pgillenw's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.2
- Helpful Votes:2,091
- Reviews Submitted:241
- First Review:November 15, 2011
- Most Recent Review:May 28, 2022
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There’s a corpse in your house, but who killed him?
Overall rating
3
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5
11 of 11 found this review helpful
Enjoyed!
PostedMay 25, 2015
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Although I enjoyed and the game was well developed I must admit I am getting tired of these weird fantasy games of warlocks good and bad witches and the like.
While the game developers get to show off their cleverness it seems the challenge within games is missing. Developers are doing a lot of the mundane tasks once left to the player.
The hint comments are getting more boring and I long for the snarly, but funny, comments like those in MCF 13th Skulls.
Having spent my career in Software Development I understand fully the value of reusable modules therefore the unique entertainment sale of a game lies in a good story to be told. If all we players are being given is same old stories well what can I say but that no matter the cash cow value you think you have built in to your tool set of functions eventually the cow will go dry.
Elephant Games -- I know your team(s) are very good. How about putting your creative hats back on a come up with a new type of game one that is spell bounding. A game that will set a standard as Mystery Case Files The 13th Skulls, Dire Grove series accomplished.
I like a journal that is worth stopping play periodically to read. I long for the time where clues are embedded in a journal.
Hint systems are now boring.
While I realize there exist many skill levels of players I am wanting challenge back in games. I recall that when I played the 13th Skulls it took me a good part of 3 days. I resorted to searching the blogs for clues and that I viewed as another aspect of the challenge.
I recommend this game!
Mystery of Neuschwanstein
Accompany Sarah and Professor Adler through the stunning rooms, halls and cellars of the historical castle of Neuschwanstein!
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 7 found this review helpful
A Game with Possibilities
PostedApril 20, 2015
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
4
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5
Possibilities in the sense that while the story is a good one the game needs to be redone to represent the advancements in function and features. This is an opportunity that seems to be lost.
I found I lost patience with the game.
Please decide for yourself.
You're cordially invited to attend the world's greatest magic show! Thurman the Magnificent will give a performance no one will forget!
Overall rating
4
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5
8 of 10 found this review helpful
Another Short Game But a Good Play
PostedApril 5, 2015
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
Fun, interesting, HOP very easy
Good game for beginners.
I recommend this game!
Is your husband-to-be guilty of betrayal – or even worse?
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
Short game -- but enjoyable!
PostedApril 5, 2015
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
4
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5
Clever, enjoyed both the main and the bonus game.
It was way too short of a play.
I recommend this game!
Find the cure to save your brother from the Others.
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 11 found this review helpful
Cleaver!
PostedMarch 28, 2015
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I am all ways amazed at the imaginations of "others".
While the game is indeed imaginative it is not one that indices me to play.
I once in awhile buy games of this type, mainly for lack of a new game offer that holds my attention to some degree and the fact I feel some desperation for a new game. Today I am just not in the mood.
Do not feel that I am trashing this game for obviously others have given the game high marks.
Therefore I will recommend this game to those who are enamored by its type.
I recommend this game!
A mysterious Owl Man is terrorizing citizens!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
I Love Elf!
PostedMarch 27, 2015
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
Elf reminds me of my little dog. Great little helper and I am pleased the critter once again was inclued.
Game was superbly produced and flawless execution by the development team.
Look forward to your production.
P.S. It was not lost on me the subtle message about views that hamper inclusion of people different than our own normal.
I recommend this game!
When Julia reaches an abandoned laboratory to rescue her sister, she discovers there is more to this mystery than a mere abduction.
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 7 found this review helpful
Enjoyed!
PostedMarch 24, 2015
pgillenw
fromDewey, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):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
4
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5
Games story kept me involved. I felt like boasting after completing hidden object puzzles with lightening speed.
Puzzles were very doable.
Nothing fancy fancy about the game but yet the fun factor of quickly moving round like a pro detective was engaging.
The game left you believing there would be a sequel -- look forward to playing one.
PuppetShow: The Price of Immortality Collector's Edition
Your friend vanishes after investigating the mysterious Theater of Emotions
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 5 found this review helpful
What a Treat!
PostedMarch 20, 2015
pgillenw
fromDewey, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):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
The Puppet series has all ways been among my favorite so it was a nice surprise to see this game offered and it was a no brain-er to buy it. I was not disappointed.
Thanks for bringing it to us.
A murder mystery party turns deadly in real life!
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 12 found this review helpful
Very Well Done!
PostedMarch 13, 2015
pgillenw
fromDewey, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):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
Storyline
5
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5
Creative from top to bottom: story, scenes, characters, mini-games.
The game did not take long to complete -- but each minute spent was a delight to this detective. I was truly absorbed.
Shadows-kidnappers have arrived! Unravel the mystery of the Shadows and free the town from their dreadful fears!
Overall rating
4
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5
6 of 20 found this review helpful
Truly Enjoyed!
PostedMarch 10, 2015
pgillenw
fromDewey, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
The developers did a great job. Nothing especially fancy just an old HOG style game that challenged my old brain.
Those who felt it too dark well that was true to the story line, for those who have not played just think of this as a tad more challenge for you.
The game is short and I feel well worth a play.