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- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:5,113
- Reviews Submitted:326
- First Review:November 24, 2011
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Travel to ancient Greece to relive a tale of romance between of a modest hunter deeply in love with the goddess Artemis.
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Based on playing the DEMO only
PostedDecember 7, 2015
kerith90angel
fromNew England, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
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
2
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5
I just couldn’t get in to this game. The Grecian storyline seems unlikely and I never connected to the characters. The graphics are actually really good; and at first I liked the music.
I became quickly annoyed with minigame #2 which came right on the heels of MG #1. All the HOS are well organized and the items look like they should…. graphics great to see what you are looking for.
The first cut scene had great voice actors. But most of the game seems to be thought boxes between the characters. Hint was NOT a helpful step by step.
The music seems to run on an ever-ending loop of the same track and it’s almost like being stuck behind a slow driver…. you become increasingly annoyed while playing and you are sure why until suddenly it dawns on you. I became bored. This one just wasn’t for me. I think I’m just spoiled by all the other great games I’ve been playing here.
I became quickly annoyed with minigame #2 which came right on the heels of MG #1. All the HOS are well organized and the items look like they should…. graphics great to see what you are looking for.
The first cut scene had great voice actors. But most of the game seems to be thought boxes between the characters. Hint was NOT a helpful step by step.
The music seems to run on an ever-ending loop of the same track and it’s almost like being stuck behind a slow driver…. you become increasingly annoyed while playing and you are sure why until suddenly it dawns on you. I became bored. This one just wasn’t for me. I think I’m just spoiled by all the other great games I’ve been playing here.
I don't recommend this game.
You’re the only one who can save Taleworld from an evil queen.
Overall rating
2
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5
14 of 14 found this review helpful
I would suggest ALL the other games by this DEV. I just wasn't a fan of this one.
PostedDecember 5, 2015
kerith90angel
fromMass., USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
1
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5
*********based on demo only************
I really adored the first installment of this series. I bought, and played the CE of the first one. I also bought the CE to the second but have not played it entirely.
This is, to date, the ONLY game created by Mad Head that I failed to like.
I really disliked the story, the evil queens have been done to death, despite having smoke, mirrors, or hearts!
This is, to date, the ONLY game created by Mad Head that I failed to like.
I really disliked the story, the evil queens have been done to death, despite having smoke, mirrors, or hearts!
Also surprising to me, I didn't like the world we were in. At one point I seem to be in the present, with my cell phone (always good to have) and yet as I proceeded we were in some otherworldly place with strange bungalows and odd statues in the center of town. It didn't make sense.
I still don't like "gears" our helper, and would have left him broken at the start if I could have.
It almost felt like the designers were trying to hit the target audience for a 7 year old girl, maybe...and they were experiencing burn-out trying to come up with a story for this game in the series.
I now know it wasn't burn- out....because try the game BEYOND: Light Advent, which would also be appropriate for kids.... It is off the hook!! The Rite of Passage series, all 3 to date.... I've played all CE's and they are at the top of my list of favorites. Equally fun, is the Cadenza series, and I HIGHLY recommend those 2 as well!
I feel bad writing a poor review for this because I so adore all the other games Mad Head created. I just don't want to see another like this and that is what ultimately propelled me to submit this review.
I still don't like "gears" our helper, and would have left him broken at the start if I could have.
It almost felt like the designers were trying to hit the target audience for a 7 year old girl, maybe...and they were experiencing burn-out trying to come up with a story for this game in the series.
I now know it wasn't burn- out....because try the game BEYOND: Light Advent, which would also be appropriate for kids.... It is off the hook!! The Rite of Passage series, all 3 to date.... I've played all CE's and they are at the top of my list of favorites. Equally fun, is the Cadenza series, and I HIGHLY recommend those 2 as well!
I feel bad writing a poor review for this because I so adore all the other games Mad Head created. I just don't want to see another like this and that is what ultimately propelled me to submit this review.
I don't recommend this game.
Solve the mystery of a seaside town as you uncover your lost memories.
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
BASED ON FULL GAME + BONUS- CE GOODIES EXPOSED
PostedDecember 5, 2015
kerith90angel
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
2
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5
**********MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS*************
The Standard Edition SE took me 4 hrs. & 45 minutes.
Bonus play took me 53 minutes (but I skipped most the MG)
Bonus play took me 53 minutes (but I skipped most the MG)
I was a huge fan of the other two games in this series, and played full the CE to all 3. I did not like this game as much as the other two. First, I wasn’t a fan of the story. Second, I noticed in some screens the graphics were not as clear, as others. Some seemed cartoony compared with other screens. The other 2 games both have outstanding graphics, lighting and color. I don’t want to mistake how pretty the world is though. Especially the areas of play above ground in the demo. Most of the rest of the SE is played in the underwater city and the entire bonus is minus 1 room. I was ready to drown those stupid aqua people. Third, the CE content was not great and I found myself checking the end of the WTG to see when the bonus play would end. I was bored and not even reading the terrific diary included—which I usually love. I just didn’t care about the characters, or saving the city. Geez, I really hated this storyline. There are a lot of beautifully done cut scenes in bonus play that push the story. Only 3 are re-watchable from bonus.
