javanjazz's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.3
- Helpful Votes:97
- Reviews Submitted:27
- First Review:November 16, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 30, 2013
- Featured reviews0
Deadtime Stories
Sinister thrills await you in this gorgeously dark and unsettling real-life ghost story from New Orleans’ shadowy history!
Overall rating
3
/
5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Jumble galore
PostedMay 30, 2013
javanjazz
fromHome, Living-room.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
First of all STORY not STORIES. Second, some objects too small to see, cramped or too dark. Interesting puzzles and 5 star voice overs. Story pretty good, too bad the cutscenes can not be re-watcheched.
Making the potions were fun and most of the graphics were superb. Could have been longer and bit more story to it tho.
Easy jumps from locations to another via a carriage.
Hint sluggish recharging and not the most helpful.
Thank goodness time period correct objects (nothing more annoying than finding a VCR tape in a mid 1800's setting)
I recommend this game if you can get it on sale or have a freebie coupon.
Try demo first.
Making the potions were fun and most of the graphics were superb. Could have been longer and bit more story to it tho.
Easy jumps from locations to another via a carriage.
Hint sluggish recharging and not the most helpful.
Thank goodness time period correct objects (nothing more annoying than finding a VCR tape in a mid 1800's setting)
I recommend this game if you can get it on sale or have a freebie coupon.
Try demo first.
I recommend this game!
Grim Tales: The Bride
After your sister vanishes on her wedding day no one has any idea what happened to her, so it's up to you to find the truth!
Overall rating
2
/
5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
It could have been a 5 star game
PostedMay 30, 2013
javanjazz
fromHome, Living-room.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I had to agree with those who game 2 stars before me. Lots of same old same old items to collect, way too much backtracking (especially at the end ). Good visual but once again..... could the developers stick with the time period? Found hidden many "modern" objects in a game that was set (once again what a surprise(!) in the Victorian times.
Beginning started real good, but by the third segment it started to be a bit too repetitive.
Pretty good twist at the end, but the finish was weak like a fly November.
Sound effects were familiar at first and if you are fan of the Ravenhurst series you will know why.
Only way I recommend to buy this game if it a special offer or like me, got it in a dual pack at the stores. Otherwise..... not really worth it.
Beginning started real good, but by the third segment it started to be a bit too repetitive.
Pretty good twist at the end, but the finish was weak like a fly November.
Sound effects were familiar at first and if you are fan of the Ravenhurst series you will know why.
Only way I recommend to buy this game if it a special offer or like me, got it in a dual pack at the stores. Otherwise..... not really worth it.
I recommend this game!
Barn Yarn
Help Joe and Tom repair an old barn and prepare for the harsh winter in Barn Yarn, a unique mix of Hidden Object and simulation!
Overall rating
5
/
5
And Farmer Joe's tale is going on...
PostedMarch 8, 2013
javanjazz
fromHome, Living-room.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I love the game and the "remodeling HOG" sub genre. Good old familiar characters are to make Grandpa's farm even better.
I wish BF would make a new sub genre files for games just like this.
By the way am I the only one who thinks there is something going on between Farmer Joe and the voluptuous neighbor? She sure pops up a lot to "visit". ; D
I wish BF would make a new sub genre files for games just like this.
By the way am I the only one who thinks there is something going on between Farmer Joe and the voluptuous neighbor? She sure pops up a lot to "visit". ; D
I recommend this game!
Patchworkz™
Patchworkz is a relaxing jigsaw-puzzle game with competitive elements.
Overall rating
5
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Beautiful
PostedFebruary 19, 2013
javanjazz
fromHome, Living-room.
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
I loved this game! Colorful stain-glass, wood inlay and other type of "quilting" puzzles. Soothing music. A good relaxing game that can be tricky here and there.
I recommend this game!
Vampireville
Appraise Malgrey Castle, learn about it’s enigmatic inhabitants, save your boss, and learn what drove your co-worker mad!
Overall rating
2
/
5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Bite me!
PostedFebruary 19, 2013
javanjazz
fromHome, Living-room.
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Oh boy! Who came up with this concept for a game?
First the object are strewn all over, some hidden behind two objects and no indication that something might be hiding behind the otherwise intact wall paper. Some objects are so hidden even with the hint it is hard to figure out where it is. Some non HOs interact for no good reason at all. Confusing the average citizen at no end, expecting that might be important.
No diary (or map if I remember correctly), only a line of the current task. Like, "Find Rover's tin dish". But the dish is like I said before twice hidden. First you need to collect 3 mice.
On and on like that.
