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Can you find the key to Ravenhearst's resurrection?
Overall rating
5
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5
49 of 65 found this review helpful
A TERRIFIC GAME WHERE WE SEE THE EVIL GENIUS OF ALISTAIR DALIMAR
PostedDecember 9, 2015
biscuitsmama
fromHolding my breath as I take each step in this awesome game
Skill Level:Expert
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
Yes detective, the Queen herself has requested your assistance with a case surrounding the sale of Ravenhearst Manor and now you must revisit the infamous mansion even though you might not want to face your greatest fears once again. Agent Barker has been working undercover on the case and he is now your point of contact but, unfortunately, his cover has been blown so you will take over the case. Shortly after arrival you receive a mysterious and eerie box from agent Barker but once you open it, you realize that the agent is in danger. Are you ready to once again step into Ravenhearst and see what horrors might await you this time?
The game offers four modes of gameplay: Regular, Hard, Insane, and Custom. If you choose the Custom setting you can fiddle with different settings to set up the game for the way you like to play. In the Custom mode the hints will recharge in a range of 10 – 120 seconds and the puzzle skips can be set in a range of 10 – 400 seconds. You can also turn of the rapid search penalty if you wish.
Our tools include the interactive map and a box that we acquire early in the game. Although the box isn’t really a tool, as we complete various puzzles we gain more knowledge and sometimes new items.
The HOP scenes are some of the best I have seen in recent games and they do have a variety of different styles. The first HOP is the standard list type with some interaction that is required to find a few of the items, but the HOP that followed was a very interactive silhouette scene that proved to be quite challenging. Many of the HOPS seem a bit more challenging than the norm but I liked them a lot. Then we come to the puzzles that I can only say are excellent, particularly the Rube-Goldberg or super puzzle that we encounter fairly early in the game. Other puzzles include one where we must connect the correct pipes to get the water flowing. We also need to retrieve gloves with a fishing pole. Some of the puzzles were different than the normal ones we usually find or if they seemed familiar there was certainly a different spin on how they work. I must say that I haven’t been this excited about the puzzles in a game in quite some time.
In the CE version of the game there are 34 ravens to collect that can be found throughout the manor. There are achievements to earn as well as the other standard extras such as wallpapers, artwork, music, replay of HOPS and puzzles, Bonus Game, Strategy Guide and more.
The Ravenhearst storyline has not been my favorite in the MCF series and I had hoped that the series was finally at its end; however, after playing the demo for the game I am certainly happy to once again to wander through Ravenhearst. IMHO, the developer has done an incredible job and nailed the challenge of bringing back the evil genius and insanity of Alistair Dalimar in a game that I am sure many of you have been eagerly awaiting. I must admit that I find the game very challenging and ultimately enjoyable. Everything about this newest Ravenhearst game is top quality, from the graphics on down to the HOPS and the puzzles. I enjoyed every minute of the CE version of the game and, particularly if you are new to the genre of HOPA games, I would recommend the CE. The game is a challenge and I found a few of the puzzles difficult. The Key to Ravenhearst was the first game in the Dalimar saga that I have enjoyed in a very long time. If you perhaps joined me in wanting to see an end to this storyline, I highly recommend that you plunge in and give Mystery Case Files Key to Ravenhearst a chance to see if you will find this one worth waiting for. Kudos to the developer for making Key to Ravenhearst a terrific game.
I recommend this game!
Have fun helping Santa make the best Christmas ever. Put up decorations, visit Santa's North Pole workshops and open fabulous presents.
Overall rating
5
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5
83 of 98 found this review helpful
AN EAGERLY AWAITED CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND GAME IS HERE AND THE FESTIVITES CAN BEGIN
PostedDecember 8, 2015
biscuitsmama
fromDecorating the tree and finding hidden goodies. Yes Christmas is almost here!
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
The Christmas season is my favorite time of year and I eagerly await the arrival of these wonderful little holiday gems that brighten the season. In some homes the Christmas Wonderland games have become a family tradition where the whole family can gather around the computer and spend time immersed in wonderful Christmas themed graphics as they find the items hidden in among glittering lights, sleighs, gifts, Christmas trees and decorated shopping mall windows.