CE BONUS CONTENT:
BONUS PLAY: It is a year after the SE story ends… and you are once again friends with the baddie from the SE edition. Unfortunately, there is a monster wreaking havoc on the underwater city you and Dolores now live in. I found the storyline really out there. You have a dolphin helper throughout the entire game, which I did like. The MAP shows 12 new/ locked at first/ areas of gameplay, and strangely, 2 areas remained locked on me after the bonus credits rolled! I am not sure if this has to do with Achievements. I missed one it said. I am not one to give a hoot about achieve. unless they unlock more bonus material. The one I missed was to “save Dolores” and I did do that, in the SE!
So in bonus play I played 10 areas. Of these, 7 were new, and 3 areas we’ve played in SE. These underwater areas look so much alike that Marcus’ room and the first area of play Aqua. house looked the same. There are 5 HOS and 5 MG in the bonus play.
THERE IS A COMPUTER GLITCH IN BONUS----- /does not affect the game.
********* At the end, on pg.51 of the WTG, in the room called Ancient City, you must place a block and when I did a computer bug occurred. It said NO ITEM, where an item would have gone into the inventory and when you scrolled over the item to see the “item name” it ran the names of several computer drive areas. Really weird, but thankfully it doesn’t affect the gameplay or your way to the end at all. The NO ITEM remains in inventory with the whistle for the dolphin until the end credits.
********* At the end, on pg.51 of the WTG, in the room called Ancient City, you must place a block and when I did a computer bug occurred. It said NO ITEM, where an item would have gone into the inventory and when you scrolled over the item to see the “item name” it ran the names of several computer drive areas. Really weird, but thankfully it doesn’t affect the gameplay or your way to the end at all. The NO ITEM remains in inventory with the whistle for the dolphin until the end credits.
IN GAME STRATEGY GUIDE: Which are 62 pages, 6 chapters, & a bonus chapter. To give a better idea how long game play will be Chapter 1 is 4 pgs. , Chapter 2 is 6 pgs., Chapter 3 is 6 pgs. , Chapter 4 is 6 pgs., Chapter 5 is 9 pgs., Chapter 6 is 5 pgs., and BONUS PLAY is 15 pages. The rest is instructions & collectables.
REPLAY: 9 MINIGAMES- 2 of which remains locked until bonus is complete. I never replay these.
NO REPLAY OF HOS. There are 9 CUT SCENES to replay and 3 are still locked until bonus.
WALLPAPERS- 9 x 3 sizes and they save to your doc file for later use.
CONCEPT ART- 8 viewable/ non-savable drawings. It didn’t matter to me; I am not a fan of concept art.
MUSIC- 7 savable tracks, I saved game theme 1. The first FT had outstanding music.
COLLECTABLES- You collect a lot in this game, 3 different things. Morphing turtles in most scenes that unlock an achievement. Then you collect shells in secondary windows to use as currency for 2 different
bonus windows, aquarium and dolphin pool.
3 BONUS PAGES for COLLECTABLES- 1 is a play pool for your helper dolphin. You can buy him food, throw him a ball, a hoop he jumps through and a whistle will make him perform. During standard game play this dolphin pool can’t be accessed to get items ,as you go, for the dolphin, as we are able to with Mystery Trackers- 4 ACES’ dog Elf. Instead you can only access this window through the main menu.
This would have been a grand feature if I had a toddler watching me play.
NO REPLAY OF HOS. There are 9 CUT SCENES to replay and 3 are still locked until bonus.
WALLPAPERS- 9 x 3 sizes and they save to your doc file for later use.
CONCEPT ART- 8 viewable/ non-savable drawings. It didn’t matter to me; I am not a fan of concept art.
MUSIC- 7 savable tracks, I saved game theme 1. The first FT had outstanding music.
COLLECTABLES- You collect a lot in this game, 3 different things. Morphing turtles in most scenes that unlock an achievement. Then you collect shells in secondary windows to use as currency for 2 different
bonus windows, aquarium and dolphin pool.
3 BONUS PAGES for COLLECTABLES- 1 is a play pool for your helper dolphin. You can buy him food, throw him a ball, a hoop he jumps through and a whistle will make him perform. During standard game play this dolphin pool can’t be accessed to get items ,as you go, for the dolphin, as we are able to with Mystery Trackers- 4 ACES’ dog Elf. Instead you can only access this window through the main menu.
This would have been a grand feature if I had a toddler watching me play.
The other window was for an aquarium you could buy a sea castle and a bunch of plants for. Finally, you collected Sea Animals every few scenes in the game and this unlocks a book that has a small bit of information explaining what that creature is. The sea animal book just seemed pointless, but I suppose if you are playing with a child they may enjoy it more.
Achievement page: Like I mentioned before, I did get all the acheiv.- but one I knew I’d done remained locked. And as I’ve mentioned I noticed 2 other areas still locked on the map at the end of bonus; so I am not quite sure if that was just overlooked or if Acheiv. unlocked anything else. The WTG would have shown any other of areas of new play, I think. If anyone else finishes achiev. it would be cool to list if there does end up being any other unlocked content.
