woodspinner's Profile
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- Average Rating:2
- Helpful Votes:2,035
- Reviews Submitted:100
- First Review:November 24, 2011
- Most Recent Review:August 1, 2018
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Depths of Betrayal
Stop a mechanical monster before it destroys an entire town in Depths of Betrayal! Uncover the truth and stop the terrifying machine!
Overall rating
1
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5
51 of 70 found this review helpful
Where's the rest of the game?
PostedMarch 16, 2012
Fun Factor
5
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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
I liked it. Graphics were good. I like the HOGS where you have to find items to get an item to use elsewhere.
I finished the demo in 40 minutes, no hints. Then I went and looked up the walkthrough. I was 40% through the game. This may be the shortest game I have tried in a really long while. While length of play is not my only criteria, it is important and this one fails that test.
It's a no buy even at SE prices.
I don't recommend this game.
Mirror Mysteries
What was a regular day turned into a nightmare for a young woman wakes up not knowing what happened or what will happen next!
Overall rating
2
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5
24 of 24 found this review helpful
Good, with some problems
PostedMarch 9, 2012
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
1
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5
The graphics were good and crisp. The HO scenes were nicely drawn. Not your run of the mill HOG. First problem was length. I was almost 1/2 way at the end of the demo. That's a big deal for no matter how good the game is because I've found lots of good long games at BFG. The voice overs were not good at all. The mother has just had her kids kidnapped and she talks like she's sharing recipes over the neighbors fence. The guy is polite, considerate and helpful. Huh?
Over all, not bad, but way short of great.
I don't recommend this game.
The Magician's Handbook II: Blacklore
Stop the magician pirate BlackLore! From talking trees to prankster ghosts, get ready for a Hidden Object adventure like no other!
Overall rating
1
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5
8 of 15 found this review helpful
Technical issue
PostedMarch 9, 2012
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
On a Windows 7 box w/ wide screen monitor this will only play in a window, not full or wide screen. Not willing to even try and play a HOG when the screen is so small.
I don't recommend this game.
Pahelika: Revelations
Return to the world of Pahelika as there is trouble brewing in the land of Dhara! Go on a whole new Adventure in Pahelika: Revelations!
Overall rating
1
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5
4 of 27 found this review helpful
No wide screen
PostedMarch 4, 2012
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
/
5
This one was an non-starter. No wide-screen. So every time I went to get something from inventory, my task bar would come up. Sure I could have shrunk the window even more. But, no thanks.
I don't recommend this game.
Between the Worlds II: The Pyramid
Explore a world ruled by both technology and magic and unveil the pyramid’s power in Between the Worlds II: The Pyramid!
Overall rating
4
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5
24 of 24 found this review helpful
Well I loved it
PostedMarch 3, 2012
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
I'm going to be in the minority on this game and say it was one of the most unique, "out of the box" HO adventure games I've ever played. You've never seen a game like this. In one HO scene, you must sweep the cursor back and forth to dissipate clouds. I also disagree that it is as random as others say. They are many clues hidden and you must refer to the journal often. In the library, only click open books and they will continue to disappear until you find the right one. To display the hidden writing, click the blank paper on each glowing flask and then over the burning torch until the writing lights up.
This is the quickest demo hour I've ever played. I would like to know the length, but I've never seen a game like this and intend to buy.
Wow!
I recommend this game!
Depths of Betrayal Collector's Edition
Stop a mechanical monster before it destroys an entire town in Depths of Betrayal! Uncover the truth and stop the terrifying machine!
Overall rating
5
/
5
16 of 25 found this review helpful
Beautiful
PostedFebruary 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
/
5
The graphics are awesome, The music is fine, not great. The HOS are of the circle type. That bothers some, but not me.
Thinking back, a lot of my favorite games are the circle type. I got 3/4 through chapter 2 during the demo. In that time, there were 3 mini games and all were quite easy. Based on a 50 page SG, looks like I'm about 30% through the game. I don't usually buy a CE, but will definitely buy when it comes out as an SE. IUt's the graphics that do it for me.
Thinking back, a lot of my favorite games are the circle type. I got 3/4 through chapter 2 during the demo. In that time, there were 3 mini games and all were quite easy. Based on a 50 page SG, looks like I'm about 30% through the game. I don't usually buy a CE, but will definitely buy when it comes out as an SE. IUt's the graphics that do it for me.
I recommend this game!
Otherworld: Spring of Shadows
Use a mystical locket to explore a magical world and save a young girl in Other world: Spring of Shadows!
Overall rating
5
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5
80 of 89 found this review helpful
My ideal game
PostedFebruary 20, 2012
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
3
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5
This one pushes all the right buttons for me. HOS aren't bucket lists, but rather finding numerous of the same items. Which was fine except where I had to find 20 spiders. Mostly a typical adventure. Go here, get this, go back over there and use it. The graphics were good, the music OK and the story line moved along.
I was very impressed with the length. I finished my hour at the end of Chapter 1 and there are 6 chapters. I own other games by this developer and like their work.
I recommend this game!
The Surprising Adventures of Munchausen
The Heart of the Kingdom has been destroyed and now it’s up to Munchausen to save the day in this fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
1
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5
14 of 18 found this review helpful
Where are the other 3/4s of this game?
PostedFebruary 20, 2012
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
Yes it's cute. Yes the minis are a bit different and so are the HOS. But I finished the demo in 30 minutes and a peek at the walkthrough says this is barely a 1.5 hour game. That's too short even for a DD. The devs have to be aware of their competition and just don't understand why they think a 1 hour game is a marketable item.
I don't recommend this game.
White Haven Mysteries
Overall rating
2
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5
23 of 33 found this review helpful
Good and short
PostedFebruary 17, 2012
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Graphics and voice overs were top notch. HOS were not too difficult except for the few like the telephone (see screenshot) that have very small images. Mini games were logical and fairly easy. A tad creepy but the warning that some images were disturbing a bit of hype.
The problem I had was the length. Finished half the game in the demo hour without skips or tips. Length of the game has always been an important criteria for me, even when other aspects excel. So no buy on this one.
I recommend this game!
The Dracula Files
Michael and Quinn are the descendants of the legendary Van Helsing and Harker families, and must stop the evil Dracula!
Overall rating
1
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5
4 of 17 found this review helpful
Resolution fail
PostedFebruary 13, 2012
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
/
5
This game will not adjust to the newer wide screen, higher resolutions monitors. I could only see half the game so it's a non-starter. I'm guessing it's an older game made back when monitors were more 4:3. But if you have a 16:9, don't bother.
From what I saw of the intro, the art is comic book style and not done very well.
I don't recommend this game.