Beware – the scenes are literally packed with goodies to find and some items are very small but if you enjoy the Christmas holiday and want to get in the mood, then Christmas Wonderland 6 is a terrific game. During the game you have the challenge of finding certain silhouetted items that are “lost and found,” you will collect gold reindeers, and find some interactive or hidden items. The game really has no storyline so it is a perfect game to open and play when you have some extra time and don’t want to become immersed in a story driven HOPA game. The graphics are very colorful and just what we would hope to find in a Christmas themed game. On the other hand, the music quickly became annoying. The game would have been better had there been what I think of as more traditional Christmas music, and it wasn’t long before I pushed the volume slider to a very low setting so I didn’t have to listen to the repetitive jingle that quickly set my nerves on edge. There are two modes of gameplay to select in the game with one having a quicker recharge on hints and skips.
Since I am a hopeless HOP addict, Christmas Wonderland 6 is a game I love. I know it won’t be for everyone but for those of you who love Christmas and finding hidden objects this might be a game you will enjoy. I happen to enjoy the mini games or puzzles that I need to play at the end of each hidden object scene as they add an extra touch to the game. The puzzles are not difficult but still entertaining. So get the kids or grandkids and gather around the screen for a little bit of extra cheer on cold winter days. As always, please try the demo to see if you would like to add Christmas Wonderland 6 to you holiday celebrations.
I recommend this game!
Do you love HOGs as much as we do? Do you count yourself an expert? Test your speed with non-stop, round-based hidden object scenes!
Overall rating
1
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5
80 of 109 found this review helpful
I DON'T WANT TO FIND THIS WONDERLAND
PostedDecember 7, 2015
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Good grief, I wonder where BFG found this one? I can’t believe that they would even want to publish a game like Search for the Wonderland on their website.
The graphics are dark thus making finding objects next to impossible. The music is so annoying and if you turn it off there is no sound whatsoever. When the game is opened, you are taken immediately to the play screens with no options to set up the gameplay whatsoever. Since I love the sound effects in a game, when I had to turn off the music, or whatever it is they call that sound package, that spoiled the game. Not only is the sound horrid, the game opens with black bars on the side and no option for stretch screen.
Sorry to say, I lasted about two minutes before I had to close the game. This is definitely not worth even the time it takes to download the demo. Although if you want a game that was probably a classroom experiment to see if the students could create a game, then maybe this is the one for you. Unfortunately, I couldn’t remove this one from my game manager fast enough
I don't recommend this game.
You're the last hope to stop the ancient curse!
Overall rating
5
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5
40 of 58 found this review helpful
DON'T TOUCH THE GOLD OR YOU MIGHT BECOME THE NEXT ARTIFACT
PostedDecember 6, 2015
biscuitsmama
fromAs long as I follow Maaron's advice, I will stay safe
Skill Level:Expert
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 have never met a Lost Lands game that I didn’t love. This developer knows how to put a great and generally long game (at least for me) together. I have enjoyed every previous Lost Lands game and now I can add The Golden Curse to my list of favorite games. Even though the theme is familiar, it has new things to discover.
Our heroine from the previous games returns and one would think that by now she would be very wary about touching rippling mirrors or anything that might resemble a portal. However, since Susan is curious by nature, and we wouldn’t have a story if she didn’t, she can’t resist touching the mirror that whisks her through a portal to another realm. I am sure that many of you have probably realized that Susan in the Lost Lands games is the same character as Suzanne in another series from this same developer. I guess recycling pays off in games and cuts down on the work – lol. In the Golden Curse petrified demons are being restored to life and they must be stopped at all cost. As Susan are you up to the challenge?
The game has three gameplay options to choose: Easy, Normal, and Hard Even though the game doesn’t have a Custom mode, we can still choose various settings under each mode. The hint and skip buttons can be set to select the amount of time you would like for each to recharge after use. The graphics are good but not overall as crisp as I like. The close-up windows generally have very sharp graphics. The voiceovers, on the other hand, are excellent.
Your tools include an interactive map that you must find and piece together early in the game. We also have a journal or diary – one of my favorite tools. We will find pages of a manuscript throughout the game that are then stored in the diary as we progress. The manuscript provides interesting facts about the Lost Lands and presumably we might need that information for a quiz found in the extras section of the game.