Anyone that has ever read my reviews by now, will know my draw to buy the CE is SCREENSAVERS that stay in the computer’s “screensaver list” after the game removes such as we see in MCF- Shadow Lake. They remind the player how much we loved that installment of the game series and to buy the CE the next time.
I recommend this game!
Use your Hidden Object skills to follow the trail of a group of missing graduate students in Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove!
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 9 found this review helpful
Based on the entire MCF series-- played most completely and this is still a favorite installment
PostedDecember 2, 2015
kerith90angel
fromNew England, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper
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
BASED ON FULL GAME-
I bought the CE and completed this game 2-23-2011. They used live actors that were spot on.
I actually play so many of these games that I have (3) notebooks now, and listed under this game in 2011 I notated then, this is the best game I've played to date; and I'd started these casual games around 2007-08.
This game has continued to be a favorite of mine and it's almost 2016. I also prefer it over the the 2 newest MCF installments, Key to Ravenhearst and Ravenhearst ,Unlocked. I am bummed they stopped using live actors that this series has been known for. And I wonder if the sun ever shines in Ravenhearst.
This game is interesting, with great hidden obj. play. I liked this installment better even than Dire Grove, Sacred Grove.... but the goodies were way better in the CE content of Sacred Grove. To date, my favorites in this series are this game, 13th skull, and I played Shadow Lake, which didn't have a MCF feel, or music, but I still adored it.
This game is interesting, with great hidden obj. play. I liked this installment better even than Dire Grove, Sacred Grove.... but the goodies were way better in the CE content of Sacred Grove. To date, my favorites in this series are this game, 13th skull, and I played Shadow Lake, which didn't have a MCF feel, or music, but I still adored it.
This game is ageless to me and will be replayed again. I highly recommend the CE.
I recommend this game!
Can you help the City of Artists find their lost inspiration?
Overall rating
2
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5
18 of 21 found this review helpful
I LOVE this DEV... but here are some more story ideas?
PostedDecember 1, 2015
kerith90angel
fromvt & ma, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper
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
1
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5
********BASED ON DEMO ONLY************
I just love the more computerized graphics that this game has, rather than badly drawn room perspectives that are off.... so this DEV is one of my favorites for perfect art. Cut-scene, voice acting all get A+, this developer has that nailed, too. Lighting, special effects, maps, hints all of it perfect.
I'm actually one to love helpers, that is if they aren't too far fetched. Demon looking helpers, elves and robots of any kind are a flunk. I am a lover of dog helpers like in the new Dark Dimensions or, Elf in Mystery trackers, & even the little ermine in Sable Maze was adorable!
But yikes.... a dress up Barbie? I wonder how many meetings they had thinking maybe not a great idea UNLESS you are a 7 to 10yr old girl, this is probably a game you will LOVE.
Usually I can get by a bad story if the gameplay is good enough, but I kept finding the story getting weirder and weirder with flying witches....and her broken "essence" it just wasn't for me.
I so wish they would just bring back the "list" type of ho scene, and I love lots of them in a hidden object game. I find it so weird when big fishers complain there are too many hop in a ho game,,,,, Ever hear of Adventure gaming? These folks would probably prefer something like Nancy Drew.... its never meant to be a hidden object game.
But yikes.... a dress up Barbie? I wonder how many meetings they had thinking maybe not a great idea UNLESS you are a 7 to 10yr old girl, this is probably a game you will LOVE.
Usually I can get by a bad story if the gameplay is good enough, but I kept finding the story getting weirder and weirder with flying witches....and her broken "essence" it just wasn't for me.
I so wish they would just bring back the "list" type of ho scene, and I love lots of them in a hidden object game. I find it so weird when big fishers complain there are too many hop in a ho game,,,,, Ever hear of Adventure gaming? These folks would probably prefer something like Nancy Drew.... its never meant to be a hidden object game.
But I feel so bad for these poor developers who listen to a lot of big fishers complaining over one thing or another and they truly ARE trying to please all of us. So sorry for complaining but God forbid I see another Barbie and never opened my mouth.....
Storylines are hard to be creative with-- with the AMOUNT of games out here, but these are by far, the best storylines I've seen out of 100's of games...... Mysteries of the Mind:Coma, The reincarnation series, Redemption cemetery series, especially the first ones.
Storylines are hard to be creative with-- with the AMOUNT of games out here, but these are by far, the best storylines I've seen out of 100's of games...... Mysteries of the Mind:Coma, The reincarnation series, Redemption cemetery series, especially the first ones.
I wish so bad they would write another story like Mysteries of the mind:Coma,,,, the game was so fun when you got to reverse the outcome! Geez, I just noticed that is a theme with ALL the games I like above,,,, you can reverse a bad outcome for your character and play different landscapes with each new story!!!
