The Emperor’s son has a mysterious illness. As legendary healer Daiyu, you’re called to the palace to save him, but you end up having to save yourself!
The file space was reserved for the graphics and sound. Puzzles were easy if combined with the strategy guide.
Basic story of throne inheritance conflict; we've seen these stories before and that's what I expected in this adventure even before playing it. But if you want to act as a character in such a story, go for it!
...but the end was unclear. It probably was because as a Non-CE version, the developers had a deadline. Still, if you've seen the movie "Cars", http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317219/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 , you'd notice this game is about living cars with a twist. This goes above and beyond your average romance-gone-bad or other adventure involving spirit.
The bonus story in the collector's edition is worth it. This game is stilly to the point of where others have said it's for younger girls. But ERS' sound and visuals aren't lowered by that. If you love fairy tale atmospheres, go for it!
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Time Management, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Strange Cases: The Faces of Vengeance
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Fun Factor
4/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
4/ 5
Level of Challenge
5/ 5
Storyline
5/ 5
It points to areas, but not to which objects can be used. Had to use the online blogthrough. An interesting story, but not one that hasn't been told before or something similar to it. But good not CE adventure.
I recommend this game!
+4points
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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.
Overall rating
4/ 5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Got this from another site when it was first released for Mac.
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Time Management, Puzzle, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Strange Cases: The Faces of Vengeance
(36)
Fun Factor
5/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
5/ 5
Level of Challenge
5/ 5
Storyline
4/ 5
Hint system was unclear. Sometimes you have to guess. There should be a walkthrough by now. Also, the ending was hinting a sequel. Unless it's out, I would not get this. A great effort from a not-as-well-known developer and if not knowing what may never happen next doesn't bother you, by all means, use a coupon or wait for a deal.
Louis the Clown and Mr. Dudley are back in an all-new adventure! Travel through the dark corners of history's most famous fairytales to rescue children trapped in a frightening netherworld!
I was so entranced by all what was happening, I forgot my goal. For Mac, this requires the Lion OS and the speed of the graphics proves it. This is probably why there is no voiceover since this is a non CE.
Like others have said, this is just a slow paced game. The challenge is trying to find all the hidden objects, some of which are hard to find. Plot was unclear. This is not as well developed as other developers' games.