ethan1404's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:987
- Reviews Submitted:54
- First Review:December 10, 2014
- Most Recent Review:April 9, 2023
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PuppetShow: The Face of Humanity Collector's Edition
The mayor's daughter is missing and you must find her!
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 14 found this review helpful
Mmmmm ....
PostedJanuary 23, 2016
ethan1404
fromPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Word, Card & Board
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
I have always enjoyed the PuppetShow collection but after playing this one, perhaps time to retire this storyline? I found the game visually nice, ran smoothly, HOP's were a few too many but weren't just find and seek so sort of okay! The game was over all too soon though .. too easy or too short??
Which I'm finding of late ... where once a CE game gave me at least a couple of days pleasure, now it seems I only get an afternoon's pleasure! Too easy, too short, not challenging enough? I don't know ... just that I do find the games of late to be "same 'ol same 'ol" and I guess therein lies the problem!
Would like to see new, innovative ideas/ puzzles, better storylines, less HOP's or more interesting, challenging ones ... in other words, games that challenge us, give us value for money, games that last at least a day or two!
I feel when there is a "continuation" of a storyline, it needs to be relevant/flow and there should be an "ending"! Onwards to a new journey! If memory serves me correct, this was the 8th in the series and sadly lacking ... time to end it all!
As I said, the game itself was nice, and newbies to this genre will love it ... but DEV's please start thinking of new stories and stop continuing to "beat the dead horse"!
I do recommend this game albeit the above comments, but to those new to this type of game-play.
I recommend this game!
The mountain town of Glockenverk is in the grip of a dramatic and deadly cold spell. Set out with your trusty feline friend, Mr. Jenkins, to crack the case!
Overall rating
4
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5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
Not for seasoned players ...
PostedDecember 23, 2015
ethan1404
fromPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Word, Card & Board
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I thoroughly enjoyed this game (love Mr Jenkins although he is a greedy little cat!) but found it to be the easiest game I have ever tackled! Methinks would be a great game for anyone starting/venturing into this genre of game playing.
There was no "tooing and froing" looking for items, all items needed were within a screen or two. Definitely no need for the map! Games were fun but .... for me ... no real challenges there, all easy to solve. If that is what you enjoy, then you will love the puzzle side of this game!
I shan't elaborate on the storyline as others have done this ... just give you my perspective, level of challenge, enjoyment.
It is a very nice game, nothing awe-inspiring, nothing hard to be done or items to find ... my problem was how quick it all ended! I cannot believe that in less than 4 x hours it was all over! And to add, the bonus content was even shorter and over way too soon!!
In this instance, as we were offered a discount for the game, it was okay but not sure I would've been happy had I had to pay full price!
To summarise ... a lovely game, way too easy for experienced game players, way, .... way ..... way too short including the bonus chapter but would be a beautiful game for those who are thinking of or wanting to venture into the world of puzzle/adventure CE games.
I sort of recommend this ....
I recommend this game!
Join our heroines Lily and Madison as they follow a series of clues about a recent string of chilling murders.
Overall rating
1
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5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Wow! A truly horrible game!
PostedDecember 17, 2015
ethan1404
fromPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Word, Card & Board
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I can't comment too much on this game as I have given up already! As far as I am concerned wasn't even worth one of my coupons!
Graphics sort of okay, storyline, mmmmm... hint is useless as I am truly stuck so as far as I am concerned ... that is IT for me!
I am an experienced game player and when I get stuck ... it means the game is not worth bothering with!
Avoid this ... don't even waste a coupon on it!
I don't recommend this game.
Join Manuel in this incredible adventure through the land of the dead and help him to rescue his beloved bride.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Actually, a great game!
PostedDecember 17, 2015
ethan1404
fromPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Word, Card & Board
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
4
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5
I rarely buy games such as this, given I am a puzzle/HO CE addict but had nothing to play, lots and lots of coupons ... looked interesting so went for it!
Well, I am still enjoying this game, not mind-blowing but fun, enjoyable and even tasks set are more than achievable. Haven't got quite to end to see if he finds his "true love" but am up to chapter 90 so a good, long game, value for money!
Why I like this particular card game as against others I have bought, is that it is never unachievable! You won't have to play the game over 100 times to achieve your goals! Love that as nothing frustrates me more!
