Yanie1020's Profile
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- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:1,413
- Reviews Submitted:287
- First Review:March 19, 2013
- Most Recent Review:January 2, 2025
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Echoes of the Past: The Kingdom of Despair
Release the characters from the witch's curse and find the portal home!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Best Puzzles Ever!
PostedApril 25, 2015
Yanie1020
fromIowa, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
I really got my wish with this one: it was a challenge! I'm extremely proud to say I didn't skip any puzzles. Puzzles are my favorite part of these games, and they're especially enjoyable if they challenge me. This game has some fantastic new puzzles that will keep you playing for quite a while if, like me, you refuse to give up until they're solved. I played on the advanced difficulty level.
Just a top-notch game that deserves every bit of 5 stars, and then some. Superb graphics and lots of surprises. More of these please!
I recommend this game!
Love Chronicles: A Winter's Spell
A dark wizard awakens the ice queen using your daughter!
Overall rating
5
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5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
If You Like Fairy Tales
PostedFebruary 23, 2015
Yanie1020
fromIowa, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
If you like fairy tales with somewhat cartoonish graphics, you'll like this one. Lots of HOS's & puzzles. Quite a long game. I normally don't like the fairy tale type games, but this one was fun, with some different hidden object scenes. I had to turn off the music. It became really annoying after while. All in all, a good game that I believe merits 5 stars.
I recommend this game!
Phantasmat: The Endless Night
In this scarier-than-ever story, find out what really happened on prom night, 1964...
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
Great Game!
PostedFebruary 21, 2015
Yanie1020
fromIowa, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
5 stars from me! Loved everything about this game. It could have been a little more challenging but everything else makes up for that. EIPIX has done it again. Liking their games more and more all the time.
I recommend this game!
Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows
Save mankind from demonic forces in this thrilling hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
What a Surprise!
PostedJanuary 17, 2015
Yanie1020
fromIowa, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
This game was a pleasant surprise. I took a chance on it and decided to purchase it based on so many positive reviews. I wasn't disappointed!
The music was great, puzzles were fun, and it was quite a challenge in places. I do need to mention that at least one HOS item was misnamed, and that's always very frustrating. It wasn't even close to what the item actually was. Doesn't anyone proof these games before they're released?
Really had fun with this one. I think you would, too. All the heroes are women. That made the game even more fun. Of course, they all had Barbie doll figures. Not sure why the developers think that's necessary.
All in all, a good game.
I recommend this game!
Night Mysteries: The Amphora Prisoner
Natalie has unwittingly embarked on a dangerous and exciting journey! Can she prevent ancient evil spirits from awakening?
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
If You Like the Old School Games...
PostedJanuary 14, 2015
Yanie1020
fromIowa, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
...you might like this one.
This game reminds me of games I played years ago. My main gripe is the map. It doesn't indicate where there are actions to perform. I was running around from room to room so much I almost got dizzy.
I liked the fact that the hidden items were difficult to find. It takes a good eye, and I think I've got one because I found everything without using hints.
There are quite a few puzzles, and some were really different and fun.
If you like the old-style games and have a lot of patience you may want to try this one. It was quite challenging in spots, which is what I desire in a game.
I'm only giving it three stars because of the poor map and the outdated graphics. I did have some fun with it.
I recommend this game!
Help Meredith retrieve the ancient tomes and stop the Wizard’s wrath in this hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Turn Up the Music!
PostedJanuary 13, 2015
Yanie1020
fromIowa, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
This is one of only two games where I've actually turned the music UP. I loved it!
The game deserves 5 stars because it's different, challenging, fun, and LONG.
There are two or three misnamed items in the HOS's, which of course is extremely frustrating, but I just couldn't deduct a star for this because of the awesomeness of the game.
I got more than my money's worth in this game. It went on and on and was never boring. I was really sorry when it was over.
I'll be looking for more games from this developer, which I had never heard of (Cateia). In fact, I'll purchase them without even trying the demo. Great job!
I recommend this game!
The Smithsonian Castle’s secrets lie in a Civil War past.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Couldn't Quit Playing!
PostedJanuary 11, 2015
Yanie1020
fromIowa, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
I earned all but two achievements on this one. No glitches or other problems.
Great graphics, voiceovers, music, and puzzles, although the puzzles were on the easy side. I didn't skip any. It could have been just a little more challenging but the fun factor made it a 5-star game for me.
I pretty much played this one straight through. Had a hard time stopping to eat!
I can't imagine anyone not enjoying this game.
I recommend this game!
Vampire Legends: The Untold Story of Elizabeth Bathory Collector's Edition
Another bloodcurdling tale ripped from the pages of history. This time, the horrifying legend of Elizabeth Bathory is yours to discover!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 7 found this review helpful
This One Is Tough to Rate
PostedJanuary 9, 2015
Yanie1020
fromIowa, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
5
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5
This could have been SO good! Should definitely have earned 5 stars but it had too many glitches and bugs. I think they rushed this one through way too early. I know we're not supposed to mention technical problems in our reviews but I couldn't rate this game without mentioning them.
Pros:
Excellent graphics and game actions
Very long game!
Good storyline
Excellent voiceovers
Some fun puzzles
Very long game!
Good storyline
Excellent voiceovers
Some fun puzzles
Cons:
Takes forever to load and save progress; other actions are also slow
Lots of glitches and bugs
I had to skip one puzzle (which I almost never do) because of a glitch that wouldn't let me move the pieces
The map doesn't do a good job of letting you know where there's an action to perform
Some instructions are repeated several times, even after you've already completed the action
Lots of glitches and bugs
I had to skip one puzzle (which I almost never do) because of a glitch that wouldn't let me move the pieces
The map doesn't do a good job of letting you know where there's an action to perform
Some instructions are repeated several times, even after you've already completed the action
Even with all the cons I still gave the game 4 stars because the developers did come up with what should have been a 5 star game. I believe they just released it too soon.
I was able to get all the way through the game using Windows 8.1. Not sure how this would work on older computers.
I recommend this game!
Haunted Hotel: Death Sentence Collector's Edition
Welcome to Holy Mountain Hotel, where all criminals are punished.
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Way Too Short
PostedJanuary 7, 2015
Yanie1020
fromIowa, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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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 was really enjoying this one, and then it was over. The bonus game didn't even last 30 minutes and wasn't much fun.
I didn't use any hints and didn't skip any puzzles, so it wasn't challenging enough for me.
Wish I'd just bought the SE instead of the CE on this one.
3 1/2 stars but I upped it to four because it would have been a great game if longer.
I recommend this game!
Nevertales: Smoke and Mirrors Collector's Edition
You’re the only one who can save Taleworld from an evil queen.
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
One of the Better Ones!
PostedJanuary 5, 2015
Yanie1020
fromIowa, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle
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
It's been so much fun to play the recent 5-star games! I'm becoming much more particular, though, so I'll be more careful about the games I purchase.
This game has it all. It kept surprising me with all the variety of play. I don't normally buy the CE but I did this time and I wasn't disappointed. Lots to do and lots of things to find.
I enjoyed the extras, especially the casino play.
A real winner in my book!
I recommend this game!