ariannadiangelo's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.5
- Helpful Votes:18
- Reviews Submitted:2
- First Review:May 29, 2019
- Most Recent Review:August 29, 2020
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ariannadiangelo's Review History
Can you stop a mysterious monster terrorizing a new amusement park?
Overall rating
2
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5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
BUYER BEWARE--it seems like this game should not have passed beta testing
PostedAugust 29, 2020
ariannadiangelo
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I normally do not leave reviews--in fact, this is my first, but I felt compelled because of what happened to me as I played.
I've enjoyed playing Fright Chasers in the past, so I was surprised that this game had such low ratings. I figured it was probably a matter of taste, so I went ahead and bought it.
I was intrigued by the storyline but found myself already a little frustrated by the first two scenes--Fright Chasers almost die twice on the little train that goes around the park but for some reason keep riding it? Doesn't make much sense.
Some of the puzzles had frustrating instructions that made it hard to understand what it was that you were actually supposed to be doing.
But then, after I'd sunk at least two or three hours into the game, I encountered a game-breaking bug, which currently does not have a patch (that I can find). After you complete one puzzle, the game does not register that you've completed it, and you don't get the object you're supposed to get--thus halting all your progress completely. But because the game doesn't put this puzzle in typical puzzle mode (i.e. you cannot skip it but can use hints on it), you literally cannot do anything. You're stuck to three locations, and every time you try to use a hint, it tells you "Maybe I could look somewhere else."
I looked at other reviews and apparently, I'm not the only one who had this issue, so I'm even more surprised that a patch doesn't exist for this issue.
If you are considering buying this game, I would recommend waiting until it is clear that a patch fixing the bug exists. Don't waste your time and money like I did on something you can't even finish.
I don't recommend this game.
There is a shadow hanging over New York City and time is running out.
Overall rating
5
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5
11 of 15 found this review helpful
A Wonderful Game with Excellent Graphics to Match
PostedMay 29, 2019
ariannadiangelo
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
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 normally don't write reviews, but I had to write about this game because I was stunned by the quality of the graphics. The animation was better than any I've ever seen from Big Fish Games, with the exception of maybe Artifex Mundi's Enigmatis series. The cut scenes were so fluid and visually engaging as a result, and it made me want to keep playing. It's very exciting that this type of animation is coming to hidden object games!
The story and voice acting were excellent, and the locations for each chapter of the game were unique. Puzzles were a good mix of simple and challenging with a few puzzle types I haven't played before.
I will say, though, that I think the improved graphics come at the expense of the UI, which was a little clunky for me with the strategy guide in the upper right corner of the screen. Otherwise, though, I really appreciated that the map features icons that tell you if you still have a collectible/morphing object left to find in a location. There are lots of achievements to earn in the CE, too.
Many hours of fun and interesting game play supplemented by some truly wonderful animation make this game a must-purchase.
I recommend this game!