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- Average Rating:3.8
- Helpful Votes:4,545
- Reviews Submitted:557
- First Review:February 24, 2012
- Most Recent Review:June 9, 2025
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Vampire Legends: The True Story of Kisilova Collector's Edition
Vampire Legends: The True Story of Kisilova Collector’s Edition is an incredible adventure based on the true story of the first documented case of vampirism ever!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
BE SURE TO LISTEN TO/WATCH THE INTERVIEWS
PostedMay 22, 2014
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
5
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5
I played the casual mode for this game and really enjoyed it. Since I played the whole game, the bonus content was unlocked. The bonus chapter was fairly long and fit seamlessly into the parameters of the main game.
There is a map which is very helpful, but would have been even better if it had been interactive. The hint button worked great in both the hidden object scenes and in other parts of the game when I needed to figure out where to go next.
The puzzles were varied and interesting. Some were easy, others hard, and I skipped some.
The flow of the game was fairly logical and did not send me back and forth an inordinate amount. I never had to refer to the strategy guide. Probably should have to figure out some of the puzzles I skipped.
Part of the bonus content is two interviews with actual people in Serbia discussing the town of Kisilova and vampires in general. Very interesting and a nice touch.
Excellent game.
I recommend this game!
Mystery P.I. - The Lottery Ticket
Grandma Rose has hired you to find her winning lottery ticket. Scour the city for cleverly hidden clues before it`s too late.
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
THE BEST SO FAR
PostedMay 20, 2014
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
I have played several of the Mystery P.I. games, and this one is the best so far. The graphics are awesome; clear and bright. The whole feel of the game is light and bright.
The game has 20 levels, a reduction from the normal 25 of the other games in this series. I see this as a good thing, as some of the other longer games games in this series get boring. I also think the hidden objects are a little harder to find in this game as compared to some of the other games in this series.
As usual, my favorite part is the ability to go to each location and find every hidden object. This is done by collecting X number of one object to open the unlimited play at the end. In this game, you need to collect 20 keys to open the unlimited play.
If you just want to play hidden object scenes without all the other additions, like puzzles and a storyline, this game does it right.
I recommend this game!
The Fall Trilogy Chapter 3: Revelation
After a new fall, you wake up in a Victorian house. A letter briefs you for a new mission in the The Fall Trilogy 3: Revelation!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
THIRD ONE IS THE BEST
PostedMay 19, 2014
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 have now played all 3 of the Trilogy games and I liked the 3rd one the best. It seemed rather short, though.
This game does lead you around by the nose, as the talking protagonist pretty much tells you exactly what you have to do next. I didn't find that all that annoying; I much prefer something like that than the games that send you chasing after yourself with no rhyme or reason.
The type of play involved in these games takes a bit of getting used to, which is probably why I liked the 3rd game the best. If you want to play any of them, I suggest you play all of them, and in order.
I recommend this game!
The Tudors
Travel across Europe as a spy and uncover conspiracies, assassination attempts, and other threats against England and her King!
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
EYE STRAIN SQUARED
PostedMay 19, 2014
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
The hidden object scenes in this game were the darkest I have ever encountered, and the objects themselves were so small I needed a magnifying glass. Good thing the hint button recharged fairly quickly. I played the timed mode and never ran out of time, so it wasn't that hard.
There is way too much dialogue; probably at least half the game was spent reading the actors. The game was based on the attempt to overthrow England's King Henry VIII, so if you are a history buff, this might interest you. But the puzzles and hidden object scenes were repetitious and boring. A big plus was the skip button for the puzzles required no charging, so I could immediately skip the repetitive puzzles.
If I wanted a history lesson, I'd rather read a book.
I don't recommend this game.
Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy
Help solve an ancient mystery as you discover and capture Edgar Allan Poe`s murderer! Collect clues and crack the conspiracy!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
GREAT GAME ALTHOUGH A LITTLE SHORT
PostedMay 18, 2014
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I really liked this game and couldn't stop playing it. I love books and a game based on a real author and his books is very appealing to me.
This game was not hard, although at times some of the hidden objects were a little elusive. I used some hints to find some of the objects, but didn't need any hints or a walk through to complete the game. The puzzles were fairly easy. The game play was varied and engaging; very little repetition at all. Lots of hidden object scenes and lots of different types.
It seemed a little short to me, but maybe it was because it was so enjoyable. I'm ready to play the other games in this series, and just hope they are as good as this one.
I recommend this game!
