rjester's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:91
- Reviews Submitted:44
- First Review:June 30, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 13, 2015
- Featured reviews0
Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart Collector's Edition
Dive into an epic journey as a museum owner in pursuit of an undead pirate who has kidnapped your daughter in Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart!
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Unexpectedly nice find!
PostedDecember 3, 2014
rjester
fromCanada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles
(97)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I don't like sea and pirate related games, well I just don't! :P
I prefer creepy stuff like MCF and something with an eerie atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised by this one because it has very beautiful art and a romantic, haunting story. It's not by all means memorable nor is it my favourite but it's still quite enjoyable. I recommend it!
I prefer creepy stuff like MCF and something with an eerie atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised by this one because it has very beautiful art and a romantic, haunting story. It's not by all means memorable nor is it my favourite but it's still quite enjoyable. I recommend it!
I recommend this game!
Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles Collector's Edition
Charles Baskerville is the latest victim of a centuries-old curse! Help Holmes break the curse before the next murder occurs!
Overall rating
3
/
5
Bugged out...!
PostedDecember 3, 2014
rjester
fromCanada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Witches' Legacy: The Charleston Curse
(112)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I never got to finish this game, and I tried and restarted it many times. It's wonderful. Everything a HOG should be. Clever like the Sherlock books, great atmosphere that draws you in, realistic dialogue, excellent art, great puzzles... but... I can't give it more than 3 stars because of that infamous bug :)
I don't recommend this game.
Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists...
Overall rating
5
/
5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Fun and interactive!
PostedDecember 3, 2014
rjester
fromCanada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate ®
(156)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I feel like this one was one of the first trendsetters that made HOGs truly interactive. It's a large file but that's because it has a lot of new additions most HOGs don't. (Now they're all following suit, but I remember playing this and thinking "Wow, that's refreshing!")
There's loads to do, wonderful plot, very beautiful art and really interactive gameplay (where HOGs can be monotonous). Give this one a try if you're looking for an adventure rather than just hopping from one HOP to another ;)
I recommend this game!
Christmas Stories: Nutcracker Collector's Edition
A classic Christmas tale tail, with a whole new twist! Help the Nutcracker rescue the princess from the evil Rat King!
Overall rating
4
/
5
I liked it A LOT!
PostedDecember 3, 2014
rjester
fromCanada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Mystery Case Files ®: 13th Skull ™ Collector's Edition
(159)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I dont usually like/ play holiday specials but I took a chance on this one and I was pleasantly surprised. Visually breathtaking and with an interesting twist on an old classic, this one was both romantic and adventurous. Plus, it really put me in the mood for Christmas :)
I recommend this game!
Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove, Sacred Grove Collector's Edition
A deadly secret lurks in the woods of Dire Grove!
Overall rating
2
/
5
14 of 16 found this review helpful
Not the real thing...
PostedDecember 3, 2014
rjester
fromCanada
Current Favorite:
Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome Collector's Edition
(227)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Oh my! What a tragedy! What happened to MCF? It used to be unique from all the other HOGs, I was always excited to play it. But now it seems it has changed hands and became another Russian shovel-ware with a boring recycled plot, sub-par graphics and predictable ending. It's like they didn't even try...
I wish there were more HOGs written by actual writers for once... I'm sick of the atrocious writing and plots... Disappointed.
I wish there were more HOGs written by actual writers for once... I'm sick of the atrocious writing and plots... Disappointed.
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Realm: Queen of Flames Collector's Edition
Without warning, a group of mysterious figures arrives and reduces your village to flames and rubble. What do they want... and who is controlling them?
Overall rating
3
/
5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Same old...
PostedNovember 22, 2014
rjester
fromCanada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
There was nothing special about this game, so Im not sure why it got such high reviews.
The plot was boring, the animation awkward and stilted like moving paper dolls, the villains predictable... Just bah.
I liked the bonus chapter a lot better (the puzzles were at least interesting).
I did like the card game; it was fun. The achievement for playing the game in under four hours?... What's that about? Are we supposed to rush through or reply the same game that has the exact same plot without any changes?... Why?..........
I did like the card game; it was fun. The achievement for playing the game in under four hours?... What's that about? Are we supposed to rush through or reply the same game that has the exact same plot without any changes?... Why?..........
I don't recommend this game.
Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride Collector's Edition
Enter an enchanting world of legends, mystery and magic, where your destiny was written in blood and the soft murmurs of true love...
Overall rating
4
/
5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
One of My Favourites!
PostedMarch 3, 2014
rjester
fromCanada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
What can I say without filling this review with needlessly detailed information?
It's got great graphics, a step above previous HOGs I'd say.
Tried and true, predictable, storyline.
Good voice acting.
Fun puzzles.
A way to switch to Dominoes during HOGs (my favourite! wish everyone had these now!)
And a bunch of achievements and collections for those OCD collectors among us...
Tried and true, predictable, storyline.
Good voice acting.
Fun puzzles.
A way to switch to Dominoes during HOGs (my favourite! wish everyone had these now!)
And a bunch of achievements and collections for those OCD collectors among us...
Note: not having a SG really irked me. The elusive objects were difficult to find (which is good) but a SG would have saved a lot of time... I'm not sure why it wasn't included in the CE...
And I hate that you can't get both achievements for playing ALL dominoes or ALL HOGs even if you reply the game (the number doesn't change, so it's as if you only played 11 HOGs/DOMs).
And I hate that you can't get both achievements for playing ALL dominoes or ALL HOGs even if you reply the game (the number doesn't change, so it's as if you only played 11 HOGs/DOMs).
One of the best this month for sure though!
I recommend this game!
Mystery Case Files®: Dire Grove™ Collector's Edition
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
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
No need to say much
PostedNovember 6, 2013
rjester
fromCanada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Best game ever! I love all MCFs, all really awesome (except for the Shadow Lake one).
LOVE!
I recommend this game!
House of 1000 Doors: The Palm of Zoroaster Collector's Edition
Guide Kate Reed as she searches for the artifacts that can break the power of a cursed gem in House of 1,000 Doors: The Palm of Zoroaster!
Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Wasn't impressed.
PostedNovember 6, 2013
rjester
fromCanada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition
(166)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I'm a fan of the concept of a 1,000 Doors, but the execution is always lacking.
I played all three and they all bored me. It's such a shame.
I wish the story wasn't convoluted; it's really hard to follow. It has no structure (again with the portal diving! why do writers think this substitues actual plot?) and I took a lot of break during because I was so bored. It seemed too long (which means it wasn't fun).
Sorry, but I wasn't impressed :(
I don't recommend this game.
Nevertales: The Beauty Within Collector's Edition
You were just about to relax with a good book when a stranger leaves a baby on your doorstep.
Overall rating
3
/
5
3 of 11 found this review helpful
It was okay...
PostedNovember 1, 2013
rjester
fromCanada
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser
Current Favorite:
Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition
(166)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Maybe because the reviews were so positive my expectations about the game simply couldn't be fulfilled.
It was an okay game and nothing more. It had some variety in terms of HOGs, but that's about it.
The story was so cheesy and convoluted it reminded me of that mushroom age game (they both feel like bad trips). It felt like the story writers just tacked on lame references to fairytales.
Once they cued in the very cheesy singing I was pretty much done taking this game seriously. Not sure why everyone loves it so much...
I don't recommend this game.