Since the Golden Curse is a HOPA game we do have HOPS but they don’t seem as frequent. One of the things that I love about the Lost Lands series is that every time we need an item we certainly don’t have to search a HO scene to find it. Don’t get me wrong, I love searching for items but, unfortunately, these silhouette scenes are not my favs. Maybe as the game gets going we will have some variety in the HOPS rather than silhouette type all the way through. The puzzles are fairly familiar and not so difficult that they can’t be easily completed.
The CE version of the game includes collectibles and morphing objects. There are achievements to be earned if you care about them, and then we have the usual items such as the strategy guide, bonus game, wallpapers, art, videos, music, mini-games, puzzles, and a quiz.
Since I love the Lost Lands games, I purchased the game right away without bothering to download the demo. The full game turned out to be even more than I hoped and it was excellent. The puzzles were tricky, the HOPS much better than I expected. Even though I am very fond of this series, as always I recommend that you try the demo to see if The Golden Curse is a game you will enjoy.
I recommend this game!
The rivalry between two movie studios escalates into deception and murder!
Overall rating
5
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5
67 of 121 found this review helpful
ENJOY THE FINAL CUT FINALE AS THE SERIES FADES TO BLACK
PostedDecember 5, 2015
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
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5
In a farewell nod to the very first series ever presented by this awesome game developer, we have the ultimate finale to the Final Cut series in Fade to Black. Things are not always as they seem and now it looks like some unsavory characters have stepped up the game as the tension escalates between the two top studios in movie land. Unfortunately, your photographer friend Bernard seems to have been caught right in the middle of the studio battle. When you receive an urgent message from Bernard you rush to his apartment to find two shady characters leaving. Of course, you decide to follow them and it isn’t long before bullets are flying. When you return to Bernard’s apartment you find that he has been murdered. Why would someone kill him and what was he investigating that led to his demise? Will you be able to solve his murder and bring those responsible to justice?
The game options include four modes of gameplay: Easy, Medium, Hard and Custom. In the custom mode the hints can be set to recharge anywhere from 10 to 120 seconds and the puzzle skips can be set to recharge in a range of 10 to 400 seconds. You can also turn of the HOP error click penalty. The voiceovers are excellent as is the entire sound package for the game. It goes without saying that the graphics are crisp and in the familiar style of the other Final Cut games.
Your tools include an interactive map and a camera that requires different lenses. Yep, you guessed it, every time you use the camera you have a little mini-game to complete. There was something similar in another recent game and, unfortunately, these things are just time-extending game gimmicks that I can live without.
The HOPS are varied and some are those multi-level types that are the signature for this dev. There is a good balance between puzzles and HOPs with the puzzles being typical and not too difficult to solve. Many HOPA lovers enjoy the easier puzzles so this game might be just right for them.
The CE version of the game has collectibles, souvenirs, and morphing objects. The other items include the Strategy Guide and the bonus chapter. In a very nice touch the dev has added some extra special holiday cheer to the package with their extras room. There is a tribute video to the Final Cut series included in the extras that is worth watching. The other extras include the bonus chapter and the strategy guide.
This developer is my favorite and for the most part I enjoy all of their games. The Final Cut series is one that I like but sometimes I have mixed feelings about the overall storyline of the games. When I first started playing the demo For Fade to Black I felt rather so-so about the game and, just as I was on the verge of total boredom, something clicked and grabbed my interest. One of the best things about this game dev is that they realize when a series has reached the end and know it is time to say farewell. IMHO, I am happy to see this series come to wrap as the twinkle of this star has faded. In Fade to Black the dev has given us a five-star game and one that many of you will love but, as always, please try the demo to see if this is a game you will enjoy.
I recommend this game!
Haunted Legends: The Secret of Life
You've traveled the world in search of a cure for your deadly illness, and you've finally found it! But it won't be easy to get – are you up to the task?
Overall rating
5
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5
44 of 55 found this review helpful
MAYBE OUR NASTY LITTLE DWARF HAS A HEART AFTER ALL
PostedDecember 4, 2015
biscuitsmama
fromLearn the story of St. Germaine. Who knows what lies ahead.
