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- Average Rating:4.5
- Helpful Votes:745
- Reviews Submitted:49
- First Review:December 22, 2011
- Most Recent Review:March 13, 2018
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Unearth sinister secrets in an ancient Egyptian tomb!
Overall rating
5
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5
27 of 30 found this review helpful
Another great Nancy Drew game!
PostedMay 21, 2013
Rooobeee
fromTracy, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
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
Once again, Her Interactive, Inc has done it again. Tomb of the Lost Queen is a great adventure game that takes you to Egypt.
As usual in most Nancy Drew games, you have at least 4 people to question, and friends you can call. However, unlike most of the games, this one only has one minigame that you can play at your leisure. You will learn a lot about Egyptian culture as well as the Egyptian queen Nefertiti.
Long-time ND fans will recognize a new opening menu. Another big change is the way the levels are labeled. Instead of Junior or Senior Detective, you now play as Amateur or Master Detective. Master detective now has basic hints in the task list, while Amateur Detective has a complete task list with suggestions and your inventory is shown on the bottom of the screen instead of opening up a window.
All in all, this game is a wonderful addition to your game collection. I would highly recommend it to any ND fan as well as anyone who enjoys a great adventure and/or Egyptian history.
I recommend this game!
Pin the killer in this page-turning murder mystery by novelist James Patterson, and find hidden objects within nine distinct investigations.
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great game for WMC fans!
PostedMarch 30, 2013
Rooobeee
fromTracy, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I decided to play this game because I am a big fan of the Women's Murder Club novels. However, while I don't think that the storyline was written by James Patterson himself, the characters do carry some of the same characteristics that he created. I did enjoy the story and found myself trying to figure out the killer throughout the game. I did figure it out during the final investigation, though.
As far as game play is concerned, it was a fun game but full of frustrating hidden object scenes. Many of the items to be found were very tiny, and I did have to use the hint button many times. I did enjoy playing as each of the three main characters. The story told between each investigation was portrayed in comic book style. The length of the game was a decent length, but I did get through it within a day's time.
This is truly a casual game. There is nothing intense jumping out at you, no constant back and forth between scenes, and you're not looking for objects strewn about the scenes. All inventory items are found during each HOS. Many of the mini games are pretty easy to solve, except in the medical examiner's office. Each time you visit the forensics lab, you have to put the chemicals in order and that requires a bit of logic. It's not too difficult, but it's not extremely easy either.
What continues to make this a true casual game is that there are no click penalties or timed scenes. You can stay in the same location for as long as it takes you so you're not in any hurry to finish.
Personally, I love adventure games and absolutely abhor straight HOGs. However, this game was a nice change of pace because there were enough HOS and mini games to make this game enjoyable.
All in all, I would recommend this game to those who enjoy a great mystery, James Patterson Fans, and fans of the Women's Murder Club novels. I would also recommend this game to those who like to take their time with a decent game.
I recommend this game!
Strange figures have taken over a small town in Hallowed Legends: The Templar! Stop the Knights of the Templar!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
This one is better than its predecessor!
PostedJanuary 22, 2013
Rooobeee
fromTracy, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management, Puzzle
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
I purchased both Hallowed Legends games and this one blew me away. It is totally different in many ways from Samhain.
Not only were the graphics visually pleasing, the cut scenes told the story well and used real people. Even when they were still, they didn't quite revert to computerized images. The soundtrack was equally superb.
The HOS scenes weren't too difficult and the puzzles were challenging enough. However, there is one puzzle that has driven many players (myself included) batty and can be skipped. One of the things I like is that there are achievements to obtain. There are also doves to collect.
There are 3 play modes: Casual, Advanced, and Hardcore. There are no hints or skips in Hardcore mode, but you will receive an achievement for finishing the game in both Advanced and Hardcore modes. In the CE, there is also an achievement for finishing the bonus game. Another plus with the bonus game is that there are two possible endings and you will receive an achievement for both endings.
Overall, I really enjoyed this game. So much so that I am playing it again in Hardcore mode to get that achievement.
I recommend this game!
Garret Ghostfighter was born with the gift of being able to see demons! Help him use his gift to defeat the evil Mephisto!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Way too many Hidden Object scenes
PostedJanuary 21, 2013
Rooobeee
fromTracy, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I love adventure games, and this one is definitely not one of them. I do enjoy games that mix adventure with hidden object scenes. However, with this game, every single scene you enter is a hidden object scene. Some scenes are a little easier than others and some are a little more difficult. The mini games are not that challenging.
