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- 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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Rite of Passage: Child of the Forest Collector's Edition
The lighthouse fails and darkness invades Willow Ridge. Your husband runs into the forest for answers, unaware of the shadow hunting him.
Overall rating
4
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5
20 of 28 found this review helpful
Something Different, and Good !!
PostedMay 16, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches
(60)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I didn't play the first Rite of Passage game, so I am not sure about the history of Willow Ridge. However, this game can be enjoyed without playing that first game. You are searching for your husband who has run into the forest to save the town. The only drawback is that the forest has evil trees in it. The lighthouse, which keeps these evil trees at bay, has gone and exploded. Oh so not good !!!! The graphics are really sharp. Music is great. You have 3 choices of difficulty plus a custom setting. The HOS are different and interesting... you shall see. The puzzles are very original and fun. Interesting the play. The hint button (I am playing on the easiest level for demo purposes) refills quickly as does skip. You get to collect acorns and there are achievements galore. There is a bonus chapter at the end of the CE, and all that other wallpaper, etc. kind of stuff. This appears to be a long playing game and you do need to think about things. You are not lead by the hand and the usage of inventory items requires thought. Oh how nice :)) I like the game and am downloading the full game now. Great job to these developers for bringing something different to the table !!!
I recommend this game!
Big Bang West
Tame the American Wild West by gathering essential resources to enhance and develop your town in Big Bang West!
Overall rating
3
/
5
7 of 11 found this review helpful
Mediocre
PostedMay 14, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches
(60)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
A TM/building game set in the wild west. Tutorial is ok. Maybe could have been a bit more explanatory as far as citizens in the town, etc. Graphics are ok but it's set in a wild west kind of theme so everything is kind of brown. The game is timed and you need to build houses, a sheriff's office, lumber mill, etc. to achieve your daily goals. Not hard yet to get gold on each level. Not sure how long the game is. For me, the game was just ok. :))
I don't recommend this game.
Journey: The Heart of Gaia
After being kidnapped, Liz must free the Underworld from the tyranny of Scartaris Umbra.
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Very good game
PostedMay 13, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Beautiful cartoon-like graphics, crystal clear., A true adventure/puzzle game. Not a HOS in sight !!!!! The game is interesting and challenging. Puzzles were challenging to me. Interactive map with jump feature was excellent, as was the "area complete" bonus. A very very good game.
I recommend this game!
Small Town Terrors: Pilgrim's Hook
There's a dark force at work in Pilgrim's Hook. Return to your childhood home and save your twin brother from the evil that lives beneath the sea.
Overall rating
5
/
5
55 of 57 found this review helpful
Yes !!!!
PostedMay 12, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches
(60)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Oh happy day :) I have been waiting for the SE of this game. One game I have totally enjoyed of late. Not too difficult, so you may want to play on a harder challenge level. I love the seaside atmosphere. The HOS are clear and fine. The puzzles are slightly challenging. I may be missing a bonus chapter or achievements by not buying the CE, however, I have moved away from CE as they don't deliver enough to be double the price of an SE. I highly recommend this game. Great graphics and sound.
I recommend this game!
Legacy Tales: Mercy of the Gallows Collector’s Edition
Solve this maritime mystery to reunite a pirate with his lost love!
Overall rating
2
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5
11 of 20 found this review helpful
I would need a barrel of rum to play this game
PostedMay 11, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Millennium Secrets: Emerald Curse
(31)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The story begins with a missing woman, Isabella, and her husband. The husband was found washed ashore with a pirate hook for an arm. OK.... sure. You see her ghost and she implores you to search the castle and help her. You have 2 choices of difficulty. A tutorial, which even though I played on casual, I didn't really see it. The game is dark but that's all ok, it's supposed to be a mystery. The HOS I ran across were fine but blurry. The mini games were simplistic. You have a interactive map which also transports you. So far so good. You also have a treasure chest so you can collect coins at every scene. You will need these coins to open other treasure chests to get inventory items. Let me tell you, those coins are hard to see. The map will tell you if there are coins in certain areas, and the treasure chest will open in each scene and not close until you find all the coins. The controls are very very touchy. When I would try to click on items, I would end up traveling to a different place. This became extremely annoying. The game had no flow to it. You were here, there, and everywhere, accomplishing little. I spent most of the time going back to where I wanted to be originally and trying not to click too far left or right or low and be sent to a different area. I think this one needs to seriously go back to the drawing board. I was excited to see a pirate themed game figuring how can they get a pirate story wrong? Oh sadness.... not for me. I do not recommend this game.