Skill Level:Expert
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 this new Haunted Legends we play the game as St. Germaine who is suffering from a terminal illness. We have traveled the world in search of a cure but as we are at the point of losing hope, we learn of an ancient house that is said to possess the Secret of Life. Your search is almost at and end and you are one of four healers summoned to the house to perform a purification ritual and, if you are successful, you will then receive the Secret of Life. As you prepare for the ritual you certainly find there is more to the story than simply gaining the Secret of Life. It seems that the elder has not been very open with you and he requires a healer that will complete the purification ritual to save his daughter’s soul and banish the curse that will soon engulf the entire town. It becomes apparent that this will not be an easy task as other healers have perished during the process.
The game offers 4 choices of gameplay mode: Casual, Advanced, Hard, and Custom. In the Custom mode the hints and puzzle skips can be set in a range of 5 to 200 seconds. You can fiddle with the settings and uncheck tutorial and wrong click penalty buttons if you wish. As usual the graphics are excellent and have that signature bunny team look. Their hand drawn artwork is tip notch and I think their characters are exceptionally well depicted. The lip synced voiceovers are also excellent as are the ambient sound effects and music.
Your tools include an interactive map that is acquired in the game’s first HOP scene. An additional map will also be received when you are about to enter the gates to the cemetery and the house. The bunny team seems to have received the message that we don’t particularly care for pet helpers and other gimmicky objects and have stayed away from those in this game. You are on your own to play this game and find the Secret of Life.
The HOP scenes do have some variety as usual. The first scene was one where not only do we find the items but we will collect additional pieces to open a case. The next HOP was the standard list type but it too had some interaction required. The puzzles seemed a bit more challenging and I have to admit that I struggled with the skull lock puzzle and just couldn’t seem to get it. Although the puzzles might be challenging the only thing I don’t like is that some of them are the type that I dislike where we move one thing and others will move as well. I couldn’t see the logical pattern and happened to solve one just as I was ready to hit the skip button. I prefer puzzles that have some obvious logic involved and ones don’t seem quite so random in their solutions.
The game certainly has the creepy factor that many gamers just love. The storyline is intriguing and maybe we will see how SG became the nasty little man that he has been in all of the other Haunted Legends. The Secret of Life is an extremely good game. It is not often that even after playing the bonus game, I am left wanting more. I felt the game was very well-crafted and although it wasn’t as long a game as I would like, it was still excellent. If you are looking for a good game with some challenge, The Secret of Life might be for you but, as always, please try the demo to see if this is a game you will enjoy.
I recommend this game!
Why would anyone want to stop Christmas from coming?
Overall rating
5
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5
17 of 35 found this review helpful
A WONDERFUL NEW CHRISTMAS CLASSIC TO RING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON
PostedDecember 3, 2015
biscuitsmama
fromOff to the North Pole to help Simon and Santa find the stolen Christmas Star.
Skill Level:Expert
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
Here it is that magical time of year when the hills are dusted with snow and now we have another of those special Christmas treats from our friends at the Mammoth team. What would Christmas be without them and their wonderful games that have created a new tradition for those who love HOPA games? Our story begins as you arrive home one Christmas Eve to find a little kitten shivering on your porch. Being a kind-hearted person you bring him in to a warm bed, a nice bowl of food, and name him Simon. You soon find that Simon is a very special kitty, sent by Santa to help save Christmas and that is where your adventure begins.
The game offers four modes of gameplay: Kitten, Santa, Puss ‘n Boots, and Custom. If you select the Custom Cat mode you can set both the hint and puzzle skip buttons to recharge in a range of 15 to 90 seconds. The graphics are terrific and loaded with over-the-top Christmas goodies. I love the cats and some of them are just too cute. The voiceovers are awesome and coupled with the graphics my heart was melting. How could I resist wanting to keep every cuddly feline in the game?
The interactive map is present early in the game so there is no need to find one. Yes, Simon is our animal helper but he is a part of the story and his antics are so funny that I certainly don’t mind having him around for a few hours.
Some of the hidden object scenes were a challenge particularly the one where I had to “spot the differences” but mostly they were fairly typical with a variety of styles that required some interaction. The puzzles were not difficult at all but they were entertaining. This is the perfect game to introduce some of the little ones to the joys of HOPA gaming.
