kandikc's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.6
- Helpful Votes:350
- Reviews Submitted:24
- First Review:November 13, 2011
- Most Recent Review:March 21, 2025
- Featured reviews0
Echoes of the Past: The Revenge of the Witch Collector's Edition
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
6 of 15 found this review helpful
Another Great 'Echoes' game
PostedJuly 19, 2012
kandikc
fromColton, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Fierce Tales: The Dog's Heart Collector's Edition
(157)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I have throughly enjoyed all of the previous 'Echoes' games & I can see that this one is going to be as good as the previous ones. I really enjoy the variety of puzzles and the HOS that the game has. The intergrated strategy guide is also very good!
I recommend this game!
Fierce Tales: The Dog's Heart Collector's Edition
Rescue your canine companion, and solve the mystery of Houndspoint!
Overall rating
5
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5
37 of 58 found this review helpful
A dog gone good game
PostedJune 28, 2012
kandikc
fromColton, CA
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
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Review is based on the demo, but the demo was enough to get me to buy the game.
Great story line w/dogs gone bad & the adorable family dog getting kidnapped.
The map is interactive and the help button is useful. So far the game has had a logical sequence. The mini games are not real challenging and the HOG items are big enough & clearly defined.
Great story line w/dogs gone bad & the adorable family dog getting kidnapped.
The map is interactive and the help button is useful. So far the game has had a logical sequence. The mini games are not real challenging and the HOG items are big enough & clearly defined.
I recommend this game!
Haunting Mysteries: The Island of Lost Souls Collector's Edition
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
3 of 6 found this review helpful
Possibly a good game
PostedMay 20, 2012
kandikc
fromColton, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Spirits of Mystery: Song of the Phoenix Collector's Edition
(219)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Review is based on the trial version. There are 4 pages of 'Awards' that you can get in the game. There is 1 Award for playing the game every day of the week and another Award for finishing the game in 3hrs. So, in order to get all the Awards, you'd have to play the game for approx. 25min a day for a week and finish it w/in the 3hrs. The puzzle instructions in the SG are a bit confusing and some of the items in the HOS are hidden real well. I'll probably get the get game just because I like achievements.
I recommend this game!
Abandoned: Chestnut Lodge Asylum
Face your fears and unravel the mystery of the abandoned asylum!
Overall rating
4
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5
39 of 54 found this review helpful
Worth the price
PostedApril 28, 2012
kandikc
fromColton, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Phenomenon: City of Cyan
(245)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I played the demo & I'm buying the game. The game has various achievements, including finding morphing objects & it comes w/a built in strategy guide. A CE at an SE price! The game is kind of dark, but you can adjust the brightness in options. The game also fits the screen on my laptop, which is also nice. The story line is familiar, but I enjoy games w/achievements.
I recommend this game!
Silent Nights: The Pianist
Save your sister and uncover the secrets of an ancient organization in Silent Nights: The Pianist!
Overall rating
5
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5
52 of 60 found this review helpful
fun even if you're tone deaf
PostedApril 13, 2012
kandikc
fromColton, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Agency of Anomalies: Cinderstone Orphanage
(90)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I just finished the demo & I'm downloading the game. The hour went by really quick. The main thing I like about the game is that it has a logical sequence. You see that you need a wrench & then you quickly find a wrench.
I recommend this game!
Ghost Towns: The Cats Of Ulthar Collector's Edition
Upon arriving in a strange city, you find the citizens ready to burn Menes at the stake in Ghost Towns: The Cats of Ulthar!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 5 found this review helpful
will wait for the SE
PostedFebruary 22, 2012
kandikc
fromColton, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
9: The Dark Side Collector's Edition
(104)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I just did the demo of the game & I think I'll wait for the SE. One of the reasons I buy a Collector's edition is for the strategy guide. When I clicked on the photo in this game's SG, it was so tiny, I couldn't even see what was in the picture. At least w/the blog walkthroughs you can see what you are supposed to be looking for.
I don't recommend this game.
King Arthur
Follow Arthur’s rise from boy to king! Listen to Merlin’s story and meet an amazing cast of characters as you live a classic tale!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
I am Aurthur, King of the Brits
PostedFebruary 19, 2012
kandikc
fromColton, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Secrets of the Dark: Temple of Night
(63)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I played the trial version & I'm downloading the full game now. Yes, some of the objects are pretty small, but no smaller than in the early MCF games. There are 4 types of hints you can use in the game, and you just need to collect certain sets of runes to recharge them. The puzzles are easy. I enjoy King Aurthur stories and the journal keeps to the standard version of events. It is a fun & relaxing game.
I recommend this game!
Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome
Help Sam rescue his love Anna in Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome, an incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
4
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5
32 of 45 found this review helpful
more adventure than HOG
PostedJanuary 21, 2012
kandikc
fromColton, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Temple of Life: The Legend of Four Elements Collector's Edition
(71)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I just finished the Demo & I'm downloading the game. I was in the middle of chapter 2 when my hour ran out, so the time length for the game must be pretty good. Items in the HOGs have been easy to find & I only game across 2 HOGs during the hour. Puzzles were a little different, which was nice.
I recommend this game!
Shadow Wolf Mysteries: Curse of the Full Moon
Called into a small city from the capitol, you have been put in charge of solving a string of mysterious murders!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
good game but too short for the price
PostedJanuary 7, 2012
kandikc
fromColton, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Haunted Past: Realm of Ghosts Collector's Edition
(106)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
This sequel is shorter than the original Shadow Wolf Mysteries & the bonus game play was really short. Good game if you are new to HO Adventure games because the puzzles are simple & hidden obejects are easy to find.
I recommend this game!
9: The Dark Side Collector's Edition
End a centuries-old war between the Guardians and the Clan of the Nine in 9: The Dark Side!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
I love games with Achievements
PostedDecember 24, 2011
kandikc
fromColton, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files ®: 13th Skull ™ Collector's Edition
(159)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Tried the Demo & bought the game. I was a little lost w/the story line at the beginning but then it became clearer. Lots of Achievements to get, which makes the game more fun.
I recommend this game!