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- Average Rating:3.4
- Helpful Votes:4,958
- Reviews Submitted:532
- First Review:March 13, 2013
- Most Recent Review:November 15, 2024
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Something’s driven everyone away from Linden Shades.
Overall rating
3
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5
11 of 19 found this review helpful
Off The Record, I'll Wait for the SE
PostedJune 8, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Something haunted the Linden Shades Orphanage years ago, and as a reporter, you are going there to find out what happened. Live actors do the VO's and it is done very well. There are achievements to earn, but they are game related achievements, such as doing HOS without a hint, etc. There are hidden items to find although they don't tell you any of this at the start of the game. I came across hidden toys, hidden letters, and something else? I can't remember. The music was OK but some of the sounds were annoying, such as you must start a tractor, a loud tractor, and even when you're done using the tractor, it keeps running and running until you leave that area. There is a journal, a map (which I'm not sure if it's a jump map or not, you really don't need it during the demo). You also find audio cassettes recorded by the principal of the school telling about this haunting figure in red. Sooo, all that sounds well and good... good graphics, good VOS, storyline good. Then comes the game. It is way too easy. And, yes I realize this is a HOG, but there are way too many HOS. At least for my liking. All the inventory items you find, you use almost immediately. Oh, a screwdriver, and, gasp! here is a screw... voila!!! The puzzles are simplistic. I don't know. I really like the story so far, but the game is almost childish in ease. I think I'll be looking at it again when the SE comes out. For now, I will pass.
I don't recommend this game.
Return to the House of 1,000 Doors to save mankind from annihilation!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 7 found this review helpful
Giant Snakes... Save us Kate !!!
PostedJune 6, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I must say first, thank GOODNESS Kate has changed out of that blue dress !!! LOL. Oh I have enjoyed all 3 of the House of 1000 Doors games and this is no exception. The HOS are few and sort of interactive and fun. There are morphine objects to find, which I saw one reviewer state you can turn off the clue which makes them easy to find? I haven't looked into that yet. There is a jump map and a great hint button if needed. A journal records your journey. There are puzzles/mini games which are good. The graphics and sound are great. Nice and clear. Kind of the same type of gameplay as the other 1000 door games ... you get keys to visit 4 portals and save the doomed world from giant serpents. I did not get to the bonus chapter yet, and would love to know how long it is. Although the game play is quite easy to moderate, it is a great game. One to just kick back with and enjoy. A buy for me. :)))
I recommend this game!
Investigate a painter's mysterious disappearance and solve a chain of cold blooded murders in this chilling Hidden Object game.
Overall rating
1
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5
2 of 10 found this review helpful
Why Even Bother ???
PostedJune 3, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Dark, impossible to see, horrible game. Why even release a game like this?
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Dimensions: City of Ash Collector's Edition
A dark dimension has fallen over Phoenix Hill, turning its residents into volcanic ash. Help them rise from the ashes.
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 10 found this review helpful
Review of Game
PostedJune 1, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is the 3rd game in the Dark Dimensions series. We had fog, then wax, now ash. Game ran fine. HOS are ok-no misclick penalty and some variations. Puzzles were poorly described as far as directions. Music and VO were fine. Picture was kind of grainy-- I guess you'd call it. Wasn't sure if they were going for the ashy look :) The cursor always seemed a bit "off". Had a wide pixel area. You are set out to save the town that was turned to ash. Sadly, this turns out to be quite easy. The game has absolutely NO challenge at all. You find a hammer next to you, use the hammer in front of you, etc etc. There is a jump map which is small but fast. You also have a journal. The hint recharges quickly, although you probably won't need it. I've read reviews of the completed game. With the CE, the game totals 3.5 hours. So NOT CE material developers !!!!! Even as an SE, NO. I'm passing on this one due to the simplistic nature of the game and and length. A beginner could play this game and think it were easy.
I don't recommend this game.
In order to save your life, your twin sister traded her soul to a witch. Now you must race through the looking glass to rescue her!
Overall rating
4
/
5
26 of 31 found this review helpful
Where is my Twin???