The CE version of the game comes with all of the extra goodies that we generally find in games from this developer. There are collectible puzzle pieces to find and lots of morphing objects. Other extras include achievements to earn, wallpapers, concept artwork, screensavers, music, strategy guide, bonus game and the Secret Room.
The game is oozing with cuteness but, hey, it’s the Christmas season so I am thankful for the beauty of a new classic Christmas tale to get me in the mood to decorate the tree and enjoy the holiday. To say I LOVE this game is certainly an understatement. Yes, I know the game is easy but it does have some challenge and more importantly, at least for me, it is fun. Christmas has always been one of my favorite times of year and now I have the perfect game to enjoy while taking a break from all the hustle and bustle that comes along with a great family holiday. Sit back, enjoy a nice warm cup of tea and just have some fun while you help Simon save Christmas. Although I love this game, I recommend that you try the demo to see if it is destined to become a Christmas classic for you.
I recommend this game!
Rediscover Red Riding Hood in an adventure with a surprisingly original twist based loosely on the tale by Charles Perrault!
Overall rating
3
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5
41 of 60 found this review helpful
A HUMOROUS RETELLING OF THE CLASSIC TALE
PostedNovember 30, 2015
biscuitsmama
fromIf you want a good laugh then don't miss this version of Red Riding Hood
Skill Level:Expert
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
Red Riding Hood Star Crossed Lovers is an updated retelling of the classic tale and, IMHO, this one is hilarious. Red, as she is called in this game, has had a long-time friendship with Grey Shadow, who by day is a rather gorgeous man but one who changes into a werewolf when the moon rises. It seems that Grey Shadow’s brothers had demanded that he present them with a human for their next feast and lo and behold the main item on the menu is none other than Red. Given the alternative, the lovers have no choice but to run, and this is where the fun begins.
Technically, the game leaves a lot to be desired. It is a fairly basic HO game with a few puzzles thrown in to break up the tedium of looking for objects at every turn. Don’t get me wrong, I love HO games but have come to appreciate the finer details and polish of most recent games in the genre. Although the graphics are very good, it is apparent that the developer most likely lacks the tools or expertise to present a seamless game. For instance, in the opening scene when Red moves along to path, she fades in and out as she progresses rather than walking toward the viewer. There are no options to speak of so unless I want to turn off the music for the game I am stuck listening to the annoying music that plays during a HO scene. There are no voiceovers so we must read the dialogue. When a scene changes there is a pop up bar that fills before we enter either a HOS or a new location, and although the bar fills quickly it is still annoying. Then there are the arrows that are in abundance at every twist and turn in the game.
There is a journal but its pages remained blank during the demo so I have no idea if it even works. We do not have a map so it looks like we are on our own to navigate – well, except for those arrows everywhere. When you enter different scenes there are wolf heads scattered around that when clicked will bring up interesting fact cards that give the background and other information about Red Riding Hood
The HOS are straightforward with no interaction required to find certain items. Some items are difficult to spot because they are either hidden in shadows or are very tiny.
Even with the lack of sophistication, the game is still worth picking up on a sale, or if you need to fill a monthly punch card. The dialogue alone makes it worth the price of the game. If you are a true fan of the genre and hunting for objects, then this is a game you will love; if not, then you might want to skip it – unless you want a good laugh as you read the dialogue. For me the game is a definite keeper since I am a diehard lover of the genre but, as always, please try the demo to see if this is one you will enjoy.
I recommend this game!
After being contacted by a secret organization of elite mystery solvers, you're sent out in the field to prove your skills. This job interview may be your last!
Overall rating
3
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5
90 of 117 found this review helpful
ANOTHER GAME OF AWAKENED EVIL AND FLYING GARGOYLES
PostedNovember 28, 2015
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
In The Curio Society Eclipse over Mesina, you play a detective who has developed quite a reputation in solving previous cases. That reputation has caught the eye of a secret organization, The Curio Society who invites you to join them, well that is if you can pass their tests. So with their card in hand you head for the Museum of Rare Antiquities to see what lies ahead.
The game has four modes of gameplay: Casual, Advanced, Hardcore, and Custom. Even though there is a Custom setting there are not that many options to change aside from the hint and skip times. In the Custom mode the hints and puzzle skips will recharge in a range of 15 – 90 seconds each. There are not a lot of other settings except to turn of sparkles and the tutorial. The graphics are okay and at sometimes they are quite colorful. I just thought some of the characters were odd. The voiceovers are passable but the dialogue is really hokey.
