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Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.4
- Helpful Votes:4,958
- Reviews Submitted:539
- First Review:March 13, 2013
- Most Recent Review:April 22, 2025
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Jane Angel 2: Fallen Heaven
Jane Angel has mysteriously vanished and it's up to her sister to untangle the sophisticated conspiracy and uncover the truth about the family's ancient past.
Overall rating
4
/
5
20 of 22 found this review helpful
Sort of a Mixed Bag Here
PostedMay 5, 2014
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy
Current Favorite:
Hotel
(26)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I liked this game. I think it could have been improved by making it either a HOG or an adventure game. Trying to combine the two in this particular game didn't work too well. However, I do like these little gems that pop up as stand alone SE games. There is a lot of traveling to do to find what you are looking for. It is a fairly easy game as far as adventure games go, but combining it into a HOPA makes it a good challenge. There are dark places in some areas and some items are small. However, I found the game to be very creepy with perfect ambient sounds and music. I only played the demo thus far, but enjoyed it. I love when something different than the usual "find the screwdriver", "unscrew the screws" is offered. I suggest you try the demo and see if it is a game you like. It took a bit into the demo for the game to start to flow and pick up speed (for me at least).
I recommend this game!
Phenomenon: Outcome Collector's Edition
Travel to South America to investigate a deadly cosmic force. Can you uncover the secrets of the missing research team?
Overall rating
3
/
5
15 of 16 found this review helpful
Very artistic game, but not for me
PostedMay 4, 2014
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
9: The Dark Side Collector's Edition
(104)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I will start by saying that I did not care for the previous 2 installments of this series. This game was much better than them, but still confusing as far as the storyline. The artwork was absolutely beautiful. Very creative artists over at that developer. Music was nice also. Not too much ambient background noise. I liked that the gameplay was more challenging than we have seen of late in other games. The mini games were cute and different. I did not care for the double HOS. I don't like HOS junk piles to begin with and having to do them twice was just annoying to me. The problem I found mostly is that the story is disjointed. Not cohesive. I felt lost about the why and who and what the entire time. I am a very story-driven gamer.... I need a good background story to enjoy the game (with the exception of TM games and some adventure games). This story did not grab me at all. Although I give it 3 stars for my preference, the developers did do an amazing job with the characters movements and facial expressions and artwork. I shall try again when it's released as an SE. I may change my mind then.
I recommend this game!
Royal Detective: Queen of Shadows Collector's Edition
After searching for five years, Princess found her mother – only to have her kidnapped right before her eyes!
Overall rating
2
/
5
28 of 34 found this review helpful
Absolutely ZERO challenge level
PostedMay 1, 2014
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy
Current Favorite:
Shiver: Vanishing Hitchhiker
(144)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I played through the entire demo, although I wanted to quit within the first ten minutes. I thought the first Royal Detective was wonderful. This game leaves me shaking my head in wonderment. I'm not sure who this game is geared towards. It is SO easy, even on the most difficult mode, it's ridiculous. The mini games are pathetic. C'mon... a paint by number (that you don't even have to do anything but click to change the color?). The HOS were massive junk piles with a few interactive items thrown in. The character being named "Princess" was plain annoying (I know, picky, picky, but true). Not only do you get a jump map, your yawning skeleton hint button also transports you. No brain cells required. There are quite a few scenes that I felt I was looking at the same scene from the prequel to this game. The collectibles and achievements are not enough to warrant this game as a CE. It appears to be a very short game also. This is a no purchase for me in CE or SE form. I will support smaller developers who can at least put out a game with some challenge to it.
I don't recommend this game.
Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond - The Untold Story
Professor Ashmore, the same man who so kindly took you in and raised you as his own has been murdered. It’s up to you to find out why, but are you prepared for what truths may be uncovered?
Overall rating
4
/
5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
Great storyline in an SE with CE features
PostedMay 1, 2014
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy
Current Favorite:
Shiver: Vanishing Hitchhiker
(144)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I totally enjoyed the trial for this game. Yes, the graphics were not top notch. However, I enjoyed the game play and the story line. There were a tad few too many HOS for my taste but with the morphing objects thrown in, they were interesting. The mini games were fine also. I do like that the developer put so many extras in this game. I enjoy these stand alone SE's. Loved the fact that there is a jump map if needed and achievements. Music was well done. Game played flawlessly for me.I'm not quite sure what "dated" means as far as other reviews go. No animal helpers? Straight HOS without interactions? I see top ranked developers come out with no lip movement, wooden characters, and simplistic gameplay and those games are raved over. We all have different tastes. I personally enjoy games from new developers that add something different to the everyday standard games we continuously see. Enjoy
I recommend this game!
Grim Facade: A Wealth of Betrayal Collector's Edition
The city fears the return of the infamous Fire Knight – but is Rosa Ramirez really responsible?
Overall rating
2
/
5
18 of 31 found this review helpful
This is just a mess
PostedApril 24, 2014
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
F.A.C.E.S.
