caseyduhamel's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.4
- Helpful Votes:3,948
- Reviews Submitted:152
- First Review:October 29, 2019
- Most Recent Review:June 13, 2025
- Featured reviews0
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Spirit of Revenge: Elizabeth's Secret Collector's Edition
There’s a secret in Queen Elizabeth’s court, and you must uncover it.
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
If Only There Were More Games Like This
PostedSeptember 18, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
History- the darker side, the hidden side. I'm not going to give anything away, but I've researched Elizabeth I and what is presented here in this superb game may very well be true; and the rumor has many tentacles! I love games that present history in this manner. We need more like this. The voice overs are excellent and well acted. Gorgeous, hand drawn scenery, motion is absolutely fluid and the segway/cutaway scenes- none better! The story, especially if you're a history buff pulls you right in and keeps you there. The HOPs are actually fun and not annoying. Puzzles take some thought but are not frustrating. Sound effects and music match the scenes. I love this game and was so glad I found it- only took me about two years to find it! Always keep scouring the lists of games and you'll find the few gems like this among countless elves, dwarves, dragons, witches, vampires, haunted hotels, lost relatives, and ghosties ad nauseum. Wonderful items to find, like words that total a famous poem in the end! Do yourself a favor, add this game to your collection. THANK YOU, DEVELOPERS!!!
I recommend this game!
9: The Dark Side Collector's Edition
End a centuries-old war between the Guardians and the Clan of the Nine in 9: The Dark Side!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
They Just Don't Make 'Em Like This Anymore!
PostedSeptember 8, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
(324)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
As you can see, I purchased this recently and just now began to play it as I have a couple 100 games and covid makes it so easy to immerse myself in gaming. And that's what I want: immersion and escape- which this game provides in spades. So many creepy stories can be woven around the Knights Templar (a personal favorite of mine). Right there you've got endless possibilities: add beautifully rendered hand drawn realistic artwork that is very atmospheric, a great storyline, time-appropriate music, challenging puzzles, HOGs that are not annoying and you've got a terrific product! Granted, you have to wade through 100's and 100's of games to find these gems, but they are there. This game is not what I would call linear. And there is no hand-holding save for hints, journal and strategy guide. Hints are minimal- not a whole lot of detail and no arrow pointing. NO MAP! You've got to put in the work and if you're a fan of these historic takes on secret societies, you are gonna love this!!!
I recommend this game!
Can your love survive the vampire’s curse?
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 10 found this review helpful
The Usual Done Well
PostedSeptember 6, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
(324)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
Usual paradigm by Domini- lots of goodies to find, interactive scenes- click on birds they fly away, click on vases they fall (keeps it interesting). I have to admit this game's graphics are sharp and crisp and not too saturated with the dreaded purple and pink. I appreciate the dev's attention to trying to bring more atmosphere to the scenes- fell just a tad short. Same linear story told in a different way, but the puzzles are fun and the HOGs have different twists plus a match-3 option which I appreciate. Domini has to work on character development. The voice-overs sound very amateurish; that's disappointing. Jeez, all these new games by all these developers are the same old rehash, obviously some better than others. I look to the old games for more realism, truly immersive stories, especially concerning "strange but true": real esotericism, occultism, hermeticism, murder mysteries, the darker, mysterious side of religion and history. PLEASE devs, GET BACK TO THAT!! These cookie cutter games being churned out like a conveyor belt are really disappointing me. Sick of saving the world, rescuing my relatives from other-wordlies and haunted hotels. I HATE elves, dwarves, and dragons. And the whole vampire thing has been done to death...or un-death as it were lol. However, this game is a nice, well done way to pass an afternoon while being sequestered. Domini puts out a good product, even if predictable.
I recommend this game!
A serial killer has resurfaced, and he’s calling you out!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Fabulous, no, but definitely a fun game
PostedSeptember 5, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
(324)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
4
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5
Decent story line, lots of collectibles. Some of the puzzles were definitely very challenging and there are some great twists on the usual junk pile HOGs- and you have a match-3 option which is fantastic. Characters were not very fluid in their movements and a bit wooden. The graphics are terrific- no purple saturation and I love the little store signs that allude to the dev's name Domini. You click on things and they react- like birds flying away or vases falling. Kind of the same ol-same ol' but with solid production, great map, linear paradigm, good story, good length. I did enjoy playing this game and am happy I purchased it.
