sharkshiver's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.4
- Helpful Votes:87
- Reviews Submitted:5
- First Review:November 22, 2011
- Most Recent Review:December 5, 2011
- Featured reviews0
sharkshiver's Review History
Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Premature Burial
Overall rating
4
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
very nice
PostedDecember 5, 2011
sharkshiver
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File
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
This was an enjoyable HO game- the story was intriguing, the graphics were nice and the puzzles were challenging but not too difficult. I think it was just a little short of that special something that my favorite games have, but like the other Dark Tales games, it delivers a substantial, enjoyable experience.
I recommend this game!
The Keepers: Lost Progeny Collector's Edition
Track down your real parents in The Keepers: Lost Progeny! After growing up an orphan, a mysterious photo showing your parents arrives!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 4 found this review helpful
Pretty good game.
PostedNovember 25, 2011
sharkshiver
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File
Current Favorite:
Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials
(61)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
Overall this game was quite good- I liked the graphics and the intriguing story, and the 3 different difficulty levels offered. On the downside, many of the HO scenes were overly difficult because the objects were very hard to see. The CE edition gives you 2 bonus levels, which is nice, but I found these levels to be more tedious than fun.
I recommend this game!
Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge
Uncover a secret that lies beneath the surface of a traditional ryokan! Stop the terrifying ghost before it has its revenge!
Overall rating
4
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5
20 of 24 found this review helpful
creepy fun
PostedNovember 22, 2011
sharkshiver
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
In terms of atmosphere, this is one of the best Nancy Drew games, with plenty of spooky noises and strange happenings, and a mysterious family curse to solve. Like the other Nancy Drew games, this one is much tougher than most HO games- at several points I had to read the walkthrough because I was completely stuck. There are also a lot of number-puzzle type games that you have to play (no skipping!) in order to continue through the game, and these got tedious after a while. I also wished I could fast forward through Nancy's sometimes lengthy conversations with the other characters. But overall, it's very well done and worth buying if you liked some of the other games in this series.
I recommend this game!
Mystery Legends: The Phantom of the Opera Collector's Edition
You’ve been invited to the long abandoned Paris Opera House. Find the phantom and discover the torment of this tragic hero!
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 9 found this review helpful
nice game
PostedNovember 22, 2011
sharkshiver
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
One of my favorites. The story line pulls you in and the levels are beautifully done. It can be a little confusing having to go back and forth all the time to find items. I was also a little disappointed with the end (including the bonus level). A must-buy for fans, but still fun for everyone else.
I recommend this game!
Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials
Famed writer Nathaniel Hawthorne has died during a freak storm, and his spirit comes to you for help!
Overall rating
5
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5
60 of 72 found this review helpful
great game
PostedNovember 22, 2011
sharkshiver
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
This is still one of my favorite HO games. The story is complex and engaging, moving back and forth in time, and the puzzles are challenging but not too hard. I also liked the additional challenge of being able to combine objects in the inventory to make things. Definitely recommended!
I recommend this game!