tesamoine's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.4
- Helpful Votes:4,958
- Reviews Submitted:551
- First Review:March 13, 2013
- Most Recent Review:August 2, 2025
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Whispered Secrets: Into the Beyond Collector's Edition
This was supposed to be the happiest day of your life. But instead of walking down the aisle, you're in another dimension, battling a mad inventor to save your family!
Overall rating
4
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5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
Take me into the Beyond!!!
PostedNovember 14, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
The Torment of Mont Triste Collector's Edition
(51)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a sequel to Whispered Secrets: Tideville, when Timmy was just a tike. He has become a world renowned scientist and runs into the evil scientist of his past. I believe this game maker is a division of ERS as the game look and game play are soooo similar. Yes, the game has its drawbacks. It's simplistic, lips are way out of synch with the vocals, the puzzles are easy, and the background sounds can be downright annoying (clicking on poor ill Clarice will make an awful noise). Nonetheless, I like it. I like the story. I liked the HOS, which were very slightly interactive. Some games simply appeal to me and others do not. This one did. You do get to search for 164 eye creatures which are not difficult to find. You also travel into a parallel world which I was just touching on when my demo ended. I didn't use the SG. I tried the hint, and it either points you where you need to go or transports you there. The map, I did not see. I must have been looking for eye creatures. I do not think the price of the CE is worth it, but I will certainly purchase the SE.
I recommend this game!
Cursery: The Crooked Man and the Crooked Cat Collector's Edition
These nursery rhymes are cursed, and your sister’s been taken by the Crooked Man!
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
I feel Cursed
PostedNovember 11, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
The Torment of Mont Triste Collector's Edition
(51)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
I realize I'm in the minority here, but I absolutely disliked this game. I will say I'm not a fan of the Dark Parable games so if this game is supposed to be another one of the Dark Parable games, this could be why. The graphics and music were nice. The map was interactive and sort of a pop up map. The FRAG HOS were few and far in between thank goodness, because they are not my favorite. The puzzles and mini games were very frequent and they were just ok. I made myself play the entire demo as I do not think it's fair to say I played 10 minutes and hated it. No, I played the entire thing and disliked it. What we have is another fairy tale with a mean crooked villian with a crooked cat, etc. etc. The CE bling I can certainly pass on. I'm sure many will rave over this game, however it's a pass for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Myths of the World: Stolen Spring Collector's Edition
The rich folklore continues with this exciting tale set in an old Slavic land. As Child of Spring, can you save the world from eternal winter?
Overall rating
3
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5
27 of 36 found this review helpful
Surprising
PostedNovember 8, 2013
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I really liked the first 'Myths of the World" game, and was excited to see a second one, especially since the early reviews were so favorable. Alas, I went to play and was totally disappointed. This game is so linear and simplistic, it really didn't feel like a game at all. The "cute furry animal" helper was too much. Need a screwdriver? Voila!!! Your ermine will gnaw one for you. Need soup? Well, let's boil some mushrooms in hot water? Oh my. I will say the graphics were ok and it was nice to have the custom choice of modes. The map to me was confusing. The hint button worked well when I tried it out. The HOS were again child-like. The magic spring brush put me over the edge This was not an enjoyable game for me. It was more like an interaction between a movie and a watcher.
I don't recommend this game.
Lost Civilization
Your archaeologist fiancé has been abducted in Prague! Unravel an ancient mystery and save humanity from destruction as you rescue him!
Overall rating
2
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5
15 of 16 found this review helpful
Seems Strangely Familiar
PostedNovember 6, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I have a very strong suspicion that I have played this game somewhere at some point. This seems to be an old point and click large file type game where they added several things to make it seems like a HOPA. Whatever the case, there is a lot of reading to do, a lot of watching the plane fly from country to country, just a lot of "stuff". Sort the folders into piles with the same colors? Oh please. I really don't have one good thing to say. Even with the city in question being Prague, which is very beautiful, the game was just ugly. I do not look for all the bells and whistles and talking animals when buying my games. I usually like the straight forward ones better. This one though, IMHO, is a flop.
I don't recommend this game.
Greed: The Mad Scientist
As Sara tries to find a miracle cure for her ailing brother, she unravels the dark events of her own past.
Overall rating
4
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5
11 of 13 found this review helpful
It Never Pays to be Greedy!!
PostedNovember 5, 2013
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
As a stand alone, non ex-CE game, I think this is great. No, it does not have small animal helpers or terrific music. Yes, the graphics and movements of the characters are a bit stilted. However, the storyline is good. The plot is good. The challenge level is good. I played on medium mode (you have a choice of 3 modes) and found I really needed to think about what to do and how to solve the puzzles. There are few HOS, and the ones I did do were strictly list. I don't mind this at all. Items were not difficult to find nor were the scenes dark. You have a journal which contains a map (which is not a jump or task map), evidence, tasks, and a diary. The hint button will jump you to the location where a task is needed. There are a few things to collect. Possibly more in the full version. Despite not being loaded down with morphing objects and all the bells and whistles, I actually enjoyed this game and it will be a buy for me. It does look to be on the short side.
I recommend this game!
Revived Legends: Road of the Kings Collector's Edition
Journey down a magical road to save two worlds!
