Peta52's Profile
 
 
 
Stat Summary
 
  • Average Rating:
    2.6
  • Helpful Votes:
    692
 
  • Reviews Submitted:
    38
  • First Review:
    November 23, 2011
  • Most Recent Review:
    November 27, 2021
  • Featured reviews
    0
 
 
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Peta52's Review History
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Stop a vengeful Titan from destroying Athens – and the world!
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
22 of 42 found this review helpful
Sorry, this is not for me
PostedJanuary 1, 2015
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Peta52
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Awful
1 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
What can I say. I played the demo for 25 minutes, which was about 20 minutes too long, in the hope that it would improve. The graphics aren't that good and the storyline didn't grab me. I think, having just played the latest 'Surface' (which are all amazing), that I have become a little spoilt!
I don't recommend this game.
+2points
22of 42voted this as helpful.
 
Death needs help from the only detective he trusts – you!
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
12 of 16 found this review helpful
Wouldn't buy the CE
PostedOctober 16, 2014
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Peta52
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I played the demo in 50 minutes, withough skipping anything or needing to use a hint. The puzzles were not challenging enough although the hogs were more unusual. The storyline was good and I enjoyed it but I suspect as I had already collected over a quarter of the cards that the game is going to be very short. Might well try it as a SE as it was fun.
I recommend this game!
+8points
12of 16voted this as helpful.
 
Princess Selene's vivid dreams warn that her marriage foretells disaster – but only you can break the magical spell threatening both your lives!
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
43 of 54 found this review helpful
Perhaps it's just me?
PostedSeptember 20, 2014
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Peta52
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I played the demo for just under an hour at intermediate. There are very few helpful messages - you are really on your own here. I found that the lack of them meant that I was either using everything in my inventory - because I had no idea what to do - or having to use the guide to help - ruined my enjoyment of the game. Having said that, the mini games are unusual and were fun and challenging. I changed to the easy setting to see if it would help but it made no difference. So as I said at the beginning, perhaps I am just having an 'off' day, but I won't be buying.
I don't recommend this game.
+32points
43of 54voted this as helpful.
 
 Haunted Manor: Painted Beauties Collector's Edition
Haunted Manor: Painted Beauties Collector's Edition
A peaceful day at the park becomes a journey into the surreal when you become the latest victim of a troubled artist's deal with Death!
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
3 of 9 found this review helpful
Don't buy
PostedJune 4, 2014
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Peta52
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Awful
1 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
I have to agree with most of the other comments. It turned out to be a really bad buy. There are so many different locations with so many different things to do that are reliant on collecting bits from other locations - with no help at all from the map - that I have now given up. And I don't think my memory is that bad! I don't enjoy playing a game where I constantly have to use the Strategy Guide just to work out where to go next.
I don't recommend this game.
-3points
3of 9voted this as helpful.
 
Your librarian friend wants your help as a journalist – he’s found an ancient book that is still unfinished. Can you save the world in the book before their story ends?
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
5 of 14 found this review helpful
Great fun!
PostedMay 10, 2014
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Peta52
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Just played the demo. Great storyline and wonderful graphics. Not particularly challenging mini games so far but not the usual fare either and a slightly different format for the HOPs . A lovely game to play that makes me smile.
I recommend this game!
-4points
5of 14voted this as helpful.
 
The city fears the return of the infamous Fire Knight – but is Rosa Ramirez really responsible?
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
14 of 33 found this review helpful
Absolutely dire
PostedApril 25, 2014
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Peta52
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Awful
1 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Poor
2 / 5
Perhaps I have been spoilt with the quality we now get for games - this one totally misses the mark. I didn't even bother to finish the demo.
I don't recommend this game.
-5points
14of 33voted this as helpful.
 
Ghostly warnings in the water are terrifying a grieving family. What's causing them, and what really happened to Julia White?
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
16 of 47 found this review helpful
Sorry, not for me
PostedApril 3, 2014
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Peta52
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
I agree with most of the previous reviews, in that the graphics are well done. However I was not overly impressed with the game itself , the storyline or the challenge. The main problem for me is that I cannot abide games that give me points for collecting items - it reminds me of arcade games and makes the game feel incredibly childish - so a definite thumbs down.
I don't recommend this game.
-15points
16of 47voted this as helpful.
 
Can a vampire and an ordinary girl be together, if the vampire's father opposes this?
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
4 of 7 found this review helpful
Great game
PostedFebruary 8, 2014
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Peta52
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This is different from most games in that you play the two main characters, switching between them. The mini games are also different from the norm although not overly challenging. (i've only played the demo). Various bits to collect as you go through. Good, clear graphics. Great to play an unusual set up.
I recommend this game!
+1point
4of 7voted this as helpful.
 
After finding an artifact, you're whisked away to a dying world. Can you save it from the darkness?
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
24 of 46 found this review helpful
Not for me I'm afraid
PostedJanuary 27, 2013
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Peta52
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
Postitives: Yes, the graphics are great. There are collectables, which I enjoy.
But I am afraid that I found the dialogue irritating and over long - simply holding up the action, and the cut scenes, giving the background to the story, felt like padding. The HOGs and games were too easy - I kept getting 'achievements' for completing a HOG in less than three minutes. So I won't be buying.
I don't recommend this game.
+2points
24of 46voted this as helpful.
 
Dupin needs your help solving the mystery of the gold bug. Crack the codes and follow the clues to one man’s obsession with an old legend.
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Nothing like as good as the earlier dark tales.
PostedJanuary 14, 2013
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Peta52
fromUK
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
Graphics are the usual good quality but the puzzles are not remotely challenging. Not worth the CE price.
I don't recommend this game.
+1point
2of 3voted this as helpful.