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
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Dark Alleys: Penumbra Motel Collector`s Edition
Rescue a young girl from the Penumbra Motel. Solve puzzles, unravel a long standing mystery of death and disappearances in this heart-pounding adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
So Far, So Great!!
PostedJuly 4, 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
In these days of cookie cutter games ad infinitum with cg graphics and characters that move like stickmen, it's a wonderful day to find a game like this. Hand drawn graphics with real actors, fluidity of motion. Graphics are crisp and clean, intriguing story line moves in a linear fashion and- oh glory hallelujah- very few HO's. This is a puzzle heavy game. It's an older game, which probably explains the great graphics which a team obviously took the time to produce. And personally I like the fact that there are no morphs or collectors items or puzzle pieces to watch out for. Although I do enjoy that, it's nice to be able to concentrate on just the game. You have to hunt for gems like this in the huge cornucopia of games that is BIG FISH but it is well worth the expedition. Great job on this one and well done!
I recommend this game!
An intruder’s puzzling calling-card means certain doom for the Holmes family line!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Not Great But Not Bad
PostedJune 30, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I bought this without playing the demo as it looked to be something different and the reviews were mostly very positive. I was disappointed. The game lacked atmosphere, no mystery at all as we know the culprit from the start, and the storyline...well, this is no Arthur Conan Doyle. I finished the game and started the bonus chapter. The voiceovers are not good- it's supposed to take place in England but the only character with a hint of an English accent is the main character. BUT- the voiceover in the bonus chapter was awful. It begins with a wedding- the bridegroom's voicing was so incredibly bad it was comical and I laughed out loud. Character movement and fluidity is very clunky. I'm giving this three stars instead of two because I appreciate the effort to bring something new to the table. Mercifully, this game is short. I thank the developers for trying but this falls way short. Back to the drawing board is elementary, my dear Watson.
I don't recommend this game.
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition
What if everything you knew about your life, everything your family ever told you, turned out to be a lie?
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Fantastic Offering- So Few Like This
PostedJune 19, 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
Other reviewers have said it better, so please read them. This little opus is well written, very well drawn by hand, and scary as heck. Traversing this game is a joy- it gives you everything you need but the HOPs and Puzzles themselves are challenging. Congratulations to the developer, well done! If only more HOAG were like this...and it's six years old!!! Don't think twice- buy it. You will not be disappointed! OH, and it does have a map as the playing area is a good size. :-)
I recommend this game!
The Smithsonian Castle’s secrets lie in a Civil War past.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Can't Say How Much I Love This Series!
PostedMay 23, 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
No ghosts, no kidnapped siblings, no saving the world- just fascinating American history with a bit of artistic license. I adore this series- the graphics are bar none astoundingly good, story line sold and engrossing. This hold's a special place in my heart as my great great uncle's uniform hangs in the Smithsonian. He was a captain with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough riders and the first to die on San Juan Hill. His horse was shot out from under him and he carried on the charge on foot with only a pistol- his rifle was still saddled to his dead horse. His Name was Allyn K. Capron in case you want to look it up. President Roosevelt wrote of him in his memoirs. Great game, Eipix and Big Fish- brings a tear to my eye.
I recommend this game!
You’re on a train in the middle of nowhere, and a band of dangerous thieves demand you tell them where to find the Hope Diamond’s shards. As the newest Hidden Expedition recruit, you’ve got to find the shards before they do…
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Love Intelligent Gaming!
PostedMay 13, 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
After playing games like Apothecary and Fright (among several other brilliant games, few as it may be) it becomes difficult to find games that reach that superlative level where the player must become immersed in the story and literally put in the work in order to complete the adventure. So many players just dive in, don't care, just want to finish...little thought required. That's why so many of the new games of the adventure genre are disappointing...except this! Love the history, the story line, the graphics aren't above and beyond but they are definitely enjoyable. The HOGs are actually fun (and I dislike them intensely lol). The puzzles are lots of fun- if you have patience you can get it done. Love the "Info Cards"! This is literally American history, friends, with a little artistic license added. If you are tired of dwarves, dragons, and specters do yourself a favor and grab this gem!
I recommend this game!
Apothecarium: The Renaissance of Evil
Discover the city of Apothecarium, where inhabitants are caught in a perilous struggle against a powerful alchemist who is taking the lives of innocent!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
And Now For Something Completley Different
PostedMay 8, 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
You fans of Monty Python will recognize that title :-) But, you know what- this game is something completely different! What a joy- I have only just started playing and I am in love with this game! Match-3, HOG, adventure, get money!, find treasure chests of puzzles! Wow this game has it all!. And very atmospheric, I might add. You want a change from the same old same old? Grab this one- a gem! Thanks, Big Fish!!
I recommend this game!
Fright Collector's Edition
After a suspicious accident, you find yourself stranded at a run-down motel. But you soon realize the area hides a terrifying secret...
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
WOW! JUST WOW!
PostedMay 7, 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
Rarely do we see these hidden object/adventure games done with live actors...that are actually GOOD! This game is outstanding, the HOGs are very different (thank God!), the puzzles are challenging and the story grabs you the moment you start. Again, I am very impressed with the actors. This is definitely more of an adventure game (YAY!!). Do yourself a favor...grab this up! It's immersive, suspenseful, and requires thought. Oh my, imagine that! :-)
Azada® : In Libro Collector's Edition
Save the three worlds contained inside of a magical book in Azada: In Libro! Stop a dark magician from conquering Azada!
Overall rating
5
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5
OUTSTANDING- AND NOT ONE HOG!!!
PostedApril 9, 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
This is a terrific game. Graphics are gorgeous and look to be hand drawn. Very atmospheric. Storyline was very solid with excellent continuity. Big playing area and no map- so no hand holding here and be prepared to put in your time, although the SG definitely helps at times. Puzzles were definitely challenging and lots of fun- the devs were kind enough to toss in one or two easy ones so I felt a little better about myself lol. Even though this game is nine years old it can definitely be held to today's standards and higher! Great job! Really enjoyed this!
I recommend this game!
Can you catch a magical culprit behind a string of strange robberies?
Overall rating
5
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5
24 of 30 found this review helpful
Erin Go Bragh!
PostedMarch 15, 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
Don't look for anything deep here- I mean we're talking about Leprechauns. I'm playing another game that deals with ancient aliens, so don't look for that kind of depth in this game. But, it's still lots of fun- terrific graphics, befitting ambient music, Irish accents that are believable enough. The HOGs aren't annoying nor are they junk piles, The puzzles- which I love -are fun and just thought provoking enough. I love the collectibles and morphs- easy enough to find. This is just a fun game- light and airy and a great way to spend time gaming when your brain is just a little too tired after the hunt for the pot o' gold. I am enjoying this game- a good turn for Friends 4 Games. I've always enjoyed their Dark City series...and this little leprechaun is no different! :-)
I recommend this game!
A visit to Manchester Asylum takes a dangerous turn into madness!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Thanks Eipix!
PostedFebruary 7, 2020
caseyduhamel
fromSouth Dakota
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle, 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
I am not a fan of these cookie cutter, churn-'em-out as fast as you can new games. I like the older games, true adventure gaming, But this is a beauty by Eipix. Graphics are very well done and completely immersible and atmospheric. Puzzles are great fun and the HOG's are (thank God, cuz I hate 'em) actually enjoyable! Eipix did a great job on this. Solid storyline. Being able to do 360 degrees in a 3D environment to find goodies and solve situations would make it even better- like the older games! Thanks Eipix! About time!
I recommend this game!