Tiph56's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:495
- Reviews Submitted:32
- First Review:November 3, 2015
- Most Recent Review:December 23, 2023
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A cruel wizard consolidates his power!
Overall rating
5
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5
Finally, Dracula's challenge is back !
PostedDecember 23, 2023
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
In its early stages, Incredible Dracula was my favorite series : fun to play, with beautiful graphics and challenge. Unfortunaltely, most of the last games were way too easy in expert mode. That’s why I didn’t expect much while playing the trial version. But I was wrong ! I think that it is the most challenging game of the series in expert mode, even at the start. I truly had to use my brain : which factory needed to be upgrated first, which ressources to collect in priority, which bonus using…
I had to restart some levels many times (especially the 10th bonus level) but after days, I finally managed to get 3 stars on each level. It was really, really fun.
I had to restart some levels many times (especially the 10th bonus level) but after days, I finally managed to get 3 stars on each level. It was really, really fun.
Now I am looking forward to the next games of the series, expecting the same quality. Very glad to see that the challenge is finally back !
I recommend this game!
The Lost Lands don't let go easily.
Overall rating
5
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5
17 of 28 found this review helpful
Five BN Games did a fantastic job with this innovative game !
PostedMarch 12, 2023
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
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
Five BN Games is my favorite developer, and, in my opinion, this game is their best game so far. It is just brilliant and innovative !
As usual, a lot of effort has been put into creating a good storyline and amazing graphics. But the best improvment is the way of using tools. There is something that I have always found very strange when playing hidden objects games : the amount of illogical tools you have to collect… In real life, who takes a shovel, a balloon and a stuffed toy « in case it will be useful », especially if being chased by a vilain ?
Finally, Five BN games offers us the logical game I was waiting for. In « Sand captivity », you can’t get tools which aren’t needed. You can click as many times as you want on a shovel, it will not get into your inventory if you don't know where to use it ! It makes the game much more interesting and challenging too : you have to remember that you saw a shovel before, and go back to take it only when it is needed.
I was looking forward to a new game from this developer for months, and it was worth the wait. It is a long and awesome game for players who love to use their brain. It tooks me hours of play to finish it in hard mode.
Mini games are varied and some of them are truly challenging. There are few hidden object scenes, but very well done. If needed, the strategy guide is very helpful.
The bonus chapter has decent lengh, beautiful graphics and nice storyline, even if prequel stories are not my favorites. But it is personal, and I think that the collector's edition is worth it.
As usual, there are morphing and collector objects to collect. Some of them are hard to find.
Mini games are varied and some of them are truly challenging. There are few hidden object scenes, but very well done. If needed, the strategy guide is very helpful.
The bonus chapter has decent lengh, beautiful graphics and nice storyline, even if prequel stories are not my favorites. But it is personal, and I think that the collector's edition is worth it.
As usual, there are morphing and collector objects to collect. Some of them are hard to find.
In conclusion, this game is probably my favorite game so far. I hope that Five-BN games will opt for the same method for their upcoming games, because it is brilliant !
PS : (please excuse my broken english)
I recommend this game!
Wonderland's magical atmosphere is fading, corrupted by factory smoke! It’s up to you and Cheshire Cat in the latest Time Management Adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Fun and challenging
PostedApril 23, 2021
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
4
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5
(Please, excuse my bad english)
Finally, a challenging game ! I like playing TM games in hard mode, but it is rare nowadays to find TM games which are really challenging : most of the time, you just have to fully improve the buildings, and that's it. No need to use your brain...
The previous games of this series were too easy in hard mode, but I am glad I gave this one a chance after having played the demo : there is a big improvment ! I really had to use my brain and to restart some levels many times to get the right strategy, and that is exactly what I am expecting from a good TM game.
Thanks developer, I hope that the next ones will be as fun and challenging as this one.
The previous games of this series were too easy in hard mode, but I am glad I gave this one a chance after having played the demo : there is a big improvment ! I really had to use my brain and to restart some levels many times to get the right strategy, and that is exactly what I am expecting from a good TM game.
Thanks developer, I hope that the next ones will be as fun and challenging as this one.
I recommend this game!
A young artist must save the day in ancient Greece!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
For me, it's a winner !
PostedNovember 29, 2020
Tiph56
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
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
(Please excuse my bad english)
I love this series, because this developper is one of the last ones who makes us think ! This new episode didn't disappoint me.
My pleasure, when playing this series, is to beat the developper records. (So I played in expert mode)
I beat all of the records, but I really had to use my brain and to replay some of the levels many times to beat the record. It is exactly what I was looking for so I was very happy with this game. For me, it is one of the best of the Hercule's series.
The graphics are very good, and it was funny to search the collectibles.
My pleasure, when playing this series, is to beat the developper records. (So I played in expert mode)
I beat all of the records, but I really had to use my brain and to replay some of the levels many times to beat the record. It is exactly what I was looking for so I was very happy with this game. For me, it is one of the best of the Hercule's series.
The graphics are very good, and it was funny to search the collectibles.
