Scottar's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.6
- Helpful Votes:395
- Reviews Submitted:241
- First Review:August 1, 2016
- Most Recent Review:April 23, 2025
- Featured reviews0
Status:
Secrets of the Dark: Eclipse Mountain Collector's Edition
Challenge yourself in the role of the scientist-historian-scholar of ancient civilizations and mystical legends and save your friend from the Demon of Darkness!
Overall rating
3
/
5
Challenging Adventure Game
PostedApril 18, 2021
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
The graphics are good but rather bland, it make finding objects rather hard. You have 2 kinds of hidden object finds, one is find the object from a word list an another is place a bunch of object to where they belong. Its not always obvious where some objects belong. Sometimes object are partially covered. With the final object you are aided with a grasping hand.
Many puzzles are solvable for the average schmo like me, but there are 4 or 5 that are real mind twisters for the puzzle freaks. 1 is an arcade like challenge that drove me to the skip option, I hate arcade like stuff in these games. For the rest of the game you will be challenged and traveling all over the place looking for needed items. Some solutions are abstract.
No easter eggs in this game. You have a good strategy guide for bailout. Story line is OK. The music is redundant and gets old not even halfway through the game. Tutorial is good. Good options.
I recommend this game!
An expedition to an Aztec temple awakens a true force of nature!
Overall rating
3
/
5
OK in Paridise
PostedMarch 27, 2021
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This game is like the other more up to date Hidden Expedition games. You have a lot of customizations, a jump map and hint option as well as a skip puzzle option. Graphics are par with the most up to date games. Mood music is OK for the game. The scenario is similar in the other game series in that you have to stop a villain from using an artifact for a deitie's agenda.
Most puzzles are solvable with effort, 2 are very difficult, 3 are wacky. You can either skip or resort to the guide on those.
This hidden object puzzles, or Hops as they are called, are not difficult except for a few items and many have hidden puzzles within them.
You have 2 icon easter eggs in each scene to find, some are difficult spot.
I recommend this game!
Mystery and betrayal at Rosings Park darken an alternate version of Jane Austen’s classic!
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
OK Vampire Game
PostedMarch 26, 2021
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
The graphics are good if somewhat fuzzy. You have a basic jump map.
Most puzzles are not overwhelming but 2 are wacky, 2 hard. I got hung up on a maze map because the navigation was not top down related but to the plays perspective on the map as to which way you are facing in relation to left and right.
Half the objects to find are related to hidden objects in the scene related. Parts are easy to find, if not seen, as the cursor turns into a grasping, gloved hand. This is not true to all hidden object scenes, but you do have sparkles to help you find needed objects. Finding one object can open up another place to find stuff. Sometimes you have to be right on to where you try to place an object in order for it to be taken.
Most scenes have easter egg bats to find, most are obvious. Don't worry if you don't find them all right off, at the end of both games you can go back and find the ones you missed in the bonus section.
Some obstacles are not so easy to solve, they take some out of the box thinking. On one scene the solution find was not very obvious and I had to use the hint button after fruitless searching, I was moving the cursor too fast to indicate the location to act with.
At the end of the main game you have 2 choices, neither won't effect your continuing to the bonus game.
Story line is OK.
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover the secret of the Qin dynasty?
Overall rating
4
/
5
Nice Challenging Game
PostedMarch 21, 2021
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game is like the other more up to date Hidden Expedition games. You have a lot of customizations, a jump map and hint option as well as a skip puzzle option. Graphics are par with the most up to date games . Mood music is OK for the game. The scenario is similar in the other game series in that you have to stop a villain from using an artifact for personal gain.
Most puzzles are solvable with effort, some are subtle, 1 is difficult to figure out and will have you going in circles. There is 1 difficult arcade puzzle. You can either skip or resort to the guide on those. But I find this to be the case for most of these games.
This hidden object puzzles, or Hops as they are called, are not difficult except for a few items and many have hidden puzzles within them. They also have morphing objects you can find in the play of them or after you complete both games, main and bonus.
You have figure 8 easter eggs in each scene to find, some are difficult to spot. Or you can, after completing both games, go to extra section and find those you missed. In the extras section you have a souvenir room where you can find extra stuff per scene to fill the room up with objects, just like in the other up to date games.
I recommend this game!
Team up with experts to uncover a lost underwater civilization!
Overall rating
4
/
5
It will Keep You Young
PostedMarch 20, 2021
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game is like the other more up to date Hidden Expedition games. You have a lot of customizations, a jump map and hint option as well as a skip puzzle option. Graphics are par with the most up to date games . Mood music is OK for the game. The scenario is similar in the other game series in that you have to stop a villain from using an artifact for personal gain.
Most puzzles are solvable with effort, some are subtle, 2 are very difficult to figure out and will have you going in circles. The last one dind't work as info desecribed. You can either skip or resort to the guide on those.
This hidden object puzzles, or Hops as they are called, are not difficult except for a few items and many have hidden puzzles within them. They also have morphing objects you can find in the play of them or after you complete both games, main and bonus.
You have golden lizards easter eggs in each scene to find, most are easy to spot. Or you can, after completing both games, go to extra section and find those you missed. In the extras section you have a souvenir room where you can find extra stuff per scene to fill the room up with objects, just like in the other up to date games.
I recommend this game!
A pearl is stolen, leading you on a worldwide chase!
Overall rating
4
/
5
A Rough Pearl of a Game
PostedMarch 20, 2021
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game is like the other more up to date Hidden Expedition games. You have a lot of customizations, a jump map and hint option as well as a skip puzzle option. Graphics are par with the most up to date games . Mood music is OK for the game. The scenario is similar in the other game series in that you have to stop a villain from using an artifact for personal gain.
