) items. The scenes are lists of items, matching or silhouette. For me, they are not as creatively designed as in many of this developer’s other games. There are also twenty-one (21) puzzles, thirteen (13) of which can be replayed at the end of the game. The puzzles are decent and ones which are modified ones seen in other games.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 22 achievements.
• Collect 12 possessions belonging to Thomas Gray
• Collect 27 puzzles pieces to complete a puzzle within the Secret Room.
• 5 Wallpapers along with a screensaver and music selections
• Replay 13 HOP scenes and 13 puzzles
• Expedition Room to return to scenes to find collectibles.
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 22 achievements.
• Collect 12 possessions belonging to Thomas Gray
• Collect 27 puzzles pieces to complete a puzzle within the Secret Room.
• 5 Wallpapers along with a screensaver and music selections
• Replay 13 HOP scenes and 13 puzzles
• Expedition Room to return to scenes to find collectibles.
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a prequel. Play a reformed Richard Gray as he visits St. Mary’s Asylum in search of his son, Thomas. Thomas plays cat-and-mouse with his dear old dad. Try to help Richard locate his wayward son and atone for his neglectful behavior. For most of this chapter I was confused as to how this story related to that of the main game. However, at the end, the story made more sense. There are six (6) HOP scenes and six (6) puzzles. The quality is consistent with that of the main game.
SHOULD I PLAY OR STAY AWAY? If you love a slow-paced game with boring activities and a depressing story, then this one is for you! Once this was one of my favorite series. Elephant has ruined it through trying to "fix" it. There is an old saying, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." This is a botched facelift for a series which did not need any changes.
The best part of this series, to me, was the former Richard Gray. He was a charming Daddy Dearest who added a little comic relief to the game. Now, Elephant has changed him again. The new Richard Gray dons a new face; however, he lacks the appeal he once had in previous games.
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
5
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5
NO BULL – THIS IS A FANASTIC GAME!
PostedApril 10, 2025
sunnyglow
fromEnjoy sleuthing in my favorite city - Barcelona - the 'Paris of Spain'.
Skill Level:Expert
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
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
6 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 57 pages
6 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 57 pages
Join Agatha on another sleuthing expedition, this time to Antoni Gaudi’s beautiful art mecca, Barcelona. Another lesser-known architect, Antoni Riba, is building a lavish hotel for the World Expo. However, tragic events are tied to this construction, with workers falling to their deaths. Witnesses have seen bull statues come to life and feel they are somehow connected to their deaths. Be prepared for a whodunit with many twists and turns as to the killer behind these deaths. Just when you believe you know the suspect, more surprises will pop up and the mastermind will not be known until the very end! Greed, deception and revenge are motives in this game and displayed by many suspects. However, who is the misguided evildoer behind all this?
I loved this game. I found the story excellent; however, I do believe there were a lot of extra “suspects” thrown in the mix to create a longer game. Just when I thought I knew the mastermind behind the deaths, more clues popped up leading to another possible suspect. I found the pace and graphics excellent. It does not portray the true nature of Barcelona; however, at the end of the game, there are eight collectible cards which do provide some information about this incredibly beautiful city. The collectibles are morphing bulls and cards. I found them extremely difficult to locate. I needed to consult the strategy guide to see where they were located and even then, I had to click around the scene to find them. My only complaint about this game is that the collectibles should be more visible within the scenes.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 25 achievements.
• Collect 98 items – 49 morphing bulls and 49 cards
• 6 wallpapers along with 3 screensavers, concept art, music, and video sequences
• Replay 18 HOP scenes and 13 Mini-games
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 25 achievements.
• Collect 98 items – 49 morphing bulls and 49 cards
• 6 wallpapers along with 3 screensavers, concept art, music, and video sequences
• Replay 18 HOP scenes and 13 Mini-games
There are more puzzles than HOP scenes in this game. However, the HOP scenes within the game are creatively designed and very interactive. Most of the HOP activities involve locating evidence and making deductions about that evidence. There are twenty-eight (28) scenes which vary in design. They include lists of items, matching, narrative, rebus clues, silhouette, and matching. I was a little freaked out picking up Boomslang snakes with a mop I must admit. Thankfully there were only six of the little “slitterers” to maneuver into a bucket. Ugh!
