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- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:1,277
- Reviews Submitted:359
- First Review:July 23, 2016
- Most Recent Review:April 26, 2021
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A young woman joins the Order of monster hunters and discovers its dark secrets.
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
Really good game
PostedAugust 15, 2017
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
I loved this game in the 1st half--the artwork is crystal clear, beautiful and high def, British voiceovers, and good game flow. Kind of lost my interest towards the end as the actions to progress weren't very obvious, and the ending is a bit abrupt.
Overall, a really good game, and I enjoyed being a Knight of the "Order".
Overall, a really good game, and I enjoyed being a Knight of the "Order".
I recommend this game!
Your brother gets in trouble during the filming of his ghost hunting show!
Overall rating
5
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5
10 of 12 found this review helpful
Well worth the price
PostedAugust 13, 2017
Fun Factor
4
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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
This is one of the few games worth the price of 2 games. The main game is quite long and is like the petals of a zinnia, it just keeps going and going. The devs really spent a lot of time, energy and thought in crafting this ghost story HO adventure game.The bonus chapter is longer than most, and almost, but not quite the length of a full game.
The mini puzzles are varied, and most can be played on easy or hard mode, which can be chosen at any time during game play.
The CE version has 44 butterflies to find. The more butterflies found, the more items that can be purchased for the girl's bedroom in the Extra section. There are 15 tarot cards and 15 morphing objects to find, both of which earns its own achievement and a room to display items found. There are a gazillion achievements to be had.
I do wish there had been jigsaw puzzle pieces tied in to achievements garnered to extend the game play. I am not much a fan of music, wallpapers, and re-playable HOS/puzzles. The ability to go back through the game to find collectible items missed would be better than the music, WP etc always included.
The artwork is fantastic, but definitely on the purple side. There are lots of special effects and as ghost stories go, not scary or gloomy at all.
The bonus chapter is completely unrelated to the main game, but has a bit of a similar theme to the main game.
This is a game that would be fun to revisit, which is the highest compliment I can give.
The mini puzzles are varied, and most can be played on easy or hard mode, which can be chosen at any time during game play.
The CE version has 44 butterflies to find. The more butterflies found, the more items that can be purchased for the girl's bedroom in the Extra section. There are 15 tarot cards and 15 morphing objects to find, both of which earns its own achievement and a room to display items found. There are a gazillion achievements to be had.
I do wish there had been jigsaw puzzle pieces tied in to achievements garnered to extend the game play. I am not much a fan of music, wallpapers, and re-playable HOS/puzzles. The ability to go back through the game to find collectible items missed would be better than the music, WP etc always included.
The artwork is fantastic, but definitely on the purple side. There are lots of special effects and as ghost stories go, not scary or gloomy at all.
The bonus chapter is completely unrelated to the main game, but has a bit of a similar theme to the main game.
This is a game that would be fun to revisit, which is the highest compliment I can give.
I recommend this game!
Follow Emily on her quest to trace the mysterious woman, elude death and ultimatly catch the killer in Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt.
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
One of the best detective games out there
PostedAugust 12, 2017
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This is one of the best detective HO games I have played. Takes place in Boston in contemporary setting with the help of a psychic, who guides you through a parallel world requiring the use of runes in the Element of Forge to unlock blocks in your passage.
OK, it sounds corny and so what? But it's a fun game to play and you really feel like a detective in CSI, comparing fingerprints, looking at bullet shells and blood samples under the microscope, etc.
The storyline is well written and even plausible, despite the paranormal side story.
The HOS are the standard list of objects with interactions for certain items and a few morphing objects that change their appearance. A few items are hard to find, but most are straightforward. Mini games are not difficult and appropriate for the theme of the story.
The CE version has 20 tarot cards, 5 forensic instruments, and 10 polaroids of victims to find. The bonus game is decently long, but ends abruptly. It also has the usual wallpapers, replayable video cut scenes/HO games/puzzles etc.
I liked that you still get Hint, Skip and helpful messages even when played on Expert mode. The extras in CE version aren't extra special, but the bonus game is better than average.
This is a very enjoyable and engaging game that would be fun to play again. Highly recommend.
