ourbar's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:121
- Reviews Submitted:6
- First Review:November 15, 2011
- Most Recent Review:May 30, 2015
- Featured reviews0
ourbar's Review History
Monument Builders: Big Ben
In Monument Builders: Big Ben, oversee the building of the famous clock and discover the many legends which surround it!
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Be Fair With the Scoring!!
PostedMay 30, 2015
ourbar
fromSt. Catharines ON Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Strategy
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove
(355)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This isn't a bad game to while away an hour or so, but the scoring is impossible. I have read others' comments and all seem to agree...after the first two or three stages it is virtually impossible to get 3 stars. If one has the skill to do so they are probably not playing this type of game, they are too occupied building their own Time Machine or studying Quantum Physics!
The history lesson is informative to a degree but I honestly wouldn't recommend it to any medium to expert players, just not challenging....except for the impossible scoring!
The history lesson is informative to a degree but I honestly wouldn't recommend it to any medium to expert players, just not challenging....except for the impossible scoring!
I don't recommend this game.
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Two
Get ready for new adventures and unexpected twists in Book Two of the Adelantado Trilogy!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Better than Book One!
PostedApril 7, 2013
ourbar
fromSt. Catharines ON Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management
Current Favorite:
PuppetShow: Mystery of Joyville
(67)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This second chapter in the trilogy is far better than Book 1. For one thing you can save a chapter part way through rather than play the whole chapter or lose your progress. When the hero opens the gold or the food the player doesn't have to stop and click on each piece to retrieve it. The storyline is improving with each chapter, and I for one, like the game. It is not my usual genre, but a great break from the usual horror/mystery/thriller. Can hardly wait for Book Three! Wonder what that will have in store for us.
I recommend this game!
Adelantado Trilogy: Book One
Discover the fabulous secrets that a jungle hides in Adelantado Trilogy: Book One! Help the brave and noble officer, Don Diego De Leon, to find and save the lost expedition.
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Wish there was a "save game" option:
PostedSeptember 25, 2012
ourbar
fromSt. Catharines ON Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove
(355)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I enjoy playing the game but wish that I could exit without losing the game play for that particular chapter. There are just some times when one is forced to stop and I do wish there were the choice of saving so that I could come back to where I left off. Having to start all over again just because the dog had to go out is such a nuisance!
I recommend this game!
Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches
Explore a haunted farmstead in Wales called Ty Pryderi! Chris has been asked to house-sit, and is in for a spooky surprise!
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 19 found this review helpful
Great Story and Graphics
PostedJanuary 6, 2012
ourbar
fromSt. Catharines ON Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3
Current Favorite:
Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches
(60)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Now this game is completely different from the usual hidden object games. This requires some detective work and reading...no hidden objects. Just lots of checking out each and every scene for clues and articles which will be of use. Remember to read everything made available to you! I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and as previously mentioned the mythology is fascinating. In fact it has led me to researching at the library to find out more about the basis for the game. I am waiting hopefully for a new game from Arberth Studios???
I recommend this game!
Empress of the Deep: The Darkest Secret
Explore beautiful underwater temples! Search for artifacts to uncover the dark secrets of the Evil Empress and her hideous plans.
Overall rating
5
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5
45 of 47 found this review helpful
Great puzzles and HOS!
PostedNovember 24, 2011
ourbar
fromSt. Catharines ON Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Current Favorite:
Haunted Halls: Fears from Childhood Collector's Edition
(44)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
I love this game and the second one, Empress of the Deep:Song of the Blue Whale.
It is challenging, the puzzles are great and the hidden object scenes attractive. Graphics are a treat and the whole idea is fascinating. I recommend it highly. In fact I go back and play it over and over, and considering I have well over 100 games that is a good sign!
It is challenging, the puzzles are great and the hidden object scenes attractive. Graphics are a treat and the whole idea is fascinating. I recommend it highly. In fact I go back and play it over and over, and considering I have well over 100 games that is a good sign!
I recommend this game!
Mystery Case Files®: Dire Grove™ Collector's Edition
Use your Hidden Object skills to follow the trail of a group of missing graduate students in Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove!
Overall rating
5
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5
52 of 62 found this review helpful
Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove
PostedNovember 15, 2011
ourbar
fromSt. Catharines ON Canada
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy
Current Favorite:
Reincarnations: Uncover the Past Collector's Edition
(14)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I purchased this game some time ago and love it! In fact I go back and replay it time after time. By now I am getting pretty good at it!!!
It is challenging, great graphics and the puzzles are pretty awesome. I have tried other Mystery Case Files in the series but think that this is the best by far. Great atmosphere and interesting storyline. Try it....hope you like it too!
It is challenging, great graphics and the puzzles are pretty awesome. I have tried other Mystery Case Files in the series but think that this is the best by far. Great atmosphere and interesting storyline. Try it....hope you like it too!
I recommend this game!