jocasta1's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:1,477
- Reviews Submitted:122
- First Review:December 17, 2011
- Most Recent Review:October 25, 2017
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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
8 of 12 found this review helpful
Love it! Steam bugs anyone?
PostedAugust 10, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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
5
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5
This is a game with a different feel to it. As other have said, there is much chatting with townsfolk, but I found it enjoyable. I liked the many voiceovers and the mini games and HO scenes, and the story line involving an intelligence agent seeking her mentor in the town of Hochwald. I also liked the Extras including achievements, wallpaper, and the collection of interesting Steam Bugs throughout the game. I think the CE is worth getting, particularly on a sale weekend!
I recommend this game!
9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek
Crack codes, pick locks, comb crime scenes for clues and solve clever puzzles in this thrilling retro detective drama!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 4 found this review helpful
Great storyline and voice overs!
PostedAugust 4, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
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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
This review is based on the demo. This game, set in the 1950s has the player, as the detective, looking into the happenings at a Serpent Festival! It has a nice look, cartoon more than realism, and goes nicely from normal to scary to comical. The HOs are interesting and well drawn, but a bit easy, and the same could be said for the mini games and puzzles. The best part for me was the storyline and the voiceovers...both well above average!! Also interesting is the detective mode where you hunt for clues by following light trails rather than word clues.
I recommend this game!
Night Mysteries: The Amphora Prisoner
Natalie has unwittingly embarked on a dangerous and exciting journey! Can she prevent ancient evil spirits from awakening?
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Different, but a little slow
PostedAugust 3, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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
This review is based on the demo. This game is okay, but it feels a bit draggy...long cut scenes, lag switching from area to area. Scenes are nicely styled but not overly interesting. I liked it somewhat, but not enough to buy it. I would suggest people try it, as others may like it more than I did!
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Parables: The Exiled Prince
Investigate the disappearance of the chancellor's daughter and uncover the long lost kingdom of the exiled Frog Prince!
Overall rating
5
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5
Fun!!
PostedAugust 1, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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
5
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5
With so many gruesome games out there, sometimes it is great to play one that is fun!. This is a beautifully drawn hidden object game, where you are trying to solve the mystery of a cursed frog prince. A great take on a classic fairy tale, and a fitting sequel to the Curse of Briar Rose.
I recommend this game!
Dark Parables: Curse of the Briar Rose
Help a detective explore a rampant briar growth in Scotland, and discover the true tale of the real Sleeping Beauty!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great game!
PostedJuly 28, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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
4
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5
This is a great hidden object game, where the hidden object scenes involve finding all the pieces of one needed item. I love the graphics on this one, as the scenes are beautifully detailed. The story is good, but for me the fun was wending my way through the castle and grounds. Nice take on Sleeping Beauty!
I recommend this game!
Legends of the East: The Cobra's Eye Collector's Edition
A long-forgotten artifact has just resurfaced, and the race to claim it will cause a devastating war. The only thing strong enough to stop it is one woman’s promise to the man she loves.
Overall rating
5
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5
37 of 51 found this review helpful
What's not to love??
PostedJuly 27, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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 review is based on playing the hour long demo. I love this game! Cobras, ghost armada, Vasco de Gama, an evil brotherhood, and a missing gem...not to mention a missing man and his worried girlfriend. This game has a detailed storyline and lots of documents to read, as well as a device for finding hidden clues. The hidden object scenes are well done, and the mini puzzles are fun, but it is the regular play of the game that is challenging and really held my interest. If you want an easy game with no snakes, don't buy this one!!
I recommend this game!
Dark Dimensions: Wax Beauty
Travel to Red Lake Falls to track down the latest Dark Dimension!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great story!
PostedJuly 18, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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 was a fun game to play, and had a nice creep factor to it! Storyline has some nice twists and turns as you try and figure out how to rid this town of its dark dimension. Nice graphics and voice overs. Pleasure to play this game.
Princess Isabella - A Witch's Curse
Help Princess Isabella lift the evil curse that has been placed on her castle! Solve perplexing puzzles and save her friends!
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Flat out fun!!
PostedJuly 6, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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
5
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5
This is a cheery game where you have to help the princess clear the evil curse from each of the rooms in her castle. I thought it would be a bit juvenile, but it was fun and satisfying, with lovey graphics, good story line, and a chipper helper fairy! It is not overly challenging, so would not suit those looking for a real challenge.
Amazing Adventures: The Forgotten Dynasty
Travel to China in search of the Forgotten Dynasty. Can you piece together the clues and uncover the ancient secret?
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Fun and Beautiful
PostedJune 26, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
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
This is a great game for the times you just want HO scenes and puzzles. Beautiful graphics and interesting scenes raise it above most HO-heavy games, and the information on China given after each "mission" are interesting. I took a long time to play this one as I used each "mission" as a change of pace between darker adventure style games. I'm off to start the Egyptian one next!
I recommend this game!
Laura Jones and the Gates of Good and Evil
Save the world from its fatal destruction by solving Hidden Object puzzles and adventurous mini-games.
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Good choice for a free game
PostedJune 5, 2013
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This is a pleasant game, suitable for those who don't like dark themes or violence. It is easy to play, with a good ending, and there are mini games to play whenever you want after the end of the game, which are suitable for kids. Good choice for a free game, but maybe not worth full price.