Maybe this game just wasn't for me because I'm too old to play with barbies, 7- 10yr old girls is probably the target group for this game, so again, they may love it! But sadly, this one isn't a buyer for me,,,, and I buy most of them #especially if a CE has more than 1 screensaver, Dev....keep in mind...if you give us screensavers of a ce we loved and the ScrSv doesn't remove WITH the game....like in Fear for Sale, Sunnyvale CE,,,, then EVERY time we see the screensaver and the game removed -even subconsciously- want to buy the next great game by you!! So drop concept art--add a screen saver, from all reviews I've read meeting the cast is always a hit, you guys are superstars to us-- we want to meet you and see behind the scenes!
Maybe this game just wasn't for me because I'm too old to play with barbies, 7- 10yr old girls is probably the target group for this game, so again, they may love it! But sadly, this one isn't a buyer for me,,,, and I buy most of them #especially if a CE has more than 1 screensaver, Dev....keep in mind...if you give us screensavers of a ce we loved and the ScrSv doesn't remove WITH the game....like in Fear for Sale, Sunnyvale CE,,,, then EVERY time we see the screensaver and the game removed -even subconsciously- want to buy the next great game by you!! So drop concept art--add a screen saver, from all reviews I've read meeting the cast is always a hit, you guys are superstars to us-- we want to meet you and see behind the scenes!
Domini Developers: you don't need to keep all of us happy, just the ones that buy the most....just keep that in mind & Thanks, for all your time and effort, that go into these games I so appreciate it and I don't ever like giving a game thumbs down, sorry!!!
I recommend this game!
Only the wearer of the ruby ring can claim the crown as king.
Overall rating
2
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5
12 of 20 found this review helpful
Based on the demo only
PostedDecember 1, 2015
kerith90angel
fromNew England, USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Marble Popper
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I've been playing these games for years, and the kingdom games just aren't for me, this story has been done to death.
There are some adorable animals in this game and I think it would appeal to the younger set.
The bonus had a lot of concept art and only 4 wallpapers (in 4 sizes) Concept art, and music to save really aren't on my list of go out of my way to buy for a CE.
Really wasn't a fan of the hand drawn- or hand painted aspect of this game either. I prefer more computerized graphics that are crisp and easy to see your way around a scene, especially if your hunting for hidden objects.
But for kids? Maybe they will love this one.....
I don't recommend this game.
Haunted Legends: The Secret of Life Collector's Edition
You've traveled the world in search of a cure for your deadly illness, and you've finally found it! But it won't be easy to get – are you up to the task?
Overall rating
4
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5
19 of 19 found this review helpful
Played Full gm & bonus. HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE IN THE CE.
PostedNovember 30, 2015
kerith90angel
fromBy far, I have never seen as much bonus content as this game. Worth every penny.
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Marble Popper
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
3
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5
*******NOTE TO REVIEWERS: Always be sure to change the review "drop down" selection from "most helpful" to "newest", especially when a game has been out awhile. I have noticed these are the Big fishers that have completed the WHOLE GAME and not just reviewing based on DEMO.
Also, until recently /and I've been playing games here since 2009 & member since 2010/ that if you click the BFG REVIEWERS NAME/ ID It will open all the other reviews they've done.
Also, until recently /and I've been playing games here since 2009 & member since 2010/ that if you click the BFG REVIEWERS NAME/ ID It will open all the other reviews they've done.
***********may contain a spoiler**************
The Standard Edition/SE took me 6 hours
The CE bonus play took me 1 hr 30 min
Total GAME PLAY OF THE CE for me was 7 hr 30min. Long game.
The CE bonus play took me 1 hr 30 min
Total GAME PLAY OF THE CE for me was 7 hr 30min. Long game.
SE Ending: Has a terrific WOW factor I won't ruin for you but, geez was it EVER....CLEVER!! The CE bonus play has you make a choice at the very end where either you save someone, or a book, which is technically a choice of helping yourself..... I kind of wished I had saved myself...and you will see why when you end the CE bonus. The SE, stands proud by itself though and doesn't need the bonus play to help the end.
BONUS CONTENT: I ‘ve played these games for years & I have NEVER seen as much bonus content as this game. To say it is fully loaded is to put it mildly. I hope I list it all correctly, since it's SO DESERVING of every penny you spend on it.
The other DEV need to see how this is done and offer the same.
The other DEV need to see how this is done and offer the same.
1. SCREENSAVERS: There are 6, and its why I paid full price for this CE, great screensavers. There is one of the house on the pond scene that is so pretty/also a wallpaper.
Sadly, they DO NOT save to your doc file the way Elephant's do, so they will remove with game and you can't save them to disc. The scenes of these screensavers are: 1. main character ghost girl reaching out 2. The haunted legends house with a moon behind 3. Moonlit lake lodge, 4.ghost girl surrounded by candles, 5. a red eyed "bag monster" peeps up from bottom of screen, 6. Skeleton in the well, its raining.
2. WALLPAPERS- 10 save to doc file to use later. A lot of the same scenes of screensavers are also WP.
3. 18 PICTURES OF THE DEV- I love these, way better than concept art. Look for the t-shirt, uh oh!
4. CUTSCENES- 17 or 18 to view again
5. FACTS- 8 behind the scenes snippits of info. re: game choices etc during the making of this game. LOVED THIS.
6. MUSIC- 3 saveable tracks/ I didn't save.
7. BONUS PUZZLE: A bubble shoot mini game where you target bonus skulls to fill a progress bar. Due to my favorite of this type called "Sparkle" I'm a pro at this and I never filled the progress bar.