Just one thing : I agree with some of the other reviews : the strategy guide is useless and frustrating. I don't need it, but if I were a beginner, I would have been very disappointed.
I recommend this game!
Can you save Camelot from an evil spell book in time?
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
So disappointed...
PostedNovember 29, 2020
Tiph56
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
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
4
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5
To make a long story short : I regret buying this game.
I played it in expert mode, and there was zero challenge. This series is not the most challenging one, but the previous episodes were way most interesting than this one.
I only had to replay 4 ou 5 levels to get 3 stars. Way too easy ! Very disappointing game in expert mode.
I played it in expert mode, and there was zero challenge. This series is not the most challenging one, but the previous episodes were way most interesting than this one.
I only had to replay 4 ou 5 levels to get 3 stars. Way too easy ! Very disappointing game in expert mode.
I don't recommend this game.
Explore a fascinating world, save a werewolf and defeat cruel witches in this amazing hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 13 found this review helpful
Finally ! Thanks !
PostedJuly 13, 2020
Tiph56
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
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
First of all, please excuse my bad english.
I was so disappointed after having played the previous game of Five-BN (Lost lands : Redemption). I didn't recognise my favorite developper : too much talking, very few actions per scene, and puzzle, after puzzle, after puzzle... The only thing I liked about this game was the challenging puzzles. After such a deception I was very skeptical when this new game was released.
Fortunatetely, with Legendary Tales, Five-BN is back to the basics : wonderful artwork, good storyline (but no too much talking), plenty of things to do per scene, decent lengh, and challenge. Yes !
The bonus chapter has an interesting story, which complete the main game (we learn more about the emprisoned young boy who was released by Lucia during the main game). Collectibles are very well done as always, some of them are very well hidden.
I also like the fact that some of the the puzzles are more challenging than before. I hope that the developper will continue down that path in the future, challenging puzzles make the game even more interesting.
Completing the main game took me about 4h30, the bonus chapter took me 1h15.
The bonus chapter has an interesting story, which complete the main game (we learn more about the emprisoned young boy who was released by Lucia during the main game). Collectibles are very well done as always, some of them are very well hidden.
I also like the fact that some of the the puzzles are more challenging than before. I hope that the developper will continue down that path in the future, challenging puzzles make the game even more interesting.
Completing the main game took me about 4h30, the bonus chapter took me 1h15.
For the developper, if you read the reviews : this game could have been perfect if we had the possibility to diseable the cursor on active areas in custom mode. A cursor that never change add a lot of challenge, and I personnaly hope that this option will be soon available in Five-BN Games, as it is in most games from other developers.
I also would like a little more challenge. In the first games of the Lost Lands series, the all areas were accessible during the game, and we had to use our brains to remember that some actions remained to be done from the beginning of the game. I regret that it is not the case anymore.
A little more challenge, the possibility to have a cursor that never change, and Five-BN games would be absolute perfection !
I also would like a little more challenge. In the first games of the Lost Lands series, the all areas were accessible during the game, and we had to use our brains to remember that some actions remained to be done from the beginning of the game. I regret that it is not the case anymore.
A little more challenge, the possibility to have a cursor that never change, and Five-BN games would be absolute perfection !
In conclusion, I really liked this game. This new series is promising and made me forget the huge deception of Lost lands, Redemption. Now, I am looking forward the next game from Five-BN again !
I recommend this game!
Help the King and his assistants restore peace in the Kingdom.
Overall rating
5
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5
25 of 28 found this review helpful
Thanks developer !
PostedMarch 27, 2020
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
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
4
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5
First of all, please excuse my bad english.
Yes ! A challenging game !
I played this game in challenge mode, and I really enjoyed it.
It's a "basic" TM game, but in a good way. The graphics are nice, the bard and the druids are a good addition. There are 40 main levels and 10 bonus levels.
I played this game in challenge mode, and I really enjoyed it.
It's a "basic" TM game, but in a good way. The graphics are nice, the bard and the druids are a good addition. There are 40 main levels and 10 bonus levels.
I really appreciated that the challenging mode is really difficult. If I play a game in challenge mode, I expect to use my brain !
This mode is challenging, but not impossible though. After many tries, I found the right strategies and got 3 stars on every level. For me, this game has the perfect amont of challenge. I also appreciated that the levels were dense and lasted a long time.
I hope that the next games of the series will be as fun and challenging as this one.
This mode is challenging, but not impossible though. After many tries, I found the right strategies and got 3 stars on every level. For me, this game has the perfect amont of challenge. I also appreciated that the levels were dense and lasted a long time.
I hope that the next games of the series will be as fun and challenging as this one.
I recommend this game!
A giant creature is causing chaos around the world! Join Dracula as he embarks on an extraordinary quest unlike any he has experienced!
Overall rating
2
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5
12 of 19 found this review helpful
So disappointing in hard mode !
PostedMarch 14, 2020
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
4
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5
First of all, please excuse my bad english.
