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    3.4
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    March 13, 2013
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    April 22, 2025
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 Dark Strokes: The Legend of the Snow Kingdom Collector's Edition
Dark Strokes: The Legend of the Snow Kingdom Collector's Edition
Enter the enchanted realm of the Snow Kingdom!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
Very Nice Game. Very Little Challenge However.
PostedApril 5, 2014
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tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Safecracker
4.9 out of 5(29)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
They really need a half star rating system here :) I see so many reviewers constantly dishing out 5 star reviews on every game. I believe a 5 star review is for a "knock your socks off" game. As Just the Facts said, this is nothing like the first Dark Strokes game. However, I totally enjoyed it. This developer puts out vibrant games that draw the gamer in. The HOS are nice are varied, but simplistic. The puzzles are actually enjoyable for me You do have a map and a journal. The SG is pictorial, so if you are a user of SG's, you should check it out before you purchase the game. I don't use them, so no big deal for me. The hint button refills quickly and is directional. There are 3 modes of play, no custom however. The game ran flawlessly for me, no tech issues. The music is incredibly soothing and the game is just one of those relaxing games. It is suspenseful in its own way, however, I am not a big fan of fairy tales, but this game leans more toward a dark fairy tale. The voice overs are very good, except the princess does get annoying with her frequent suggestions. There are achievements to earn, collectibles (morphing objects in the HOS and snowflakes). There may be more, but I did not really pay attention to them. I did find the challenge level very low, even on the most difficult setting. There are many black bar tips. This would be a good game for beginning HOPA gamers. You do also get an animal helper, which you not only feed, but name. That took away some of my zeal for the game. I did like the story line, and I choose my games by how much I enjoy the story. All in all, this would probably get about 3.5 stars due to the fact that it takes no brain power at all to play this and because of the annoying helper.
I recommend this game!
+1point
3of 5voted this as helpful.
 
 Fear for Sale: Phantom Tide Collector's Edition
Fear for Sale: Phantom Tide Collector's Edition
Ghostly warnings in the water are terrifying a grieving family. What's causing them, and what really happened to Julia White?
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
5 of 10 found this review helpful
Unique Story
PostedApril 3, 2014
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tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
4.5 out of 5(322)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
Phantom Tide is a great story line. Something different, more or less. I enjoyed the previous Fear for Sale game, but not the first two. I found this game to be ok. The HOS were basically junk piles. The puzzles were fun and interesting. I found them difficult, but then, I'm not a huge puzzle person. The voice overs were great, although the characters were a bit "wooden". There are achievements and collectibles galore. I will replay this for a bit when it comes out as an SE as I'm not real big on all the morphine objects and collectibles. Half way through the demo, I was losing interest. However, could just be the mood of the day. I do recommend the game. The map does have a lot to be desired as does the SG. I never use the in-game SG, but did check it out and it was very rough. The map was vague. This is, however, a fairly linear game, so that shouldn't be a problem. I loved the water effects and the conch shell. Very well done. The sale offered today does nothing to make me want to purchase the CE, as I already own the other games. As a member of BFG, something different should be offered as most of us who play these games do own the more popular games already.
I recommend this game!
0points
5of 10voted this as helpful.
 
 True Fear: Forsaken Souls
True Fear: Forsaken Souls
What if everything you knew about your life, everything your family ever told you, turned out to be a lie?
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
10 of 17 found this review helpful
Finally... A Game for Adults Who Love the Dark Side
PostedMarch 30, 2014
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tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Chronicles of Mystery: Tree of Life
4.3 out of 5(23)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I did purchase the CE of this which I normally don't do. I waited so impatiently for this game to be released. I am a huge fan of these types of psychological thriller games. Heavy on adventure, light on HOS. Perfect. I had no tech difficulties with the game. The game feeds you the story little by little. Is all as it seems? I don't think so. Are you receiving help from others or being hindered? I am excited this is a trilogy as I cannot wait for the next installment to be released. I am a very story-driven gamer. If I do not like the story, I'm not going to like the game. This was just perfect. No fairytale, no extra fluff, no helpers. Just a good creepy story. This definitely gets a 5 star rating from me across the board. I highly recommend either the CE or SE. And play with the lights out :)
I recommend this game!
+3points
10of 17voted this as helpful.
 
