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  • Average Rating:
    2.9
  • Helpful Votes:
    2,726
 
  • Reviews Submitted:
    253
  • First Review:
    February 3, 2012
  • Most Recent Review:
    October 15, 2025
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Explore incredible new artwork and let your creative side shine as you complete these colorful paint-by-numbers puzzles.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Love This
PostedNovember 14, 2021
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
This is the first paint by numbers (by any developer) that I've bought and I'm surprised by how much I'm enjoying this. I wish that I had discovered them sooner, but I'm gonna be buying them all during the next sale. It's very relaxing and yet surprisingly challenging too. I give these 5 stars!
I recommend this game!
0points
1of 2voted this as helpful.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Interesting "Remaster"
PostedNovember 7, 2021
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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
First off, I do recommend this game! That said, I have mixed feelings about the remaster. Some things are definite improvements over the first version. However, the voice of Franklin and the music were much better in the original version. I'll admit that the original had an oppressive (and close to depressing feel) but that's part of it's magic also. The new version just doesn't have the same emotional impact as the original. The good news is that we don't have to choose. We can play either depending upon our mood :)
I recommend this game!
+4points
4of 4voted this as helpful.
 
Can you stop dangerous specters from destroying the city in time?
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
Friendly Fox Can Do Better
PostedNovember 1, 2021
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Awful
1 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
Friendly Fox is my fave remaining dev at BFG, but they cut a lot of corners on this game. For one, it's ridiculously short. Two, they cut the number of collectibles in half. It seems the reduction of CE content and quality is becoming yet another problem with BFG's adventure games. I've seen few companies more intent on completely destroying a whole game genre for the sake of more frequent game releases and for minimizing support incidents. Just a clue BFG....you're making the rest of us pay the price for trying to create games that will run on any system regardless of its age, power, or internet bandwidth.
I don't recommend this game.
+1point
3of 5voted this as helpful.
 
The secret of the fairies lies deep in the English countryside.
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
59 of 60 found this review helpful
I've Pretty Much Given Up on BFG
PostedOctober 4, 2021
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Awful
1 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Awful
1 / 5
Storyline 
Poor
2 / 5
Once upon a time 2012-2013, BFG games kept getting better and better with nearly every game iteration. Then they sold the company to the casinos. Ever since that day, it's been a race to the bottom in terms of fun, quality, and graphics.
They immediately laid off all development staff and customer support and began to rely on 3rd party developers exclusively. Along with that, they lowered the quality of the games to the rock bottom so that they will run on even the oldest PCs to lower the chance of refunds due to no longer having support.
I'm convinced that Domini has the same tasks and puzzles in the exact same order, with every game having a slightly different story overlaid on it. Who cares if there's lots of bling if you're bored to tears and pulling your hair out over one inane task after another. I honestly don't think BFG or Domini care anymore.
I've already discontinued my club membership, and I haven't bought anything in months. At least I'm saving money.
Unless you want to play the same game you've played over and over for the past 2 years, stay away. At the very least, TRY IT before you BUY IT.
There's still a chance to save adventure games, but only if BFG is willing to make a huge u-turn.
I don't recommend this game.
+58points
59of 60voted this as helpful.
 
Experience an original coming-of-age story in a magical realm!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
16 of 20 found this review helpful
Classic Adventure Game
PostedSeptember 23, 2021
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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 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
First off, this is my kind of game. This is like classic adventure games. No handholding, no map, you have to figure out what to do next instead of everything being in-your-face obvious.
I think many of the reviews so far for this game speak volumes. We wonder why games have become so ridiculously easy and when one comes along that forces you to think and revisit areas everyone starts to complain. This is how adventure games are supposed to work, if you don't like it, maybe you should try another type of game.
For me, I compliment the developer for a refreshing change!
I recommend this game!
+12points
16of 20voted this as helpful.
 
Can you stop the frost curse from destroying your home in time?
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
16 of 20 found this review helpful
More of the Same Game
PostedAugust 13, 2021
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
OK
3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Awful
1 / 5
Storyline 
Awful
1 / 5
Get ready to play the same game that you've played from Domini for the last 15+ iterations. One would think that they'd either hire some new blood or else throw in the towel. I'm not trying to be harsh, but I have never enjoyed any of Domini Games. They always bore me after about 20-30 mins into the game. Who cares if it's 8 hours long if you're falling asleep while playing the game! I honestly think that the remaining adventure game makers on BFG have run out of the ideas after about an 11-year run. It's time that BFG finds new developers or else returns to making its own games again.
I don't recommend this game.
+12points
16of 20voted this as helpful.
 
Can you solve a sinister mystery in time to save your nuptials?
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
9 of 11 found this review helpful
What Was Elephant Thinking
PostedJune 12, 2021
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codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Awful
1 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
So let's see, you decide to end a long-running, popular game series. Instead of giving it a fantastic send-off, you make it the lamest, easiest game you've ever made. This makes no sense. And let's not even talk about the short length. It's high time that BFG puts an end to these ridiculously short and repetitive games. There are very few adventure games compared to the past, with one per week or less on BFG. So what's the excuse for these inane, short, mindless games that are being passed off on us customers these days?
I don't recommend this game.
+7points
9of 11voted this as helpful.
 
The oracle’s strange vision portends cataclysmic destruction!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
19 of 21 found this review helpful
Fantastic Game
PostedMay 29, 2021
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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
5-BN is my favorite dev, and they are the only dev that hasn't caved in and gone with cheap, low-end graphics. This game has the quality of the games that nearly all of the BF games had back in the 2012-2013 years before it was bought by another company. It has challenge, beautiful graphics, and a great story. I struggle to understand why some reviewers dislike this. It's just my opinion, but if you want to be entertained without some challenge, then go watch a movie.
I recommend this game!
+17points
19of 21voted this as helpful.
 
Rampant fires could burn the Brussels Secret City to ashes!
 
Overall rating 
Hated it.
1 / 5
11 of 14 found this review helpful
Same Old Game - Different Title
PostedApril 17, 2021
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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 
Awful
1 / 5
Once again, Domini creates the same old game with a slightly different story....The same tired tasks that no normal person would ever do, the same old clichés they repeat in every game. and it seems like the tasks are completed in the same order as their last 10 games too. At least I continue to save money by not spending on this tripe. Who cares if it lasts a long time when you're bored stiff!
I don't recommend this game.
+8points
11of 14voted this as helpful.
 
A frantic distress signal uncovers a mysterious disappearance at Misthill!
 
Overall rating 
Disliked it.
2 / 5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
An Elephant Fail
PostedApril 10, 2021
Customer avatar
codom
fromChicago
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure
Fun Factor 
Poor
2 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Poor
2 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
Awful
1 / 5
I should have listened to the reviews before buying this mess. This game is one of the worst efforts Elephant has ever produced, and I'm normally a fan of their games. The graphics and story are terrible. I was getting bored after just 10-15 minutes into the game. It seemed like I was just going through tasks and yet nothing was really happening. I strongly suggest TRIALING this game before buying. Don't repeat my mistake!
I don't recommend this game.
+8points
9of 10voted this as helpful.
 
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