Not much to say except it was so lame the mini games that I cannot go any further not even to finish demo... Felt like I was playing a game from 10 years ago.. graphics okay but certainly not the best...
I used a freebie but always hesitate if not sure of game because I still have to play it, BUT it was a good game. I thought the graphics were beautifully done.... Story was not the normal and kept my interest... Game flowed nicely.
My only pet peeve on these non CE/SE games is the lack of letting the inventory lock... Why is that so hard? :( But I got used to it... When I did back out a few times out of the scene the inventory would spring up!
Game play went smoothly... meaning you didnt have to run around a lot... you had several open scenes at a time and then moved on
Loved that there was actual Voice OVER... games are so quiet and boring with no speach and movement and ALL reading... I tend to not bother reading when its only writing so this was great.
only two modes of difficulty... I'm getting used to at least three and always use custom when its available.. BUT... as I said for a non CE game this was very good in my opinion.
HOGS were interactive and graphics very nicely done. Good game.. A tad short.. but good... The low ratings must have been people who gave it no chance at all.... I risked getting it and really glad I did..
I recommend this game!
+5points
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Forgotten Kingdoms: The Ruby Ring Collector's Edition
Only the wearer of the ruby ring can claim the crown as king.
Overall rating
3/ 5
13 of 23 found this review helpful
Good graphics at very start that went right down hill after 5mins
BORING... only fun was finding crowns... the outdoor spots were very hard on my eyes the graphics... not sharp at all... I used to buy EVERY CE out about a year ago... now Im lucky to find one lately.... whoever gave this 5 STARS must be in the stars... Bluck! my opinion... just didnt move me and found graphics poor... Had hopes but didnt last long... I tried though..
I don't recommend this game.
+3points
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Ominous Objects: Family Portrait Collector's Edition
A father returns home to find his children missing - all but one, who refuses to say a word...
Scenes have so much details it' amazing. Stunning and captivating... Cant stop looking at all the beautiful work in each scene
ONLY CON: the Father when you use a wrong inventory item uses 1 of 2 sayings that gets annoying to Me at least!
I like that he arrives and has no idea what the place looks like or how it is set up... I find the story immersing and great.
Coins to find... Like better the games with something in every scene to find... Find it harder when they are here and there... Always afraid of missing some...
I think this is one of the best games Ive played in awhile.
Again.... good Voice overs etc BUT the gameplay is good and the Graphics I look at each scene for awhile enjoying the detail that went into wallpaper details... reflections on a shiney floor, etc... instead of running from scene to scene.
The artwork is stunning and there is a lot to search around in, in each scene.... when I demo a game I still feel rushed... But I played 20 mins then bought due to loving where it was going for me and now playing and taking my sweet time enjoying all the work in each scene and cursoring over every inch... Things you click like balloons that pop etc... some may think its lame I think it adds to the detail of work put into this game.... .
Wonderful to see voiceovers with actual mouths moving and not just sound and a person standing with lips shut...
Imp better than the games with a monkey or whatever that helps you... and he can be funny...
Very well done... its been a long time waiting for a good CE lately for me...
Great job... A+++
I recommend this game!
+18points
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Off The Record: The Art of Deception Collector's Edition
This seemed a little slow going... some games do start slow to get into the story then get better... Some just never make it anywhere at all and some start great and fizzle
I found this a bit slow and predictable and may I say a tad cheesy... not sure if I can explain that part...
I used to buy EVERY CE game a year ago... they are all getting to much the same or something bad like graphics or storyline
On edge about whether to buy this even if on sale... and I do not buy the SE if they are good enough I buy CE...
Even if I buy it cheap... SOMEONE! Me has to play it... is it going to be good... doesnt seem like it can go far with this storyline... we assume its a total fake and then what.... worth buying to see??? not sure..
+1point
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Christmas Wonderland 5
Help Santa make Mike and Mary’s Christmas the best ever. Decorate trees, build snowmen, visit Santa’s workshops and open fabulous presents.
Candy canes in each scene and you know you found them all when jar at bottom shows them in it...
Items in each scene... from the 12 days of Christmas song to find... when done it'll state.. 12 day of Christmas .. these are both shown in bottom left corner... and an extra bonus with using no hints.... Makes you look and look... you know its there!!! a challenge but no hints used
all achievements gotten..
I found it quite enjoyable... music can be turned down and then its not annoying... will save and play at another time...
Great for an SE... sold me just by it having a locking inventory bar and voice over.... Graphics very nice... You collect up to 70 hidden mistletoes throughout game as your hints.... I got about 56 the first time... but only needed help 2x in the whole game... I do my games on advanced or intermed.
I think it was beautifully done... do not se too many SE that werent made for a CE of this quality...
A+++ in my book....
I recommend this game!
+11points
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PuppetShow: Lightning Strikes Collector's Edition
The women of Paris are being turned into puppets! Can you find out who's pulling the strings?
This is sad to say, but ERS games were my favorite and now I have other games NOT by them that are more exciting and keep me more interested... both with music, gameplay and more things to find... last ERS game I just couldnt even get myself to buy... they are losing their rank as others are getting better...
I found this a bit slow going and started getting bored.... wasnt much to keep me interested.....
I recommend this game!
-1point
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Beyond the Unknown: A Matter of Time Collector's Edition
It’s time to solve the secret of this mysterious island!
Overall rating
5/ 5
51 of 56 found this review helpful
Played a second time and enjoyed it more the 2nd time
Haunted Legends: The Queen of Spades Collector's Edition
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Fun Factor
5/ 5
Visual/Sound Quality
5/ 5
Level of Challenge
5/ 5
Storyline
5/ 5
ERS games I love... My only true disappointment was the jump map gave you No clue of if it had any activity to be done in a spot.... From what I saw it was only a jump map... When I get stuck nowadays instead of hint I look at map go to objective area then figure out what to do..
Graphics.... typical of ERS... music pleasant... heard a few touches from some of their old games...
For some reason on the first go around on this game I had no clue on a few mini games... not like me on ERS... the second time around I must have been more awake because I got them all without one skip...
I was mad after first time playing game... I missed one of the morphing clocks and could not figure out which it was and by end of game could access start of game, so gave me a good reason to redo game a second time...
Found all clocks :)
HOGS and mini games are replayable in EXTRAS.....
so im happy with yets another ERS game... thanks guys and gals at ERS.. :)