8. TEST: Test questions on the prior Haunted Legend games. I only got a 59%, yikes.... It then tells you what game you need to play.
9. SG planner: this 6 items you can look at closer. I really don't know the point of this.
10. MATCH CAT- you need all in game points for this, and I assume it has to do with the collectable cats in the hos. I must have missed some...I can't go back for.... because this remained locked on me.
11. 7 RECIPIES- They don't have words. Just hand drawn pics of how to cook the following: Blueberry banana bread, apple pie, cranberry apple cinn cupcakes, strawberry captain crunch cupcakes, banana chock. chip cupcakes, & strawberry layer cake. This could have been a REALLY neat CE bonus but they seemed unfinished without how much of each thing written out....instead it is just a drawing of measurments with no direction. Maybe it's because I can't really cook that I couldn't easily read these. Also, it did not save to the doc file
Sadly, they DO NOT save to your doc file the way Elephant's do, so they will remove with game and you can't save them to disc. The scenes of these screensavers are: 1. main character ghost girl reaching out 2. The haunted legends house with a moon behind 3. Moonlit lake lodge, 4.ghost girl surrounded by candles, 5. a red eyed "bag monster" peeps up from bottom of screen, 6. Skeleton in the well, its raining.
2. WALLPAPERS- 10 save to doc file to use later. A lot of the same scenes of screensavers are also WP.
3. 18 PICTURES OF THE DEV- I love these, way better than concept art. Look for the t-shirt, uh oh!
4. CUTSCENES- 17 or 18 to view again
5. FACTS- 8 behind the scenes snippits of info. re: game choices etc during the making of this game. LOVED THIS.
6. MUSIC- 3 saveable tracks/ I didn't save.
7. BONUS PUZZLE: A bubble shoot mini game where you target bonus skulls to fill a progress bar. Due to my favorite of this type called "Sparkle" I'm a pro at this and I never filled the progress bar.
8. TEST: Test questions on the prior Haunted Legend games. I only got a 59%, yikes.... It then tells you what game you need to play.
9. SG planner: this 6 items you can look at closer. I really don't know the point of this.
10. MATCH CAT- you need all in game points for this, and I assume it has to do with the collectable cats in the hos. I must have missed some...I can't go back for.... because this remained locked on me.
11. 7 RECIPIES- They don't have words. Just hand drawn pics of how to cook the following: Blueberry banana bread, apple pie, cranberry apple cinn cupcakes, strawberry captain crunch cupcakes, banana chock. chip cupcakes, & strawberry layer cake. This could have been a REALLY neat CE bonus but they seemed unfinished without how much of each thing written out....instead it is just a drawing of measurments with no direction. Maybe it's because I can't really cook that I couldn't easily read these. Also, it did not save to the doc file
12. STRAT GUIDE- in gm wtg 4 chap & bonus play :
Chap 1 are pgs. 2-8. Chap 2 pgs 9-16 Chap 3 pgs 17-25 Chap 4 pg 26-32 Chap 5 /extra play is pg 33-47 other choices/collections 48-52
13. EXTRA PLAY- chap 5... You play 13 areas on the map. 7 areas a NEW, 1 area revamped, & 4 areas from SE. I counted 7 mini games/ I skipped a lot, just not great ones. I counted 6 HOS, but technically 3 because they are the same scene replayed twice each. I wasn't a huge fan of this bonus play. I was actually checking the clock for it to end. The story was kindof started in the SE and finished here with the girls husband being a creep.
Chap 1 are pgs. 2-8. Chap 2 pgs 9-16 Chap 3 pgs 17-25 Chap 4 pg 26-32 Chap 5 /extra play is pg 33-47 other choices/collections 48-52
13. EXTRA PLAY- chap 5... You play 13 areas on the map. 7 areas a NEW, 1 area revamped, & 4 areas from SE. I counted 7 mini games/ I skipped a lot, just not great ones. I counted 6 HOS, but technically 3 because they are the same scene replayed twice each. I wasn't a huge fan of this bonus play. I was actually checking the clock for it to end. The story was kindof started in the SE and finished here with the girls husband being a creep.
14.HOS & MG REPLAY- you can replay some of the SE hos again, there is 1 NEW hos, and 1 called "endless" hos... which I started and finished a scene then the same scene has a bunch of new list words. I never finished this portion.
Mini game Replay- 7 of 10 unlock at the end of the SE.
Mini game Replay- 7 of 10 unlock at the end of the SE.
If I am honest, I have never been a huge fan of this series and only bought a couple of the games because I so disliked the dwarf that seems to be the main focus up until this, game 7 in the series. In this installment....the dwarf isn't in main game play, thank God, and yet the ERS still managed to do him justice and tie in the other games.
I am also not a fan of the cartoon like graphics…. I can just imagine how huge this DEV would be if it changed the graphics to clear, realistic graphics.
This CE IS WORTH the money. I hope I’ve helped you make the decision between the SE and CE versions.
I recommend this game!