The Fall Trilogy Chapter 2: Reconstruction
After a fall, you wake up in a building where a contact briefs you for a mission! Complete the mission to find your family!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A LITTLE DIFFERENT
PostedMay 18, 2014
Fun Factor
3
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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
I'm kind of shaking my head on this one. Definitely a little different from most games, specifically in the use of clues instead of hints.
Hints are available normally in the hidden object scenes (none of which were junk pile) but in order to figure out what to do next, or how to do something, I needed to use clues that were associated with whatever task I was having a problem with. The number of clues available for any given task ranged from 1 to 4, I guess depending on how hard the game felt the task was.
There was a not very accurate map, but it was not interactive. I played the casual mode and opted out of the 360 degree display, which just gives me a headache. So, instead of a lot of up and down and back and forth, there was going in a circle over and over again to move between locations.
The continuous commentary by the protagonist was also different, but mostly helpful. I intend on playing the 3rd game in this series, because I want to find out if he ever gets back to his family. The 3-game concept of ongoing installments of the same story is also something I've never seen before.
The game held my interest, but was at times frustrating. Maybe after I play the 3rd installment, I'll have a clearer idea of how to rate them.
Fairly Twisted Tales: The Price Of A Rose
To save her father, Bella vowed to stay with the beast, but is he truly evil? Help Bella follow her heart!
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
ANOTHER FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE
PostedMay 17, 2014
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
When I first started playing this game, I was really liking it and was thinking it would get a high rating from me. But it turned into a game that sent me from place to place and back again until I had no idea what to do next or where to go. I had to use the hint button because the strategy guide was not built-in, requiring me to exit the game every time I got stuck on what to do next. I hate games like these and I think the developers of these kind of games do this just to make the game longer,
This game had an interactive map, which really impressed me since it isn't a collector's edition. But the map was not much help because I couldn't figure out where the next logical place for action would be. Thankfully, the hint button was good at sending me to the right place, but it took forever to move around the game that way. At the end, I was so frustrated that I just wanted the game to be over.
It is too bad that this game went down hill from its first promising play. I liked the storyline a lot, as it was sort of a Beauty and the Beast story with a prequel. But even this wasn't enough to make me rate this game any higher.
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Parables: Rise of the Snow Queen Collector's Edition
Journey into the mythical Snowfall Kingdom and investigate the disappearance of children in Dark Parables: Rise of the Snow Queen!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
TOO FRUSTRATING
PostedMay 17, 2014
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
First, this is my least favorite type of hidden object game, the kind where you have to find pieces of things to create an item.
Second, the map was almost completely useless, as was the hint button. The map was not interactive, and only showed hidden object scenes to play (of which there weren't that many), not all the areas where things needed to be done. The hint button, except in the hidden object scenes, only said that there was nothing to do at this location. As a result, I found myself referring to the built-in strategy guide (one plus for the game, at least) way too many times for me to be able to enjoy the game. It was either refer to the strategy guide or meet myself coming and going, trying to find the next thing to do.
The types of puzzles were repetitious, also a strike against the game.
This game was terrible, compared to the sequel, Curse of Briar Rose CE, which I rated much higher.
I don't recommend this game.
The Hidden Object Show
Star in a reality game show and become a millionaire by finding hidden objects in an abandoned movie studio.
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 22 found this review helpful
ENOUGH TO KEEP YOU PLAYING FOR DAYS
PostedMay 14, 2014
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
This game has 30 scenes that are used for the normal junk pile hidden object search, as well as from 3 to 5 additional puzzles/hidden object searches based on each scene and selected from 10 types of play based on spinning the wheel. In addition, you can win additional hints and skip coins to avoid some of the puzzles by finding question marks and stars within the scenes. This adds up to a lot of play.
The atmosphere of the game is based on a television game show, with spin the wheel and other actions similar to these shows. You play for money and prizes. You will cycle through the 30 locations three times; first for a $1 million grand prize, then for $2 million and finally for $5 million. That is a lot of repetition, but the scenes have lots of hidden objects, many of them tiny and hard to find. This isn't an easy game by any means.
The game show host gets a little irritating, so I turned off the sound, but still had to click through his dialog. Still, it held my interest and I played for hours/days to finally get through all 3 cycles.
So, lots of hidden objects and puzzles make this game interesting but not too demanding.
I recommend this game!
Mystery of the Ancients: Curse of the Black Water Collector's Edition
Uncover Poseidon’s ancient secrets hidden under the town of Black Water!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
GREAT GAME
PostedMay 12, 2014
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
With 96 reviews already on record, I would just be repeating things, so I'll keep it short and sweet. This is one of the best games I've played in a long time.
I recommend this game!