This game is fun if you like card/solitaire, occasionally challenging but never unachievable, just relaxing, enjoyable and a few laughs at the items you have to find!
If you have a spare coupon or two, enjoy a bit of relaxation playing solitaire but do not want it to be taxing, then definitely go for this fun game!
As I said, not normally my genre but am surprised at how much fun I have had playing it!
The rivalry between two movie studios escalates into deception and murder!
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Mmmmmm....
PostedDecember 11, 2015
ethan1404
fromPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Word, Card & Board
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
I know most won't agree with me ... but on a personal basis, this didn't really appeal. In the end, I actually got lost at the amount of people and suspects!! I felt I should've been laying in bed reading an Agatha Christie novel, wow!!
As a game ... it was beautifully done, ran smoothly, visually gorgeous ... my only hesitancy is ... whilst I play these type of games, play all CE games ... they are not my favourite type of genre.
So .. shall now put aside my loves and say this is a great game, great puzzles, ran for a reasonable length of time and I am guessing, the "male" genre in particular, will love it!
Definitely worth buying ... depending on your love of crime and intrigue ... and the bonus content.
Enjoy!!
I recommend this game!
Turn back time to save your true love!
Overall rating
5
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5
51 of 54 found this review helpful
Oooohhh! Lovely!
PostedDecember 11, 2015
ethan1404
fromPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Word, Card & Board
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I actually enjoyed this game ... beautiful graphics, ran smoothly, good storyline ... a little "twee" for me but in saying that, did really enjoy it.
HOPS were great as they were different most times, hate the usual just looking for an object ... this had finding pairs, etc. so enjoyable. Puzzles were good ... some easy, some quite challenging but never unachievable.
The game gave me no problems at all, moved quickly and along. and even incorporated stunning visual effects whereby we saw side-to-side screen shots as in Legends ... loved it!!
When I saw the title, I thought ... on no, a Miss Marple perhaps?? But no .. this game is quality plus and whilst the storyline is of a magical genre, perhaps not for all ... for me it was so enjoyable.
You have to find morphing objects ... I always cheat there as I don't have the patience to wait and see what changes, and you also have to find cameos ... now they were easy and great to find!
I recommend this game, a definite buy and I believe you will not be disappointed.
I recommend this game!
Why would anyone want to stop Christmas from coming?
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Another feel good Christmas story
PostedDecember 5, 2015
ethan1404
fromPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Word, Card & Board
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I enjoyed this game as I have each Christmas with nice, "feel good" Christmas stories. This one involved Puss in Boots doing something "naughty" but for a genuine, heartfelt reason.
I won't go into the storyline as others have ... suffice it to say, this game was enjoyable, fun, ran well, and was of a reasonable length, including the bonus game.
Was a little surprised at the end though, as I thought with all the puzzle pieces being collected, something was to be done with them in the bonus content ... but unless I missed it, couldn't find it, not sure what or why these had to be collected! Perhaps someone can clarify?
These pieces and morphing objects were relatively easy to find so a plus for me as I do try to find them all ... for my own satisfaction ... but invariably always end up one short!! This time, got them all!
Have fun with it, HOPS are enjoyable and most different so a great plus ... rather than just looking for a list of items! Puzzles are enjoyable, not hard enough to be frustrating but enjoyable and some even a little challenging.
I recommend this game especially if you have young children as it is a lovely family game that you can all share the time together, playing it. As I used to with my grandson who was so good at finding those weeny little hidden objects. Unfortunately, he is now 15 and would rather be out on his new motorbike! Haha... I am a great lover of "escaping" into fairy tales and this is no exception.
Worth purchasing, enjoy the Christmas "feel" ... and a very Merry Christmas to all!
I recommend this game!
A great evil unlocks deep within Ravenhearst!
Overall rating
4
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5
8 of 14 found this review helpful
Mmmmm.........
PostedNovember 27, 2015
ethan1404
fromPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Card & Board
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
/
5
Was a surprise to get this mid-week ... excited to download and play it. Beautiful graphics, hiccup though that required a new download, no mouse pointer showing but congratulations to BFG for getting this rectified pretty smartly.
I really am not sure I liked this game ... have all the Ravenhearst games ... but dark, plot seems to have gone in another direction ... I do have to ask why? And why in such a morose, violent direction? My memory is a little fuzzy now on the first Ravenhearst games but definitely remember them being interesting, fun, great challenging games and where to go next!
