Ethereal924's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:1,252
- Reviews Submitted:100
- First Review:January 1, 2013
- Most Recent Review:October 23, 2013
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Scarytales: All Hail King Mongo
An evil sorcerer has returned to take vengeance upon your kingdom. Will you be able to stop him?
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Zzzzzzzz
PostedMarch 2, 2013
Ethereal924
fromhiding from the world
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Hallowed Legends: Ship of Bones Collector's Edition
(96)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I appreciated the Objective Updated message and the straightforward instructions of the HINT button.
Other than that, the little Imp who usually jumps out and says "buy me! buy me!" must have been sleeping. I almost was too.
I don't recommend this game.
Grim Facade: Cost of Jealousy Collector's Edition
A simple murder investigation in Spain becomes a puzzling whodunit filled with intrigue.
Overall rating
5
/
5
6 of 9 found this review helpful
My assistant needs to let his hair down...
PostedFebruary 28, 2013
Ethereal924
fromunderneath an uber soft blanket
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
The Keepers: The Order's Last Secret Collector's Edition
(63)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
seriously...I just wanted to rough him up and slap him around a bit.
This was a very impressive game. These guys never disappoint me. I own a few. :P
I always find the assistants and animal companions amusing. Collecting coins to spend on needed items and collecting fan pieces for hints was new to me. I liked the design of the notebook...list of suspects feature especially. There is also a decent amount of extras which include being able to replay HOS and mini games and some trophies thrown in for good measure. I found the "coloring book" fascinating. Another HIT for my wish list.
Strangestone
Spend the night in an abandoned mansion. Can you survive to uncover the terrible secret about your ancestor?
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
StrangeSTONED.
PostedFebruary 27, 2013
Ethereal924
fromin the menagerie petting the cats
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
The Invisible Man
(49)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
The HOS that I encountered were challenging...lots of things to put together and manipulate in some way. The map was helpful with notations for Hidden Objects - You Are Here and Action Available. I also appreciated the pop-up task message and check mark that appeared.
I was not, however, impressed with the HINT button. I got stuck and could not for the life of me figure out what to do next. Pushing HINT merely indicated both available exits(where there were NO tasks available) and a handprint over an object that I was supposed to be opening,but lacked the tool. When I have to use HINT, I prefer for it to be pretty straightforward.
I recommend this game!
Yeti Quest: Crazy Penguins
Help Yeti and his crazy penguin pals save their Antarctic island home from the ice storm!
Overall rating
5
/
5
52 of 58 found this review helpful
Perky Penguins
PostedFebruary 25, 2013
Ethereal924
fromin the family room watching Arrested Development
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
The Keepers: The Order's Last Secret Collector's Edition
(63)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
This game was just plain fun. I could lose time playing this.
Upbeat Music
Adorable Characters - with demolition skills
3 types of game mode
Mushroom Bombs - KABOOM!
Explore Antarctica
I recommend this game!
The Keepers: The Order's Last Secret Collector's Edition
The Order’s most closely-guarded secret sleeps deep beneath the ancient Spanish streets. What lies within this mysterious box?
Overall rating
5
/
5
104 of 134 found this review helpful
There are wasps in my brain!!
PostedFebruary 24, 2013
Ethereal924
froma padded room
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Hallowed Legends: Ship of Bones Collector's Edition
(96)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game is so awesome that it blew my mind. Please excuse me while I dork out and gush.
The setting is picturesque Sevilla, Spain....dreamy and romantic with a touch of the ancient and macabre. A man has been murdered...torn to pieces....scrawled notes from the dying man that read KEEPER and from the coroner about canine jaws...in a museum of all places to explore...leaving a woman alone with a mysterious box...which seems to be of great importance....a solar eclipse event looming....the Big Dipper in the sky...the reasons behind historical actions being rewritten....and mention of a prophecy. Become a matador!!
- Stunning graphics - beautiful faces - very realistic in expression and true to voice - best cut scenes that I've seen yet
Many Achievements...Davinci....Inventions.. and a morphing objects collection
Impressive themed HOS - the one in the Iron Maiden with the torture devices is my favorite EVER! It reminded me of GCEZ and getting my Oak Walker stuck in there...yea that's right people..I don't ONLY play casual games.
