blazingmane's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.5
- Helpful Votes:41
- Reviews Submitted:2
- First Review:January 1, 2012
- Most Recent Review:June 9, 2012
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blazingmane's Review History
To avoid imprisonment, a deal is made to retrieve an artifact in Flower of Immortality!
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Good Story, Poor Syntax, Unfinished
PostedJune 9, 2012
blazingmane
fromMount Dora, FL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
An archaeologist in serious trouble with the British Crown has to travel to an island in the Pacific, steal an artifact from another archaeologist and bring it back to the British Crown. This all must be done with very little funding so it's no pleasure cruise. The music alternates between relaxing, sneeky and whimsical. The cutscenes are like old movies. There is a grainy texture for period effect but the game has crisp and clear graphics. All the things that I did appreciate about this game were quickly overshadowed by the improper syntax and object id. Even object lists were incorrect. I don't expect games to always translate 100%.A few grammatical errors are understandable. However, there is no viable excuse for releasing a product with this level of syntactic butchering. That surely must be the reason no voice over talents were used. It would not have been possible with that script. These shortcomings stumbled my game play significantly because I had to constantly stop and figure out what they were trying to say or what object they were really looking for. The characters conversations were sometimes awkward and it made them sound like dullards. Irritation quickly replaced my intrigue in what could have been a thrilling, clandestine adventure. This was frustrating as well because I liked the story, though hanging seemed severe for this offense. Had Itera taken the time to finish this game it would have been superb. To many things left unfinished! Someone should impress upon ITERA Labs that proper syntax should not be ignored in an international market. For the first time ever I'm not going to recommend a game. This was a case of pure laziness and not just a few grammatic errors. Extremely poor craftsmanship.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Chelsea Connor unlock a mysterious vault and uncover the truth behind her father’s mysterious death, 20 years ago!
Overall rating
4
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5
38 of 41 found this review helpful
Challenging Adventure, Large File, Hidden Object Jewel
PostedJanuary 1, 2012
blazingmane
fromMt. Dora, FL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Syberia
(55)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
This is no single genre game. It's a combination of Adventure, Large File and Hidden Object. This is for the puzzle minded thinker. If you do get stumped there is a detailed solution manual in the desk drawer that can be accessed from the main menu. There are unique twists on charished favorite puzzles. The Palace scenes are extraordinarily opulent. The timed puzzle and hidden object scenes are for the eagle-eyed. The extra diamond hunting just adds to the fun. Being a fan of Large File (style of game play) it is appreciated that you NOT be led to every conclusion. If you're a fan you know what I mean. What some may view as a glitch is actually you missing a step or forgetting to do something important. Time to retrace your steps and think. I must admit that the end came to soon and when it was over I just wanted there to be more. So, while it plays like a Large File it's not. I would also like to mention that some of the characters were so beautifully done they deserve being seen.
I recommend this game!