mephistopholes's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:344
- Reviews Submitted:75
- First Review:July 2, 2012
- Most Recent Review:February 20, 2021
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When a young woman is found comatose by the side of the road with a bloody knife beside her, it’s up to you to unravel her story!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Finally a great HOG
PostedSeptember 8, 2012
mephistopholes
fromWicklow, Ireland
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
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
Storyline
5
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5
When I saw the developer (Elephant) I was expecting something good and I wasn't disappointed. There have been a lot of so so HO games released recently and this one sweeps them under the carpet. The storyline was different - a mystic trying to retrieve memories, the graphics were clear and the HO scenes also were clear. The mini games were challenging at times. The bonus story added new areas and wound up the tale nicely.
I recommend this game!
Your favorite professor summons you to the island of Castle Rock. He wants you to find the philosopher’s stone and save the world!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Absorbing game
PostedAugust 30, 2012
mephistopholes
fromWicklow, Ireland
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This game offers an interesting storyline with the use of live actors in the cut scenes. The graphics were clear and the HO scenes weren't too challenging, most objects findable without resorting to the hint. Although this is a CE, I found I didn't use the strategy guide as the hint directed me where to go next. There is a bit of toing and froing - those games which offer interactive maps are SO good. I played in easy mode as I like to relax when playing. The bonus story was a little short but explored a new area not used in the main story.
I recommend this game!
Save the besieged alpine village of Martlet and rescue its residents from the mysterious living statues in this exciting Hidden Object Adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
Really good HOG
PostedAugust 21, 2012
mephistopholes
fromWicklow, Ireland
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
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
Storyline
4
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5
I knew when I played the demo (in casual mode) that I'd end up buying this game. Lots of thought went into the graphics which were stunning and I liked the way the objects disappeared as I found them in theHO scenes. The puzzles were challenging at times and I did skip a few. For once I didn't turn off the music as it was perfect - unobtrusive and in key with the story. The storyline was good - had a feeling that the princess mightn't be all good - but I don't want to spoil the story. If you want an absorbing tale that is satisfying then get this!
I recommend this game!
Travel to Florence and treat your old friend’s mysterious illness in Borgia: Faith and Fear!
Overall rating
2
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5
Annoying game
PostedAugust 11, 2012
mephistopholes
fromWicklow, Ireland
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, 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
2
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5
I tried the demo of this game which is by a company I haven't heard of before and I was hoping for something new. The story on the face of it seemed interesting and the graphics clear, but the story did not flow smoothly, clues were quite hard to find and the dialogue was overlong. The HO scenes were ok, not too challenging. Usually you know quite soon whether a game is good, now and then a game takes time to "grow" on you. This game fell into neither of these categories. I gave up after 40 minutes knowing I wouldn't want to go on and that I definitely wouldn't buy it. If the developers improve their story flow I might give another game by them a chance
I don't recommend this game.
After your student goes missing alongside several other children, it is up to you to solve the mystery of Everlake.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
really nice HOG
PostedAugust 1, 2012
mephistopholes
fromWicklow, Ireland
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I liked the demo enough to go for purchasing this game. The story was absorbing, and the graphics clear. The HO scenes provided enough of a challenge and while there were quite a few locations, navigating between them wasn't too hard. The bonus story was good too.
I recommend this game!
Free the trapped souls and reunite a love long lost in Haunting Mysteries: The Island of Lost Souls!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
interesting HOG
PostedJuly 29, 2012
mephistopholes
fromWicklow, Ireland
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
Played the demo of this game and them purchased it as I wanted to finish it. I played on easy mode. I found the lost souls hard to find and didn't succeed in collecting them all. The story was engaging and the graphics clear. The HO scenes presented enough of a challenge and the hint when I used it recharged quickly enough. The bonus chapter was worth the extra and unlike many "bonus" chapters had its own quota of lost souls to find. I played with music off as I do in most games, and I found the voiceovers rather unScottish, but then I'm Celtic!
I recommend this game!
A new breed of virus has spread throughout the City of Oxford. You must search the city for a missing girl who holds the key to stopping the global epidemic!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Great game
PostedJuly 23, 2012
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
Storyline
4
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5
One of those games where I knew I'd just have to buy it before the demo ran out. The style was attention grabbing - I liked the use of real actors though they'd been CGI'd to make the atmosphere more "gamey". The HO scenes posed enough of a challenge and followed a logical pattern - finding objects in a certain order to find the next one. I loved the custom mode whereby you can set your own time for hint recharge etc. Other game developers please note. I really liked the "behind the scenes" cutscene where you can actually hear and see the developers talking about how they created the game. The only other comments I'd have to make would be that the story is very sad - very dystopian, and the sequence of the main story and the bonus chapter could possibly have been reversed, but that's a minor point and I don't want to spoil the story for anyone, Do get this game. Chris and Chris - MORE PLEASE!!!
I recommend this game!
Once again black powers have seized the kingdom of Orion. The entire city is gripped by fear and it's up to you to save them, and yourself!
Overall rating
5
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5
0 of 2 found this review helpful
Really good HOG
PostedJuly 22, 2012
mephistopholes
fromWicklow, Ireland
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
Within a few minutes of trying the demo of this game I knew I would end up buying it, which I did. The story is good, the graphics are really excellent, and the HOG's and mini games provided enough of a challenge for me. The bonus story was also pretty good.
I recommend this game!
Travel back in time to help stop a terrible fire that started Felicia down her evil path in PuppetShow: Return to Joyville!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Great HOG
PostedJuly 13, 2012
mephistopholes
fromWicklow, Ireland
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
I liked this game from the demo which I played in casual mode. The storyline was interesting, and the various HOGs and mini games were challenging, though not too much so. The hint button only gives a "you have nothing to do here" message; a directional arrow would be more helpful. Overall a good experience. Playing time around four hours including the bonus game - this latter was worth the extra money
I recommend this game!
Secrets slither within the canvas and only you can uncover the truth behind the brush strokes.
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 8 found this review helpful
Frustrating game
PostedJuly 13, 2012
mephistopholes
fromWicklow, Ireland
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
I tried the demo version of this game on casual mode and found it rather unsatisfying. The HO scenes and (LOTS of) find the difference scenes were hard to figure out and I found myself using the hint more than I would usually do in a game of this sort, The story is thin, it's a series of HO and FTD games.
I don't recommend this game.