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- Average Rating:4.7
- Helpful Votes:11,503
- Reviews Submitted:649
- First Review:February 24, 2013
- Most Recent Review:January 2, 2024
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Help Santa’s elves pull off a miracle on a magical night!
Overall rating
5
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5
Christmas Fables The Magic Snowflake was worth purchasing!
PostedJanuary 2, 2024
skullfun
fromThis latest endeavor by Domini Games is destined to captivate players of every level. Bravo to Domini Games for their talented new release...you don't want to miss this one!!!
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
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This game consists of the best mini-games and hidden items search scenes I've seen from Domini Games in a long time! Santa’s Toy Factory is on holiday overload (happens every year, get used to it). In an effort not to let his co-workers down, one of the elves has refused to take a sick day (elves getting colds, imagine that), and now there’s a vexed 10-year-old kid walking the streets of the city with a very (very!) dangerous artifact in his tiny, sweet hands. Now what do a common cold and an impending catastrophe have to do with each other, you may ask? That is something to be kept just between you and the aforementioned elf! Above all, please-please-please don’t tell Santa! Gather your wits for an unforgettable love story in this very long-playing new Hidden-Object Puzzle Adventure!
I really felt that this game was worth the money due to the time it took to complete the entire game... it took me around 9 or 10 hours to finish the main game & another 2 hours for the bonus game.
Final Thoughts: Put your intellectual skills to the test with a variety of Christmas puzzles and unwind with a collection of relaxing mini-games timed to the winter holiday, aiming for a variety of game achievements! This will enhance your gaming experience in this collector’s edition. I definitely recommend this game, and I think Big Fish shouldn't exclude new releases from their BOGO sales. I've been a game member for more than a decade and I remember when you COULD purchase new releases on the BOGO sale!
I recommend this game!
A mysterious bartender gives extraordinary guidance to those in need.
Overall rating
5
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5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
ELEPHANT DEVELOPERS REACH THEIR OWN CROSSROAD AND DECIDE TO RAISE THE BAR!!!
PostedJanuary 11, 2022
skullfun
fromThis latest endeavor by Elephant Games is destined to captivate players of every level. Bravo to Elephant Games for their talented new release...you don't want to miss this one!!!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, 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
Elephant Games returns in the New Year with a brand-new HOPA with a twist that’s sure to raise eyebrows with Crossroads: On a Just Path! WARNING: This horror game features moments of psychological terror that some may find distressing. It is not for the faint of heart (Oh how I Love a disclaimer!) LOL. Curious? Intrigued? Unsure of what comes next? Then keep an eye open for Crossroads, the mysterious bar that only appears to those that need guidance. Step into the shoes of Alex Staton, a social worker that’s made some poor choices and is struggling to find direction. Step up to the bar and let Mistress Eve guide you through three separate tales, each designed to teach lessons that will hopefully set Alex on the right path by the end. But be careful because the choices you make in this game affect the story and characters around you! You do however have the option to revisit past stories and see how things could have gone differently. What is the motion of Mistress Eve’s plan! See for yourself in this eerie but inspiring Hidden-Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Many reviewers have already expounded on all the exceptional details of this new release. I can only add that I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of game play in this riveting new series. Once I began to play, I just couldn’t stop playing!!! I hope Elephant decides to continue with another edition of this game or at least one that’s equally captivating. Cheers & Happing Gaming with this one!
Many reviewers have already expounded on all the exceptional details of this new release. I can only add that I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of game play in this riveting new series. Once I began to play, I just couldn’t stop playing!!! I hope Elephant decides to continue with another edition of this game or at least one that’s equally captivating. Cheers & Happing Gaming with this one!
I recommend this game!
Can you rescue your children from a dangerous board game in time?
