gratefuldebbie's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.7
- Helpful Votes:25
- Reviews Submitted:3
- First Review:May 27, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 12, 2014
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gratefuldebbie's Review History
You've returned from school to visit your father at his famous Jazz Pepper Club during Mardi Gras, but everyone is hypnotized. Have they heard the wrong note?
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 6 found this review helpful
AMAZING UNIQUE JAZZY GAME
PostedMay 12, 2014
gratefuldebbie
fromThe Surrounding Universe
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
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
I actually first played the Beta Survey of "Cadenza: Music, Betrayal and Death" so I knew in advance what the game was about. I couldn't wait for the game to come out because I love JAZZ music. From Joplin's piano rags to swing and ragtime, this game has it all. And that is the first thing that strikes you about this game - the fantastic jazz music and the fact that the story is set in Old New Orleans during Mardi Gras time. From the get-go you can hear traces of "Minnie The Moocher" so if you like jazz, this game is for you..
I also played the hour free trial. It has a fascinating story line - the graphics are great and they reflect and capture the feel of the 1930s and 1940s. The hidden object scenes, puzzles and assorted other mini games are very well done and are unique - not the same old thing. The characters are very realistic - from the cab driver to the band members. You do not need a whole host of collectibles and achievements to help boost your interest. This game stands on its own. All in all, this is an amazing, unique, jazzy game. Mad Head games has a winner with this game.
I recommend this game!
If you have enough courage to challenge the darkness, then you’ll manage to find out the mystery of the Rossolimo family.
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Secrets of the Dark: An Excellent Series
PostedMarch 23, 2013
gratefuldebbie
fromThe Surrounding Universe
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
The Secrets of the Dark Series is one of my favorites. I loved the previous 2 installments and was so looking forward to this one. I found the HOS and the mini games in "Mystery of the Ancestral Estate" very challenging and therefore didn't get very far in the demo version.
The feature that I like most about this series that I have not found in other games is the changing of the scene (from dark to light for example) by clicking on an object. It's like getting double the action and it was present in Ancestral Estate as well. For instance: the scene is a "dark" room with a roaring fire in the fireplace and you can make out a statue, a desk, a chest, a doorway and then you see a flashing area by the fireplace and when you click on it, the scene changes to a "light" scene with things to do there as well. Some of the action is also related to the "dark" scene. They are related to one another. It's like getting 2 games in 1.
The few HOS that I played during the demo were reverse HOS where you have to put an item back to where it belongs but the developers took it one step further. After placing the item back, you have to find other parts of the item which are hidden in the scene somewhere. For example: you had to return the top part of a hot air balloon (that had a hole in it) to the wicker basket and then find the balloon material that was missing (which was hidden somewhere in the HOS) and fix the hole. After you had to find a gas canister that was missing and place it in the wicker basket next to the other gas canister. And finally, you had to find the balloon rope minus the sand bags and return it to complete the scene. Very unique and challenging!!! I enjoyed this special feature immensely. I wish the demo version was longer but alas it isn't. I gave the other 2 installments of Secrets of the Dark 5 stars. This one, I am giving only 4 stars simply because I didn't get very far. I will wait for the SE and hopefully advance further. Then I will review again and upgrade, hopefully!!! I enjoyed what I played and recommend not only this game but the whole series. Keep the installments coming.
I recommend this game!
Help Rupert and his friends retrieve the Oracle of Ur?
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 23 found this review helpful
Great Mix of HOG and MATCH 3
PostedMay 27, 2012
gratefuldebbie
fromThe Surrounding Universe
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery of Mortlake Mansion
(87)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
I really enjoyed the combination of hidden object game play and match 3. I didn't find the graphics "gritty" or "grainy" as some game players stated. On my computer, it was very clear. I wasn't bothered at all by the occasional hint or tutorial. And I certainly didn't find the coins hard to find. I am a big fan of Jewel Quest Mysteries and this did not disappoint. I loved the game. I was not bored at all and would have loved to continue playing but the Free Trial is only 60 minutes. If you are a fan of the Jewel Quest series, you must try this one. And don't be discouraged by some of the reviews on this site. I give this game 5 stars in every category.
I recommend this game!