Staff of the castle dysfunctional beyond words. Maid with nose stud big as a ring stone, butler who could care less what you need, ground keeper who wants to whoop you for no good reason.
Only redeeming quality of the story is the main guy who kinda looks like Keanu Reeves and the house ghost.
Voice overs are mediocre, teenage looking girl with Jessica Fletcher voice for one. Animation is nothing to rave about either.
I can not write much about the game quality because there is not much of it in the game.
One advice. Hint button is your friend.
First the object are strewn all over, some hidden behind two objects and no indication that something might be hiding behind the otherwise intact wall paper. Some objects are so hidden even with the hint it is hard to figure out where it is. Some non HOs interact for no good reason at all. Confusing the average citizen at no end, expecting that might be important.
No diary (or map if I remember correctly), only a line of the current task. Like, "Find Rover's tin dish". But the dish is like I said before twice hidden. First you need to collect 3 mice.
On and on like that.
Staff of the castle dysfunctional beyond words. Maid with nose stud big as a ring stone, butler who could care less what you need, ground keeper who wants to whoop you for no good reason.
Only redeeming quality of the story is the main guy who kinda looks like Keanu Reeves and the house ghost.
Voice overs are mediocre, teenage looking girl with Jessica Fletcher voice for one. Animation is nothing to rave about either.
I can not write much about the game quality because there is not much of it in the game.
One advice. Hint button is your friend.
I don't recommend this game.
Twisted Lands: Insomniac
Help Angel figure out what is real and what is in her head as she attempts to escape from a Mental Hospital!
Overall rating
2
/
5
Twin Peaks as HOG?
PostedFebruary 11, 2013
javanjazz
fromHome, Living-room.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
This game had as much sense and story line as Twin Peaks did. Confusing,jumping from one point of view to an other. Who was the second character? How much time lapsed between the two? It had wholes so big you could drive a school bus through it.
Visual is ok. Not overly jumbled and clear. The puzzles won't wrack you brain either.
I only recommend this game if you have nothing better
Visual is ok. Not overly jumbled and clear. The puzzles won't wrack you brain either.
I only recommend this game if you have nothing better
I recommend this game!
Cursed Fates: The Headless Horseman
A terrible legend has become reality. The legend of a terrifying creature returned from hell.
Overall rating
4
/
5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
Time period?
PostedFebruary 10, 2013
javanjazz
fromHome, Living-room.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Good game. Great VO, good acting. Good visuals. Bit cluttered here and there and some object are too well hidden. Other than that a decent game.
BUT....... For Pete's sake! There were no gramophones in 1700's! Would it be much to ask from the developers to try not to add non period objects? It does put a damper on the whole feel of the game.
BUT....... For Pete's sake! There were no gramophones in 1700's! Would it be much to ask from the developers to try not to add non period objects? It does put a damper on the whole feel of the game.
I recommend this game!
Mystery Legends: Sleepy Hollow
Enter the legendary town of Sleepy Hollow, search for clues to uncover the mystery of the Headless Horseman once and for all.
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Pleasurably difficult
PostedJanuary 30, 2013
javanjazz
fromHome, Living-room.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Not being a novice HO gamer, I still had difficulty finding some of the objects, but it was more a challenge than irritating. Great artwork, very good VO. Interesting mini games which you can find during the HOS. You have limited hints, but by collecting the Jack-o-Lanterns you can accumulate some fore emergency hint use. If you are stuck you still can hover over the clue and it will show the silhouette you need to find. All in all good game.
I recommend this game!
Mystery in London ™
Explore the city of London through 360-degree photographs and investigate it`s notorious past in this great Hidden Object mystery.
Overall rating
1
/
5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
One of the worst
PostedJanuary 29, 2013
javanjazz
fromHome, Living-room.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
City of Fools
(243)Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
With 360 view and oddly hidden objects this game was no fun at all. Nice graphics of London's famous shops and landmarks, but other than that was nothing interesting here. Try before buying it.
After the first 15 minutes of the demo I had to quit, it was just boring, tedious and frustrating.
After the first 15 minutes of the demo I had to quit, it was just boring, tedious and frustrating.
I don't recommend this game.
Hodgepodge Hollow
Travel to Hodgepodge Hollow and learn the time-honored profession of magical potion creation in this fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
5
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Double, Double Toil And Trouble; Fire Burn, and Cauldron Bubble
PostedJanuary 29, 2013
javanjazz
fromHome, Living-room.
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
City of Fools
(243)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Easy games to play with your kids or alone. Soothing music, not much story line, but not needed for the game.
Goal is to find ingredients to make potions.
Goal is to find ingredients to make potions.
I recommend this game!