Overall rating
5
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5
23 of 28 found this review helpful
~~~BRIDGE TO ANOTHER WORLD 8 IS AN ENGAGING MASTERPIECE!~~~
PostedApril 23, 2021
skullfun
fromThis installment of Bridge to Another World is destined to captivate fans of this series. Bravo to Friendly Fox for their talented new release...you don't want to miss this one!!!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, 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
Bridge to Another World: Endless game is the eight installment in Friendly Fox (formerly 4 Friends Games’) beloved fantasy series. The game starts out with you in the role of Zoe, mother of three unruly children. Alex a friend of Zoe’s kids brings a game over he introduces to the three kids. What transpires next is an engaging sequence where Zoe’s kids are magically teleported into the game consisting of three enchanted but dangerous kingdoms; one for each of Zoe’s kids…Wonderland, Lilliputia, and Oz. Zoe must transport into these kingdoms as well in order to save the day and bring her children home. Will Zoe succeed in this ultra-adventurous endeavor? Find out as you submerge yourself into this highly imaginative game which is definitely worthy of Editor’s Choice Award.
This is an impressive an engaging story with gorgeous visuals that explores creative venues through its characters with a storyline full of plot twists. Imagine elements of previous games; Alice in Shadowland, Escape from Oz, and Gulliver’s Syndrome incorporated into this new release. It entices players to want to experience the game from start to finish and could possibly earn a place for “best HOPA gaming experience” in 2021.
Bridge to Another World: Endless game’s original premise allows the game to include some out-of-the-box inventory uses which I really appreciate. Also, the hidden object scenes and the puzzles are some of the most challenging I’ve encountered in a long time. Plus, the impressive level of creativity makes it difficult to fault. With regards to the overall gameplay, the game is entertaining through and through. I can easily see myself playing this game multiple times. I highly recommend this game to players of every level too!
On the easiest difficulty mode, I finished Bridge to Another World: Endless game in just a little over seven hours – which is the perfect time length for an HOPA of this quality. The 45-minute bonus chapter is unrelated to the main game but it was enjoyable. The Collector’s Edition includes the usual bling: a strategy guide, wallpapers, soundtracks, concept art, cutscenes, replayable hidden object scenes, replayable puzzles, achievements, collectibles, and morphing objects.
Also in this series:
• Bridge to Another World: Burnt Dreams
• Bridge to Another World: The Others
• Bridge to Another World: Alice in Shadowland
• Bridge to Another World: Escape From Oz
• Bridge to Another World: Through the Looking Glass
• Bridge to Another World: Gulliver’s Syndrome
• Bridge to Another World: Secrets of the Nutcracker
• Bridge to Another World: Endless Game
• Bridge to Another World: Burnt Dreams
• Bridge to Another World: The Others
• Bridge to Another World: Alice in Shadowland
• Bridge to Another World: Escape From Oz
• Bridge to Another World: Through the Looking Glass
• Bridge to Another World: Gulliver’s Syndrome
• Bridge to Another World: Secrets of the Nutcracker
• Bridge to Another World: Endless Game
I recommend this game!
Can you save a family from a deadly presence?
Overall rating
2
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5
33 of 41 found this review helpful
MYSTERY TALES 15 IS ANOTHER MONOTONOUS ADVENTURE IN THIS DRAGGED OUT SERIES.
PostedMarch 26, 2021
skullfun
fromThis installment of Mystery Tales was mediocre in contrast to other games in this series. Hopefully Domini will raise the bar for future editions of this series!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Domini Games‘ Mystery Tales series has now come to its fifteenth game. All hidden object series have their fair share of highs and lows and in the case of Mystery Tales, a lot of middle-of-the-roads. Although the storyline in Mystery Tales: Puppet Master is not dreadfully boring, it pales in comparison to previous editions in this long-running series. One thing that phased me was that the characters in this game are not layered enough for the player to feel passionate about them nor do they possess distinct personalities that take them above what is expected and I didn't mind playing the role of a male character. The developer's could have at least offered players a choice of playing female or male.
A so-so storyline can often. be elevated by stellar, engaging gameplay. However, Mystery Tales: Puppet Master gameplay is also so predictable and mundane. The hidden object scenes and the puzzles are far from original, even the option to switch to more difficult puzzles seems futile given that these puzzles have been used in a hundred other games before. The adventure gameplay is equally uninspired, it is packed with cookie-cutter tasks which after awhile become incredibly annoying. Sure, his ability to travel between the land of the dead and the land of the living is cool and all, but his constant odd voice remarks are useless, distracting, and don’t serve the game any good nor does the antiquated Camera Paranormal detecting device.