 Bridge to Another World: Burnt Dreams Collector's Edition
Bridge to Another World: Burnt Dreams Collector's Edition
Can you defeat the mist and find your lost brother?
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
6 of 11 found this review helpful
Don't go in the Mist!!!!!
PostedMarch 29, 2014
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fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual
4.1 out of 5(13)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I love to see games by new developers. The 4 Friends team did a fine job on this game. Very talented artists there. This plays like more of an adventure lite (very lite) game than a HOPA. I only ran across a few HOS and they were varied and clear. No junk piles. The puzzles, for me, were challenging and unique. I do like the idea of the mist and finding your brother. What it comes down to is this: besides for the game related achievements and the morphing objects, I don't feel this is worthy of a CE. I can take or leave morphing objects, and never use the wallpaper, etc. I will retry this as an SE. I think it was a good game. Not great, not poor. Just good. A solid 3.5 stars in my book. Enjoy :)
I recommend this game!
+1point
6of 11voted this as helpful.
 
 Nightmares from the Deep: Davy Jones Collector's Edition
Nightmares from the Deep: Davy Jones Collector's Edition
Escape the cold incarceration of Davy Jones' brig and discover the otherworldly origins of his galleon in this thrilling Hidden Object adventure.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
23 of 36 found this review helpful
The Grand Finale
PostedMarch 27, 2014
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tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Black Cat Collector's Edition
4.2 out of 5(35)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
A gorgeous game from one of my favorite artistic developers. This seems as it will be the last in the Nightmares from the Deep series. I found I liked this one the best. Whereas most trilogies go downhill after the first or second game, Artifex seems to have taken this story up a notch and have made this quite a finale. Game play itself has been reviewed very well by previous reviewers, and TY for that The game is challenging, it does require you to think. I am usually not a fan of cut scenes, but these are done superbly and don't seem to interfere with the story. There are quite a few collectibles, but they are there if you want to stop and get them. Meaning, they're not interrupting the game flow. I found the puzzles pretty tricky but unique and enjoyable. I even liked the HOS, of which I am usually not a fan. This is a long game, very nicely done. The artists at Artifex are super talented and it shows in every detail of the story. I recommend, highly .
I recommend this game!
+10points
23of 36voted this as helpful.
 
 Origins: Elders of Time
Origins: Elders of Time
Uncover why Lisa's uncle is hiding information about her father's disappearance and help her discover the truth.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
13 of 15 found this review helpful
Very good game
PostedMarch 25, 2014
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tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
I do love these soft releases. They are such a departure from the monotony of the "standard" HOPA's released. This is the story of two brothers who set out to find a secret island, with only one brother returning. He claims his brother never made it and died on the voyage there. It seems he's telling fibs. As the departed brother's daughter, you get evidence that your father did indeed make it to the island and you set off to find out what happened. The HOS are nicely spaced out and interactive. The cut scenes are also nicely spaced: enough to give a story, but not overwhelming. The puzzles are medium difficulty and were unique and different. The game and story flowed smoothly. You do have collectibles, not one, but three maps since the area is so large, a great hint button if you prefer that over maps, and a very shocking conclusion. I highly recommend this game. Was long playing and enjoyable. Congrats to these new developers. I look forward to their future releases.
I recommend this game!
+11points
13of 15voted this as helpful.
 
 Final Cut: Homage Collector's Edition
Final Cut: Homage Collector's Edition
Will you heed the director’s final casting call?
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
7 of 12 found this review helpful
Very enjoyable game
PostedMarch 22, 2014
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tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Where Angels Cry
3.7 out of 5(104)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
There is something about Eipix games that I absolutely love, this being no exception. I think this is the best of the "Final Cut" games thus far. The HOS are varied and require thought. I love the puzzles created by this developer. They are actually fun and tricky, and I am not a puzzle lover. There is a serial killer loose and you are out to find him before he destroys the rest of your family. You have a side kick reporter with you (I actually could do without him, but oh well). The game requires thinking. It is not linear and if you play in the difficult mode, it is a real thinking game. I love the way their games center around the story, the HOS are about the story, the puzzles are story-related. None of this side fluff nonsense here. I highly recommend this, and with the sale (even though it's NOT half off membership price) I shall be purchasing this one. Have a wonderful weekend And, as an afterthought, the music is wonderful !!!
I recommend this game!
+2points
7of 12voted this as helpful.
 
 Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher Collector's Edition
Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher Collector's Edition
Can you and Detective Dupin uncover the dark secrets of this mysterious estate?
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
48 of 57 found this review helpful
Based on the CE
PostedMarch 20, 2014
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tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Phantasmat Collector's Edition
4.5 out of 5(100)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I have enjoyed all of the Dark Tales games, mainly because I always enjoyed Poe. It is no secret that this developer is not one of my favorites. Each game is cut from the same cloth, so to speak. However, I give exception to this game because of the story line which, to me, is a big factor in deciding to purchase a game or not. We have the usual ERS standard faded colors and sounds. The HOS are interesting and varied. Some are riddles, others are list, others are use one object to get another. The puzzles were of medium difficulty for me. There are all kinds of "extra" things going on in the game. You are finding little houses and examining them with your magic magnifying glass to find coins to outfit your lab. You have a stone changer (I forget his name) that changes items made of stone back to human or lifelike form. There is a mouse that you can train. There is a rat sitting on the left of the screen jumping around... not quite sure why he is there. There is a camera to take photos of evidence. You collect other photos to match up to scenes in the game to help you move along. Some may call all this "stuff" bells and whistles. I find it annoying and interrupting to the game play. There is a journal which stores your information. There is a jump map that, in my opinion, is horrendously done. It is difficult to discern anything from that map. The voice of Dupin does sound different than the voice from past games. The voice of Roderick is flat and monotone. The game play is fairly linear, although if you do need a hint, it is helpful. I did not look at the SG. Based on this being a supposedly "loaded" CE with bling galore, I beg to differ. Besides for the bonus chapter, of which I know nothing about, I find nothing that makes this game CE material. The one saving grace about the game in any form, for me, is that it is a Dark Tales game. Otherwise, it would be a total pass. I do not recommend this as a CE. The SE would be a far better choice.
I don't recommend this game.
+39points
48of 57voted this as helpful.
 
 Deadly Puzzles: Toymaker
Deadly Puzzles: Toymaker
A serial killer nicknamed “the Toymaker” is wreaking havoc on a sleepy town. Can the lead detective piece together clues left at the scene and stop him before he sets his sights on her?
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
18 of 21 found this review helpful
Fun HOG
PostedMarch 19, 2014
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tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Exorcist 2
3.7 out of 5(53)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
This is one of those cases where I must rate the game for what it is: a straight-up HOG. This isn't an adventure game. I think the developers did a good job putting out this game which will appeal to those who prefer straight HOG. The graphics and colors were great. There isn't usually a story, per se, with these types of games. If searching HOS is your cup of tea, I recommend this game for you. Because this is a straight HOG, it doesn't mean it is archaic or pulled from the back of the closet. It simply is a straight hidden object game. The hint system is very good. It is a pass for me, but a good game nontheless.
I recommend this game!
+15points
18of 21voted this as helpful.
 
 Mysterious Oasis
Mysterious Oasis
You are one of the planet's only survivors after a natural disaster devours all signs of life. Amid the destruction, the legend of a Mysterious Oasis offers a glimmer of hope...
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
19 of 21 found this review helpful
Really liked the game.... way too short however.
PostedMarch 19, 2014
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tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
 
Current Favorite:
Exorcist 2
3.7 out of 5(53)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
A very basic HOPA game set in post-apolyptic times. I liked the abandoned houses, the look of desertion, the drab washed out colors. It matched the theme of what the story was about. There are quite a few HOS. Minimally interactive and easy on the eyes. The puzzles were easy but enjoyable because they were something different. You receive a letter from a friend telling you there is hope if you find the oasis. So you set off on your journey. There is not much sound in the game. No voice overs, no movie clips, just you and your inventory. I liked it and think with a bit more effort this could have been a great game if the developers built upon this story more. It's a pass for me due to the length. I was almost finished with the game when the demo ended. Way too short even for a coupon. I do recommend the game if you do not mind the brevity of it. I do feel it's a fun game.
I recommend this game!
+17points
19of 21voted this as helpful.
 
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