I don't recommend this game.
Mountain Trap: The Manor of Memories
Face a 200-year mystery and save your best friend! Discover how strong friendship ties can be and to what extremes unrequited love is ready to go.
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Be Careful of Strange Butlers :0
PostedMay 10, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Mystic Legacy: The Great Ring
(81)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This was a very slow moving game, but in a good way. It was set in the snow and the sound effects of the wind and snow was chilling. More of an adventure game than HOG although there were 2 types of HOS.... List, and silhouette. Other reviewers have described the story and game play. I like the fact that you are on your own to figure out what to do. No annoying hints telling you exactly where to go or what to do. Also, you must think about where you may use an inventory object as it is not readily apparent. The mini games were mediocre. Challenging to some extent, but not hair-pulling, screaming into the night difficult. I enjoyed it.
I recommend this game!
Millennium Secrets: Emerald Curse
Help Kate save her friend and find a mysterious briefcase! Travel across the world in Millennium Secrets: Emerald Curse!
Overall rating
4
/
5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
An Adventure !!!
PostedMay 10, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Mystic Legacy: The Great Ring
(81)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
What a great game !!! For adventure lovers, this is a must try. No HOS ( yay) :))) Not at all difficult. Recommend for those who are exploring adventure type gaming. There is also another game in this series which is equally good, but I like this one a little better.
I recommend this game!
Empress of the Deep 3: Legacy of the Phoenix
An ancient phoenix summons Anna to explore a drifting ocean city, confront the Evil Colossus and save her lost tribe.
Overall rating
3
/
5
32 of 37 found this review helpful
Wow, Does she every keep quiet????
PostedMay 10, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Black Circle: A Carol Reed Mystery
(14)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I haven't played any other of the Empress of the Deep games, so I didn't really know what to expect. I found even with the tutorial turned off, they gave constant hints and directions about what to do. The cutscenes were way overdone. Too many and too much talking. Some graphics were nice and clear, some, especially the multitude of HOS, were blurry. The voice of the princess was annoying and not believable. The games were simplistic. There was a map, but non-interactive. I just found the whole game... the story-line, the talking, the cut scenes... too much and not to my liking at all.
I don't recommend this game.
Mystic Legacy: The Great Ring
Uncover the dark legacy hidden within a Romanian castle to save your friend from an evil spirit!
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Dracula stories are always good
PostedMay 10, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Black Circle: A Carol Reed Mystery
(14)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is an older game that I've just played now. I was thoroughly impressed and surprised at how good it was. I loved it. Humorous, good adventure, good puzzles (easy-ish), not too many HOS, great graphics. Give the demo a try if you haven't. I loved it.
I recommend this game!
Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes Collector's Edition
The gates to another world will open soon! You can stop the impending disaster - if you track down the stolen runes!
Overall rating
3
/
5
18 of 24 found this review helpful
Good but Not Great
PostedMay 9, 2013
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Angelica Weaver: Catch Me When You Can
(67)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Vanessa is in Italy to find her missing grandfather and save the world from evil. You, as Vanessa, must roam around a very large cathedral to figure out how to save the world and your grandpa. Luckily there is an interactive map or you could be lost for days. LOL. There is a journal. The hint button fills quickly and gives you directional arrows outside of the HOS. I ran across only a few HOS and they were simple. I found the mini games ti be of medium difficulty but very confusing with no real useful directions. I would definitely wait for the SE, as there are no achievements, etc. Just a bonus chapter and a SG that was poorly done. I liked the story line and where the story was going. What I didn't like, and this may just be me, but everything seemed SMALL, even with the nice graphics. This game is a maybe for me, but that is all based on my personal taste. Demo it and you may love it !!!
I recommend this game!