This game is a puzzle lover’s dream. There are forty (40) mini-games. They are well-designed. Most are variations of puzzles seen in other games. However, unlike most HOPA games, the puzzles vary from easy to moderately difficult. It is nice to see a game which has a few slightly difficult puzzles. Most HOPA games feature easy puzzles throughout. The only suggestion I would make to this developer is to have more choices as to the difficulty level for the puzzles. I see that there is one mini-game which has the option to be played in a casual or hard mode; however, I would suggest adding a few more to the mix. I did like a maze puzzle from the main game where the player must keep from one to two spaces back from the suspect while following them within the maze. I found this feature made this maze puzzle a little more challenging. I also felt this is a nice touch.
BONUS CHAPTER: As Agatha makes her departure from Barcelona, Victor Torres, director of the Corazon Theater contacts her. Someone is trying to burn down his theater. The ghost of his ancestor, Rosa Torres may be the cause. However, can ghosts cause fires? Investigate and learn the source of the fires. I loved the story behind the game. There are seven (7) HOP scenes and ten (10) mini-games. I feel it is a nice addition to the game. For a change, we have a completely different story and not a continuation of the story from the main game. I wish more developers would provide this as well. I found the quality of the activities the same as in the main game as well.
SHOULD I PLAY OR STAY AWAY? If you like a game with a fantastic whodunit story with moderately difficult puzzles, this game is right up your alley. However, if you like games with more HOP scenes and/or easy puzzles, this may not be the game you are looking for. For me, this is another fantastic addition to the series and another shining example of the quality games offered by Friendly Fox.
I recommend this game!
Thaw out bitter-cold cases in the strange town of Frostwood!
Overall rating
4
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5
WARMING UP TO THIS GAME
PostedMarch 25, 2025
sunnyglow
fromCongrats Elephant on a totally new gaming format - one which warms my heart
Skill Level:Expert
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
Pack up your coat, snowshoes and head out to Frostwood. You will not get a warm welcome here! Creatures are roaming the streets, kidnapping people and freezing out the people within the town. Help defeat these evildoers and restore order to this burg.
Welcome to a new gaming concept for Elephant. This game is different than their other games. I have not finished this game; however, I am enjoying it. I find it hard to believe this game was created by Elephant as it is different from anything I have played from them before. To me, it is more of an adventure game.
There are pros and cons to this game. There are no voiceovers. There is no strategy guide. The player cannot adjust the size of the screen for the game as well. I found this rather irritating because one must exit the game if you need to use the screen for other activities.
However, I thought the graphics were much better than their other games. The puzzles are much more difficult. The game itself is puzzlelike. The collectibles are morphing objects - 96 of them. All must be collected before the extra material for the game is released at the end of the game.
There is a map which allows the player to see if all the collectibles have been collected. Unlike other games, the player can return to any of the game scenes throughout the game. The scenes are not closed. The collectibles are not easy to locate and there is no specific item to search for. There are several of them per scene as well.
Should I play or stay away? If you enjoy playing adventure games, you may enjoy this one. You certainly cannot beat the price! If you like playing mostly HOP scenes, this is not a game for you. If you like a little more challenging game with harder puzzles, you may enjoy this game. Puzzles can be skipped if they seem too difficult. If you don’t care if you have voiceovers and do not mind reading script throughout the game, then this is a little gem for the price.
I would like to see more of this type of game from Elephant Games. However, the only thing I would change would be ability to adjust the size of the screen for the game. I don’t believe this game needs a strategy guide. If you look long enough you can find the collectibles. And since you can return to scenes, you can search repeatedly to find them. I am not certain what the “extras” are within this game. It appears there are more puzzles to play and perhaps additional items I am not aware of.