I recommend this game!
Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink Collector's Edition
The quaint mountain town of Hochwald hides a deadly secret. Defeat a mechanical mastermind and save your friend before another earthquake strikes!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Beautiful Steam Punk Adventure
PostedAugust 26, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
Well, I think we all know the steam punk genre has turned it's last loop. But this game- what a joy! Definitely challenging- pretty much two games in one . The puzzles definitely take some brain work. The imagery is top notch, but the characters are a bit robotic- who cares?! This a a great story, wonderful adventure game, and definitely challenging. Now, I don't like a lot of the new games, but I enjoyed this one very, very much!
I recommend this game!
Royal Detective: The Lord of Statues Collector's Edition
Save the besieged alpine village of Martlet and rescue its residents from the mysterious living statues in this exciting Hidden Object Adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
What A Much Needed Surprise
PostedAugust 13, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
With all the cookie cutter games out there, everything being the same- find your daughter, find your husband, find your wife, find your sanity, find a relief from boredom- comes this little gem. And the little wooden guy didn't even bother me, I enjoyed him! What a terrific edition by Elephant games. I'm used to games like Penumbra Hotel, True Fear (absolutely outstanding!). I don't like gnomes, dragons, other-worlds. I like history and realism. Well, this wonderful game has both and I am reminded of Christmas- in spite of the little wooden guy! The HOP's, which I usually find so annoying, were lots of fun and who doesn't like puzzles?! Great job, Elephant, this game is a joy!
I recommend this game!
Resurrection, New Mexico Collector's Edition
After a terrible traffic accident, Amy Walters finds herself trapped in dark, mysterious world that seems to have a mind of its own!
Overall rating
5
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5
How Did I Not Find This Earlier?!
PostedAugust 2, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
Well, at the time of this writing this game is just about 10 years old- don't let that scare you. Gorgeous hand drawn graphics, no map but a very helpful hint button, Seems to be based on Southwestern lore and the seven deadly sins- how could you go wrong?! lol No voice-overs but that's ok. HOP's are not annoying and the mini-puzzles are challenging. Not a lot of handholding here! Story-line sucks you right in! If you enjoy adventure gaming, I highly recommend this one!
I recommend this game!
He can’t be stopped. And he’s digging your grave!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Not Bad For the Usual Fare
PostedJuly 19, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
(324)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
4
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5
Typical HOAG cookie cutter, but enough thought went into this story to keep you entertained. Not my type of picnic, but there are those that will love this. Graphics- typical, voice-overs- typical, story...you guess the rest. Worth the buy, though. There are better out there but I found this to be a great way to spend a Sunday! Enjoy :-)
I recommend this game!
Help stop a killer and keep an important scientific discovery from falling into the wrong hands!
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 23 found this review helpful
Yes!! Actual Mysterious Historical Events
PostedJuly 16, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
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
As they say, truth is stranger than fiction! If you are tired of dwarves, elves, specters, ghosts, witches, other-worldlies kidnapping your relatives, haunted hotels, princesses, and having to save the world ad nauseum then you'll love this game! Granted, the graphics are well done but not particularly atmospheric. Great story line- MK Ultra: a historically CIA biggie! Thank God, the HOGs are at a minimum and lots of puzzles which I love! Great job here developers! I am loving every minute of it!
I recommend this game!
Can you rescue your daughter and save both realms in time?
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
The Elephant is Getting Bored
PostedJuly 5, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
(324)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I've liked many games from Elephant but as of late they're becoming the same ol' same ol'. I bought this game sight unseen according to the somewhat positive reviews. Mistake. As soon as the little wooden guy showed up I knew I would hate it. Now for some, I know this is your genre and many will enjoy this. Me? Nope. I love intelligent, realistic, historic gaming. Wish Big Fish would get more...please, no more elves, dwarves, dragons, mages- it's been done to death, For those of you that like this type of schmaltz gaming- enjoy. And I truly wish developers would start hand drawing their scenes again- now, that's a joy!
I don't recommend this game.