Overall rating
4
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5
39 of 42 found this review helpful
On the fence
PostedNovember 2, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Haunted Hotel: Eclipse Collector's Edition
(68)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
First I must say I absolutely love this game developer. They are one of the few who welcome and answer comments from the players. I'm a bit sketchy as to how this whole story starts. You are driving along, crash the car, and are surrounded by fog. You meet characters who inform you the fog is a very bad thing as it indicates the release of an evil wizard. Along the way you get two helpers, a raccoon who can climb and a dragon who can breathe fire. There's a lot going on in the game, or it appears so because the scenes are very colorful and full. You meet the "good" people of the kingdom who are all counting on you to trap the evil wizard so everyone can live happily ever after. The HOS are slightly interactive in list form. Pretty easy. The games and puzzles required thought, at least for me. They were different and fun. There are collectibles although I really didn't look for them during the demo. I did fine one bell. There are achievements that are game related. You do get a map that you can adjust to tell you where action is available or turn it off so it does not tell you. It is also a jump map. The graphics are bright, colorful, clear. Music is non-obtrusive. I'm not sure how long the game is. That is something I'd like to find out. Bottom line is, I am not a fan of fairy tale games. I felt the last CE released recently was sickly sweet. This one, however, had something else mixed into it that made it more adventurous and a bit more sinister. I liked it. I will do more looking into the length and with the sale will most likely be a buy for me. Happy gaming and Happy weekend !!!
I recommend this game!
Queen's Tales: The Beast and the Nightingale Collector's Edition
To save your father from a hideous monster, you've decided to sacrifice your own freedom. Now you must journey through a strange and magical land before time runs out!
Overall rating
3
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5
11 of 17 found this review helpful
Who is the Queen that's telling the tale?
PostedOctober 31, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Current Favorite:
Haunted Hotel: Eclipse Collector's Edition
(68)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Well here we have a new game from ERS. There hasn't been one from this developer in awhile, but fear not, they have not changed a thing from their previous game. This is loosely based on "Beauty and the Beast", which happens to be my favorite fairy tale. We have the usual modes of play plus a new custom mode. Jump map. Achievements, Collectible birds. Oh, and "helpers": I suppose in a fairy tale-themed game, these little supposedly cute animals that can reach things or make flowers bloom are cute. I prefer not to have them. The HOS were ridiculously easy. You are given a choice to play a unique match 3 type of game which was good. The puzzles are simple. I did not use the strategy guide or hint, so I cannot comment on that. Yes, the colors, sounds, game play, etc and smooth and bright and colorful. However, the game, to me, was sickly sweet. I could not wait until the demo was finished. Simplistic, set right to typical ERS formula. I recommend this if you are a big fan of a simple fairy tale game. For me, no buy.
I don't recommend this game.
Paranormal State: Poison Spring
Thrills abound as the ghost-hunters from the hit A&E TV show "Paranormal State" race to solve terrifying Civil War hauntings.
Overall rating
3
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5
13 of 18 found this review helpful
From a Non-Viewer
PostedOctober 29, 2013
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I'm not familiar with this TV show. Didn't know it was a TV show until I read the other reviews. You have 2 modes to choose to play - expert or casual. There is a lot of dialogue that you cannot skip through unless you skip the entire conversation. You are the newest member of the paranormal team investigating a haunting in Poison Spring Arkansas. There were quite a few very simplistic HOS. I did encounter puzzles and I was very confused as to what to do. I solved them by trial and error as I saw no directions. Everything is small. The cursor, the magnifying glass, etc. I'm not a fan of that. The story and game play was very disjointed for me. You are constantly being interrupted by the other investigators with talk talk talk. You get a map but I'm not sure if it's a jump map or not. The game was just poorly put together for my taste and hard to follow and keep interested. I would not recommend this game.
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Canvas: Blood and Stone Collector's Edition
Unlock the mystery of the Sculptor’s tragic fate!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 9 found this review helpful
Sculpting gone Mad
PostedOctober 26, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition
(166)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I enjoyed the first Dark Canvas game, so was excited to see this game appear. I liked it. Visuals and sound were great. Yes, there were things in the game that other reviewers pointed out that were very far-fetched, such as giving the kitten milk while the murderer was escaping. There are collectibles, morphing objects, stones. There are achievements, a SG which I did not look at, and a bonus chapter, in addition to the CE "nonsense" as I call the wallpaper, etc. The HOS were nicely done. Some interactive, some sillhouette. Many more puzzles in this game than HOS. The puzzles ranged from unique and cute to hard. I liked the progression of the game. The last "big" CE offered annoyed me because of the constant find the object interruptions. This is all just my personal taste in a game. As i only played the demo, I'm not sure how long the game is. I enjoyed it though and will either buy the CE or wait for the SE. With today's sale, it will probably be the CE :) Happy gaming.
I recommend this game!
Nevertales: The Beauty Within Collector's Edition
You were just about to relax with a good book when a stranger leaves a baby on your doorstep.
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 11 found this review helpful
4 stars all across the board
PostedOctober 24, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I won't go into the mechanics of the game since the other reviewers did an excellent job of that. After reading all of the 5 star reviews, I was expecting something madly different. I thought it was OK. Yes, there are a lot of collectables. There are objects to seek out to finish collectables. There are rare books to find where you also need to seek out the parts for them. The HOS were ok. I felt putting pieces of what you found on a table to be put together a bit childish. Then there are morphing objects in the HOS. I lean more toward adventure games. This had way too many things to seek out to thrill me. In my opinion, it interrupts the flow of the story. The puzzles were good. New and different. The game froze 3 times on me while playing and I have a new computer. Also, some scenes loaded very slowly. I'm just OK with the game. I recommend it, but it will be a pass for me and I'll retry it when the SE comes out.
I recommend this game!