After reading the reviews I didn't expect much from this. Just goes to show the difference in opinions! I truly enjoyed it. It has mini games like I have never seen before and I have played 1000s of this type of game. I thought the story line was good and the HO's are very interactive, although a bit on the easy side.The challenge given in the minis make up for that. I can't understand the low rating this is receiving! Play it for yourself and see.
I try to collect all of these games I find because I don't find them often and love them. This had a nice big grid and numbers to work with! That to is unusual. You can't shut the tutorial off or even skip it so if you already know how to play it is irritating, Not enough to keep me from buying it or changing my rating. These are not so hard that you are frustrated and not so easy as to get bored. Very Well made.
I have been waiting for this in SE. I played the demo of both and this is based on that. It has HOGS that are very interactive and not to difficult. Mini games are medium difficulty and interesting. I loved the story line and voiceovers. It takes you to that era:)
Based on the Walkthrough I played a bit less than a third of the game during the hour demo so it's average for length.
Now I am off to buy and play some more:)
I recommend this game!
+20points
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Strange Cases: The Faces of Vengeance
Agent Claire Ellery must rescue her young ward, but this masked kidnapper has set deadly traps in the abandoned mall!
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
3/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
Storyline
5/ 5
I don't usually review here unless I have played the whole game and this is based on demo alone.
I completely enjoyed this! It has everything I look for an Adventure/Hidden Object Game. Great storyline, fun and unique mini games, interactive HOS as well as map and a hint that works outside the HOSs! It keeps you moving along and isn't so difficult as to frustrate you! The only downside is the graphics can be a bit grainy at times and the voices ,although well done, do not match the mouth movement at all. That made me giggle so in a way is a good thing.
GOOD GAMING!
I recommend this game!
+34points
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Antiques Roadshow ™
It's Antiques Roadshow like you've never experienced it before! Go on a Hidden Object journey and search for valuable antiques!
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
4/ 5
Level of Challenge
5/ 5
Storyline
4/ 5
I played the trial version of this at another site but because I am a member here came here to buy it! It can be frustrating with some very tiny and well hidden objects and some of the mini games are challenging. Those are the things that made it fun for me though. It took me a couple minutes to figure out the decoder but I did. I really enjoyed the antique aspect of this. You can learn from this. This may not be everyones cup of tea but give it a shot! You may be surprised!
This game gives you a nice choice of short puzzles to choose from. If you don't like a certain type simply don't play it. There is Jigsaw, Suduko, Find the difference, Word Search, Crossword etc.. Some that I had never heard of or never played! You can earn trophys and play bonus rounds if you win the game of choice. I have to say that I wouldn't probably pay for this but maybe use a coupon at some point.
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
4/ 5
Level of Challenge
4/ 5
Storyline
4/ 5
I gave up after 15 min of the demo. Running around and not knowing what I was supposed to do got real old real fast. Waiting for your avatar to move place to place then the lack of instruction for what to do when you get there frustrated me right off the bat.
I don't recommend this game.
-8points
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Unfinished Tales: Illicit Love Collector's Edition
After the Raven Queen crashes her wedding, Thumbelina must save her prince to reclaim her happy ending!
I couldn't believe the beautiful graphics in this! Wow! This game has it all as far as I'm concerned. Interactive map, a hint that helps even outside HOS.Which, by the way, are interactive and a lot of fun.The mini game/puzzles are,for the most part, on the difficult side. I think so anyway. The storyline is great as well as voice overs. I didn't find anything that I didn't like in this.
I recommend this game!
+40points
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Guardians of Magic: Amanda's Awakening
Open your eyes to a wondrous world in Guardians of Magic: Amanda's Awakening, a spectacular adventure of science and spell-casting.
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
3/ 5
Level of Challenge
3/ 5
Storyline
5/ 5
From the looks of this I didn't expect much but got a little gift for my morning trial:) I really enjoyed this. The story is cute and keeps you involved. It's made so that you are working on several tasks at once without even realising it. It is heavy in puzzles but they aren't hard enough to scare even the beginning players.
Just a light fun game. No dark corners or monster!
This has to be the most unusual Match 3 I have ever played and I love it! Where was I when it came out?
I always choose to play in the timed mode. (You do have that option) This can be stressful but a lot of fun. The board moves upward as you play making it harder than a normal game of this type. I love the fact that you get to earn coins to landscape your own zen garden and can actually choose where you want items placed. Definite buy for me. I would suggest that anyone who likes Match 3 games give this a try!!