Despite all these rough patches, at least Mystery Tales: Puppet Master looks great. While the series’ signature blueish-green filter still washes over most scenes, most scenes are creatively designed with beautiful detailing. The audio components of the game are also solid. The voice actors did what they can to bring these thinly-developed characters to life and the eerie music injects some much-needed suspense into the game.
I chose the CE version but I should have used a free game coupon and used it on this SE version.
Mystery Tales: Puppet Master Collector’s Edition is around Six-hours long with an additional 50 minutes for the bonus chapter. The bonus section includes the usual bling: a strategy guide, wallpapers, concept art, soundtracks, videos, replayable hidden object scenes, replayable puzzles, achievements, collectibles, and morphing objects.
I am a big fan of this series and I hope Domini raises the bar if there is another edition in the works. Cheers!
Also in this Series:
Mystery Tales: The Lost Hope
Mystery Tales: The Twilight World
Mystery Tales: Alaskan Wild
Mystery Tales: Her Own Eyes
Mystery Tales: Eye of the Fire
Mystery Tales: The Hangman Returns
Mystery Tales: The House of Others
Mystery Tales: Dangerous Desires
Mystery Tales: The Other Side
Mystery Tales: The Reel Horror
Mystery Tales: Dealer's Choices
Mystery Tales: Art and Souls
Mystery Tales: Till Death
Mystery Tales: Master of Puppets
Mystery Tales: The Lost Hope
Mystery Tales: The Twilight World
Mystery Tales: Alaskan Wild
Mystery Tales: Her Own Eyes
Mystery Tales: Eye of the Fire
Mystery Tales: The Hangman Returns
Mystery Tales: The House of Others
Mystery Tales: Dangerous Desires
Mystery Tales: The Other Side
Mystery Tales: The Reel Horror
Mystery Tales: Dealer's Choices
Mystery Tales: Art and Souls
Mystery Tales: Till Death
Mystery Tales: Master of Puppets
A routine flight becomes a perilous adventure as you struggle to survive the dangerous way of life inside the Bermuda Triangle!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
WANDERLUST FANS ARE IN FOR AN INCREDIBLE RIDE WITH THIS EDITION!
PostedMarch 4, 2021
skullfun
fromThis installment of Wanderlust is definitely one you don't want to miss out on...and I highly recommend it to player of every level.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, 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
Wanderlust is slowly becoming one of my favorite series from Mad Head Games, and that’s a high bar to reach. After two wonderful sequels (What Lies Beneath and The City of Mists), the chart-topping adventure series returns with an equally-wonderful new installment. Wanderlust: The Bermuda Secret excels in the story department. The storyline is completely original plus the creative and fast-paced storytelling makes it constantly refreshing and exciting to play.
Wanderlust: The Bermuda Secret would not have been a success if it was not for its unique story and breath taking visuals. The visual style and ideas strike the perfect mythic, otherworldly tone – mixing grounded real-life elements as used in the Hidden Expedition series with more fantastical experimental elements that reminisce the dearly-missed Amaranthine Voyage series (IMHO). In addition, the quality of the production is second to none. From imaginative graphics and stunning animations to strong voice-acting and captivating background music, this new Wanderlust game surely does not disappoint and I had a blast playing it!
The gameplay of Wanderlust: The Bermuda Secret is closely tied to its storyline. While this might translate to a linear and easy gameplay for some other games, the gameplay here is expansive and offers solid challenges. The adventure part of the game is often busy, with lots of tasks to complete in a single scene and plenty of backtracking. The hidden object scenes are highly interactive and fun and the puzzles and abundant and thoughtful. This new edition may even be a contender for GAME OF THE YEAR.
With its six-hour runtime, Wanderlust: The Bermuda Secret was not a short game, but I still did not want the expedition to end. Luckily, the Collector’s Edition comes with a lengthy 90-minute bonus chapter. Other extra items include a strategy guide, wallpapers, concept art, soundtracks, an ultimate puzzle, replayable hidden object scenes, an ultimate hidden object scene, achievements, collectibles, and morphing objects.
