Gadyhen's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:764
- Reviews Submitted:70
- First Review:December 22, 2011
- Most Recent Review:September 11, 2025
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Christmas Stories: Hans Christian Andersen's Tin Soldier Collector's Edition
The Rat King's wand has fallen into the hands of a vengeful baron. Team up with your new friend, the Tin Soldier, to stop him!
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
Big Elephant Game fan, but....
PostedDecember 6, 2014
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
4
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5
I'm probably going to one of the few dissenters about this game, but it wasn't the best Christmas Story I've played (and I've purchased all three). The color and graphics were beautiful...almost a "color-overload"...my cursor slowed frustratingly during the snowing scenes and some of the scenes were a bit too "busy". I thought the game was a bit short, too. I just wasn't as happy and involved with this one. IMO if you want a truly great Christmas Story to play, try Christmas Stories: A Christmas Carol...THAT one was incomparable. Love ya, Elephant Games...keep 'em coming. Yours are always a "buy" for me.
I recommend this game!
Mind Snares: Alice's Journey
After Alice's car careens into a river, she wakes to find herself in a strange world. To escape, Alice will have to overcome her fears.
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 23 found this review helpful
Surprise!!!
PostedMarch 12, 2014
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
Wow what a wonderful SE! Kept me occupied for hours, intriguing story and definitely matched my mood about MY job lol Challenging enough not be boring but not convoluted and confusing as some of the stand-alones I've tried. Kudos to the developers and I hope to see more from them! I recommend this
I recommend this game!
The Great Gatsby: Secret Treasure
Gatsby's criminal past intrudes as Judy, a young architect, is caught up in a kidnapper's scheme to unearth the socialite's secret treasure.
Overall rating
2
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5
11 of 15 found this review helpful
The Great Gatsby...not so great
PostedDecember 25, 2013
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
Used a free-game coupon on this...sorry, I cannot recommend this game. While the storyline line was ok, the actual gameplay didn't ring my chimes. The game was a little sluggish moving from frame to frame, the HO's were cluttered, alot of items were indistinct or very small and a couple of times, clicking on the item I knew I needed to collect several times didn't work...I thought I was wrong so I hit the hint and, sure enough, it was the right item and then it worked. It was confusing when I needed to use the key or scene changer, maybe I wasn't paying attention or just plain bored and wanted to get it over. I'm always looking for a non-CE game that will hold my attention...this one didn't.
I don't recommend this game.
You’re on a train in the middle of nowhere, and a band of dangerous thieves demand you tell them where to find the Hope Diamond’s shards. As the newest Hidden Expedition recruit, you’ve got to find the shards before they do…
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
WOW WOW WOW!
PostedDecember 20, 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
You MUST have this game! Exquisite graphics, superb storyline, challenging ho's, achievements, extras...I cannot say enough about Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian Hope Diamond! The CE is WELL worth the price and the game doesn't end when you think it's over, Don't miss the souvenir room and getting your gold crowns for the ho's! This game will keep you busy for hours, maybe days :-)
I will be anxiously awaiting more of these!! Developers, are you listening?
I recommend this game!
Botanica: Earthbound Collector's Edition
Play as both Ellie and Ian, two scientists stranded on Botanica. Can you save your friends and find your way home?
Overall rating
3
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5
5 of 13 found this review helpful
Not so much...
PostedDecember 15, 2013
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I am more than a little disappointed in this game. I thoroughly enjoyed Botanica: Into the Unknown, beautiful graphics, wonderful game. This one, not so much. If you are expecting the same quality as the first Botanica, I think you will be disappointed, too. The HO's are too cluttered and the graphics weren't nearly as crisp and clear as the first one. The storyline was kind of strange, the animals that sliced through things were a weird touch and I found myself clicking as quickly as I could through the cutscenes and referring to the strategy guide more than I usually do. It IS a nice, long game with achievements and collectibles so I can't really give it too many bad marks. I'm glad I was able to purchase this with a discount code.
I don't recommend this game.
Revived Legends: Road of the Kings Collector's Edition
Journey down a magical road to save two worlds!
Overall rating
5
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5
17 of 20 found this review helpful
Yes!
PostedNovember 3, 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
Loved this game! Nice length of playing time, graphics crisp and clear...HO's interesting and challenging, yet not so cluttered as to make it difficult for old eyes like mine to find. Map is nicely interactive but I didn't find it tedious to backtrack when necessary. The strategy guide, which I did refer to on occasion (mainly not to miss any of the teeny hidden symbols) is concise. The puzzles were challenging as well, but not impossible to figure out. All in all, I do recommend you not pass on this one. Blam Games, keep 'em coming!
I recommend this game!
Queen's Tales: The Beast and the Nightingale Collector's Edition
To save your father from a hideous monster, you've decided to sacrifice your own freedom. Now you must journey through a strange and magical land before time runs out!
Overall rating
2
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5
8 of 11 found this review helpful
Sorry but I didn't care for it
PostedNovember 2, 2013
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 bought this because I normally enjoy ERS games, but not this one. While the colors are beautiful, it was just TOO much, the scenes seem washed out, the HO's were too busy, almost junk-pilish, rather indistinct shapes with too much going on with flashing bugs, etc. I lost interest in finding the required objects and finally lost interest in the game altogether. I normally attempt and complete all puzzles but the instructions were vague and confusing at times and I ended up skipping most of them, which I NEVER do. By the end of the game, I didn't care if I gained any of the achievements, used the hint button far too much, just wanted it to be done and didn't bother with the bonus. This, of course, is only my opinion...but I don't recommend this game.
I don't recommend this game.
Paranormal State: Poison Spring
Thrills abound as the ghost-hunters from the hit A&E TV show "Paranormal State" race to solve terrifying Civil War hauntings.
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Ryan's back!
PostedOctober 30, 2013
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
4
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5
I really enjoyed this game! I was pleasantly surprised by the length and fun factor. Not too difficult but very interesting storyline, good HO's, puzzles easy but challenging enough and good interaction with your collected items. The dialogues got a bit tedious and I ended up skipping them altogether about halfway thru the game. All in all, a very good game which I recommend. Short of having Ryan and Paranormal State back on tv, this game is worth a buy.
I recommend this game!
Nightmares from the Deep: The Siren's Call Collector's Edition
Face off against Davy Jones and his nightmares from the deep!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Nightmares really a good dream!
PostedJuly 28, 2013
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 very much enjoyed this game! Crisp and clear graphics, storyline kept me engrossed, HO's were not so intricate as to be hard on my old eyes (I especially like getting a visual clue what to look for if you hover over the item#, puzzles challenging but not so difficult as to make you start hitting skip. I only found myself consulting the strategy guide when I was hunting silver owls #which I somehow managed in the end to miss one anyway) and I like the combination of morhphing and interacting to find the collectibles. And the pleasingly long gameplay ate up a good portion of my Saturday, so I highly recommend this! Good job, guys!!
I recommend this game!
Mystery Trackers: Silent Hollow Collector's Edition
There are screams heard in Silent Hollow... Trouble at the Mystery Trackers headquarters means you're called in to help.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 4 found this review helpful
Love Love Love
PostedJuly 19, 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
I could not wait to buy this game...and I was NOT disappointed! Can I just say you will never go wrong with an Elephant game. Elephant just can't put 'em out fast enough for me.
I recommend this game!