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- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:4,292
- Reviews Submitted:114
- First Review:February 9, 2012
- Most Recent Review:June 9, 2025
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Nevertales: The Beauty Within Collector's Edition
You were just about to relax with a good book when a stranger leaves a baby on your doorstep.
Overall rating
5
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5
20 of 28 found this review helpful
Puzzle Players - Just get it!
PostedOctober 24, 2013
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 probably only one of two or three 5 star reviews I have ever written in over 4 years (at least?) as a member. I'll let the others give away the storyline - that's part of the appeal to me, so I won't do it.
Everything puzzlers want:
Morphing objects
Collectibles
EVERYTHING is a puzzle
Navigational Map with objective indicators
Custom Difficulty Levels
HOG scenes cleverly drawn and not junk piles and are also sneaky little puzzles - well done.
Integrated strategy guide
Morphing objects
Collectibles
EVERYTHING is a puzzle
Navigational Map with objective indicators
Custom Difficulty Levels
HOG scenes cleverly drawn and not junk piles and are also sneaky little puzzles - well done.
Integrated strategy guide
As far as the quality of the game - GREAT graphics that work on large wide screens, calm atmospheric music, and refreshingly new or modern objectives such as (NEXT SENTENCE SLIGHT SPOILER) finding the battery for a cell phone or remembering to buckle up the baby in the reverse facing car seat.
Overall it looks to be a long game because the storyline has realistically not progressed very far yet and the Strategy Guide in the demo had two chapters but room for many more.
I'm sorry, but writing this review is taking away from my buying and playing the game. Enjoy guys.
I recommend this game!
Haunted Hotel: Eclipse Collector's Edition
Should anyone ever check in to a place called the Final Journey Hotel?
Overall rating
4
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5
8 of 12 found this review helpful
Puzzles, Dialog and some HOS
PostedOctober 10, 2013
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This is a review based on the 1 hour demo.
This was a good demo - it's an adventure game with little travel so far, and movement can be done via the interactive map. I only came across two hidden object scenes, but quite a few puzzles and some dialog. For those not interested in a story, this is not the game for you.
I don't like to give away the storyline, so I'll just give you the overall feel of the game. Well drawn images with clear, but sometimes tricky objects to find. Puzzles I have come across are refreshing and entertaining. For those new to adventure games, this is more intermediate, challenging, but not mind bending. Interactive map is very simple and straightforward and there are 15 morphing paintings to find.
Options are available for music, effects, environment, voice and gamma - and you are also given choices for full screen, custom cursor, wide screen and special effects.
Strategy guide has 6 chapters plus the bonus and collectibles. There are bonus features of gameplay, wallpaper, concept art, music, achievements, collectibles and one secret room that show 6 paintings - hmmm a mystery here.
This just might be a keeper for me. I typically enjoy the developers that look like grey circus animals. :-)
I recommend this game!
Dark Cases: The Blood Ruby Collector's Edition
Your father was murdered while he was investigating a crime. Travel back through time to save him!
Overall rating
5
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5
78 of 86 found this review helpful
Atmosphere Review
PostedSeptember 14, 2013
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I figure everyone else was going to give you the mechanics of the game, I'd give you the "feel".
The story throws you into a mystery revolving a red ruby, and you get thrown back a month in time to prevent the death of your father. I liked the storyline very much. The voiceovers were well done, there were lots and lots of puzzles, which I prefer, and when you did come across a HOG, it was occasionally and the drawings were so well done it didn't aggravate me at all. I found myself actually trying to find the objects rather than trying to get the HOG over with - adventure gamers will understand. No, nothing was hard, I never had need of the hints or strategy guide so hardcore gamers may take issue with that. The music was delightful, atmospheric, and actually relaxing. The map was interactive so you always knew when an area was needing attention or totally complete. For those who have large screens, I had no issues with it filling the screen completely and maybe one or two items total were in a darkened area. When my hour was up, I felt relaxed and longing for just a few more minutes to finish the puzzle I was on. I do believe I will take advantage of the sale today and get this game.
I recommend this game!
Treasure Island: The Golden Bug
Guide William on the adventure of a lifetime and discover Captain Kidd's lost pirate treasure in this riveting Hidden Object game.
Overall rating
3
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5
13 of 17 found this review helpful
Oh Dear!