Final Thoughts: This installment of Wanderlust is definitely one you don't want to miss out on...and I highly recommend it to player of every level. Enjoy playing...Cheers!
Also In this Series:
Wanderlust: What Lies Beneath
Wanderlust: The City of Mists
Wanderlust: Shadow of the Monolith
Wanderlust: The Bermuda Secret
Wanderlust: What Lies Beneath
Wanderlust: The City of Mists
Wanderlust: Shadow of the Monolith
Wanderlust: The Bermuda Secret
I recommend this game!
Can you bring magic back in time to save your home?
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
~~ENCHANTED KINGDOM #8 SUFFERS FROM UNDERDEVLOPED IDEAS!~~
PostedFebruary 10, 2021
skullfun
fromAn Entertaining addition to the series even though too many ideas detract from the game. Fright Chaser Game Fan's may find this as a "beginners" oriented game!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
Your grandfather was a powerful wizard, one of the best in the Arcadian Empire. Before he unexpectedly passed away, he realized the power that his magic holds, both for good and evil, and so sealed his magic into three pearls, protected by Arcadian riddles. Can you, his only grandson, solve the riddles and protect Arcadian from the incoming war?
Enchanted Kingdom: Master of Riddles takes the hit fantasy series from Domini Games to another level with a thrilling premise. With its epic scope, fascinating characters, and rich backstory – it is easy to get lost in the game and let it immerse you. However, the game’s large scale might be a double-edged sword. While the storyline is obviously quite thrilling, having so many different elements stuffed in a single casual game does not allow the game to fully explore many of the ideas. There are plenty of underdeveloped ideas, which makes parts of the game feel a little all over the place.
No matter what you feel about the storyline, there is no denying that the sights and sounds in the game are stunning IMHO. Although the scenes are not as imaginative as those in some of the studio’s past works such as Labyrinths of the World: Hearts of the Planet and Fatal Evidence: The Missing, the high-quality graphics and vibrant colors are still enough to gel the game together. The soundtracks are appropriately magical and the sound effects help add some rhythm to the game. The voice-overs might be a tad robotic at times, but that is a minor issue in the bigger picture.
Unfortunately, Enchanted Kingdom: Master of Riddles also suffers from a major issue,, which is how derivative and unoriginal the gameplay is. The adventure portion of the game is riddled with recycled, repetitive tasks that even its fancy production cannot save the game from being dull. The hidden objects scenes and the puzzles are slightly more enjoyable, but still lack real challenge.
Enchanted Kingdom: Master of Riddles took me around five hours to complete, which is more or less a typical length for a Domini hidden object adventure game. The bonus chapter added another hour of game play to complete. The Collector’s Edition contains all the expected Bling; a strategy guide, wallpapers, concept art, soundtracks, cutscenes, replayable hidden object scenes, replayable puzzles, achievements, multiple sets of collectibles, and morphing objects. Cheers!
Also in this Series:
A Dark Seed
A Stranger's Venom
Fog of Rivershire
Fiend of Darkness
Descent of the Elders (My personal favorite CE version)
Arcadian Backwoods
The Secret of the Golden Lamp
Master of Riddles
A Dark Seed
A Stranger's Venom
Fog of Rivershire
Fiend of Darkness
Descent of the Elders (My personal favorite CE version)
Arcadian Backwoods
The Secret of the Golden Lamp
Master of Riddles
I don't recommend this game.
Can you stop a mysterious monster terrorizing a new amusement park?
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
~~~~FRIGHT CHASERS #4 IS A FUN AND THRILLING HOPA~~~~
PostedFebruary 8, 2021
skullfun
fromAn Extremely Entertaining addition to the series even though Fright Chaser Game Fan's may find this as a "beginners" oriented game!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, 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
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5
I really enjoyed this edition of Fright Chasers. Ever since the Fear For Sale series from Elefun Games was discontinued, the comparatively new Fright Chasers series has carved a little room for itself in the paranormal corner of the HOPA world. While this horror-lite series so far has not challenged any of the genre’s status quos, its sequels have been quite reliable in delivering spooky thrills in really interesting settings. In Fright Chasers: Thrills, Chills and Kills, you travel to a monsters-ridden amusement park to solve another challenging case.
