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Stat Summary
 
  • Average Rating:
    2.9
  • Helpful Votes:
    2,726
 
  • Reviews Submitted:
    251
  • First Review:
    February 3, 2012
  • Most Recent Review:
    August 5, 2025
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Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
28 of 45 found this review helpful
This Series Seems to Be Done
PostedJuly 13, 2017
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Awful
1 / 5
I gave the demo for the game a whirl, but I wasn't impressed and didn't finish it. This series was once an OK series but it has lost a lot over the more recent ones. The games have taken on too much of a fantasy world and just seem ridiculous to me. Everyone has different tastes, so give a demo and see if it's to your own liking.
I don't recommend this game.
+11points
28of 45voted this as helpful.
 
The flutist returns to Hamelin, but he’s back for revenge!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Surprisingly Good Game
PostedJuly 13, 2017
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I bought this game but waited a while to play it. I really didn't expect to like it that much is why I delayed playing it. I am about 50% through the game and I have to say that I actually DO like it quite a bit. As others have said, it is an easy game but sometimes that's OK if you just want to relax into a fun story without cracking your skull on solving difficult puzzles. Graphics aren't great but they are on par with all of the BFG games these days. Personally, I think all BFG games could use a big graphics boost.
I recommend this game!
+3points
3of 3voted this as helpful.
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Why?
PostedJuly 12, 2017
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Awful
1 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Awful
1 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Awful
1 / 5
Storyline 
Poor
2 / 5
This game is just a mess. It's a rare feat to have a game where there's almost nothing good to say about it. Poor graphics, easy puzzles and HOPs and just an overall boring story sum up this disaster.
I don't recommend this game.
+3points
5of 7voted this as helpful.
 
An artistic puzzle game inspired by 20th century Art Deco & stained glass artisans. Combine glass pieces to unveil themes from around the world!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
Fantastic Game
PostedJuly 5, 2017
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I'm typically an adventure game guy, but I decided to give this game a try. All I can saw is WOW!!! My hat is off to the developers of this fantastic puzzle game. The graphics, music, mechanics and everything about this game is 5 stars IMHO. I rarely give 5 star reviews but this is one time where not only do I do so, but I have absolutely no "cons." But as always, give it trial before buying. I think most folks will be glad they did!
I recommend this game!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
Follow Emily on her quest to trace the mysterious woman, elude death and ultimatly catch the killer in Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt.
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
5 of 7 found this review helpful
Pretty Good Game
PostedJune 30, 2017
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I normally review graphics quality in games, but I will begin by saying that the story has some original elements that give it some uniqueness; however, there are some long spells with not a lot going on and it becomes a bit boring at times.
Now graphics....while it won't win any awards in this area, in many cases the cut scenes are better than most BFG games these days. It does use a "washed out" color palatte and I'm not a big fan of that technique. That would be OK in some instances in the game but it's overdone in this game.
An aside, while most of the BFG developers seem to be cutting way too many corners these days, these smaller developers tend to focus more on quality. I only hope more and more of these new guys come along!
I recommend this game!
+3points
5of 7voted this as helpful.
 
A young journalist following a wanted felon chases him to a golden elevator that takes her to other worlds, where huge danger threatens everything.
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
18 of 29 found this review helpful
Not a Good Game
PostedJune 26, 2017
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Awful
1 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Awful
1 / 5
There's very little to say that's good about this game....poor graphics, female voice-overs has "vocal fry", the story is boring from the very beginning, and it's a short game. I made a BIG mistake buying this without trialing it. Won't make that mistake again with Mad Head games. I get that everyone has different tastes, but I don't understand all of the 5 star reviews for this game.
I don't recommend this game.
+7points
18of 29voted this as helpful.
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
17 of 28 found this review helpful
Not Even Close to "Alice"
PostedJune 2, 2017
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
The last game in this series was the best game to come along on BFG in quite a while, so I have been enthusiastically waiting for the new one. Alas, this game doesn't even come close. Further, corners were cut in its production. This seems to be a recurring and problematic theme with all BFG. Graphics quality and production standards keep dropping, while the puzzles have mostly become childishly easy.
+6points
17of 28voted this as helpful.
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Good Story - Very Easy Puzzles
PostedMay 21, 2017
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
ERS did a good job on the story and I liked the game (purchased it). Graphics were the usual quality for ERS. Primary downside is that virtually all of the puzzles were extremely easy with very little challenge. Fortunately for me, the story was good enough to overlook this downside. I always recommend playing the trial rather than buying based on reviews alone, as everyone has a different set of preferences.
I recommend this game!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
5 of 13 found this review helpful
Believe the Negative Reviews
PostedMay 15, 2017
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Awful
1 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Poor
2 / 5
Storyline 
Poor
2 / 5
GrandMa games typically are well-done, but this is just plain BAD. There is very little good to say about it - cartoon graphics, bad VOs and a blah storyline. I highly suggest playing the demo before purchasing.
I don't recommend this game.
-3points
5of 13voted this as helpful.
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
31 of 42 found this review helpful
Not for Me
PostedMay 6, 2017
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
Once upon a time, folks played adventure games for the story and the biggest force within the story were well-executed cut-scenes, especially the opening scenes. It seems that this developer (and BFG developers in general) have reduced these to mere cheesy afterthoughts. The cut-scenes in this game are cartoonish and childish. If the developer had put even half as much effort into these as it did for its logo scene, the game could have been great. Just the opening scene alone was enough for me to not want to continue with the trial. Everyone is different so give it a try before buying.
I don't recommend this game.
+20points
31of 42voted this as helpful.
 
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