sirrap21's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:66
- Reviews Submitted:18
- First Review:December 3, 2012
- Most Recent Review:January 8, 2013
- Featured reviews0
Big City Adventure: Paris
Romantic Paris awaits you on your next Big City Adventure!
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Terrible!
PostedJanuary 8, 2013
sirrap21
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Riddles are difficult for such a simple game. The storyline is the best quality but worthy only if the game was free, Mediorce graphic appeal, perfect for my 5-year-old niece.
I don't recommend this game.
Doors of the Mind: Inner Mysteries
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 15 found this review helpful
I Love it!
PostedJanuary 7, 2013
sirrap21
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy
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
Storyline
5
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5
I was always fascinated about the tale of the headless horseman. Now we can get into the game with this fun HOS puzzle. The graphics are AWESOME! The storyline memorable and the puzzles are challenging. Plan to be intrigued for hours of gameplay.
I recommend this game!
Love Story: Letters from the Past
Discover a wonderful Love Story in this fantastic Hidden Object game! Travel back in time and relive a beautiful tale.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Demo Experience
PostedJanuary 2, 2013
sirrap21
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy
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
The title caught my eye which lead me to check out the demo. So different than the dark, sometimes gritty mystery/suspense games I usually play but in a good way.
Includes a fair amount of HOS with a tad bit of a twist to the norm. Not very challenging but what it lacks in challenge is made up for in art and story. A few of the scenes appear more cluttered, making it difficult to find the smaller items that are listed.
Love Story: Letter From the Past is a melachony telling with a nostaglic appeal. Help the character Mary tangle through the mystery behind her late husbands love letters he'd written in the past but for whatever reason they never made it into Mary's hand.....until now. Soon after the day of Mary's husbands funeral, Beth, the comly, loyal nurse whom had been taking care of John departs, but I believe she has alternative motives, however that's when my trial ended.
This was a nice change in the usual BF genre of games. It's bittersweet as you help Mary navigate her new life without her loving husband John, while trying to figure out if the person she had trusted with her husband's care may have a dark side to her caring demeanor.
I recommend this game!
Classic Adventures: The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age is in full swing in this decadent adventure. Bring this legendary American novel to life!
Overall rating
5
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5
Experience the roaring 20's in the millenium
PostedDecember 31, 2012
sirrap21
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
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
Storyline
5
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5
Fitzgerald's novel is one of my favorites. Now I must include this HO game as my game of the year!
My review is based on the trial but it's loaded with surprises. If you're not familiar with the story, don't worry, the game will fill you in on important subjects that coincide with the game as you progress. Impressive graphic quality that won't disappoint. The most challenging is the search within the HO's for hidden letters to spell out mystery words in which you earn points in order to reimburse for items you can use to decor your personal library. I've always been fascinated about 1920's time period and this game will transport you to ballroom parties, women and men in exquisite party attire who are entertaining as well as mysterious.
Ah, I've recommended games in the past as 'must haves' but if you're down to your last few bucks you definitely must spend it on this gem. Gotta go, I just purchased the full version and it's ready for play!
I recommend this game!
Exorcist 2
Take up the cross and slip into the role of a young exorcist on his first solo battle with the forces of evil in The Exorcist 2!
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Say a prayer before you play this one
PostedDecember 30, 2012
sirrap21
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
/
5
Thank goodness for trial versions. I couldn't complete due to some of its disturbing content. Very creepy. This game is a direct devive of 1973's The Exorcist film.
You're an Exorcist on a mission to rid your childhood home of demons. That about the most descriptive statement I can say about this game. Some might enjoy it. I did not.
I don't recommend this game.
Hidden Mysteries - Civil War
Travel back in time to the Civil War and its original battle locations. Search for hidden objects in each historical level.
Overall rating
3
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5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
Objects are very well HIDDEN!
PostedDecember 30, 2012
sirrap21
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Great game that offers both fun and learning. My review is based on the trial only. I made it to 1862. Played timed mode which was extremely difficult so I created a new player and played relaxed mode which wasn't much easier. This appears to be a strictly HO game minus the adventures & puzzles I'm use to found in others. Some items are just way too small in which I had used up all of my hints in each scene. You definitely must have your 'eagle eye' focused for this one.