I recommend this game!
Can you save familiar stories from an emerging darkness before it’s too late?
Overall rating
1
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5
THE CASE OF THE MISSING HOPA GAME
PostedMarch 20, 2025
sunnyglow
fromLike Sherlock - off to solve another mystery; however NOT in this game!
Skill Level:Expert
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
Well, Sherlock, what happened to the HOPA Game? Furthermore, what has happened to one of our premiere HOPA developers? I was shocked to see this game. Usually, Friendly Fox creates some of the best HOPA games BFG offers. . As is stated at the beginning of the game, this developer has created something “new.” The developer states they are so excited to provide more HOP scenes than in previous games. There are no voiceovers in this game. However, many of us this is not new. We have seen this type of game before, it is a HOP game. It may be listed as a HOPA game; however, it is just a dressed up HOP game.
I played the demo. It was boring. I could not even finish it. I never review HOP games; however, this one is listed as a HOPA game; thus, I am writing this review. There are no voice-overs – just script for the dialogue. It is “awful” as one of the other reviewers has written. I see Sherlock Holmes makes an appearance in this game. The developer thinks that the addition of many more HOP scenes is a good thing. Hey Sherlock – it seems to me if you add many more HOP scenes with few puzzles and no voiceovers – you are offering a HOP game. It is very sad to me to see this developer descend into the rabbit hole of mediocrity. This is not their best work and if this is an example of future games from them, I will not be purchasing any more from them.
I don't recommend this game.
What does your future hold? The answers are in the cards…
Overall rating
5
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5
PICK A CARD AND AWAIT YOUR FATE!
PostedMarch 13, 2025
sunnyglow
fromYou never know what’s in the cards regarding your future. However, after playing this game, going to a tarot reader is not in the cards for me!
Skill Level:Expert
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
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
7 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 64 pages
7 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 64 pages
Pick a card and find out what the future holds for you. Lucky you! If the future includes this game, you should be delighted. I found the game creatively designed with a good pace and storyline. Play a detective in search of a missing twin at the bequest of her twin sister. Your quest will take you to a fortune teller whose deck of cards reveal more than his clients bargained for.
I loved playing this game. I don’t always agree with some of the games chosen for the editor’s choice award; however, I believe this game merits it. The graphics are surrealistic and incredibly beautiful. The game kept my interest and to me, it is the right length. There are no snail-paced segments which are added as filler to make the game longer. The story behind the game is excellent and the game has a good pace.
My only issue concerning the game are the collectibles. I found the collectibles difficult to locate in some scenes. I needed to check the strategy guide to find some of them. They are well-hidden within the scenes, a little too well hidden.
My only issue concerning the game are the collectibles. I found the collectibles difficult to locate in some scenes. I needed to check the strategy guide to find some of them. They are well-hidden within the scenes, a little too well hidden.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 12 achievements.
• Collect 48 butterflies (half which are morphing) and 20 jigsaw puzzle pieces to play a jigsaw puzzle at the end of the game.
• 10 wallpapers along with concept art, music, and video sequences
• Replay 18 HOP scenes and 6 puzzles.
• Extra HOP game playable upon completion of the game.
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 12 achievements.
• Collect 48 butterflies (half which are morphing) and 20 jigsaw puzzle pieces to play a jigsaw puzzle at the end of the game.
• 10 wallpapers along with concept art, music, and video sequences
• Replay 18 HOP scenes and 6 puzzles.
• Extra HOP game playable upon completion of the game.
There are thirty-four (34) puzzles within the game. However, only six (6) can be replayed upon completion of the game. I thought the puzzles were creatively designed. I especially liked the maze puzzle at the beginning of the game. There is a minor error in the directions for one of the puzzles. There is a puzzle in which the player switches pieces to restore an image. The directions ask the player to rotate the pieces. This developer may have changed the puzzle and forgot to change the directions; nevertheless, it is a small error. Other than that, I found no other issues with the game.