After your student goes missing alongside several other children, it is up to you to solve the mystery of Everlake.
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Based on full se gamplay & bonus play, HERE IS THE CE CONTENT YOU CAN'T SEE
PostedNovember 30, 2015
kerith90angel
fromI think MHG are Mad Head MASTERS! Every game is this series is perfect!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Marble Popper
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
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The entire game took me approx. 5 hours.32 min FOR ALL.
The SE took me 4 hr 15min.
Bonus play took 1hr 17min
The SE took me 4 hr 15min.
Bonus play took 1hr 17min
This is a LOVE FOREVER, replayable game...by Mad Head Games. I could not find 1 fault with this game.
Your time played status is kept in a perfect DIARY that holds the story. I actually went back in chapter 6 and re-read it. And I am so happy I did.
Most of the HOS are list type /my favorite.
STORY BOOK PUZZLES: This may even be the first time we saw one of these. You hear more of a narrated story and replace objects that are off mark. I adore these.
Most of the HOS are list type /my favorite.
STORY BOOK PUZZLES: This may even be the first time we saw one of these. You hear more of a narrated story and replace objects that are off mark. I adore these.
CLOSURE TO SE: The end of this game is one of THE BEST story endings I have seen. Best so far would have to be Brink of Consciousness Dorian Grey still wins best ending for me.
THE END OF BONUS PLAY: WOW!! I was just astounded how well done the SE end was, but it gets even better at the end of bonus play!!
THIS CE BONUS PLAY is so good; I would have paid the CE price just for the extra play. I will be surprised if bgfans don't like it.
NO MAP- just be prepared to use the hint button to navigate and you'll be fine without it. Finding your way around was a memory game in itself...so again,,,, just hit hint if you get off track.
VOICE ACTORS: are some of the best I've heard. The lighting in these scenes leave you feeling you are LIVING IN this beautiful painting they have created.
THE END OF BONUS PLAY: WOW!! I was just astounded how well done the SE end was, but it gets even better at the end of bonus play!!
THIS CE BONUS PLAY is so good; I would have paid the CE price just for the extra play. I will be surprised if bgfans don't like it.
NO MAP- just be prepared to use the hint button to navigate and you'll be fine without it. Finding your way around was a memory game in itself...so again,,,, just hit hint if you get off track.
VOICE ACTORS: are some of the best I've heard. The lighting in these scenes leave you feeling you are LIVING IN this beautiful painting they have created.
THE MUSIC. This series actually has tracks I wanted to keep for meditation. Not just this game either... the others in the series also have gorgeous music. Track called "Look Closer" sound a bit like Moonlight Sonata. Another game with great music is the funny Penmom36's favorite....Phantasmat 1. The hos in that game too, have THE MOST gorgeous sound tracks!
CE BONUS PLAY: You will love the bonus in this game. Each scene is revamped from SE or new...and as I mentioned before I wanted to hunt in the hos all day just to hear the music....tell me that's not rare, right? I won't say how, but you go back in time to change Henry's past. It takes up 12 pages in the walkthrough guide.
CE BONUS PLAY: You will love the bonus in this game. Each scene is revamped from SE or new...and as I mentioned before I wanted to hunt in the hos all day just to hear the music....tell me that's not rare, right? I won't say how, but you go back in time to change Henry's past. It takes up 12 pages in the walkthrough guide.
CE CONTENT THAT UNLOCKS /MOSTLY AFTER BONUS PLAY COMPLETED: 1. extra play 2. posters, these are fun, two still remain locked after se... but they are small jigsaw puzzles of the game characters and once complete they go into the diary with a full description 3. there are 6 wallpapers x 3 sizes they save to the doc file so you can save to disc and use again later. 4. 15 music tracks that save to doc file
5. Replay some hos. & 6. I bummed out when I realized I'd only found 45 of the 55 masks/ which do continue into the bonus play and I remember being sad I couldn't go back to get them. So no idea if they unlock more content or not.
5. Replay some hos. & 6. I bummed out when I realized I'd only found 45 of the 55 masks/ which do continue into the bonus play and I remember being sad I couldn't go back to get them. So no idea if they unlock more content or not.
NO SCREENSAVERS....bummer. The one thing that would have perfected CE for me.
GOOD GAME FOR ALL: I recommend this game for all ages and they really put thought into the detail and story.
Dear MAD HEAD GAMES,
It is so obvious the amount of thought and detail that sets you aside as a DEV for BFG. You have to be SO PROUD of this entire series, which I played all the CE for. Each one seems to get better than the next. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart and throw HUGE HUGS your way for giving me SO MANY HOURS of happiness!!
Please give us SCREENSAVERS.... truly it is the only thing I miss in your games. xoxoxoxoxoxo
It is so obvious the amount of thought and detail that sets you aside as a DEV for BFG. You have to be SO PROUD of this entire series, which I played all the CE for. Each one seems to get better than the next. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart and throw HUGE HUGS your way for giving me SO MANY HOURS of happiness!!
Please give us SCREENSAVERS.... truly it is the only thing I miss in your games. xoxoxoxoxoxo
I recommend this game!
