samstiles's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.5
- Helpful Votes:51
- Reviews Submitted:13
- First Review:November 15, 2013
- Most Recent Review:June 1, 2015
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A meteorite devastates a town, yanking Emily from her normal life.
Overall rating
5
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5
24 of 25 found this review helpful
Best HOG I have played
PostedJune 1, 2015
samstiles
fromSouth Australia
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Adventure, Large File
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
2
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5
I'm not a fan of HOG's. The few I have enjoyed either came from this series, MCF or Azada. But thoroughly enjoyed this entire game. The hogs are extremely interactive. not mindless junk piles, which I DETEST. They had some great ones where you have to complete them in order, each bit unlocks the next. and there where even some small puzzles in the HOG. Thoroughly recomend
I recommend this game!
You've returned from school to visit your father at his famous Jazz Pepper Club during Mardi Gras, but everyone is hypnotized. Have they heard the wrong note?
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 6 found this review helpful
Too easy
PostedJanuary 11, 2015
samstiles
fromSouth Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I really tried to love this one. I saw it on the best of 2014 and gave it a go. But struggled to finish it, despite the beautiful music, story and excellent story. It was just way to easy. I didn't feel challenged at all. I chose to do it on the harder level, but still felt like I was hand held the entire way through. I absolutely hated the HOS where it showed you what to pick or the one where it gave you one item at a time to find. This could of been a truly excellent game if it were just a little harder
I don't recommend this game.
Use a mystical locket to explore a magical world and save a young girl in Other world: Spring of Shadows!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
enjoyed it. very relaxing play
PostedJanuary 11, 2015
samstiles
fromSouth Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I really enjoyed playing this game. It's visually stunning and the story is captivating. The puzzles were on the easy side. and I can see children loving this one, and not having much of a problem. So I played this when I didn't feel like putting much brain power into a game. I bought the second as well as I wanted to know whats next.
A deadly secret lurks in the woods of Dire Grove!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Pretty Blah
PostedJanuary 6, 2015
samstiles
fromSouth Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I've played all of the MCF games, and loved them all except one. But this one was a bit lack lustre. There's a lot of back and forth so you don't really feel like your advancing much. Also towards the end there's this whole new character that shows up, turns out to be vital. But it feels like it comes out of no where and in one scene he has nor memory and then voila suddenly knows who he is. Kinda spoilt the ending for me. I played the collectors edition but didn't feel it was worth the extra $7
What if everything you knew about your life, everything your family ever told you, turned out to be a lie?
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Fantastic!
PostedJanuary 6, 2015
samstiles
fromSouth Australia
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
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
5
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5
The story had me on the edge of my seat. I'm an avid reader and love a good story line. There are some inconsistencies in this, with the time line being especially murky. Like it seemed to change with every new clue. But I was still riveted, and found myself trying to rush through puzzles just to get to the next clue note. I didn't realize it was part of a series though so was disappointed when it came to an end. Looking forward to the next one but can't find a release date. The collectors edition is necessary I feel as it releases more information
The residents of Bitterford, Maine have fallen prey to a terrible curse. It’s up to you to unravel the series of mysterious events that led to the town’s downfall and uncover the evil that was responsible.
Overall rating
1
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
MCF let down
PostedNovember 12, 2014
samstiles
fromSouth Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Large File, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I love the mystery case file games, even though there are hidden object scenes which I detest. But this one was straight up terrible. It only had a couple of puzzles. It was either moving around your doing a jigsaw like picture puzzle. The acting was terrible. It was hard to see things as it was all in grey/green colour. I made myself finish it, then deleted it straight away. Definitely do not recommend this game
I don't recommend this game.
Something wicked has taken over Fate’s Carnival!
Overall rating
4
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Few HOS
PostedNovember 7, 2014
samstiles
fromSouth Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
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
I loved this game because it had more puzzles and less hidden object scenes. The visuals were great, and the story tied into previous mystery case file games. I used the hint button just to move around. In previous MCF games I hated the back and forth so really loved I could skip that in this game. Just all around impressed with this game
I recommend this game!
Wandering Willows
Find, and nurture unique pets in a whimsical world full of surprises! New friends need your help with a variety of tasks!
Overall rating
5
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5
Harvest moon type game
PostedNovember 4, 2014
samstiles
fromSouth Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Like the title suggests, this game is very similar to the harvest moon series. was great fun. And very relaxing
I recommend this game!
Help Kiera Vale discover her ancestor’s history as she explores Blackwater Asylum in Nightmare Adventures: The Witch’s Prison!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Really enjoyable
PostedDecember 22, 2013
samstiles
fromSouth Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I thought this was a great adventure game. There was a great range of puzzles that were just hard enough, without being hair pulling. I really enjoyed the story and thought it was well thought out. And left it open for a sequel. Some of the puzzles I felt didn't have enough instructions. So I would have to go into the walkthrough just to find out what I was supposed to be doing. And I did find that annoying. But all in all I thought this was a great adventure game.
I recommend this game!
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
3
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
No conclusion to storyline
PostedDecember 22, 2013
samstiles
fromSouth Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I really loved this game up until the ending. It had a good selection of puzzles. that progressed to harder puzzles. I found the storyline line to be a bit of a mystery suspense. And I loved how creepy/ thriller movie the whole game was. But the ending did not come together. I'm still scratching my head after an hour trying to figure out what happened. Who killed who? Was that his daughter or someone elses? Who was the guy at the end? Is the dog dead? I mean is red ead.