There are twenty-two (22) HOP scenes in the game. Some of these are mini-HOP scenes with four to 6 items to be located. You can replay eighteen (18) of these after the game. I feel the scenes are the best part of the game. All are interactive and well-designed. If you like to play HOP scenes, you will love these. The HOP scenes include lists of items, narrative, silhouette, search and replace, searches for twelve of the same item, matching, narrative, fragments, and spot-the-differences.
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel – at least I think it is. The protagonist is Maxwell. I thought the game as a prequel explaining how he got into the fortune telling business; however, after playing the chapter, that may not be the case. It is a decent chapter. To me, I do not think the story is as good as the one from the main game. Nevertheless, the activities are creatively designed. There are two (2) HOP scenes and seven (7) puzzles.
FINAL VERDICT: This is one of the best games GrandMA has created. We do not get many games from this developer; however, I feel the developer outdid themselves with this one.. With twice the puzzles in this game in comparison to the HOP scenes, I am surprised at the few puzzles available to be replayed. I would much rather replay puzzles than HOP scenes. Nevertheless, that is a minor issue to me. This is definitely one the best games this year.
I recommend this game!
Can you stop a dangerous creature of lore before it’s too late?
Overall rating
5
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5
WEATHER A STORM TO CREATE A RAINBOW
PostedMarch 6, 2025
sunnyglow
fromIt appears this wee kingdom of magical beings needs to weather a lot of storms to create and maintain a rainbow!
Skill Level:Expert
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
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 46 pages
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 46 pages
Celebrate another magical St. Patrick’s Day with Will and his family of leprechauns. Join Will as he battles another evildoer threatening the kingdom. The Drauberg has arisen from his millennial sleep and is causing havoc and magic mayhem throughout the kingdom. Travel on a dark journey through a beastly forest as Will battles this menace and learns a little more about his leprechaun heritage.
This game is a little pot o’ gold. I feel this is one of the best games Elephant has produced lately. I like this game much better than the others in this series. The graphics celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with rainbows, shamrocks, and lots of green. It is an Irish fairytale come-to-life. It is the perfect length. I played the entire game in five hours and felt I had gotten my money’s worth. The game has an excellent story. I have never heard of a Drauberg. However, until last year, I had never heard of a Clurichaun either. Seems like a lot of nasties in Irish folklore!
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 22 achievements.
• Collect 12 Irish folklore figurines and 24 puzzle fragments (indicated as mushrooms)
• 6 wallpapers, a screensaver, and music selections.
• Replay 13 HOP scenes and 13 puzzles
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 22 achievements.
• Collect 12 Irish folklore figurines and 24 puzzle fragments (indicated as mushrooms)
• 6 wallpapers, a screensaver, and music selections.
• Replay 13 HOP scenes and 13 puzzles
The format for this game is consistent with other of this developer’s games. The HOP scenes and puzzles are much better than in many of Elephant’s other games. There are twenty-two (22) HOP scenes. Thirteen (13) can be replayed upon completion of the game. However, some of these scenes consist of only a search for six (6) items. There are a variety of scenes including lists of items, silhouette, rebus clues, matching, narrative, fragments. Returning are HOP scenes with sliders. This type of scene has not been seen in some time. I loved the scene which employs cutouts which are placed over the items to be removed. This style of scene has not been seen in games for some time as well.
There are twenty-two (2) puzzles, thirteen (13) of which can be replayed upon completion of the game. I thought the puzzles were better designed than most of Elephant’s recent games. As with other Elephant games, there are many picture puzzles. I enjoyed the maze puzzle in the bonus chapter which has a slight twist in its construction. The figure moving through the maze continues moving until it hits a boundary. I felt this little twist provided a little variety to the puzzle.
