elmira78's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:2.9
- Helpful Votes:157
- Reviews Submitted:13
- First Review:June 16, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 13, 2022
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Can you restore the Gears of Light to the Clock Tower to defeat an ancient evil?
Overall rating
4
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5
29 of 31 found this review helpful
Surprisingly good game for an SE
PostedNovember 10, 2012
elmira78
fromSt. Louis, MO
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, 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
/
5
This review is based on the demo.
When I read the description I didn't think I would like the game, but decided to try it anyway. I'm really glad I did. The video and VO in the beginning, and throughout the game, is well done. The storyline is intriguing, but not totally original. You are one of the Guardians of a tower containing Gears of Time that keep an evil known as the Catastrophe imprisoned. These Gears need to be renewed every so often. As the game opens something has happened and the Catastrophe is breaking free, causing elements from different times to appear. You have to find all the gears and put them back in place to prevent the Catastrophe from merging all the different time streams and destroying the world.
There are 3 levels of challenge. I played on the hardest level. The mini-games were interesting, but somewhat easy. The HOS were well drawn, and interesting. Each one has a Rune of Transformation that changes items into ones from a different time. Some of the objects require actions before you can find them.
Graphics and gameplay are good. The scenery is beautiful, very colorful. The music is pleasant and fits the scene. I found the story interesting despite the fact that it's similar to other storylines.
Overall, I think this is a good game, especially for an SE version. I plan to buy it.
There are 3 levels of challenge. I played on the hardest level. The mini-games were interesting, but somewhat easy. The HOS were well drawn, and interesting. Each one has a Rune of Transformation that changes items into ones from a different time. Some of the objects require actions before you can find them.
Graphics and gameplay are good. The scenery is beautiful, very colorful. The music is pleasant and fits the scene. I found the story interesting despite the fact that it's similar to other storylines.
Overall, I think this is a good game, especially for an SE version. I plan to buy it.
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover the truth before you become the next page in the killer’s diary?
Overall rating
3
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5
8 of 13 found this review helpful
Disappointing game -not for experts
PostedJuly 6, 2012
elmira78
fromSt. Louis, MO
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
After reading the other reviews I was excited to try this game. Unfortunately my excitement was short-lived.
I downloaded the demo and was impressed by the graphics. The game ran smoothly, and both graphics and sound are excellent.
The rest of the game, however, is so-so. The opening movie was okay, but nothing special. I found the puzzles very easy, and the constant (and unnecessary) tip boxes, despite playing on the hardest level, were annoying. The story was really nothing new - disappearing women, family members suspect, you have to find the truth. The dog that leads you to the next step is cute, but not enough to raise this game above the ordinary. Certainly not worth the price of a CE.
After 10 minutes I was bored and uninstalled the game. Technically the game is fine, and may be OK for beginning and intermediate players, but I think expert players will not find it challenging enough.
After 10 minutes I was bored and uninstalled the game. Technically the game is fine, and may be OK for beginning and intermediate players, but I think expert players will not find it challenging enough.
I don't recommend this game.
Once upon a time in the small, undistinguished town of Silentville people started disappearing. Help uncover the mystery behind these disappearances and save the town from a curse!
Overall rating
4
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5
14 of 24 found this review helpful
Interesting twist on HOG
PostedJune 16, 2012
elmira78
fromSt. Louis, MO
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
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 is based on the demo. When it first opened I was disappointed at the sepia toned, still-shot graphics. I still think that's a minus, which explains my 4 star rating. However, the rest of the game is excellent. The story line is intriguing - everyone who enters the town disappears, and the few people remaining are stuck in one place. You have to figure out why.
One interesting twist to this game is that virtually every object in the HOS requires an action to find it - frequently an assembly action. That made the game for me. Other than that the challenge level is moderate, even on the hard mode.
Overall I think this is a great game, and a definite purchase for me.
One interesting twist to this game is that virtually every object in the HOS requires an action to find it - frequently an assembly action. That made the game for me. Other than that the challenge level is moderate, even on the hard mode.
Overall I think this is a great game, and a definite purchase for me.
I recommend this game!