Shastanna's Profile
 
 
 
Stat Summary
 
  • Average Rating:
    3.9
  • Helpful Votes:
    194
 
  • Reviews Submitted:
    60
  • First Review:
    November 23, 2011
  • Most Recent Review:
    April 14, 2024
  • Featured reviews
    0
 
 
Shastanna's Review History
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Search for clues, solve puzzles, and unlock new areas as you visit spooky locations, master mini-games and locate Hidden Objects!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Old school HOPA with a cute helper buddy!
PostedJanuary 10, 2016
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Shastanna
fromCA, USA <3
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Currently, this came is about 4 years old, so it has that old-school HOPA style to it. It's cartoon animated, and you go back to the same HO scenes several times to find items.
I loved the story, and the cute doll helper. I actually got a little teary-eyed at the end. LOL
It's a short game, it took me 3 hours to complete the CE, and that includes the bonus chapter. Personally, I wouldn't bother with the CE. The bonus chapter is short and doesn't add much to the overall story.
I wouldn't recommend the CE. Save your money and go with the SE.
That being said, I enjoyed this game.
I recommend this game!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
8 of 13 found this review helpful
Great puzzles and HOP scenes!
PostedJanuary 9, 2016
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Shastanna
fromCA, USA <3
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
I am surprised by some of the negative reviews I've seen us this game. If you don't like puzzles, then this game isn't for you, because these imaginative puzzles are what makes these games great!
It is a Ravenhearst, which is famous for it's "Rube Goldberg" type puzzles, which are totally fabulous and very challenging.
I thoroughly enjoyed this game, but I did take 1 star off because the music score did not seem to match the mood of the game, which was a bit distracting.
I recommend this game!
+3points
8of 13voted this as helpful.
 
Can you find the key to Ravenhearst's resurrection?
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
16 of 20 found this review helpful
Awesome puzzles!
PostedJanuary 1, 2016
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Shastanna
fromCA, USA <3
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I loved this game. The puzzles were challenging, and the map was useful. I always appreciate being able to set my own custom difficulty.
The music was creepy, as is required for a Ravenhearst game!
My favorite puzzles of all time are in the Ravenhearst games. At first it's a little overwhelming because nothing seems to go together. Then you pick away at it, and piece by piece it falls together and is very gratifying when you solve it!
Please try it. I think you'll like it. :-)
I recommend this game!
+12points
16of 20voted this as helpful.
 
Black Isle was supposedly abandoned after an earthquake but the truth is much more sinister! Join the Mystery Trackers and learn the truth!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Nice, "Rainy" Game!
PostedDecember 30, 2015
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Shastanna
fromCA, USA <3
Skill Level:Intermediate
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
I love rainy games - games where the rain sounds through the whole game. It's soothing to me.
This game isn't frustratingly challenging, but it's fun, and extra points for the cute dog who helps our detective. I'm a sucker for cute dogs.
The only annoying part in the SE is that the map is completely useless. Other than that, it's a fun game!
I recommend this game!
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
 
After a group of young students go missing, the Mystery Trackers are called in to search the city of Raincliff!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Classic!
PostedDecember 25, 2015
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Shastanna
fromCA, USA <3
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
It's hard to believe this game came out about 5 years ago. The art is gorgeous, the puzzles are challenging, and the storyline was fun. Try it, you'll like it!
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
Excellent puzzles!
PostedDecember 13, 2015
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Shastanna
fromCA, USA <3
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I highly recommend this game. The art is beautiful, the map was helpful, and the puzzles were challenging and interesting!
Please try this game. I think you'll like it!
I recommend this game!
0points
2of 4voted this as helpful.
 
Something wicked has taken over Fate’s Carnival!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Best MCF Game so far!
PostedNovember 29, 2015
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Shastanna
fromCA, USA <3
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
This game was very long, and super challenging!! I really enjoyed having more of the classic "Ravenhearst" type puzzles, with a cool new in puzzle hint feature. That was very helpful.
I would highly recommend this game to MCF fans!
I recommend this game!
+2points
3of 4voted this as helpful.
 
The history of Ravenhearst Manor is shrouded in mystery. Unlock the secrets within this episode of Mystery Case Files™.
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Tough subject matter, hate morphing object scenes
PostedNovember 15, 2015
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Shastanna
fromCA, USA <3
Skill Level:Intermediate
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
Hi,
I would have enjoyed this game much more if it were an actual HOPA, instead of a MOPA. Staring endlessly at a screen, waiting for an object to morph shape is not fun for me.
On the bright side, the graphics and music are top notch. The puzzles were quite challenging for me, and I must confess, I had to peek at the walkthrough a few times. *sheepish grin*
Warning - this game deals with some very tough issues, such as severe child abuse and mental illness. In some parts, this game is simply deranged. It will definitely set off emotional triggers, so please don't play if it's going to hurt you.
If it gets to be too much, you can turn down all of the sound and play your own music.
One final note: Once you set your difficulty at the beginning of the game, I could not find a way to reset it. Be warned. LOL
I recommend this game!
0points
1of 2voted this as helpful.
 
From the makers of the Rite of Passage series comes a ground-breaking new series that's as creepy as it gets.
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Scary and pretty awesome
PostedAugust 30, 2015
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Shastanna
fromCA, USA <3
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I loved this game. It was much different than other Mad Head games, with it's creepiness and "gotcha" moments. I jumped in my seat a few times. LOL Great game!
I recommend this game!
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
 
Beyond the sky lies a thrilling adventure... and a deadly threat!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Awesome Game!!
PostedAugust 16, 2015
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Shastanna
fromCA, USA <3
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
The artwork was incredibly well done, and the story was awesome. Mad Head Games hit it out of the park!!
I recommend this game!
0points
1of 2voted this as helpful.