Most puzzles are solvable with effort, 2 are very difficult, 2 are wacky. You can either skip or resort to the guide on those.
This hidden object puzzles, or Hops as they are called, are not difficult except for a few items and many have hidden puzzles within them. They also have morphing objects you can find in the play of them or after you complete both games, main and bonus.
You have key icon easter eggs in each scene to find, some are difficult spot. Or you can, after completing both games, go to extra section and find those you missed. In the extras section you have a souvenir room where you can find extra stuff per scene to fill the room up with objects, just like in the other up to date games.
I recommend this game!
Recover the artifact that contains the secrets of H.E.L.P.'s past.
Overall rating
4
/
5
A Rough Pearl of a Game
PostedMarch 20, 2021
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game is like the other more up to date Hidden Expedition games. You have a lot of customizations, a jump map and hint option as well as a skip puzzle option. Graphics are par with the most up to date games . Mood music is OK for the game. The scenario is similar in the other game series in that you have to stop a villain from using an artifact for personal gain.
Most puzzles are solvable with effort, 2 are very difficult, 2 are wacky. You can either skip or resort to the guide on those.
This hidden object puzzles, or Hops as they are called, are not difficult except for a few items and many have hidden puzzles within them. They also have morphing objects you can find in the play of them or after you complete both games, main and bonus.
You have key icon easter eggs in each scene to find, some are difficult spot. Or you can, after completing both games, go to extra section and find those you missed. In the extras section you have a souvenir room where you can find extra stuff per scene to fill the room up with objects, just like in the other up to date games.
I recommend this game!
Hidden Expedition: The Fountain of Youth Collector's Edition
There’s more to this restoration project than meets the eye.
Overall rating
4
/
5
Another Good Hidden Expedition Game
PostedMarch 17, 2021
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game is like the other more up to date Hidden Expedition games. You have a lot of customizations, a jump map and hint option as well as a skip puzzle option. Graphics are par with the most up to date games . Mood music is OK for the game. The scenario is similar in the other game series in that you have to stop a villain from using an artifact for personal gain.
Most puzzles are solvable with effort, some are subtle, 1 is difficult to figure out as it's one of those rotate icons to a pattern deals. You can either skip or resort to the guide on those. But I find this to be the case for most of these games.
This hidden object puzzles, or Hops as they are called, are not difficult except for a few items and many have hidden puzzles within them. They also have morphing objects you can find in the play of them or after you complete both games, main and bonus.
You have circle pendent easter eggs in each scene to find, most are easy to spot. Or you can, after completing both games, go to extra section and find those you missed. In the extras section you have a souvenir room where you can find extra stuff per scene to fill the room up with objects, just like in the other up to date games.
I recommend this game!
The Unexpected Quest is an adventure game with unique strategy and time management elements.
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A Pure Strategy Game
PostedMarch 17, 2021
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Essentially this is a swords and wizard type game. And it's not a TMG actually as there is no time limit. There are no hidden objects to find like in most of the adventure / strategy games on big fish, it's pure strategy. The playing fields are 3D and somewhat surrealistic. You have 4 different graphic modes- low, normal, high, epic. Pay attention to the FPS indicator, if it drops your system won't handle that setting. My system could handle high and the graphics were pretty good in detail.
The music is medieval in format. In voice dialogs the language is gibberish as the developers have different language texts and it was cheaper to do the interface that way. Interface is basically point and click to an object or opponent. Moving the cursor to the edge of the screen will scroll to any off area territory.
Like in TMG games you have 2 essential things to procure, food, wood and gold. You can find caches of food and wood throughout the game and you can build production building of food and wood. Gold you either get in caches, quests, or chests. You can trade food and wood for gold and vis versa. And eventually you will find magic items that can help you in your quests.
You also can hire workers, clerics, mages, swordsmen and archers. You can upgrade their skill levels with various artifacts or upgrades purchased.
You can find and procure various potions via a potion herbologists from collected herbs.
Throughout the game you will be confronted with various obstacles and barriers that must be overcome. the game is learned by playing and getting tips / hints while playing, there is no formal guide. Currently there are 8 chapters and the game seems to be still under development. I got it free but would pay for it for any future upgrades or sequels.
It's a good idea to save the game before and after every battle or encounter. You game is automatically saved when you exit a chapter. Good luck on your quest and don't give up.
I recommend this game!
Stake your claim in the New World in a swashbuckling time management adventure for every age!
Overall rating
3
/
5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Not bad but-
PostedMarch 13, 2021
Scottar
fromAlbuquerque, NM
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
The game has basic cartoon graphics but not bad. The music is corny and monotonous. You have an untimed, casual, and hard mode. The play is complicated with timed voodoo type totems that periodically have to be disarmed and a structured production scheme.
On the basic production interface you could not determine what it will produce till you get to it.
I was able to complete the main part of the game. What I hated was you had to play the arcade battle levels to get to the levels up to level 17. And then you had to play an open all chests in a limited time to upgrade the ship to get through the next battle. The battles were not timed. The upgrades where ambiguous.
I got to battle level 10 but just barely. I could not win that battle no matter how I played it, I was winning when the enemy ship breaks away. There was no guide as to battle strategy. I gave up on going through the rest of the battle levels after the futility of trying to win that battle. For that reason I don't recommend this game. It could be a good game with appropriate changes especially to the battle levels by making them less ambiguous with better upgrade choices.
The last main level was a real challenge, even in untimed mode, as you had to structure how you did the production structure in order to earn enough income to get through the level.
Overall it's a challenging game especially in timed mode which I didn't do in that mode. Higher levels are really complex.
I don't recommend this game.