CasualAddict's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:5
- Helpful Votes:13
- Reviews Submitted:1
- First Review:July 14, 2013
- Most Recent Review:July 14, 2013
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CasualAddict's Review History
You've arrived in the peaceful resort town of Aurora Peak to investigate some mysterious local crystals. But the devious plot you uncover there could endanger the entire world!
Overall rating
5
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5
13 of 17 found this review helpful
Highlights on a surprisingly great CE!
PostedJuly 14, 2013
CasualAddict
fromOntario, Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle
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
I remember when I played the survey for this game before it was released. The game lacked focus and didn't have an impactful story, though the art in the game was great. Now I see that the developers worked hard to improve the game since then because so many things have changed, and all for the better!
A lot of people have reviewed this game so far and pointed out all the collectibles, puzzles, HOs, and discussed the story. So I'm just going to add a few points that haven't been mentioned so far:
- There are two major STORIES going on in the game (you are looking for your missing brother, and a man is looking for his missing wife). This sounds like something we've all seen a million times, but there are LATE GAME PLOT TWISTS that I really enjoyed! I find most of these games have more predictable story as you play them, but this one was refreshing. One twist actually made me really mad at one character for being so awful!!
- The HO scenes are VARIED throughout the game. Some will be TRADITIONAL, some will be SILHOUETTE, and some will be PLACING the object into the scene. I loved that the HO scenes had this much variety!!
- Many ORIGINAL PUZZLES that I hadn't seen before. The puzzles are mostly challenging, which I enjoyed.
- COLLECTIBLES are everywhere, and I love that the ACHIEVEMENTS are integrated with the STORY (you collect precious stones because you are a GEOLOGIST). Clever idea and made me think of all the precious stones I have in my jewelry collection! :)
- The BONUS CHAPTER is an extension of the MAIN STORY, and I love when developers do this because I am still attached to the characters. Aurora Peak would be a lovely place to visit!
These are just the highlights for me. As with all games, try it out for yourself and see if you like it, but as a player who was only 75% sold on it during the demo, I was pleasantly surprised with the entire game and happy I purchased!
I recommend this game!