(60)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I am in agreement with the lower ratings of the reviews here. This is a very lackluster game... dull, uninspiring, monotonous, and so predictable. It also reminds me of another of their games with the bull fight. I found the graphics dull and flat. No mouth movement. The usual puzzles and HOS. It does appear this game was thrown together. There is the same ERS music as usual. I am not a big fan of this developer's games to begin with. They are cookie cutter, throw them out as fast as they can type of games. There have been some excellent games lately by other developers, and this is a huge step back for ERS. I played through the entire monotonous demo, hoping for the end. The achievements and collectibles are not CE worthy. This game is not even worth an SE game to me. Definite pass. I'm sure there will be fans of this game and we all have different tastes. This is just not up my alley. Also, a big negative is that these points about mouth movement, same old music, etc., have been said again and again by many reviewers and the developers do nothing to change this. Time to get back in the game ERS.
I don't recommend this game.
The Beardless Wizard
Guide the dewy-eyed Eugene on an epic quest to save his master!
Overall rating
4
/
5
16 of 16 found this review helpful
Fun TM game
PostedApril 23, 2014
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Strangestone
(60)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is quite a nice, if not busy, TM game. It's very different from the usual just "collect wood and food" games. You can change your character, collect artifacts, make potions, meet new people along the way and help them in their tasks. There IS a lot going on in the game. There is not a relaxed mode, however, you can keep playing after the timer runs out. The characters do NOT speak, thank heavens. This is a possible buy for me as I do love TM games and this one is quite refreshing.
I recommend this game!
Shtriga: Summer Camp
Summer camp: a place for good memories, new experiences and… ghosts? Capture the spirit of a dead witch before she claims another victim!
Overall rating
4
/
5
35 of 42 found this review helpful
Basic but fun game
PostedApril 22, 2014
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Trapped: The Abduction
(22)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I really enjoyed this one. I am a huge fan of stand alone SE releases and this one is no exception. I love the games by this developer. This is a bare bones game. You will not get any extras so to speak. However, it is basically a HOP driven game with some very easy puzzles and some adventure. A beginner would be very comfortable with this one. What pulled me in was the great story line. I love great spooky tales. The atmosphere is just right, dark, deserted camp, etc. This one gets the 4th star from me for the story itself. As far as graphics, visuals, voice overs (there are none), it would be a 3 star game. It is quite lengthy also. Give it a try, you may enjoy it.
I recommend this game!
Cadenza: Music, Betrayal and Death Collector's Edition
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
/
5
8 of 11 found this review helpful
Wonderfully different game
PostedApril 13, 2014
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual
(13)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This, imho, was an excellent game. Different, unique (as you can get with these types of games), different locale, different story line, different HOS, etc. I actually enjoyed playing the HOS, where I usually just slog through them. Puzzles were intuitive and enjoyable. I love the setting of the game.... Nawleans, Mardi Gras, long ago south. I believe Mad Head succeeds with their games because they take the time to make a game properly instead of churning out one after another. This was a work of art and done with loving care and an inordinate attention to detail. 5 stars from me
I recommend this game!
Surface: Reel Life Collector's Edition
A famous actor has literally stepped off the screen to kidnap your niece. Now you must find a way into the dangerous and exciting world of the film to save her!
Overall rating
2
/
5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
Slow, lackluster game
PostedApril 10, 2014
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Dracula Origin
(49)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
After seeing the early 5 star reviews, I'm wondering if I played the same game as everyone else. However, different strokes and all that. Here we have a concept of an actor stepping out of a movie and abducting his once girlfriend while she does nothing but swing her legs a few times. The mother is left in the movie theater, where everything (tigers, man--eating plants, etc) continue to come to life and jump out of the screen. I like the concept of this. However, the game, to be, was a complete failure. The entire game, including the beginning cut scene, was lackluster and missing something... pizzazz? I'm not quite sure. I played the entire demo and disliked every minute of it. The HOS were basically old school junk piles. The puzzles were very easy for me, which means they were elementary level. Voice overs were non-convincing and almost seemed contrived. All objects found were used very quickly in the general vicinity of where you found them. Even though there were bright plants, and lots of "stuff" around, the graphics were blurry and washed out looking. The game play was slow. The cut scenes for each poster were slow. Actions were slow. I finished the demo with time to spare and was at the end of chapter 3. Given that this has 7 chapter, it appears to be a very short game. It seems the team of pachyderms were on vacation when this was made. I do not recommend the game.
I don't recommend this game.
Violett
Violett is reluctant to move to the dreary countryside. But when a strange light lures her to into a world of magic, she may never find herself bored again!
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Finally... An Pure Adventure Game
PostedApril 10, 2014
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
(322)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is actually a great game. It is a pure adventure game. There aren't any "glitches" or problems with the game. It's NOT a HOG. It's a point and click adventure game, and a pretty difficult one at that. This game worked fine for me both on Windows 7 and on a touch screen (Windows 8). There is not a tutorial because none is needed. It is all about thinking and poking around and trying different things. The controls are different than your usual ERS type HOPA. There's a great video on you tube. Adventure gamers will enjoy this game. A lot of patience and creative thinking are needed for this one :)
I recommend this game!