OK, it sounds corny and so what? But it's a fun game to play and you really feel like a detective in CSI, comparing fingerprints, looking at bullet shells and blood samples under the microscope, etc.
The storyline is well written and even plausible, despite the paranormal side story.
The HOS are the standard list of objects with interactions for certain items and a few morphing objects that change their appearance. A few items are hard to find, but most are straightforward. Mini games are not difficult and appropriate for the theme of the story.
The CE version has 20 tarot cards, 5 forensic instruments, and 10 polaroids of victims to find. The bonus game is decently long, but ends abruptly. It also has the usual wallpapers, replayable video cut scenes/HO games/puzzles etc.
I liked that you still get Hint, Skip and helpful messages even when played on Expert mode. The extras in CE version aren't extra special, but the bonus game is better than average.
This is a very enjoyable and engaging game that would be fun to play again. Highly recommend.
I recommend this game!
A mysterious plague is sweeping through towns along the coast, and you're the only one who knows the truth!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Fun game to play!
PostedAugust 11, 2017
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I didn't expect to like this game as it seems to take place in the Wild West, but it got progressively more fun and engaging as you progress through the quest.
The storyline is not that memorable, but the artwork is very nice, the mini games are mostly easy with a few more challenging ones thrown in so as to not bore you, the actions to progress are logical, and it has good game flow.
This is the best game in the Sea of Lies series that I have played.
A few things I didn't like about game format--some of the mini puzzles didn't have a reset button and Expert mode doesn't allow for Hint & Skip buttons.
The storyline is not that memorable, but the artwork is very nice, the mini games are mostly easy with a few more challenging ones thrown in so as to not bore you, the actions to progress are logical, and it has good game flow.
This is the best game in the Sea of Lies series that I have played.
A few things I didn't like about game format--some of the mini puzzles didn't have a reset button and Expert mode doesn't allow for Hint & Skip buttons.
I recommend this game!
Warriors of darkness have just attacked your people. Now you alone can defeat them and save your fellow Healers!
Overall rating
3
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5
Wolf! Wolf!
PostedAugust 11, 2017
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
3
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5
Calling all wolf lovers, this game is for you.
This is probably my 3rd game with a wolf theme, and I need to make a mental note to avoid these. This game requires you to switch back and forth between wolf and human mode to progress. The mini puzzles are on the hard side and not much fun. Most of the HOS use word riddles instead of list of objects to find. The storyline is completely forgettable. The artwork is nice, but the game flow was not good for me.
I suggest trying the demo to decide if it's your cup of tea.
This is probably my 3rd game with a wolf theme, and I need to make a mental note to avoid these. This game requires you to switch back and forth between wolf and human mode to progress. The mini puzzles are on the hard side and not much fun. Most of the HOS use word riddles instead of list of objects to find. The storyline is completely forgettable. The artwork is nice, but the game flow was not good for me.
I suggest trying the demo to decide if it's your cup of tea.
I don't recommend this game.
It's up to you to save the Swan Princess’s kingdom!
Overall rating
5
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5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
A gorgeous game in every respect
PostedAugust 6, 2017
Fun Factor
4
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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
Have no idea why the ratings for this game is so low.
This is the BEST game in the Dark Parables series. The artwork is stunning, gorgeous, creative, and stunning. It's clear, high def, bright and cheerful.
The story is quite good. It's a long game, with a lot to do. The game is hard to play on expert mode, with many actions not obvious. Helpful messages are really needed, as is the teleport map, as there is a lot of traveling to many places, even ones encountered at beginning of game towards the end of the game.
The HOS are frags of objects, the trademark of the series, and they can be challenging at times because the frags are small.
If I have any beef against the game, it's that some of the mini puzzles repeat themselves at least 4 times, so that got a little old. Most puzzles are reasonable, but a few are challenging.
Despite the dreary name, the Dire Tree is an amazing, wondrous, and beautiful world to enter.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this game, especially the artwork, which I LOVED, and would make me want to play again. Other games in this series have not had high quality graphics, but this game is definitely a TWO THUMBS UP from me. If you enjoy eye candy artwork and fairytale HO games, this game fits the bill.
