SugarMax's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:64
- Reviews Submitted:27
- First Review:June 28, 2013
- Most Recent Review:September 26, 2013
- Featured reviews0
Help Sara find her missing husband and stop an evil pirate's ancient curse in Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull!
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
My Least Favorite MCF
PostedJune 28, 2013
SugarMax
fromAustin, AR
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
I just completed two MCF games that I loved and jumped into this one. Much to my disappointment, this was very different. You can't skip dialog and are forced to listen to every word in dreadful accents. Despite turning different options off, the game provided guidance by telling me what to do, where to go, and what to get next. For me, this was not much more fun than watching bad TV. I did not finish this game and am sorry I did not 'try' it first.
I don't recommend this game.
Save the three worlds contained inside of a magical book in Azada: In Libro! Stop a dark magician from conquering Azada!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Another Azada Winner
PostedJune 28, 2013
SugarMax
fromAustin, AR
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I played all three Azada games, back to back. This was a bit different and very enjoyable. Each segment has story book characters which added variety to the scenery and the puzzles. As usual, the graphics and sound were outstanding. I am sorry to have finished this group of games!
I recommend this game!
What is Azada ™? Uncover the secret in the missing pages of an enchanted book and break free from a magical puzzle prison.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Quite a Puzzling Adventure
PostedJune 28, 2013
SugarMax
fromAustin, AR
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I tried to play this game on a tablet and struggled mightily. Tried again on my PC and just loved it. The story is not strong but the puzzles are continuous and challenging. Some of the puzzles do repeat, but they get harder as the game progesses. There is a timed element which adds to the experience. Graphics are outstanding. I also liked that the game could be played in small segments, as I had time, without losing focus.
I recommend this game!
The residents of Bitterford, Maine have fallen prey to a terrible curse. It’s up to you to unravel the series of mysterious events that led to the town’s downfall and uncover the evil that was responsible.
Overall rating
2
/
5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Not up to Par for MCF
PostedJune 28, 2013
SugarMax
fromAustin, AR
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
I should have believed the reviews before purchasing this game. I had played a couple of MCF games that I really liked so was taken aback by this one. I tend to read dialog and 'hop' through conversations. That is not possible in this game and you must listen to every word spoken in quasi 'southern accents'. The game continued to guide me on what to do and what to look for next and I could not find an option that made the 'coaching' stop. Thus, there was no challenge - just following instructions. From now on, I will try a game before purchasing :-) I think this is the worst I've seen in the MCF series.
I don't recommend this game.
A mysterious fortune teller has foreseen her demise at midnight this very day. Can you find the soul who seeks to kill Madame Fate? You be the detective.
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Not What I was Expecting from MCF
PostedJune 28, 2013
SugarMax
fromAustin, AR
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I just finished Return to Ravenhearst and DIre Grove so I did not 'try before buying' Madame Fate. This is a pure hidden object game with some puzzles. There are 15 segments, each with multiple HOS screens. There is not much of a story so this is not for those looking for more than a hidden object game. The HOS segments are very detailed and I quit before going blind from squinting. This is very different from the first two MCFs I played and I would only recommend it to a die-hard HOS gamer!
I don't recommend this game.
Emma`s soul is free. But a dark secret still lurks in Ravenhearst Manor. Return to Ravenhearst to continue this tale of twisted love.
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A Great Gaming Experience
PostedJune 28, 2013
SugarMax
fromAustin, AR
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This was the first time I'd played a MCF game and I loved it. It was easier and less complex than old school adventure games such as Syberia. The combination of puzzles, 'find and use', and hidden objects was a nice balance that held my interest and presented a variety of challenges. The graphics and sound are well done and the storyline was okay.
I recommend this game!
A recently unearthed artifact proves a dark legend to be true! Follow the trail of a group of missing graduate students.
Overall rating
5
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5
Excellent MCF Game
PostedJune 28, 2013
SugarMax
fromAustin, AR
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This was the second MCF game I've played. It is excellent - a really nice mix of 'find and use' with hidden object screens and puzzles mixed in. The storyline, told in video segments, is well done and holds your attention. The music and artwork are also excellent. It was an enjoyable level of difficulty - you have to think but won't find yourself running to a walkthrough.
I recommend this game!