It's the end of the world... at least in Oakville.
Overall rating
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Based on Full game & bonus: Here is whats in the CE after demo
PostedNovember 29, 2015
kerith90angel
fromThis is now my FAVORITE EIPIX GAME to date!
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Marble Popper
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
TO BIG FISH:: Please pass this along to DEV Eipix ,if possible, with hugs of course!!
****may contain spoilers***
This was my favorite game to date by Eipix. I Loved the dark story and this had one of the BEST SE ENDS I have seen in a while. You had me hop out of my chair, with those spookies jumping at me in the dark!
The SE took me 5 hr 20 min to finish. The Bonus play took me 1 hr. 36 min -and this included 6 min, looking for the ce content for the Souv. Room.
WTG- It has an in game 47 page Strategy guide. There are 7 chapters with the bonus play. Chap 1 is 5 pgs., Chap 2 is 4 pgs., Chap 3 is 5 pgs, Chap 4 is 6 pgs, Chap 5 is 6 pgs, Chap 6 is 7 pgs. and the Bonus or chap 7 is 8 pgs./ directions take 1 pg and Collect. content is 5 pgs long.
There is NO DIARY that holds story. I play a lot of games at the same time so it always helps if I have a storyline refresher.
END OF SE PLAY: I loved the end of this game. We see something SUPER SPOOKY,,, in the dark,,,, and it reminds me of how the game Maze 1 had that creepy doll, in the hall, that makes makes you cover your eyes...LOVED THE END of OAKVILLE.
BONUS GAME PLAY: This took me 1 hr 30 min to complete. The bonus play is EXCELLENT in this game and I thought it was better even than the main play. I have to admit though.....we meet a character in a blue polka dot dress that I BELIEVE was a main character in SE play but she turns spooky and does a wardrobe change into that blue polka dress behind a bush I guess, because suddenly she has on different cloths, and she looks like she came up from the lake floor. If it WAS a new character then the story then it confused me.
MUSIC- There are 10 saveable tracks which I didn't save. The original Phantasmat is known for its GORGEOUS music during the hidden obj. play. You know music is good when you hunt down the creator on google.... which you can for Phantasmat #1. So DEV if you want a hit like Phantasmat #1 you need outstanding music! And Morphs.
MUSIC- There are 10 saveable tracks which I didn't save. The original Phantasmat is known for its GORGEOUS music during the hidden obj. play. You know music is good when you hunt down the creator on google.... which you can for Phantasmat #1. So DEV if you want a hit like Phantasmat #1 you need outstanding music! And Morphs.
REPLAY- match 3, 17 hos, 21 minigames, & 16 cutscenes -- none of which I replayed. I have too many other games I purchased I want to play next.
WALLPAPERS- 8 x 4 sizes.
INSTEAD OF CONCEPT ART- there are 9 GREEN SCREEN pictures of some of these cool DEV that are before and after pics during the games creation. Wish there had been more and wish all games would dump Concept art for these instead.
BEHIND THE SCENES- I put my cell phone on stopwatch- it was 58 seconds long. It was set up kindof like the silent films of the 1920's. You watch some of the Eipix stars from this game imported into little scenes of the Phantasmat Oakville world. It was fun but done better in MCF Shadow Lake as a type of "lets show you what happened behind the scenes, interview type."
GRAPHICS: I need to take a side note here for the graphics. Yikes, these graphics REALLY need work. A few rooms, too , the perspective was off, such as the Chapter 4 BALLROOM, being one. I am unclear why this DEV always chooses to go with hand drawn cartoon like graphics that have a filter?? I guess it's a filter. It makes the whole game somewhat unclear and I KNOW from games like MCF Escape from Ravenhearst and the Midnight Mysteries series that you don't need to unclarify the graphics like this. They may work on a Ipad or a smaller 15" computer... But many of us die hard buyers of Big Fish own large monitors JUST FOR THESE GAMES. So if it's in your arsenal to use live characters-- like we see in your CE PICS CONTENT... use them!! It would totally fix the prob with lip movement that I see a lot of the reviewers complain about.
ACHEIVEMENTS/COLLECTABLES/ & SOUV. ROOM/ Each has its own page; and wowed by none of them. I DID like the Morphs per scene- I missed 3 after the game and they make it possible to GO BACK and collect those. Kudos to that. But none of these things will unlock additional content. I found the Souv coll to be a moot point. It takes 6 min. AFTER you complete the game you go into CE content and re-visit 28 scenes and collect an item that unlocks nothing. There are no screensavers.
TO EIPIX--- why don't you have SCREEN SAVERS in any of your games?? I am sure that would push me to get the CE version if you offered one or more...like some other DEV. As I often state... it is a great way to FLASH IN FRONT OF your customer to buy the next segment of your game. Because if you can physically see a screensaver in front of you/ that has saved to your computer- and doesn't go away with the removal of the game/ It means that big fish fan liked your game enough LAST TIME to buy the CE version; and more than likely will buy the next installment!! I have noticed you have a few games and you make new installments from 6 months to a year. So this theory would REALLY HELP YOU SELL THE CE'S. It would be cool too, to hear the cool people/ instead of just seeing them// in BEHIND THE SCENES- and what that Eipix artist created, or intro the voice actors, some of which we know now and would love to meet!! I've stated many times you are all like movie stars to us and we WANT TO MEET YOU!!