BONUS CHAPTER: A long war between the fairies and the pixies has led to the capture of the fairy queen, Una, and the destruction of the fairy Glade’s rainbow. An injured fairy has asked Will for his help to use his magic to help the fairies and restore order. I found the chapter an excellent addition to the game. There are seven (7) HOP scenes and eight (8) puzzles. It is a nice addition to the game and worth the price of a collector’s edition game.
I recommend this game!
Find the clues to uncover the truth behind a violent murder!
Overall rating
4
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5
SOMETHING FISHY IS GOING ON IN THIS WHODUNIT
PostedFebruary 27, 2025
sunnyglow
fromStudying “pisciculture.” Wonder if raising fish is any different than raising children or other creatures? At least they are quiet and cause few problems.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 50 pages
Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 50 pages
Super sleuth Sharlotte Holmes returns to solve another whodunit. This time, the murder involves her cohort in crime solving, Oscar Watson. Watson’s school friend, Howard Kern, is the leading suspect in the murder of a sea captain. However, he insists he is innocent. However, is he truly innocent? Could there be another culprit behind the murder? Investigate clues and be prepared for some surprises while playing this game.
I feel this game is much better than previous games in this series. The game is very short. I completed the game in five (5) hours, including the bonus chapter. However, the story is well-written and kept my interest. In addition, there are more and better activities than in previous games within this series. Personally, I do not care if a game is short if it has a good story and creatively designed activities. For me, I would rather play a shorter game than one which is lengthy and puts me to sleep. There is something new in this game. Elephant has added a slight variation in collectibles. There are three (3) morphing objects which are completely different than the other collectibles.
MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 26 achievements.
• Collect 13 figurines of the game characters and 3 morphing objects.
• Collect 26 puzzle pieces (shaped like magnifying glasses) for a puzzle played after the game is finished.
• 5 wallpapers along with concept art, music, and video sequences
• Replay 13 HOP scenes and 13 puzzles.
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 26 achievements.
• Collect 13 figurines of the game characters and 3 morphing objects.
• Collect 26 puzzle pieces (shaped like magnifying glasses) for a puzzle played after the game is finished.
• 5 wallpapers along with concept art, music, and video sequences
• Replay 13 HOP scenes and 13 puzzles.
There are twenty-three (23) puzzles and twenty-one (21) HOP scenes. However, many of the HOP scenes consist of searches for only six items. To me, this is hardly what I call a full HOP scene. Upon completion of the game, thirteen (13) of each can be replayed. There are a nice variety of HOP scenes including lists of items, silhouette, rebus clues, fragments, and narrative. I love Rube-Goldberg puzzles and there is one in the demo. I wish Elephant had added another one of these multi-step puzzles. For those unfamiliar with this style of puzzle – it consists of multiple mini-puzzles which must be solved sequentially. I found the puzzles easy, thematic, and creatively designed.
I only found one problem in the game. One of the maze puzzles is difficult to navigate. It could be my computer; however, I do believe this is a problem with the puzzle itself. It involves moving a sailor figure through a maze. I found it difficult to move this sailor through the maze. I had to jiggle it back-and-forth throughout the maze to get it to the end. Once I reached the treasure chest at the end, I had a difficult time pushing it into the treasure chest to end the puzzle. I thought I might have to “skip” the puzzle; however, after a little coercion, I was able to release it.
BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel. The protagonist from the main game, Howard Kern, asks Sharlotte for help in locating a valuable gem missing from his inheritance. I found it a nice sequel to the main game. There are six (6) HOP scenes and five (5) puzzles. I found it a nice addition to the game and worthy of a collector’s edition classification. I did find the ending a little humorous and cringe worthy. The ending is surprising to say the least.
I recommend this game!
Love is blooming, and the world is waiting for you to wander!
Overall rating
5
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5
FAN_TAS_IC WO_D GA_E
PostedFebruary 18, 2025
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
Welcome to the world of lexicology, a land dedicated to words! This game will not appeal to everyone; however, for those who love crossword puzzles and other word games, this is a fantastic find.