This is the BEST game in the Dark Parables series. The artwork is stunning, gorgeous, creative, and stunning. It's clear, high def, bright and cheerful.
The story is quite good. It's a long game, with a lot to do. The game is hard to play on expert mode, with many actions not obvious. Helpful messages are really needed, as is the teleport map, as there is a lot of traveling to many places, even ones encountered at beginning of game towards the end of the game.
The HOS are frags of objects, the trademark of the series, and they can be challenging at times because the frags are small.
If I have any beef against the game, it's that some of the mini puzzles repeat themselves at least 4 times, so that got a little old. Most puzzles are reasonable, but a few are challenging.
Despite the dreary name, the Dire Tree is an amazing, wondrous, and beautiful world to enter.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this game, especially the artwork, which I LOVED, and would make me want to play again. Other games in this series have not had high quality graphics, but this game is definitely a TWO THUMBS UP from me. If you enjoy eye candy artwork and fairytale HO games, this game fits the bill.
I recommend this game!
Deep in the heart of an enchanted forest, a forbidden love blooms. Guide the human Eveline as she sets out to rescue her beloved from the clutches of a tyrant.
Overall rating
4
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5
Cute love rescue, but a LOT of reading
PostedAugust 5, 2017
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
This is an Alawar game, and a pretty good one,but artwork and voiceovers are not as sophisticated and polished as BF games.
It is an HO game, but lacks the junk pile scenes. Objects to progress are hidden throughout the game and there are collectibles of a sort throughout the game (memos that go into an album). There are 70 memos to collect, but collecting them all doesn't get an achievement.
No morphing objects to find.
The story is woman rescues male. Most of the game involves finding items to make magical potions that allow protagonist to rescue her beloved.
The mini games are mostly easy, and most items to find are logical or easy to intuit. Use of the teleport map is very helpful, as there is a lot of going back and forth among various places.
The two things I didn't like about the game are the voiceovers--which use little girly voices for adult females who look like femme fatales--it just doesn't match the visual appearance of characters. The artwork varies from very good to just OK. Too much reading--diary, memos, dialogue as you progress through scenes. Unfortunately, the writing will not go down as classic literature.
Best part of the game is the game flow is very good, and it is fun to make potions, finding objects and solving the mini puzzles. If you can look past the annoying voicecovers, so-so artwork, and lots of reading, this is an enjoyable game.
It is an HO game, but lacks the junk pile scenes. Objects to progress are hidden throughout the game and there are collectibles of a sort throughout the game (memos that go into an album). There are 70 memos to collect, but collecting them all doesn't get an achievement.
No morphing objects to find.
The story is woman rescues male. Most of the game involves finding items to make magical potions that allow protagonist to rescue her beloved.
The mini games are mostly easy, and most items to find are logical or easy to intuit. Use of the teleport map is very helpful, as there is a lot of going back and forth among various places.
The two things I didn't like about the game are the voiceovers--which use little girly voices for adult females who look like femme fatales--it just doesn't match the visual appearance of characters. The artwork varies from very good to just OK. Too much reading--diary, memos, dialogue as you progress through scenes. Unfortunately, the writing will not go down as classic literature.
Best part of the game is the game flow is very good, and it is fun to make potions, finding objects and solving the mini puzzles. If you can look past the annoying voicecovers, so-so artwork, and lots of reading, this is an enjoyable game.
I recommend this game!
Dive into the heart of an unbelievable investigation. Time's running out, can you solve this mystery?
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Worth a Try
PostedAugust 4, 2017
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
This game is not as bad as the ratings suggest, but it is different from most BFG offerings. Try the demo to see if YOU like it. Games are like music, you either like it or don't.
The music is not bad. I actually thought it was pretty good.
The HOS are junk piles and some objects are very small, but that's part of the challenge. You feel so proud of yourself if you find it.
Mini games range from easy to weird and difficult. I say weird because the instructions are not well written and the solution is not apparent at 1st glance, or even after many tries. Skip button to the rescue.