In the HOPA days of yesteryear, it was not uncommon to find a theme park used as the setting for a hidden object adventure game, producing best-selling titles such as Dreamland, Dark Arcana, and Weird Park. For some unknown reason, HOPA developers decided to move away from that, making Fright Chasers: Thrills, Chills and Kills one of the only hidden object games sets in a theme park in recent memory. The theme park setting adds an interesting edge to the game’s otherwise predictable storyline, which is both fun and thrilling. While the game strays away from the park in later chapters, the suspense still remains throughout.
Mad Head Games does not hold back with the sights and sounds in Fright Chasers: Thrills, Chills and Kills. Not only is the quality stellar, but the amusement park theme also allows the developer to experiment and include creative visual ideas. For a game with such a dark storyline, there is a wide variety of colors in the game and I for one really appreciate that. On the audio side, both the music and the sound effects are perfectly produced, smartly used and aren't repetitive.
Where the game falters a little bit might be its gameplay. Fright Chasers: Thrills, Chills and Kills has all these imaginative elements in its theme and visuals, but fails to properly utilize theme for the full effect in its gameplay. The overall gameplay is extremely easy. The adventure part stays right inside the box and the puzzles are occasionally clever, but mostly simplistic. The hidden object scenes are arguably the best aspect of the gameplay. The scenes are crafted with precision and care, from the design to the mechanics, and are always a joy to play.
Fright Chasers: Thrills, Chills and Kills has a decent length. It took me roughly four hours to complete the main game and an hour for the bonus chapter. The Collector’s Edition contains all the necessary features; a strategy guide, wallpapers, concept art, soundtracks, replayable hidden object scenes, ultimate hidden object puzzle, ultimate puzzle, achievements, collectibles, and morphing objects. Cheers!
Also in this Series:
Fright Chasers: Dark Exposure
Fright Chasers: Soul Reaper
Fright Chasers: Director's Cut
Fright Chasers: Thrills, Chills and Kills
Fright Chasers: Soul Reaper
Fright Chasers: Director's Cut
Fright Chasers: Thrills, Chills and Kills
I recommend this game!
Rescue your sister and uncover the truth behind the Queen's trial!
Overall rating
5
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5
15 of 27 found this review helpful
EXCELLENT UPGRADE BY 4 FRIENDS FRIENDLY FOX WITH FROZEN BEAUTY REDUX
PostedJanuary 15, 2021
skullfun
fromLiving Legends: Frozen Beauty feels like replaying Ice Rose but with a different story. Yes, it is still very entertaining, the artwork is awesome and it was fun playing this remastered version!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, 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
Living Legends Remastered: Frozen Beauty is indeed very similar to Living Legends Remastered: Ice Rose (the first edition of this series), in fact, it is so similar that it feels like a clone. It feels like the developer just basically took the first game and added new characters, changed the story and changed the look of the scenes. The snow, icy theme still runs through this whole game which makes it so similar to the first. I don't mean to imply that the scenes are not beautiful; they are definitely extremely beautiful to look at. However, there are a few scenes that are just a bit too bright.
Frozen Beauty takes a twist on the well-known story of Snow White, the famous apple but at the end of the day; it is still based on the familiar plot of rescuing your sister. On the way, you will meet different fantasy characters and help them get through hard times and they will reward you with useful inventory items. The gameplay itself is nothing is pretty straightforward and relatively easy. It is very enjoyable though as the visuals are just gorgeous, voice overs are perfect and the music is just plain charming.
Living Legends: Frozen Beauty feels very much like a game from AMAX / ERS Game Studios not because the artwork is quite familiar but the Hidden Object scenes are very much like games from AMAX / ERS-G. There are two types of Hidden Object scenes; standard one with a few items that required interactions and another type in which you have to find silhouette item and use it to reveal another item, they are incredibly entertaining. Puzzles are nothing so original but they have some amusing twists; they are mostly not very challenging. We also really like that every single Puzzles has a Reset button, very useful in case you get stuck.
