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- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:3,865
- Reviews Submitted:98
- First Review:November 30, 2011
- Most Recent Review:February 13, 2012
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Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles
Charles Baskerville is the latest victim of a centuries-old curse! Help Holmes break the curse before the next murder occurs!
Overall rating
5
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5
49 of 54 found this review helpful
The game is afoot!!
PostedJanuary 31, 2012
bearlybrave
fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board
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
The graphics for this game are marvelous. The voice overs are very well done, the cutscenes are good, and the storyline is very good as well. It doesn't completely follow the "Hound" story, but does not deviate to the absurd. You really can picture Holmes and Watson following the trail. The music was good and non-intrusive.
There are 3 modes of play available. There are also all kinds of achievements to earn.
The HOs are junkpiles, but not overly messy and no real dark spots, so no squinting required. Another thing I liked about the HOs, most of the items you searched for were related to the area you were in, in other words, when you are in the Hunter's Lair your search was mostly for hunting types of items.
The puzzles were very good and vary from fairly simple to challenging. All could be reset and were skippable. I feel all the puzzles are doable with a couple dependent on how much time and effort you wanted to spend on it.
The length for me was a little above my average.
This game was great fun and totally replayable. I highly recommend it.
I recommend this game!
Shadow Wolf Mysteries: Bane of the Family
Return to the De la Fer estate to help the count unravel the curse that has been passed down through his family!
Overall rating
5
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5
38 of 51 found this review helpful
Excellent sequel to the first
PostedJanuary 30, 2012
bearlybrave
fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
This review is based on the demo, but I will be purchasing.
The graphics again are outstanding, bright and colorful as well as dreary and dark. The voice overs were very well done. I didn't really notice the music, so it must be ok. The storyline looked very promising and continues the werewolf theme of the first. There are 3 modes of play which is great.
The HOs scenes are junkpiles with some interaction. They were also nice and clear. The puzzles were interesting, but the few I played with not overly challenging. There was a 4-way slider that I found unique, but could have been a little more difficult.
I finished the demo in a little less than the hour so I would have to guess that this would be equal to my average playing time.
Overall, an enjoyable game and I recommend it highly.
I recommend this game!
Shadow Wolf Mysteries: Curse of the Full Moon
Called into a small city from the capitol, you have been put in charge of solving a string of mysterious murders!
Overall rating
4
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Werewolf mystery??
PostedJanuary 30, 2012
bearlybrave
fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
First, the graphics for this game are very good, the voice overs are well done except the fortune teller (she is awful), the music is ok since I didn't really notice it, and there are 2 game modes. The storyline is ok, but the werewolf mystery isn't really there.
The HOs are junkpiles with some interaction and are fairly easy. The puzzles were good but not really challenging. The game play was ok with the majority of task items found in the HOs one at a time so you visited most HO scenes at least twice.
The ending leaves you somewhat disappointed as it ends abruptly with no real solution.
I just replayed the game to write this review, and I did finish in less than my average time. Since it had been some time since I last played it, I am guessing that was the same the first time.
I am recommending this game, because it is a fairly good play but not much of a challenge.
I recommend this game!
Shattered Minds: Masquerade Collector's Edition
Stop the villainous Visage from ruining Mardi Gras in Shattered Minds: Masquerade, an incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
N'Orleans-Love it!
PostedJanuary 29, 2012
bearlybrave
fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
The graphics for this game are stunning. The sound effects, cutscenes and voice overs very well done. I thought the music good but have to admit I didn't really notice it most of the time. Very good storyline as well.
As to the HOs I thought they were very clever with some unusual items to find. They, also, had interactive objects, that either had items to complete or items hidden within the HO. However, they were all doable with a few items a little harder to find. The puzzles were pretty much the standard fare, some requiring a little more work. Again all were doable. There are morph items as well which adds some additional fun to the game I think.
The game and bonus chapter were average length for me.
The game offered a good challenge with just enough difficulty to keep you interested; therefore, I highly recommend the game.
I recommend this game!
Secrets of the Dark: Temple of Night
After being kidnapped, your friend is about to be sacrificed to a powerful demon and it's up to you to save him!
Overall rating
4
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5
26 of 50 found this review helpful
Fun refreshing adventure
PostedJanuary 28, 2012
bearlybrave
fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
This game was quite enjoyable mainly because of it's location. You are in a Southwestern town that morphs to ancient Aztec times.