Hugs and xox for a terrific world you created and I hope you take my well meant criticism.
I had a blast with this game and highly recommend it.
I recommend this game!
Every second counts in this breathtaking paranormal adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
41 of 43 found this review helpful
Based on full game & CE content....
PostedNovember 29, 2015
kerith90angel
fromThis is STILL a TOP FAVORITE of mine-over a year later....
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Large File, Marble Popper
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
BASED ON FULL GAME AND BONUS PLAY
* note.... make sure to always click the "newest" option in the drop down for looking at reviews. It is often the people who completed the full game. And each persons Bigfish ID can be clicked on,,,, to see all their other reviews.
This game was so well done. I play hundreds of these games -and buy more it seems- and this was perfectly done.
STORY: You are a child investigator in SE who suspects a small boy with telekenetic abilities is in an abusive situation. So you do some break in maneuvers and save him!
GAMEPLAY & GRAPHICS: As you race the boy to safety /whoa, this chick drives like me.../Your paranormal buddy has the power to stop a train & you are both ok! You actually use his abilities /and later a little girl's in bonus play/ to move and retrieve items. ie: your "helper" in this game. Kevin's coolest ability was to "place thoughts" into other peoples mind. The graphics ARE well done here, though there IS just a hint of hand drawning...not a fan. For perfected graphics see the Midnight Mysteries series, especially Houdini.
CUTSCENES AND VOICEOVERS: Deserve their own category they are that good. Good thing bonus allows us to see them again.
MAPS, JOURNAL, AND HINT SYST: The best I've seen. There is a refer to journal and I like these since I play several games at the same time, Maps, are the "jump to" kind with X marks where you need to go next making a walkthough guide obsolete.
SE Gameplay TIME: took me 2 hr and 10 min on EASY mode.
BONUS TIME: IS EXACTLY 1 HOUR MORE. I DID PLAY THIS ENTIRE GAME IN 1 DAY.
INVENTORY ITEMS: can come up close and be interacted/w
Every item you collect or use progresses you in the game and relates to the story,,,,, I LOVE THIS....IT IS NOT JUST PLACING RANDOM FOUND ITEMS INTO FITTED SLOTS.
MAPS, JOURNAL, AND HINT SYST: The best I've seen. There is a refer to journal and I like these since I play several games at the same time, Maps, are the "jump to" kind with X marks where you need to go next making a walkthough guide obsolete.
SE Gameplay TIME: took me 2 hr and 10 min on EASY mode.
BONUS TIME: IS EXACTLY 1 HOUR MORE. I DID PLAY THIS ENTIRE GAME IN 1 DAY.
INVENTORY ITEMS: can come up close and be interacted/w
Every item you collect or use progresses you in the game and relates to the story,,,,, I LOVE THIS....IT IS NOT JUST PLACING RANDOM FOUND ITEMS INTO FITTED SLOTS.
PERFECTING THIS GAME: would be, to add more HO scenes of various types because in this game they are all Progressive, find one item to open the next #except for bonus play there are a couple regular HO scenes.
2. The graphics were good but I would have perfected them as I mentioned above.
IF YOU LIKED THIS GAME YOU WILL PROBALBY LIKE THESE, They are similar paranormal ability and paranormal gms and all these were good enough for me to recommend.
2. The graphics were good but I would have perfected them as I mentioned above.
IF YOU LIKED THIS GAME YOU WILL PROBALBY LIKE THESE, They are similar paranormal ability and paranormal gms and all these were good enough for me to recommend.
1. Agency of Anomalies: Cinderstone Orphanage
2. Angelica Weaver: Catch me if you can
3. Reincarnations series, all are great. in one you play AS A DOG!
4. Shiver: Poltergeist
2. Angelica Weaver: Catch me if you can
3. Reincarnations series, all are great. in one you play AS A DOG!
4. Shiver: Poltergeist
Especially, because gameplay was short, if you liked this demo, you will, in my advise, love this game. And The bonus play is a full hour on easy. Making ENTIRE game 3hr 10min
DEVELOPERS:
IDEA FOR PARANORMAL PURSUIT #2: Have a child that can maneuver fire, water and air, separate the game into 3 parts like Redemption Cemetery, and have a Paranormal some cute animal, a witches familiar cat, or wolf...
IDEA FOR PARANORMAL PURSUIT #2: Have a child that can maneuver fire, water and air, separate the game into 3 parts like Redemption Cemetery, and have a Paranormal some cute animal, a witches familiar cat, or wolf...
TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE THAT WORKED ON THIS, AND TO BIGFISH, I AM YOUR BIGGEST FAN....THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TIME DEVOTED TO THIS AWSOME GAME! PLEASE MAKE ANOTHER EDITION TO THIS,,,,,DON'T FORGET TO ADD A SCREENSAVER THAT SAVES TO COMPUTER, so we remember what a cool game it was and to buy the next!
I recommend this game!