ingram02's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.5
- Helpful Votes:190
- Reviews Submitted:16
- First Review:December 27, 2011
- Most Recent Review:September 4, 2018
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Help James defeat the sinister Sandman!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Maybe for beginners, but not for me
PostedJune 21, 2012
ingram02
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I bought this game on the buy one/get one weekend, so can't complain about the price. But definitely not worth full price. Very simplistic game, vague storyline, that didn't really make a lot of sense. I like a game that keeps me intrigued, and yet gives me some idea what I'm trying to do. This game held your hand through the search missions, but gave no direction on the mini-games. At the end, I had no clue what I was supposed to do to save the girl until I used the hint.
Several of the missions were so clumsy, I wasn't sure if I was using a wrong item or just wasn't hitting the exact spot the game wanted me to hit in order to accept the inventory item. Even using the correct item, it would say "you can't use that item here" because I wasn't placing it in the exact miniscule spot.
Short game, lovely graphics, light weight game play, and persistence helps! #It's 2am, so sorry if this isn't completely linear in thought!#
I don't recommend this game.
Travel to Red Lake Falls to track down the latest Dark Dimension!
Overall rating
2
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5
33 of 46 found this review helpful
Didn't catch my interest
PostedMay 27, 2012
ingram02
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I'm not sure why the ratings have been so high, when everyone seems to have had the same issues that I had: lots of running back and forth for no discernable reason, way too easy HO scenes, and a storyline that never caught my interest.
The cutscenes were lovely, with what appeared to be real actors, and the graphics were quite good. But I found myself losing patience with the running back and forth between venues, without a clue as to what I was looking for or why. When I find myself anxious for the preview to end, rather than being shocked that I ran out of time, then I know this is not a game for me.
The cutscenes were lovely, with what appeared to be real actors, and the graphics were quite good. But I found myself losing patience with the running back and forth between venues, without a clue as to what I was looking for or why. When I find myself anxious for the preview to end, rather than being shocked that I ran out of time, then I know this is not a game for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Face your fears and unravel the mystery of the abandoned asylum!
Overall rating
1
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5
10 of 15 found this review helpful
Couldn't even get through the demo! Boring!
PostedMay 8, 2012
ingram02
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I think I played less than a half an hour and played at least 6 junk pile HOs. I'm sorry, but when you have a fountain scene and there's a piece of pizza thrown up against the rock face, that's just not my idea of a well developed game! I most enjoy the games wherein the HOs have at least a possibility of being a part of a real scene!
My idea of a good HO/Adventure game is obviously different than a lot of the reviewers, but if you like a well developed story, with a lot of interaction and HOs that make sense, then I would not recommend this game.
I don't recommend this game.
Escape an underground vault of clockwork wonders with the help of its mysterious and eccentric inventor in Fantastic Creations: House of Brass!
Overall rating
4
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5
25 of 31 found this review helpful
Fun, relaxing, not too taxing, well worth buying!
PostedMarch 26, 2012
ingram02
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
My review title pretty much sums it up. I enjoyed this game; finished it in an evening, and didn't stress me out with trying to solve complex puzzles, plus it had a satisfying ending. I love a game that lets you fight it out at the end!
I recommend this game!
Use a mystical locket to explore a magical world and save a young girl in Other world: Spring of Shadows!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
almost 6 hours of play! (possible spoiler at end of review)
PostedFebruary 21, 2012
ingram02
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Can't expand on the first three reviews, other than to say this was an enjoyable game which took me almost 6 hours to play. Well worth the cost! Mini-games and HOs were a bit simplistic, but the game was a delight to play.
Possible spoiler: I like a game that lets me resolve the ending, which this one does. I hate it when you click on the final scene and the story unwinds with a cutscene and no input or participation by the gamer. This one lets you fight the Shade at the end! Yeah!
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
5
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5
79 of 111 found this review helpful
Best Game I've played in ages!
PostedDecember 27, 2011
ingram02
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Just finished this game, and I can't think of a thing I didn't like about it! The storyline was interesting, the graphics were superb, and the puzzles were challenging. There were times when the Hint button could have given just a bit more info, and I must admit that I did use the Hint button frequently! Very challenging game, but loads of fun!
I recommend this game!