It is long, finally some value for money, love the mini challenging puzzles, have to admit, did cheat a couple of times as they are not easy ... but most were solvable, hated all the HOP's ... too many and would've thought the calibre of the DEVS and the game wouldn't have warranted the need to make us do all the HOPS we have to ... aahhh ... big minus for me! And some items were so small and insignificant, I clicked on HINT out of pure anger and frustration! Why do DEVS not realise old people like me wear glasses and just sometimes cannot see your cleverly small, well hidden objects!!! When I finally succumb and click on the HINT button I am amazed at where it is ... even with a magnifying glass, wouldn't have found it! Not the object of the game DEVS!!!!
Overall, a good game, excellent mini-puzzles, HOP's ... well too many for this calibre of game .. and since re-downloading, haven't had another problem with the gameplay.
I do recommend this game but with reservations .... i.e. if you like CE games as I do, purchase it as the Strategy Guide could become invaluable ... but if you would rather wait for the SE version, don't need or want the Strategy Guide, then definitely purchase it ... great game and definitely value for money!
I recommend this game!
A scream in the night... a brutal crime... a mysterious figure with eyes red as blood. Can you get to the heart of this shocking murder?
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
So disappointed ..
PostedNovember 21, 2015
ethan1404
fromPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Word, Card & Board
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I love giving reviews and opinions but with this game, I cannot say much! Good graphics, ran smoothly, enjoyable but could not believe it was all over in 3 x hours!
I made it as hard for myself as possible, tried not to cheat .... wanted value for money ... but in this instance, still was all over in 3 x hours! What a disappointment especially when you've bought a CE game!
Nice game, ran smoothly, no hiccups, but wait and buy it as an SE game and it may just, just, be worth money spent!
I really don't have a lot to say about this game as it went all to quickly! Really disappointed I spent money to buy it as a CE game ... did so because I own the series but have to wonder are the DEV's sacrificing quantity for quality Hey, loved the old games, value for money ... but it seems today, we have 1GB downloads that only last 3 hours or so! Mmmmm.....
But, as I said,worth buying when it comes out as an SE game, the continuation and characters are great, and as intimated above, graphics are gorgeous, storyline usually interesting, so good and fun but want more than 3 x hours of gameplay!. Go for it, though, definitely worth buying as an SE game ...
I recommend this game!
Who is trying to destroy the Kingdom of Barsia?
Overall rating
4
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5
8 of 12 found this review helpful
A little disappointed ...
PostedNovember 21, 2015
ethan1404
fromPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Word, Card & Board
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I have always loved Dark Parables ... love to lose myself in Fairytale stories/sagas but have to admit .. whilst I did not dislike this game, found the storyline somewhat confusing, perhaps weird/stupid?
Had this gorgeous lady with a long plait popping up, thought she was there to help me but ... no, for a long time, had to "go it alone'! One thing I do love is FROG's as I despise HOP's popping up just to find an article! I do have to say though, they were nice, but not gorgeous as in the old days when they were first introduced. Some items were so small, so hard to find, try as I could had to use the HINT button a couple of times! Hate that ... even with my strongest glasses, couldn't find them ... so stupid! Not what the game is about!
Beautiful graphics, smooth flowing, no problems playing it, map was available but I try not to us it unless the game starts "tooing and froing" just a bit too much! This didn't overall ... checked it out a couple of times when items were in my inventory for just a little too long!
Lovely game for those new to puzzle/adventure ... not sure for me or those who are experienced players in this genre. Puzzles on the whole were achievable, but did not like having to do a puzzle, stupid one too, each time I had to add to my amulet! For me, easy, but were annoying! Methinks a way to prolong the game!
I would like to ask all experienced players if they feel ERS, Elephant, Eiipix, etc. games are getting shorter? I finished one the other day in 3 x hours! One game I played finished it quicker than the Bonus Content ... go figure!!! I am not sure it is because I have played so many or if they really are sacrificing quantity for quality .... so am interested to see what other experienced, long-term players think!
Back to the game .. nice, newbies will love it ... certainly not the best in the Dark Parables series .. not even sure it was worth CE money but I always give in and buy them!!
Yes, worth buying, perhaps for most as an SE game ... and you will then enjoy it, value for money!
I recommend this game!