peaceomm's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.6
- Helpful Votes:102
- Reviews Submitted:12
- First Review:September 29, 2012
- Most Recent Review:October 2, 2012
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Use your powers of observation and deduction to unlock glimpses of events from the past and solve an 80 year old mystery!
Overall rating
3
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5
8 of 11 found this review helpful
Has the Negatives of its Predecessor
PostedSeptember 29, 2012
peaceomm
fromGainesville, FL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
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
3
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5
Being the 3 Cards to Midnight sequel, I thought some improvements would have been made, but it carries many of the same cons as its predecessor. The story can be rather strange if you don't play Midnight first, however, if you're in it for the word game aspect, that doesn't matter.
Similar to Midnight, you're finding the other half of a compound word or phrase that connects that scene with Jess' memories. Some of them can be tricky, so I'd keep the guide open on your browser for quick access because if you run out of free guesses, you'll have to start the scene over again.
If you're stumped, pay close attention to objects that stand out versus blending in with their surroundings (i.e. looking like they are graphically part of the background) because they're most likely your items. Say the item with the word before or after it and see if anything sounds remotely like a word.
The game pulls you out of the scene when each of the key words is completed for a cutscene so be prepared.
I would recommend this if you've played Midnight and enjoyed it or just like the challenge of a word game mixed with a hidden object game. It was definitely a challenge!
I recommend this game!
Jess Silloway has just woken up and does not remember the last few weeks. Help Jess remember the past using mystical tarot cards.
Overall rating
4
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Not Your Average Hidden Object Game
PostedSeptember 29, 2012
peaceomm
fromGainesville, FL
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a word game and hidden object game rolled into one very challenging and often frustrating experience. You're given half of a compound word or phrase and must find the other half in an object. Sometimes this was tricky because the graphics weren't up to par or because the word/phrase is uncommon in everyday language ("dead ball" versus the more familiar "dead duck"). After running out of free guesses and hints, I had to repeat a few levels multiple times or resort to using the guide, which takes a lot of the fun out of playing.
Something helpful is that if you're stuck and randomly click on an object and your free guesses number decreases, that object is connected to one of your other words, which saved me many times.
The cutscenes were okay at best, though the story was entertaining. The cutscenes are voiceovers with sometimes strange images.
I gave it 4/5 stars over something lower because it's difficult to find challenging HOGs and this was definitely a challenge.
I only recommend this if you're a word aficionado and love an extra challenge in a hidden object game.
I recommend this game!