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What makes this game unique are the extras not seen in other word games. There are stunning graphics. I love seeing Spring come-to-live by visiting the Spring Garden and Spring Gallery. There are also bonus games which can be played.
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What makes this game unique are the extras not seen in other word games. There are stunning graphics. I love seeing Spring come-to-live by visiting the Spring Garden and Spring Gallery. There are also bonus games which can be played.
MECHANICS: The player must add letters to a crossword style grid to create words. Letters are provided and all the letters must be used. There are three levels of play. Collect stars and points throughout the game and with enough points, the player can play a bonus Cross Roads game. In this bonus game, geometric shapes are placed in rows and columns so no row or column has a duplicate color nor figure. There are twenty-one (21) musical selections to choose from. I found the musical selections very relaxing.
I love the games produced by Mixo Games. They are innovative with incredibly beautiful graphics. This developer is not only talented but very nice as well. They frequent our forum, Pond Friends, and interact with our members. Usually ,I only play HOPA games from this gaming site; however, the incredibly beautiful games from this developer are ones I truly enjoy as well.
I am looking forward to a sequel to this game!
I recommend this game!
Can your choices help Beatrice find her happily ever after?
Overall rating
2
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5
TEDIOUS AND BORING
PostedJanuary 17, 2025
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I was very disappointed in this game. To me, this game is a hybrid between the usual HOPA game and HOP game. The format is different from other HOPA games I have played. The game became tedious for me after playing consecutive HOP scenes followed by some simplistic mini-game. In the beginning there was a nice variety of HOP scenes; however, toward the end there were only consistent lists of items. I found the scenes were very dark which made it difficult to locate the items and the collectibles. I found the story very confusing and illogical as well. I am hoping we will not see our beloved HOPA games devolve into this type of simplistic game.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you unravel the mystery of a murder at the Riverview Lux Apartments?
Overall rating
1
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5
IT HAPPENED HERE! THE CASE OF THE FROZEN GAME!
PostedJanuary 3, 2025
sunnyglow
fromDangling by a thread after playing a rope puzzle, hoping Elephant will provide a patch to unfreeze the game.
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
I wondered why this game was not featured as a Collector’s Edition game. This fact bothered me from the instant I saw this game posted. Why would Elephant produce a game without a strategy guide nor any collectibles? Why would they not produce a beta for this game to get their customers’ input on this game? To say the least, this was somewhat baffling for a developer who prides themselves on cleverly hidden collectibles. Certainly, both Elephant and BFG would like the extra income as well from the game being a collector’s edition.
The sleuth in me propelled me to investigate. I bought this game curious to see why it was never made into a Collector’s Edition game. I did enjoy the game as it progressed, although it was slow getting into the heart of the story. Initially I thought that was the reason.
The format is the same as in Elephant’s other games. Emily Smith, a podcast host, returns to investigate why a local restaurant owner was killed in one of the apartments rented out by her friend, Miranda. In the middle of the game, the pace stepped up and I was enjoying figuring out who the killer was. Then suddenly, after untangling a rope in the classic rope puzzle, it happened! It happened here in this game – it froze up! Nothing I could do would allow me to continue in this game. Now I will never know who the killer is. He may still be lurking in the apartment complex for all I know!
Does that explain the mystery of the missing Collector’s Edition designation for this game? I do not know. I only know I was left dangling by a rope puzzle unable to complete the game. Sadly, I could not even finish preparing pepper spray to spray at the evildoer. It is a good game, Elephant. I only hope you will provide a patch so all of us who are left dangling by a rope can finish the game and discover what really happened in that apartment complex.
This game may work for others who play this game. If you can end the game, please do not tell us the ending. But if this not a fluke, then hopefully we will someday find out Ted Scott’s killer, if he was killed. This game was starting to have many twists and turns and was hoping to see how the plot thickened. This has the potential to be a great game. It just needs to be completed. Hopefully, it happens!
I don't recommend this game.