The format is flawed and not the usual seen with most BFG games. There is a teleport map, you have to click on the scene you want to move to, to the center, and click again to teleport. A minor hassle, but makes it feel old school.
This is a slower paced game (when played on expert mode), but Hint & Skip still allowed. I found it relaxing to explore at leisure among the scenes instead of being bombarded by sudden movements, noises, and characters as per usual. It's a pretty long game when played on expert mode.
The plot isn't half bad, but drawn out.
In sum, it's a game worth trying. You may be pleasantly surprised.
The HOS are junk piles and some objects are very small, but that's part of the challenge. You feel so proud of yourself if you find it.
Mini games range from easy to weird and difficult. I say weird because the instructions are not well written and the solution is not apparent at 1st glance, or even after many tries. Skip button to the rescue.
The format is flawed and not the usual seen with most BFG games. There is a teleport map, you have to click on the scene you want to move to, to the center, and click again to teleport. A minor hassle, but makes it feel old school.
This is a slower paced game (when played on expert mode), but Hint & Skip still allowed. I found it relaxing to explore at leisure among the scenes instead of being bombarded by sudden movements, noises, and characters as per usual. It's a pretty long game when played on expert mode.
The plot isn't half bad, but drawn out.
In sum, it's a game worth trying. You may be pleasantly surprised.
I recommend this game!
Who broke the agreement between good and evil?
Overall rating
4
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5
Moorgate Accord Rocks!
PostedAugust 2, 2017
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Really enjoyed this game. It takes place in Victorian England with strong hints of Sherlock Holmes and characters alluding to Sir Isaac Newton, Jeckyll & Hyde, and Phileas Fogg from Jules Verne's classic Around the World in 80 days.The villain reminds me of the Incredible Hulk or the deformed Hunchback of Notre Dame. Voiceovers are very good, and authentically British sounding.
The artwork is beautiful, but somber, dark, and very Victorian. The story is well written, and transitions to 4 major sites in a manner appropriate to time, place and theme. Mini games are those seen before, but nicely adapted to the theme of the game. There were a few that vexed me to the point of skipping, but most were manageable. Not too many HO junk piles, but the junk piles have beautiful items to look at.
Game can be played on expert, but still allows Hint & Skip, but no helpful messages. I like that.
Only thing I didn't like is the video cut scenes are not high resolution and looks fuzzy. Eipix would do well to update their opening credits with a high res video for that wow factor.
The artwork is beautiful, but somber, dark, and very Victorian. The story is well written, and transitions to 4 major sites in a manner appropriate to time, place and theme. Mini games are those seen before, but nicely adapted to the theme of the game. There were a few that vexed me to the point of skipping, but most were manageable. Not too many HO junk piles, but the junk piles have beautiful items to look at.
Game can be played on expert, but still allows Hint & Skip, but no helpful messages. I like that.
Only thing I didn't like is the video cut scenes are not high resolution and looks fuzzy. Eipix would do well to update their opening credits with a high res video for that wow factor.
I recommend this game!
Haunted Legends: The Iron Mask
Explore 17th-century France as you track down a masked killer.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Rescue the Man in the Iron Mask
PostedJuly 31, 2017
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
/
5
I loved the literary allusions to the Three Musketeers and man in the iron mask. The interiors and characters are beautifully illustrated, and just shy of being high definition.
The plot is good, mini games had good variety, and not too many HO junk pile scenes. There's even a golden retriever blood hound who you follow part way into the game, which adds some realism to the "detective" experience.
You can get Hint & Skip even in expert mode, but no helpful messages.
A very nice game to play with a lot to do. The ending is abrupt and sets you up for the bonus chapter, which I don't like, but all the other elements are well done, so I'm letting it pass.
The plot is good, mini games had good variety, and not too many HO junk pile scenes. There's even a golden retriever blood hound who you follow part way into the game, which adds some realism to the "detective" experience.
You can get Hint & Skip even in expert mode, but no helpful messages.
A very nice game to play with a lot to do. The ending is abrupt and sets you up for the bonus chapter, which I don't like, but all the other elements are well done, so I'm letting it pass.
I recommend this game!