I enjoyed the history tidbits about the Union & Confederate soliders. This was a nice touch.
I enjoyed the history tidbits about the Union & Confederate soliders. This was a nice touch.
I'd recommend Hidden Mysteries: Civil War for those who love scavenger hunts but it was a little too much for me. I play these games to relax, after this I'm pouring myself a glass of wine!
I recommend this game!
Hell's Kitchen
Enter the fiery double doors of Hell`s Kitchen where Gordon Ramsay rates your Time-Management cooking skills.
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Pimped by Gordon Ramsey!
PostedDecember 30, 2012
sirrap21
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Time Management, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
You are a virtual constestant in Ramsey's kitchen. He works you just as hard as the wannabes on the show. Stay focused as you prepare the dishes AND run the dining room. Greet guest in between food prep. Without the employ of a sous chef you're completely on your own to start as Ramsey puts you through a harsh boot camp.
BUT I LOVE THE RUSH!
If time management your style of gaming then this is number one! I only did the trial but I intend on purchasing to add to my collection of BF favs! The sweet deal about this game comes with Chef Ramseys awesome recipes for you to try at home.
I recommend this game!
Building the Great Wall of China
Embark on an epic journey across the Chinese Empire and build the greatest structure known to mankind - The Great Wall of China - in this exciting time management game.
Overall rating
3
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5
Very 'Cutesy'
PostedDecember 27, 2012
sirrap21
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I only played the trial and it took me a minute to figure out what to do. I play the Build-a-lot series games so I put two and two together. First and second levels are simple as if walking you through gently for what's to come. I made it up to level 6 by the time the trial was over and by then it became pretty challenging. I had 3 workers by this time so I found myself all over the screen keeping them busy while watching the timer.
My cons: the workers having to return to camp after every task instead of just going on to the next task. This waste a lot of time but that's why it's in the time management category. The stone quarries appear to be the last building to become available to construct. This is tricky because the Great Wall is made of stone and this resource is greatly needed. So I found myself having my workers gather berries and wood in between until the stone quarry was available so I could continue with the wall. Time bonus and speed boost helped A LOT!
I'd recommend this game for someone whose looking for a decent time management game. It's fairly easy to understand and once you get going you'll discover your own flow to complete the levels. The graphics, although not eye-popping and glittery, more like a 90's version of N64 games, but hey, this isn't Red Dead Redemption or Black Ops 2. enjoy
I recommend this game!
Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition
A classic Christmas tale tail, with a whole new twist! Help the Nutcracker rescue the princess from the evil Rat King!
Overall rating
5
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5
Visions of Sugar Plums
PostedDecember 23, 2012
sirrap21
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
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
Storyline
5
/
5
What's the perfect gift for someone who enjoys a great adventure game? Christmas Stories: Nutcracker!
The visual effects will make you long for a ballet production and is sure to uplift memories of Christmas spent with family surrounded by a cozy fire, sweet treats and holiday magic. well, this game can bring just that. Discover a true adventure as you search for Mary and solve various puzzles while enjoying the Nutcracker Suite playing. Complete HOS while dots of snow drizzle down in a hapharzard way that'll make you long for a warm cup of cocoa. I'm sorry that the trial was just an hour. Definitely HAD to purchase the CE as a gift to self. Worth it!
I recommend this game!
The Lake House: Children of Silence Collector's Edition
Long-forgotten memories bubble to the surface when the past invades the present in the Collector's Edition of Lake House: Children of Silence!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
WINNER!
PostedDecember 23, 2012
sirrap21
fromNorthern California
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Puzzle
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
/
5
After just completing the trial I decided that I have to buy this game. I love games with a modern storyline, although the s/l in this game is sort of dry, the adventure and puzzles are enough to keep ones interest held. Some of the scenes are a bit over-cluttered so be sure to focus that 'special gaze' when hunting for hidden objects.
I recommend this game!