PostedSeptember 3, 2013
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
Old timey adventure turned hidden object game. Find 15 pieces of firewood, put the firewood in the fire, blow on the fire - boring. Lots of hidden items to find, but typically all of the same type, find all the animals, find all the cannonballs. I came across a few puzzles; the first couple were a slider puzzle and a bug match 3 for hints that lasted about a minute. There is one scene where your job is to find 14 yellow bugs, then 22 spotted ones, then 14 long ones - bugs just show back up if you make an error or when you start looking for something new - you get the idea.
Navigation is done by clicking on an arrow with a circle around it when it is time to go somewhere and the screen automatically switches - there was no map during my play.
Graphics are old and grainy, but you do get a one-time option for parallax (scrolling) view or not.
Music - for the first time in a game for me, somewhat irritating.
Language is obviously an issue, I laughed at having to find 2x Lea-f(-ves) and Butterfl-y(-ies), but I couldn't have done a better job in their language.
Hints are yellow stars that randomly show up on the screen. It may have just been me, but it didn't seem like they were equal, sometimes there was 1 or more, and sometimes you would receive more than 1 hint for them.
Options: Sound, Music, Brightness and Windowed.
Storyline of oh boy I found a unique bug didn't snare me to continue and I gave up after about 30 minutes. Not a buy for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Sable Maze: Norwich Caves Collector's Edition
Your students have gone missing during an expedition under the university. Can you track them down before the water rises?
Overall rating
5
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5
22 of 31 found this review helpful
Don't be fooled by certain reviewers!
PostedAugust 29, 2013
0Jade
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
When looking at this game, make sure you filter out those who do not prefer this type of game. I found it thoroughly refreshing and entertaining. The graphics were crisp, the puzzles fun and not too difficult and the music enjoyable. I really enjoyed the new hidden object puzzle set where you had to find something and use it in order to find the next object. I can say that I enjoyed my demo time - give it a try and see what you think.
I recommend this game!
The Last Days
Only by discovering clues left by advanced civilizations can you stop the return of an ancient enemy and save Earth.
Overall rating
2
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5
25 of 26 found this review helpful
Finished Game in 1 hour with 8 minuts to spare
PostedJuly 17, 2013
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I played knowing full well that it was a dud, but I wanted to see what all were talking about. With that in mind, I probably enjoyed it more that I would have. Locations are Bahamas, Iceland, Mexico, Egypt and Home. For the most part there are 2 - 3 items to see at each location, and 1 - 2 items to click on at each location, there are maybe 5 hidden object and 5 slides puzzles in the game. Graphically, well done, but storyline is totally discombobulated. You can visit a museum, click on a brochure, travel by taxi or travel by plane, and yes, that is as exciting as it gets. In the entire game, I might have found 20 individual items to click on and use. Spoiler: In the end, you find out that you've saved the world. Interesting, because I never realized that is what I was doing during the game. Oh well.
I don't recommend this game.
Amaranthine Voyage: The Tree of Life Collector's Edition
After finding an artifact, you're whisked away to a dying world. Can you save it from the darkness?
Overall rating
4
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5
21 of 26 found this review helpful
EASY Hog/Adventure Game
PostedJanuary 27, 2013
Fun Factor
5
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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
Plot = you've discovered an orb, bad guys want it, but it protects you from them.
There are Achievements - lots of them.
Options - Full screen, custom cursor, aspect correction, music, SFX and voice.
Extras for CE - Puzzles, HO, Movies, Music, Making of Video, Pictures, and Back Story.
Difficulty Levels - 2 (Regular and Expert).
Regular - Hint and Skip are quick, Sparking active zones. Locations with an available action and objective are indicated on map, but it won't jump from location to location.
Expert - Hint and Skip take longer, No active zones are indicated and only the objectives can be found on the map.
Regular - Hint and Skip are quick, Sparking active zones. Locations with an available action and objective are indicated on map, but it won't jump from location to location.
Expert - Hint and Skip take longer, No active zones are indicated and only the objectives can be found on the map.
Hidden Object games are easy, blue items are either concealed or need to be assembled. Final object is found with a riddle.
Game keeps adding more and more items to find. Started with 40 Hidden Blimps, then 13 Butterflies, not to mention pieces for puzzle games. Good mix of HO and puzzle.
Graphics - fairly well done.
Music - atmospheric, but not irritating.
Voices - could be better, but well done.
Overall - ambiance gives you an urgency and creepiness - well done in this area.