What this game does have going for it is the storyline. You have a ghost hunter who is helping the local people of the village by exercising the ghost that haunts them. At the same time, he is searching for a long-time enemy who's left clues as to where he's been.
As far as the graphics, on my computer, they are excellent. The voice-overs are great. The spookiness level isn't there for me, and I have been spooked by games before.
I would recommend this game for those who love hidden object scenes, but for those who prefer adventure, this game isn't up to par in that respect.
I recommend this game!
Save your sister from the grave! After receiving a troubling phone call from your brother-in-law, you’re off on an adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
It was ... OK.
PostedNovember 30, 2012
Fun Factor
3
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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
I got this game because I like dark, spooky games. Well, this game wasn't as spooky as I had hoped.
The game is somewhat linear; there's very little backtracking. The visuals were wonderfully done. The music was great, although at times it reminded me of the theme music from the TV show "Dexter." The storyline was unique and I liked that I had to solve several murders in order to rescue my sister from death.
However, the hidden object scenes were basically junk piles and many of the items were difficult to find. You would visit each HOS at least twice. Some were easy while others had items that were too small or not readily visible. There were several times where I had to use a hint.
The mini games were not exceptionally challenging, but they weren't extremely easy either. They were simple enough to figure out, which was good because the HELP button wasn't readily available in Expert Mode. You had to let it fill up just the same as the SKIP button.
The game is of a decent length, but the ending is a little disappointing, but somewhat interesting at the same time. While you do get to find the culprit, you don't really get to interact with him at all.
Overall, I would recommend the game, but not to beginners. While the storyline is enough to keep you interested in playing, the HOS are difficult enough to turn you away at times.
I recommend this game!
A local contest turns into an arson scene and now deceit smolders among the charred ruins of the River Heights Town Hall.
Overall rating
5
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5
19 of 21 found this review helpful
A New Favorite
PostedNovember 24, 2012
Rooobeee
fromTracy, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Her Interactive has done it again! They have produced another great Nancy Drew game. Granted, this one doesn't have her traipsing all over the world like the previous games, but you are in her hometown of River Heights and she has been arrested for arson.
There are many things I like about this game:
-- You get to play as her friends. This isn't the first time that George or Bess have helped out, but it is the first game that Ned is included as a player as well.
-- You get to 'explore' River Heights for the first time.
-- You also get to talk to Carson Drew, Nancy's father, for the first time and get some help from him as well.
-- You get to find out what the people of River Heights REALLY think about Nancy.
-- If you eat all the ice cream on the menu, you will get a bill at the end. My daughter's bill was over $300.
One thing I did find odd is that there weren't too many mini games available. ND games are usually loaded with them. I also didn't like the fact that you had to go through Nancy in order to change from one character to another.
As with all ND games, there is a Junior and Senior level of difficulty. The Junior level allows you a task list to check to see what needs to be done. Also, the puzzles are a bit easier. I recommend starting with the Junior level first, and then playing it again at the Senior level.
There are several achievements to acquire and after you finish the game, you will see a checklist with each achievement. However, you won't know what these achievements are until after you finish the game.
Overall, this is a pretty good game. Not as exciting as the others, but fun nonetheless. It is NOT a Hidden Object game so there are no skips to puzzles or dialog. You may pick up clues along the way to be placed in your inventory, but you will never encounter a Hidden Object Scene.
I recommend this game!
Explore a haunted amusement park in Weird Park: Broken Tune! Investigate a rash of “accidental” deaths and solve the case!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Unique, but not overly creepy
PostedOctober 28, 2012
Rooobeee
fromTracy, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
With this game, you are exploring an abandoned carnival searching for a missing reporter. However, once you find him, the game doesn't end. The main objective wasn't exactly clear to me after the reporter was found. With that respect, the storyline could use a little tweaking.
Overall, game play is wonderful. There is some back and forth, but not so much that it spoils the game. The HOG scenes aren't junk piles and it's not too difficult to find what you're looking for. There are a good number of mini games that range from easy to frustratingly challenging. Fortunately, you can skip the puzzles before pulling your hair out.
The graphics are wonderful and the music is appropriate. However, there is no voice acting. That normally wouldn't be a bad thing, but when the characters talk (there are two instances), their mouths and bodies move.
This game was also a bit on the short side. I finished it in less that 3 hours. For the most part, I did enjoy this game and I wasn't bored playing it.
I recommend this game!
The history of Ravenhearst Manor is shrouded in mystery. Unlock the secrets within this episode of Mystery Case Files™.