The graphics are very good, the music can get a little annoying, the storyline is good, the voice overs need a little work, but overall it makes for an interesting play.
The HOs are fairly good with some interaction, and you always get one last item - similar to Echoes of the Past. The puzzles are fairly easy and all are doable. Most are a play on other puzzles adjusted to fit the storyline and scenes.
This game took less than my average play time; however, it was fun to play mostly due to the scenes and morphing rooms. I do look forward to the next chapter.
Therefore, I am recommending this game.
I recommend this game!
Sacra Terra: Angelic Night
The demons of the Seven Deadly Sins have broken free of their fiery prison and taken up residence in Sacra Terra!
Overall rating
5
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5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
Excellent game!
PostedJanuary 26, 2012
bearlybrave
fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board
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
The graphics are stunning, the cutscenes are very well done, the music and sound effects are good as well, and the storyline is good-defeat the demons of the seven deadly sins. Sadly there were no voice-overs, but no one talked to you at all. There are two modes of play, casual & expert. There is also a map which shows where you are and areas that need action if you choose to use it.
The HOs were not messy junkpiles, but were effectively challenging with interactive play and at least one or two items that were more difficult to find; however, all are findable. The puzzles were unfortunately a little easy and doable. There are also morph items to find which I feel adds another degree of play if you want to collect them all.
This game was above average length for me and I felt has an excellent degree of difficulty and fun.
I recommend this game!
The Treasures of Montezuma 3
Match tokens to unlock incredible riches in The Treasures of Montezuma 3! With 160 levels to beat, you could be in the jungle for months!
Overall rating
5
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5
67 of 75 found this review helpful
Montezuma's revenge
PostedJanuary 25, 2012
bearlybrave
fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board
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
This game is so much fun to play and totally addictive. The graphics are beautiful. I don't usually play Match 3 games so I can't really comment on how this might compare to others, but this one-you just can't stop.
One negative-it doesn't store stats, otherwise a really fun game.
This is a game that once you get started you just can't stop. I highly recommend it.
I recommend this game!
Redemption Cemetery: Children's Plight
A warlock's curse has trapped you in an otherworldly cemetery! Explore Hidden Object scenes and save the warlock's victims!
Overall rating
4
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5
18 of 27 found this review helpful
Fairly good sequel
PostedJanuary 25, 2012
bearlybrave
fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
The graphics are very good, the voice overs are barely ok, the music is okay, not intrusive. The storyline is made up of 3 vignettes in which you have to save the child so the spirit can rest, and thus defeat the warlock.
The HOs were good with some interactive play. The puzzles were also good, a little easy and all doable. There are 2 modes, casual and advanced. The difficulty was probably a little less than average, very linear play even within the individual stories.
The length was a little short having finished in less than my average time per game.
I feel the first game was better than this, but still not a bad game.
I recommend this game!
Three Musketeers Secret: Constance's Mission
Experience the classic tale of the Three Musketeers from Constance’s eyes as she works as a secret agent for the queen!
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
One for all, definitely not!
PostedJanuary 24, 2012
bearlybrave
fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
First off this game has beautiful graphics, bright, crisp, clear. The movie intro was quite good as is the basic storyline.
From there everything went downhill, there are no game modes and you have no choice but to play the tutorial (i never do). There are no voice overs, the music is horrid, and the cutscenes were a letdown after the intro movie. It did not come in widescreen and many of the objects were unrecognizable so you just click on what looks out of place.
The puzzles were simple. The HOs were again difficult because of size; however, the ones with the moving objects were somewhat fun.
Just not my cup of tea.
I don't recommend.
I don't recommend this game.
Redemption Cemetery: Curse of the Raven
Escape from the eerie Redemption Cemetery by helping trapped spirits save their loved ones, and free their souls!
Overall rating
4
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5
37 of 53 found this review helpful
Well done adventure/HO
PostedJanuary 24, 2012
bearlybrave
fromLas Vegas, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Card & Board
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
The graphics are quite well done, the sound effects, voice overs, and music also. The storyline is good as well, assisting the trapped spirits in separate little stories.
The HOs were good, although the first few were small-objectwise causing me to squint somewhat. The puzzles were fair, not having a high degree of difficulty. For me the HOs and puzzles were well spaced. I found the "adventure" play quite good, offering a good amount of moving around completing different tasks.
Overall I found the play enjoyable. I completed the game in what for me is about average, maybe a little less.
I recommend this game!