I have to say that the two first incredible dracula's games (Chasing Love and The Last call) are my favorite TM games ever. These games are funny, beautifully made, and really challenging. You have to use your brain to finish the levels in time to get 3 stars, especially after the 20 first levels. For example, it is not necessary to upgrade all of the buildings or to continue to collect all of the ressources until the end. You really have to think and to replay the levels many times in order to find the right strategy and that is exactly what I am looking for a TM game. Even if I played these games several times now, I still find them amazing and challenging.
Let’s move on "Ocean's Call" now...
I fully understand that some players like playing in a more relaxing way. That's why adding an hard mode was a very good idea. Unfortunately, this game is so easy in hard mode that it is sometimes ridiculous. Around level 27-28 (I don't remember the exact level anymore), there are two levels which require a little reflection. I said to myself: "Finally! It's a bit late in the game, but I'm going to have some challenge and find the incredible pleasure of the two first Dracula's games again. My joy was short-lived. I finished some of the last levels with so much advance that it was ridiculous… I had to replay about 10 levels to get 3 stars, and only 3 of them required more than 2 tries.
If you like playing challenging games in hard mode, this one is not for you, in my opinion. (I recommend trying Campground IV instead, which has been released recently and is pleasantly challenging.)
Let’s move on "Ocean's Call" now...
I fully understand that some players like playing in a more relaxing way. That's why adding an hard mode was a very good idea. Unfortunately, this game is so easy in hard mode that it is sometimes ridiculous. Around level 27-28 (I don't remember the exact level anymore), there are two levels which require a little reflection. I said to myself: "Finally! It's a bit late in the game, but I'm going to have some challenge and find the incredible pleasure of the two first Dracula's games again. My joy was short-lived. I finished some of the last levels with so much advance that it was ridiculous… I had to replay about 10 levels to get 3 stars, and only 3 of them required more than 2 tries.
If you like playing challenging games in hard mode, this one is not for you, in my opinion. (I recommend trying Campground IV instead, which has been released recently and is pleasantly challenging.)
In conclusion : why adding an hard mode if it is easier than the ancient normal mode ? I don't understand at all !
I don't understand either how this developer can have created 2 of the most fantastic TM games I have ever played and be unable to reproduce the same thing anymore. None of the other Dracula's games has the same quality of the 2 first ones, and it's very disppointing.
I don't understand either how this developer can have created 2 of the most fantastic TM games I have ever played and be unable to reproduce the same thing anymore. None of the other Dracula's games has the same quality of the 2 first ones, and it's very disppointing.
Developer, I hope that you will finally listen to your customers. I still hope that the next Incredible Dracula will be as fun, beautiful and challenging as Chasing Love and The last call were.
But now, I am terribly disappointed.
But now, I am terribly disappointed.
I don't recommend this game.
Guide Addie's friend, the Shaman, through a crisis.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Finally ! A challenging TM Game !
PostedMarch 11, 2020
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
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
4
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5
Firs of all, please excuse my bad english.
Finally, a TM game which is really challenging in hard mode ! There are so many games which are desesperatly easy nowadays, even when played in hard mode...
I appreciate that this game has many levels of dificulty, depending on the wishes of the player. The hard mode is challenging and entertaning as well. I really had to use my brain to finish the levels fast enough to get the gold medal. It was difficult, but not impossible. If necessary, the strategy guide was very helpful.
I appreciate that this game has many levels of dificulty, depending on the wishes of the player. The hard mode is challenging and entertaning as well. I really had to use my brain to finish the levels fast enough to get the gold medal. It was difficult, but not impossible. If necessary, the strategy guide was very helpful.
Well done, developer, this game is a winner !
I recommend this game!
Get on board the spaceship with Hercules, explore distant planets, find extraterrestrial life and save the galaxy from a dangerous monster!
Overall rating
5
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5
11 of 13 found this review helpful
One of my favorites !
PostedSeptember 13, 2019
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
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
3
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5
First of all, please excuse my bad english.
I really, really love this game !
I am accustumed to play TM games, so getting 3 stars in expert mode is not too difficult for me. When I play one of the Hercules's series game, my pleasure now is to beat the developer's record. Decidedly, it is event more difficult to beat the records in this game than in the precedent ones.
I finally beat all of them but I had to use my brain and to replay some levels again and again, trying different strategies. I was delighted because it's exactly what I am expecting from these TM games.
I am accustumed to play TM games, so getting 3 stars in expert mode is not too difficult for me. When I play one of the Hercules's series game, my pleasure now is to beat the developer's record. Decidedly, it is event more difficult to beat the records in this game than in the precedent ones.
I finally beat all of them but I had to use my brain and to replay some levels again and again, trying different strategies. I was delighted because it's exactly what I am expecting from these TM games.
Just one thing. I don't use the strategy guide (I disabled the hints in the options), but I agree with some precedent comments : the blue arrows are not friendly to use. That being said, it's a minor detail in my opinion.
For me, it was a perfect game, especially since the music and the graphics are really nice. I can't wait for the next one, and I hope that it will be as good as this one, with the same level of difficulty to beat the records.