Sorry to report, but the demo version literally lagged on both my newer Windows 10 & my older Windows 8.1 laptops just 10-minutes into the play. The icon just dragged over the screen, and the 1st HOP barely responded to my click finds despite my efforts to log in and out, hoping it would "refresh" the gameplay. So sad...bc I really was starting to like the game :(
I should have known this was another very dated game the moment it opened. And here I simply typed in "top games" The Intro takes forever to dissolve, and then that opening mirror hall. What the heck was that about? Mindlessly wandering about those six lamps, realizing they needed to be turned on, because of no actual help. And those incessant mirrors. Some haunted house. Glad I only played 5 minutes of the demo.
I barely got through 10 minutes of this demo before realizing how unimaginative and boring it is. The opening should have shouted "Not" as the graphics are midgrade at best with the animation and voiceovers mediocre. It would have gotten better had the developers actually invested real-time effort and cash into make it worth a $13 purchase.
I managed to get through to the basement area with the lobster and lock match game before it froze on me. Barely allowed me to exit, which became irritating. I should have checked these ratings before downloading and purchasing. It would have saved me the trouble and aggravation.
Not much a fun game. I'd been on the fence during the trial but had a free token so I foolishly bought.
I absolutely tried hard to get into this game, but no luck. While the graphics were decent, it became cumbersome grade school level with ridiculous oversized objects 'floating' as I clicked on them, and opening scenes and the characterization moving too slowly. I've played other vampire tales before, but they were adult octane level compared to this.
I found this game tough to really get into, and I live for fun spooky Halloween games. But this one didn't 'grab' me like I'd hoped. I got 20 minutes into the demo before realizing it just wasn't happening. Between the redundant hops and the boorish sparkle finders.
I got only 10 minutes into the demo before realizing the Hint feature wasn't working. It never charged at all. I got stuck in the opening HOP with the kid's backpacks, unable to continue after matching their toys because the hint hadn't recharged. The animation graphics are second grade at best. Glad I only played the demo version.
I don't recommend this game.
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Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart Collector's Edition
Dive into an epic journey as a museum owner in pursuit of an undead pirate who has kidnapped your daughter in Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart!
Overall rating
1/ 5
Tough to get into
PostedAugust 26, 2020
peanutlee33
fromMichigan
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
1/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
5/ 5
Level of Challenge
2/ 5
Storyline
2/ 5
I really REALLY tried but could not get into this game to save my life, and I'm totally into pirates and loved Davy Jones Locker. But starting out in the museum and discovering Remington's preserved body and then trying to navigate around became too tedious instead of fun. I prefer a game that gets you around, without the constant clicking on Xs or backing out everywhere.
I genuinely love mystery games, particularly those involving phantoms or spirits. I've played Lockwood Manor and Curse of the Black Water which were pretty awesome. This game also does not disappoint. The story highlights the ever 'interrupting' demonic "jilted" spirit Arlene, who despite dumping ex-bf Bob years ago, seeks ghastly revenge on him for dare moving onto a new love. Her vengeful ghostly graphics are fantastic. Far better than other spirit games I've played.
There is a healthy balance of HO sites and match-puzzles, ghosts, skeletons, and bats you must find and collect. And I love the factor that you can choose the Custom mode that allows you to adjust the Skip and Hint options to 1-sec, instead of the yawn finger-drumming 30-90 seconds in many other games. It's an obvious YES for me.