PostedMay 30, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Your sister has sold her soul and youth to the wicked witch to cure you of your sickness. Now that you are all better, you hop out of your sick bed to find your sister. This is a brightly colored fairy tale game. There are achievements galore, bonus play, wallpaper, collectibles in the form of golden nuts, etc. Very nice for a CE. The puzzles I came across in the demo were simplistic. HOS are different... find items that go together, silhouette. You receive an amulet to collect powers to help fight evil fog, etc. The hint, in casual, recharges quickly. There is a map, but I did not use it. You also have a journal. Apparently ERS is celebrating their 50th game. Kudos to them :) You also collect or meet cute little animals. Some you keep to help you, others you help and they leave. I am rating this game on the game itself. It is bright, cute music, cute animals, a typical fairy tale. Personally, I'm not a big fan of fairy tales or games by this developer. Besides for the HOS, which are different, you can insert different characters and basically have the same game over and over. But again, that's just my opinion. If you are a fan of fairy tales and talking animals, etc, I recommend this game. My forte are the dark, scary, mysterious games. Enjoy :)))
I recommend this game!
Command the powerful forces of nature to free an island of an evil scourge in this thrilling Time Management game!
Overall rating
3
/
5
37 of 41 found this review helpful
Better than the first one
PostedMay 29, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I remember playing the first Weather Lord, and disliking it greatly. It seems the developers did a major overhaul here. This is a builder-time management game. In addition to collecting resources, you can also use weather elements, such as sun, wind, rain, etc. to help grow your plants, clear fog, etc. There is a timer, however, you can keep playing past when the timer runs out. You are able to click ahead for tasks. The tutorial was sketchy at best. The goals for each level are not real clear... not all your goals for the entire level are seen when you first start a level. The graphics are ok, however, they could have made things a little bigger (and my eyesight is perfectly fine lol). It appears that there are 50 levels. For me, it was an ok game. Nothing earth shattering. I continue to wait for a good TM game that grabs my attention. This game however, will definitely please some TM fans.
I recommend this game!
Find the legendary Tree of Life, which grants immortality to whoever tastes its fruits! Set sail on an epic quest with Sylvie!
Overall rating
4
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
A Great Adventure Game
PostedMay 28, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
For anyone who loves point and click games, this is a winner. A true adventure game, you won't find any HOS and will need to solve things on your own. One of my favorite large file games. This one has a demo, so do try it :)
I recommend this game!
After the first date with a charming girl named April, our hero wakes up alone in an abandoned city after being drugged.
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Give it a try
PostedMay 28, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
A very different, enjoyable game. Not really able to classify it as a HO or adventure. More of a "quest". This is one you have to demo. I loved it and its' sequel.
I recommend this game!
The evil Alura is back, and this time she’s attacking your homeland!
Overall rating
3
/
5
10 of 16 found this review helpful
Not worthy to be called a "CE"
PostedMay 25, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Typical fairy tale game. Colors and graphics appeared washed out. Puzzles were not very challenging at all. Interesting were the 3 different types of HOS I came across. I believe they were this games saving grace along with some adventure. I must agree with reviewer Nilosh. I do not believe that every new game that comes out deserves 5 star ratings. This game in particular, for a CE, offered little bonus game play, no collectibles, and was short for a CE offering. A 5 star game, to me, is one that knocks me off my feet, is lengthy, offers a decent amount of bonus gameplay, and collectibles. I believe as frequent 5 star ratings increase amongst reviewers, developers are putting less effort into games. The puzzles should be challenging and the game should offer some sort of usage of the grey cells. Sadly, this game falls very short. To me, it is just another cookie cutter game and by no means rates 5 stars.
I don't recommend this game.
Sink your teeth into the jugular of a heart-stopping journey!
Overall rating
5
/
5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
Nice Vampire Game !!!!
PostedMay 23, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Although a short game, I totally enjoyed this one. Great story, good graphics, spooky atmosphere, lots to do. This game, have a feeling, is either a like it or hate it game, so do try the demo. More adventure than HOG. Awesome.
I recommend this game!