Through the game, you can also collect Coins (over 264 Coins to collect). These coins can be used to decorate you pet’s house; the pet is adorable but does it really necessary? Furthermore, there is also an interactive jump-map right next to your diary – it is very useful because otherwise, you have to backtrack until your legs sore.
In addition, Living Legends: Frozen Beauty has some nice Achievements you can earn. The main game is not very long but not terribly short; I completed it in about 2 and a half hours and the Bonus Chapter gave me about an hour of extra gameplay. As Extras in Collector’s Edition, you can replay Puzzles and your favorite cutscenes as well as browse through soundtracks, strategy guide, wallpapers, screensavers and concept art.
Also in this Series:
Living Legends: Ice Rose
Living Legends Remastered: Ice Rose
Living Legends: Frozen Beauty
Living Legends Remastered: Frozen Beauty
Living Legends: Wrath of the Beast
Living Legends: Bound by Wishes
Living Legends: Beasts of Bremen
Living Legends: Uninvited Guests
Living Legends: Fallen Sky
Living Legends Remastered: Ice Rose
Living Legends: Frozen Beauty
Living Legends Remastered: Frozen Beauty
Living Legends: Wrath of the Beast
Living Legends: Bound by Wishes
Living Legends: Beasts of Bremen
Living Legends: Uninvited Guests
Living Legends: Fallen Sky
I recommend this game!
A masked man declares war on the Monster Hunters Academy!
Overall rating
4
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5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
SPIRIT LEGENDS 3: TIME FOR CHANGE IS AN ABOVE AVERAGE FANTASY ADVENTURE
PostedJanuary 12, 2021
skullfun
fromSpirit Legends: Time for Change has amazing production value but Domini could improve the fantasy theme with more innovation and creativity!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
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
4
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5
It is your first day at Monster Hunters Academy, but things are already going haywire! A villainous masked man attacks the Academy with his clan of dangerous monsters and not even your mother, the great Professor Helen Lyngren can take him down. It is now up to you to unravel the identity of this masked man and save the Academy in Spirit Legends: Time for Change!
Spirit Legends: Time for Change is the third game in Domini Games’ Spirit Legends series. So far, this rather recent hidden object adventure series has not established an identifiable footprint in the genre and with Time for Change, the series continues to find its voice. The concept of an elitist academy has been done before by games such as Queen’s Quest III: End of Dawn and monsters elements are definitely far from unique. thus, this game feels like a random mishap of different ideas and themes, failing to deliver a singular, focused vision.
I also thought, Spirit Legends: Time for Change’s gameplay was somewhat sub-par. While I certainly appreciate the developer’s efforts to bring some new ideas to the mundane interactive tasks, not all of the ideas land. Many of the tasks are illogical, as opposed to smart and imaginative. With minimal believability, adult players might find it difficult to be totally immersed in the game. Still, other aspects of the gameplay are serviceable. The hidden object scenes and the puzzles are enjoyable and the Beastiary Book gadget is not overly-distracting.
All that being said, Spirit Legends: Time for Change was quite entertaining for me and its production is excellent. The locations in the game are all brilliantly designed and polished. The color balance is perfect, the special effects are superb, and the cutscenes are stunning as well. As for the audio, there is also a lot to enjoy. The well-composed soundtracks rise and fall at precise moments and the excellent voice-overs effectively add some personality to the characters.
Spirit Legends: Time for Change Collector’s Edition took me about 4 hours to complete and comes with a 50-minute bonus chapter, a strategy guide, wallpapers, soundtracks, concept art, cutscenes, replayable hidden object scenes, replayable puzzles, achievements, collectibles, morphing objects, and a customizable office. I think this series shows potential and I hope the next edition exemplifies this with more innovation and creativity. Cheers!
In This Series:
Spirit Legends: The Forest Wraith
Spirit Legends: Solar Eclipse
Spirit Legends: Time for Change
Spirit Legends: The Forest Wraith
Spirit Legends: Solar Eclipse
Spirit Legends: Time for Change
I recommend this game!