ALL games are typical - nothing new yet, and VERY VERY easy.
Overall an enjoyable game for a Sunday afternoon, but nothing at all challenging.
Deadly Voltage: Rise of the Invincible
A mysterious force from a parallel universe wreaks havoc on a small town as a scientist fights to stop it from taking over the world!
Overall rating
3
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5
46 of 78 found this review helpful
Old Timey HO Adventure
PostedJanuary 22, 2013
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
4
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5
Agreed graphics are old timey but decent. This is a game brought to you by the same people who did Natural Threat: Ominous Shores and Oddly Enought - Pied Piper.
Options for Music, Sound, Full Screen Aspect Ratio and Custom Cursor.
34 locations
17 hidden object scenes
20 mini games
45 videos
17 hidden object scenes
20 mini games
45 videos
Overall, interesting storyline with nicely challenging puzzles, journal and a navagatable map. Agree that items can be tricky to find, but not too bad. Robotic story is intriguing enough to keep you going.
For those of you who don't like traveling around in a game - not for you.
I recommend this game!
Mahjong Royal Towers
Play Mahjong and experience royal generosity for yourself! Complete over 100 unique levels in 6 locations, earning points and trophies.
Overall rating
3
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5
14 of 29 found this review helpful
Timed Mahjong Game
PostedJanuary 21, 2013
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
2
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5
For some of us, adding time is enough to push us away. I want to enjoy my games, not be tested by them. You are in a tournament (with tournament type music) and you need to clear the tiles in so many moves or clear the tiles in so many minutes - not for me. I am aware that it's just to earn a tophy, and the level continues regardless, but if I don't beat the challenge all the way, I feel I've failed. Not for me, some of you might enjoy it.
I don't recommend this game.
The Torment of Whitewall Collector's Edition
Only one girl has survived the mysterious attacks on Whitewall, but she’s not talking… So they’ve called you in to end the town’s terrible torment!
Overall rating
4
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5
36 of 47 found this review helpful
Adventurer's Delight
PostedDecember 16, 2012
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
Plot:
Girls are being abducted, and you, the detective, have been hired to investigate. As always, I don't like to give the plot away, as it is part of the intrigue.
Girls are being abducted, and you, the detective, have been hired to investigate. As always, I don't like to give the plot away, as it is part of the intrigue.
Options:
Sound FX, Music, Voice, Full Screen, Custom Cursor, Mute all Sounds.
Sound FX, Music, Voice, Full Screen, Custom Cursor, Mute all Sounds.
Extras:
Strategy Guide, Bonus Mystery: Uncover the truth about abductions from 100 years ago, Wallpaper and Music.
Strategy Guide, Bonus Mystery: Uncover the truth about abductions from 100 years ago, Wallpaper and Music.
Other Games by these developers:
The Missing: A Search and Rescue Mystery
Strange Cases: The Lighthouse Mystery
Strange Cases: The Secrets of Gray Mist Lake
Strange Cases: The Tent Card Mystery
The Missing: A Search and Rescue Mystery
Strange Cases: The Lighthouse Mystery
Strange Cases: The Secrets of Gray Mist Lake
Strange Cases: The Tent Card Mystery
Difficulty Levels: (I always play in Easy to review)
Easy – Skip and hint recharge in about 30 seconds and there are sparkles in active zones.
Normal – Skip and hint recharge in a longer period of time and there are no sparkles.
Hard – No Skips, Hints or Sparkles.
Easy – Skip and hint recharge in about 30 seconds and there are sparkles in active zones.
Normal – Skip and hint recharge in a longer period of time and there are no sparkles.
Hard – No Skips, Hints or Sparkles.
Hidden Objects: Fairly easy to see, few and far between, some items in red require a bit more effort to find.
Puzzles: Many more puzzles than hidden object scenes – no too hard so far.
Conversations & Walking: People who like pure HO will not take to this game. It requires that you speak to many people, and there is quite a bit of walking around. Adventure gamers on the other hand, this is similar to some of the new Sherlock Holmes games.
Map:
There is a map which shows where you are and areas of interest, but it will not allow you to navigate and it takes a bit of effort to understand.
There is a map which shows where you are and areas of interest, but it will not allow you to navigate and it takes a bit of effort to understand.
Strategy Guide: 1 Chapter but it seems like it will be a fairly long game.
Overall, the game seems well done to me. I thoroughly enjoyed my time.
I recommend this game!