jcsgame's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.5
- Helpful Votes:1,065
- Reviews Submitted:69
- First Review:January 4, 2012
- Most Recent Review:March 30, 2025
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Demon Archive: The Adventure of Derek
Investigate the mysterious death of Count Anthony in 18th century France.
Overall rating
5
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5
16 of 17 found this review helpful
Excellent "Old School" Game
PostedJune 15, 2015
jcsgame
fromGreen Valley, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Mahjong, Card & Board
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
This is an interesting and challenging game to play
Upon starting the game, you will be asked the Screen size that you want to use. (You can change your screen size any time that you start the game). It only takes a few seconds to make the selection and you are ready to play. One suggestion I have is to be sure to "turn off" the Windowed mode. That way you will just have black surrounding your playing screen.
No the game screen does not completely fill out my Monitor, but once you get involved with the game, you won't even notice the smaller screen.
There is music -- many of the CEs that I have played lately are "silent".
Some of the Puzzle Instructions are not clear -- you have to do trial/error or you can "skip" the puzzle.
This may be called an "Old School" game and not be "State of the Art" (by today's standards), but is is a good game with an interesting story and variety of scenes.
There is a HINT button in the game that will point to things that need to be done within the scene, but it will not tell you where to go next. The HINT also works in the HOP scenes.
No there isn't a Map to indicate places of interest/actions--it is a "figure it out for yourself" type of game.
This is a very good game to play and well worth a free game credit.
I recommend this game!
Ominous Objects: Phantom Reflection Collector's Edition
A mysterious mirror is causing havoc in your client’s house!
Overall rating
5
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5
0 of 2 found this review helpful
Fun Game
PostedMay 21, 2015
jcsgame
fromGreen Valley, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Mahjong, Card & Board
Fun Factor
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I thoroughly enjoyed playing this game.
Several people had problems playing this game, everything went just fine for me. I'm running on a regular PC using Windows 8.1. I guess I was just lucky. Try for yourself; hopefully everything will go OK for you to
I recommend this game!
House of 1000 Doors: Evil Inside Collector's Edition
A meteorite devastates a town, yanking Emily from her normal life.
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Nice Clarity
PostedApril 5, 2015
jcsgame
fromGreen Valley, AZ
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I found this game rather dull in comparison to prior House games. This game just didn't live up to being a CE either.
Maybe this series should be retired.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Meredith retrieve the ancient tomes and stop the Wizard’s wrath in this hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Exceptional Game
PostedJanuary 24, 2015
jcsgame
fromGreen Valley, AZ
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong
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 game held my interest all the way through. It was interesting and fun to play.
For a SE game, this game was exceptional in story, clarity and character voices. The Hint really aided when you wanted it. Another nice feature was being able to search for bonus items; this is not usually found in SE type games.
I hope this Developer creates more games.
I definitely recommend this game to beginner players and those that just want a nice game to play.
I recommend this game!
Grim Tales: The Vengeance Collector's Edition
When his sister is murdered, you must prove your nephew’s innocence!
Overall rating
5
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5
12 of 16 found this review helpful
Excellent Suspense Game
PostedMay 18, 2014
jcsgame
fromWisconsin, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong
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 is by far one of the best games that I have played and I have played over 200 games on this site.
It grabbed me from the beginning and held my interest all the way through until the end. Even the Bonus game was great.
Since others have gone into great detail about the game, I do not see the need to repeat what has already been said.
Try it, and I'm sure you will agree that it is a great game.
I am running Vista and did not have any problem with the machete disappearing.
I recommend this game!
Mystery Tales: The Lost Hope Collector's Edition
Free Emmett from an evil spell and save the townspeople from murderous demons.
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Bonus Game was Better
PostedFebruary 17, 2014
jcsgame
fromWisconsin, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I guess I'm going to go against the crowd. I did not find this game exciting or really worth playing. It just did not grab me as most games do.
I actually enjoyed playing the Bonus Game, more than the CE game that I paid for.
Just my opinion.
I don't recommend this game.
European Mystery: The Face of Envy Collector's Edition
A series of robberies takes a deadly and supernatural turn!
Overall rating
5
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5
17 of 26 found this review helpful
Different Themed Game
PostedFebruary 16, 2014
jcsgame
fromWisconsin, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Excellent hand painted graphics.
Customized playing setup.
Cut scenes stuck to the Story.
Combination of Adventure and HOS with a nice mix of Puzzles.
Excellent, enjoyable game.
I recommend this game!
Redemption Cemetery: Bitter Frost Collector's Edition
Stop the bitter Spirit of Cold from killing your ancestors!
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
ENJOYABLE GAME
PostedJanuary 1, 2014
jcsgame
fromWisconsin, USA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong
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 thoroughly enjoyed playing this game. I liked the way it was divided into segments. The graphics were beautiful. The bonus game, to me was like a Christmas Present.
I never once used the "jump map". The flow of the game was perfect, that the "jump map" was not needed.
The story was unique also, in the fact that you had to save your Ancestors in order to survive yourself.
I rate this as one of the best Redemption games that has been developed.
I recommend this game!
The Far Kingdoms
Help Princess Arianna save her kingdom and defeat the Dark Witch in this clever hidden-object adventure and match-3 game.
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Relaxing/Fun Game
PostedNovember 27, 2013
jcsgame
fromWisconsin, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong
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
Excellent graphics along with beautiful scenes.
There is a nice combination of Hidden Object searches and Match-3. You will also search for and pickup objects along the way.
Mini-games are another feature of this game.
You really don't need a Walkthrough, the Hint setup works pretty well.
This was a very enjoyable/relaxing game.
I recommend this game!
Whispered Secrets: Into the Beyond Collector's Edition
This was supposed to be the happiest day of your life. But instead of walking down the aisle, you're in another dimension, battling a mad inventor to save your family!
Overall rating
5
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5
11 of 14 found this review helpful
Another Dimension with a Mad Inventor
PostedNovember 24, 2013
jcsgame
fromWisconsin, USA
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Puzzle, Mahjong
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
Excellent graphics and with a nice twist of science.
This game has a great flow to it....you are not constantly running you shoes off.
You can play "match-3" instead of Hidden Object scenes, if you so desire.
There are 164 "Observers" to find. What's really nice about the setup of finding them, is that each scene indicates the number to find in that location.
This game was a nice sequel to Whispered Secrets: The Story of Tideville. You are now dealing with the grown man as a Scientist, instead of the little boy.
I thoroughly enjoyed playing this game.
I recommend this game!