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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Subliminal Realms: The Masterpiece Collector's Edition
Albert's worst nightmare becomes reality when a creature from his grim paintings kidnaps his family. What does she want?
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Good game!
PostedJuly 11, 2015
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
i played about half the demo (short on time today!) and I think this game is a good solid 4. The graphics and voice overs are quite good, and I like the helper jackal...interesting and not cutesy! I found the storyline interesting, with the main character having to enter his own paintings to rescue his family. The HO scenes are relatively average, not for people who want really challenging ones, but good, with good music. The puzzles I came to so far were not overly challenging either, but interesting and a bit different than usual. The CE version has all the usual items, including achievements and collectibles, plus a secret game as well. I also liked that you can customize the difficulty level, I'm looking forward to playing it sometime soon!
I recommend this game!
Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End Collector's Edition
Prepare yourself for a perilous journey across the world in order to save your niece from imminent danger.
Overall rating
5
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5
79 of 93 found this review helpful
This is a 4.5 but I round up!
PostedJuly 4, 2015
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, 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
I really enjoyed playing the demo of this one. I love the look of this game, and the challenge level is good if you play it on the hardest level. I liked the voice overs in this one (old school British) as well as the option to play mahjong in the HO sections. The puzzles are more fun than super challenging, but its nice to play one once in awhile where you don't have to swear at your pc! lol One thing I particularly liked is the collections area, which is a lovely scene in and of itself. I also like that you know in advance how many collectibles are in each chapter. If you like games with Chinese/Asian themes, give this one a try! My only complaint was that I would have liked a custom difficulty option.
I recommend this game!
Spirit of Revenge: Elizabeth's Secret Collector's Edition
There’s a secret in Queen Elizabeth’s court, and you must uncover it.
Overall rating
3
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5
15 of 24 found this review helpful
Looks good, but didn't grab me.
PostedJune 25, 2015
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
This game looks good, but it just didn't hold my interest. Maybe I have played too many games with royalty and a helper, but I just didn't find anything very new in this one, just Francis Drake instead of a cat or elf! There didn't seem to be any real advantage to having the CE version, unless you must have a strategy guide. The achievements and collections appear to be part of the regular game, as they were not listed with the extras. I am recommending it as it has good HO scenes and puzzles, but I won't buy it myself as I've played too many like it. Might be a good choice as a SE if you like a mild kind of game.
I recommend this game!
Contract with the Devil
Solve logic puzzles and search for important artifacts to challenge the evil force that occupies the mansion grounds.
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
I think they used auto-translate!
PostedJune 5, 2015
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File
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
2
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5
I just couldn't get past the bad translations in this game. There are no voice overs, so you have to read the text that honestly reads like it was translated by a free translate program. If you're thinking of buying it, make sure you try it first. If they put out an edited version, I'll try it again.
I don't recommend this game.
Demon Archive: The Adventure of Derek
Investigate the mysterious death of Count Anthony in 18th century France.
Overall rating
1
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5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
Really?
PostedMay 26, 2015
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File
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
I lasted about 10 minutes into the demo. This game feels like a student project at game design school. Super talky story line, you pick a screen size and are stuck with it, you can't lock the inventory, and for some reason it's difficult to get back to a previous screen. I don't remember anything about the story because it was such a pain to play.
I don't recommend this game.
Black Viper: Sophia's Fate
Cop by day, formidable thief by night: Sophia, aka Black Viper, is a young woman leading a double life.
Overall rating
3
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5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
Good choice for a punch code!
PostedApril 29, 2015
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
After playing about 20 minutes of the demo, I decided that I will use a punch code to get this one. It looks and plays a little differently than most, but that's fine for a change. I liked the voice overs, and the graphics are good. It is a bit slow to play, as the cut scenes are fairly long, but once you get into the rhythm of it, it's fine. It's kind of like the old school HOGs. but that's not a bad thing...I was getting a little tired of evil queens and little critter helpers! I would recommend people to try it before buying, as it's not like most other HOG out now.
I recommend this game!
Haunted Hotel: Eternity Collector's Edition
A simple job protecting a bumbling professor becomes a nightmare when a masked figure threatens to kill him!
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Okay, if you like dark screens and flashing lights!
PostedApril 26, 2015
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
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I have played all the games in this series, and this is the only one I won't purchase. It is dark to look at--even after I took another reviewer's advice and brightened the screen--and there are a lot of flashing lights and bursts of light. I found that I was still seeing the lights when I closed my eyes. The combination of darkened scenes and bright lights just doesn't do it for me. Otherwise it was okay, played well, and had okay HOPs and mini games. The extras were the usual types, nothing exceptional.
I recommend this game!
Small Town Terrors: Galdor's Bluff
You're cordially invited to attend the world's greatest magic show! Thurman the Magnificent will give a performance no one will forget!
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
Great choice for a punch code!
PostedApril 6, 2015
jocasta1
fromToronto Canada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a good SE game, and after playing about 10 minutes of the demo I bought it with a punch code. This is the kind of game I like to play between more challenging and/or freaky ones. The graphics and voices were good, the storyline interesting and I would suggest playing on the hardest level you're comfortable with, as it is not that difficult a game.
I recommend this game!
PuppetShow: The Price of Immortality Collector's Edition
Your friend vanishes after investigating the mysterious Theater of Emotions
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 16 found this review helpful
Wonderful!!
PostedMarch 19, 2015
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
/
5
I have played ( and loved ) all the PuppetShow games, and this one is no exception. It is a wonderful mixture of the creepy and the absurd, with flashes of humour. In this one, the player can choose to play as 1 of six characters, and can customize the difficulty level. There are all the expected items you look for in a good CE game, and one of the better ones is that once you have collected a doll, you can upgrade its appearance through the collection of tokens. This game looks and sounds great, with a suitably weird story line, and good puzzles to solve. The demo hour just flew by!
I recommend this game!
Echoes of the Past: Wolf Healer Collector's Edition
Warriors of darkness have just attacked your people. Now you alone can defeat them and save your fellow Healers!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great game!
PostedDecember 22, 2014
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
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I liked this game very much, and would have given it 5 stars if it had been longer. The puzzles and HO scenes are challenging and interesting, and I really enjoyed turning from a human into a wolf! The bonus chapter took an interesting route by providing an alternative ending. I thought the game was a bit short, however, and this was the only disappointment.
I recommend this game!