The interactive transporter type map is present at the beginning of the game. Your other tools include a suitcase that is used to analyze bits and pieces of evidence that will provide information on the assembled clues. You also have “Harry” who is useful at times. Although it lives in your inventory you have another tool, a Light Cannon that requires special mirrors before each use.
The HOPS are interactive and varied in style with some being the list type while others are the silhouette type. If you really don’t want to find the items in the HOPS then you can switch to a match 3 game. At least in the beginning of the game, the puzzles were insultingly easy and it felt like they were thrown in to serve as nothing more than time-fillers. The good news is that as the game progresses the puzzles have a bit more substance and improve in difficulty. Hopefully, that trend will continue throughout the game.
The CE version of the game has collectibles to find that include Dossiers and Coins. There are achievements to earn along with the standard extras we find in CE games.
The Curio Society Eclipse Over Mesina is one of those games that you will either love or hate. It is not often that I don’t care for a game but this game just didn’t grab me. The dialogue was choppy and seemed ludicrous at times. I it felt like the game was thrown together without a lot of attention to the fine points that make a game at least playable if not interesting. It doesn’t help that Eclipse Over Mesina is another game with the worn out story line of an ancient evil that is wreaking havoc on a city. Given that most game developers have some level of creativity it would be very refreshing if they would manage to come up with something new. Although Eclipse Over Mesina is not the game for me, I recommend that you try the demo because you might have a different opinion.
I recommend this game!
The eyes are watching... and they're everywhere.
Overall rating
5
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5
34 of 46 found this review helpful
WHO KILLED EVELYN ROGERS?
PostedNovember 27, 2015
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 this terrific new Fear for Sale game your expertise has once again been called upon to solve a paranormal mystery. Some very strange things are taking place in the town of Eastwood where statues are coming to life and harassing people. This strange phenomenon began when the sculptor Evelyn Rogers died in a fire that was blamed on her young friend and model – Amelia Jones. Evelyn’s husband is behind the theory that the fire was arson and that it was caused by Amelia after she was caught stealing jewelry from Evelyn. Could it possibly be that there is a different murderer and that the reason for Evelyn’s death was more sinister? You will have to play City of the Past to find all the answers.
The game offers four modes of gameplay including the Custom mode where you can fiddle with the settings to play the game the way you want. The graphics are a bit foggy in the opening scenes but improve considerably once Emma arrives in Eastwood to start her investigation. The voiceovers are excellent with the exception of Steve’s very slow voice as the game begins.
Your tools include an interactive map that you acquire early in the game. The thing I like about the maps in this devs games is that they show where we have found all of the collectibles or where some might be missing. I have always appreciated that nice touch and find it quite helpful when I am trying to find every collectible and morphing object.
The game comes to us from one of my very favorite devs who has created another series that I really love. One of the things that I enjoy most about their games is that their HOP scenes are excellent and have since been emulated by other devs. If you have played their other games you will know what to expect. The HOPS are not overly interactive but some items can be tricky to figure out. For the most part, the scenes are list type but there is certainly some variety as well. The puzzles are not difficult, even the first multi-tiered puzzle was doable. Being very familiar with this dev’s games, I do know that the puzzles vary in difficulty and some will be challenging.
Extras in the CE version of the game include several sets of collectibles and morphing objects to find. Of course there are achievements to earn as well. The remaining extras are fairly standard and include the Strategy guide, Bonus Chapter or Game, Wallpapers, Concept Art, Screensavers, and Music, Movies, Games, Puzzles, Artwork. IMHO this is a great CE package and worth the extra cost.
Although the Fear for Sale series started out to be excellent, I didn’t care for the last game nearly as much as I did the others. I am happy to say that City of the Past has restored my interest in the series and has proven to be an excellent game. I purchased the game as soon as it was available and I am very happy that I did. Even though the storyline might be a bit predictable in its outcome, getting there is half the fun. I love the gameplay and even though it is not overly challenging, it is entertaining and quite a bit of fun. I recommend that you at least try the demo to see if this is a game you will enjoy as well.
I recommend this game!