3 Modes - Journal - Map - Strategy Guide - Skull Hint Button - Disembodied Skeletal Hand Pointer
Buzz Buzz....WOW...yea I'll be buying it.
I recommend this game!
Silent Scream II: The Bride
Jessica would never imagine that her big day would turn out to be a nightmare; they had an accident and Jonathan McNealy, her husband is missing.
Overall rating
4
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5
28 of 44 found this review helpful
Attack of the Disgruntled Teddy Bears!!
PostedFebruary 23, 2013
Ethereal924
fromin the craft store looking for weird bottles
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Hallowed Legends: Ship of Bones Collector's Edition
(96)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I enjoyed the creepy music and sound effects. The objectives tab and messages about new objectives and completion were very helpful to me. I'm a HOS fan and this had enough to keep me happy. The hidden teddy bears were an added bonus in the HOS. The voice overs were pleasant and I was indeed compelled to finish the game and see how it all turns out.
I would have liked the skip button to charge a bit quicker. Sometimes I just can't wrap my brain around a particular puzzle. A map indicating areas of interest and HOS would have been helpful especially when an area is used twice.
I recommend this game!
Hallowed Legends: Ship of Bones Collector's Edition
Follow the trail of the mysterious woman in white and discover the secret behind her terrible task!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 11 found this review helpful
The Adams Family Would Be Proud!
PostedFebruary 21, 2013
Ethereal924
fromin a kitchen baking a pie
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Surface: The Soaring City Collector's Edition
(148)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I have a collection of games from this developer and they just keep getting better. There are skulls and skeletons running amuck. They grunt and groan and make the most unpleasant noises. There are disembodied heads,graveyards, goblins to collect and a talking raven companion with an attitude problem...and that's just the first hour.
I always enjoy the live talent in these games. This version is full of achievements and bling for the computer. The graphics are gorgeous. As usual, there is a good balance between adventuring,HOS and puzzles. I split my time between remarks of "OMG that's so creepy" and "look at the cute skeleton!"
*****
Elephant = Winning!
Elephant = Winning!
I recommend this game!
Pet Store Panic
Help Polly make a success of a failing pet store chain, using the amazing machines invented by Professor Egbert van Alstein.
Overall rating
2
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5
10 of 13 found this review helpful
Pet Store Fail
PostedFebruary 19, 2013
Ethereal924
fromin a comfortable chair reading The Invisible Man.
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Surface: The Soaring City Collector's Edition
(148)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
This isn't a game that I'd recommend or purchase. I agree with previous reviews that it is very easy to complete the levels but nearly impossible to achieve expert level without purchasing upgrades and repeating levels later. I also agree that the pets being nearly identical causes problems. There's also an annoying delay between clicking something and having the action actually happen, especially with picking up the money and that's IF it even registers that you've clicked on something, like the pets that the customers are holding. In order for me to appreciate a time management game, there has to be alot of variety and potential to use different strategies to achieve a favorable end result. That just isn't happening here.
I don't recommend this game.
Sweet Kingdom: Enchanted Princess
The Princess of Sweet Kingdom was turned to stone by a dark spell. Restore the kingdom and save the Princess!
Overall rating
4
/
5
7 of 12 found this review helpful
Mmmmm...pie crust. *drool*
PostedFebruary 18, 2013
Ethereal924
fromin a comfortable chair reading The Invisible Man.
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This was a cute and potentially addictive game. It was great fun and I'd recommend it for the younger folks as well as anybody who just wants to forget themselves for awhile.
I recommend this game!
Sacra Terra: Kiss of Death Collector's Edition
Experience a story about love so strong, it can overcome the most powerful evil! Explore visually stunning mystical dimensions and rescue your fiance!
Overall rating
5
/
5
3 of 8 found this review helpful
The idiot award goes to.....*drum roll*
PostedFebruary 17, 2013
Ethereal924
fromin a comfortable chair reading Edgar Allan Poe.
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Chimeras: Tune of Revenge Collector's Edition
(127)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
....the boyfriend!! For outstanding stupidity in reading random Latin passages from a book of spells. Congratulations!
:P
This game was exquisite with near perfection in every category. I definitely had a "Nooooooo!" moment when my trial ran out. It has been added to my "Most Wanted" list and comes highly recommended.
I recommend this game!