Overall rating
3
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5
It's definitely an older MCF game
PostedSeptember 23, 2012
Rooobeee
fromTracy, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
After playing the third Ravenhearst game, my daughter begged me to get this first one. While playing it, I was reminded of why I was originally turned off of Hidden Object Games in the first place before discovering BFG.
This game is not an adventure game, it is strictly HOS. While the storyline is intriguingly enough to want to play the sequel, the game itself is a tad boring. The only challenging portions of the game were the locks in certain rooms. Some of them required a walkthrough to help solve them since you can't skip them.
Many of the HOS scenes were crowded and some objects were difficult to find. However, in each chapter, you weren't required to find every single object, so some rooms you could skip one or two and still find the diary page. Once you found a diary page, you had to complete the jigsaw puzzle in order to read the page and continue the story.
Overall, if you're used to playing the adventure/Hidden Object games, then this game may not be for you. This is definitely an older game and one of the first few that MCF did before creating adventure HOGs. However, if you played one of the later Ravenhearst games, then I would definitely recommend playing this one as it does give you the beginning of the story.
I recommend this game!
Fairway™
Spend some time on the Fairway and take on challenging courses! Try to stay under par in this amazing Card game!
Overall rating
5
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
Comical and frustrating at the same time
PostedSeptember 23, 2012
Rooobeee
fromTracy, CA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Time Management, Puzzle, Mahjong
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
4
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5
I have always enjoyed golf solitaire games. This one combines both the challenge of the game along with a cute comical relief of a gopher trying to exact his revenge. It's almost like Caddyshack meets Solitaire but from the gopher's point of view. I do enjoy some of the announcers commentaries and it sort of adds to the feeling that you are playing a golf game.
The graphics are simple, clear, and colorful. Some of the holes are easy, while some are downright frustrating. I love the idea of winning trophies throughout the game and also being able to buy powerups and extra irons (those come in very handy).
Overall, this is a great game that you won't finish in one sitting. It's long enough to keep you occupied without boring you, but you can always come back to it at anytime.
I recommend this game!
Help Nancy Drew solve the ancient secret behind a thief`s scarlet handprint. Follow long-buried secrets and solve the mystery!
Overall rating
5
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5
17 of 18 found this review helpful
A Mayan Mystery
PostedAugust 16, 2012
Rooobeee
fromTracy, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
The developers, Her Interactive, Inc., has produced yet another great Nancy Drew mystery game. This is one of their earliest games that came out 10 years ago. If you've gotten used to playing the later games, such as Warnings at Waverly Academy and Shadow at the Water's Edge, then you may be in for a shock in regards to the format and the graphics.
Like all Nancy Drew games, both old and new, you have to take notes, there's a lot of back and forth from one location to another, there are usually only a few locations to visit, and there are only a few characters to question. Also, as always, you can call the person who employed you, people and business to interview, and your best friends Bess and George. This game introduces the Hardy Boys as telephone contacts for the first time as well. And you can still play as either a Junior or Senior detective.
The storyline is an intriguing one and is steeped in Mayan culture. As usual, I always wonder how much of the information Nancy learns is actual fact and how much is exaggerated. The interesting thing about this game is that a character actually admits to theft, but you have to find out why he stole the item. He actually helps you by giving you clues until you find the true culprit.
I usually play as a Senior Detective, while my 14yo daughter (who's been playing Nancy Drew games since she was 8) would play as Junior Detective. The difference between the two is that the mini games are a little easier and sometimes shorter for Juniors. But the game play is generally the same for both. There is a lot of note taking, partly because you are dealing information regarding an ancient culture and language. Most of your note taking will be in regards to Mayan Language. But it's worth it. One thing to keep in mind is that this is also a first person point-and-click adventure game. You cannot skip mini games and the only way to get in-game hints is if you play as Junior level and call your friends. It is NOT a hidden object game.
One thing that also stays the same in all Nancy Drew game is the soundtrack. It never varies, but it's not annoying, nor does it take anything away from the game. The voice acting has always been decent, but the downside to SSH is that many times the characters mouths still move with no voice. This has been corrected in later games.
Overall, this is a really great game. If you haven't played Nancy Drew before, then this would be a great game to start. I would recommend playing the older games before the newer ones so that you get used to both formats. But if you've played the newer ones and never played an older one like SSH, Final Scene, or Ghost Dogs (which is the game right after SSH), then a little patience may be needed to get used to the older format. Either way, I would highly recommend playing SSH.
I recommend this game!