When volcanic eruptions uncover hidden caves in Samoa, you can’t wait to decipher the ancient texts inside! But this educational expedition quickly takes a dangerous turn when someone steals your research! Legend says the Maori hid a powerful artifact, and there’s no telling what damage it could do in the wrong hands! Can you find the artifact and save the world in time?
Overall rating
3
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5
23 of 25 found this review helpful
~~HIDDEN EXPEDITION JUST ISN'T THE SAME WITHOUT EIPIX~~
PostedDecember 18, 2020
skullfun
fromHidden Expedition: Reign of Flames paired a top-notch production with average gameplay, making it an mediocre experience.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
/
5
A series of unexpected volcano eruptions in Samoa has uncovered hidden caves with ornate ancient text and symbols. As an expert linguist of H.E.L.P. – it is your time to shine! In the latest installment in the evergreen Hidden Expedition series, can you solve the cryptic riddles and prevent a powerful artifact from falling into the wrong hands?
Having delivered a solid installment with Hidden Expedition: The Price of Paradise, the prolific Domini Games returns to the Hidden Expedition franchise for the second time. While the storyline in this sequel is not particularly exciting, the setting on the Polynesian Island help add an interesting edge to the game...yet I still think Eipix could have developed this edition so much better.
It's jus as I expected, Hidden Expedition: Reign of Flames does not innovate much beyond the traditional scope of the hidden object adventure genre. There are no gadgets and gizmos, as often offered in earlier installments of the series. The hidden object scenes and puzzles are minimally creative, although they are enjoyable to an extent. As for the main adventure gameplay, veterans HOPA players will have no trouble blasting through its formulaic mechanics and recycled elements.
I do give kudo's to Domini Games because they did an excellent job with the production of the game. The visuals are excellent, with breathtaking landscapes and lush colors – the island of Samoa is brought to life in this game. The audio is also equally well-done, from the sound effects to the background music.
There is not much to talk about Hidden Expedition: Reign of Flames, as the majority of what is offered is rather straightforward. Nonetheless, that is not to say that the game is not entertaining. I completed the main game in roughly three and a half hours and was really not that impressed. BFG needs to reach out to Eipix and ask them to develop the next Hidden Expedition game, if Eipix is even still in business.
I won't get my hopes up but I will wait and see. Cheers!
Lots of editions in this series:
Hidden Expedition: Titanic
Hidden Expedition: Everest
Hidden Expedition: Amazon
Hidden Expedition: Devils Triangle
Hidden Expedition: The Uncharted Islands
Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian Hope Diamond
Hidden Expedition: Crown of Solomon
Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian Castle
Hidden Expedition: Dawn of Prosperity
Hidden Expedition: The Fountain of Youth
Hidden Expedition: Midgard's End
Hidden Expedition: The Eternal Emperor
Hidden Expedition: The Lost Paradise
Hidden Expedition: The Pearl of Discord
Hidden Expedition: The Curse of Mithridates
Hidden Expedition: The Golden Secret
Hidden Expedition: The Alter of Lies
Hidden Expedition: Neptune's Gift
Hidden Expedition: The Price of Paradise
Hidden Expedition: Reign of Flames
Hidden Expedition: Everest
Hidden Expedition: Amazon
Hidden Expedition: Devils Triangle
Hidden Expedition: The Uncharted Islands
Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian Hope Diamond
Hidden Expedition: Crown of Solomon
Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian Castle
Hidden Expedition: Dawn of Prosperity
Hidden Expedition: The Fountain of Youth
Hidden Expedition: Midgard's End
Hidden Expedition: The Eternal Emperor
Hidden Expedition: The Lost Paradise
Hidden Expedition: The Pearl of Discord
Hidden Expedition: The Curse of Mithridates
Hidden Expedition: The Golden Secret
Hidden Expedition: The Alter of Lies
Hidden Expedition: Neptune's Gift
Hidden Expedition: The Price of Paradise
Hidden Expedition: Reign of Flames
I don't recommend this game.