papillion727's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.1
- Helpful Votes:55
- Reviews Submitted:15
- First Review:January 31, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 5, 2019
- Featured reviews0
Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide
You've been called to investigate a strange purple tide. And that's when the mermaid shows up...
Overall rating
1
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5
5 of 11 found this review helpful
I tried it for the wrong reason
PostedJune 13, 2015
papillion727
fromAustin, TX
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
/
5
The FROG scenes I played several years ago almost cost me my vision and I vowed to never again. But reviewers said the scenes in this were much better and I agree with them. However, I got well into Chapter 2 and kept waiting for something interesting to develop - like a storyline.
The only reason I downloaded the trial is because one of the Top Contributors wrote that "The Little Mermaid is another example of how well a PC game can be made." I am one of the many MAC customers and I guess that comment rubbed me the wrong way. At any rate I didn't like the game but maybe the comment was right.
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Strokes: Sins of the Father Collector's Edition
Guide Ethan Black as he attempts to rescue his bride-to-be from a terrifying menace known as the Faceless Ones!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent storyline!
PostedJune 5, 2015
papillion727
fromAustin, TX
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
The game develops a story that keeps you puzzled until the end. Many puzzles, more HOGs than I personally prefer and the HOGS get more difficult toward the end. I thought the cut scenes were well done.
I recommend this game!
Mystery Expedition: Prisoners of Ice
Your grandfather disappeared while searching for Inuits' legendary treasure. Travel to the Arctic to find your missing grandfather and solve the Inuit mystery.
Overall rating
2
/
5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Disappointment
PostedJune 2, 2015
papillion727
fromAustin, TX
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser
Current Favorite:
The Tiny Bang Story
(175)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I read many reviews of people who loved the game but apparently most of them downloaded the free trial then rushed to post a review. Movie and book reviewers don't base their reviews on a short sample and I wish fishies wouldn't.
I did enjoy the free trial but the game seemed to drag after that. I guess it was missing the logic we need to work our way through.
Some of the HOG scenes were bad and a story should have a beginning, a middle, and an ending.
I don't recommend this game.
The Agency of Anomalies: Cinderstone Orphanage Collector's Edition
Save the souls of prodigy children and their caretaker who disappeared during the fire in The Agency of Anomalies: Cinderstone Orphanage!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Lovely, fun, and different with some challenging puzzles
PostedFebruary 14, 2012
papillion727
fromAustin, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I won't repeat the story since others have done a fine job with that. The HOS are beautifully done with much color and dimension. I can usually solve all puzzles in adventure games but one puzzle in this one still has me stumped. I've played it three times now to get all the postcards. Truly a lovely break from some of the more ghoulish and satanic offerings.
I recommend this game!
Shattered Minds: Masquerade
Stop the villainous Visage from ruining Mardi Gras in Shattered Minds: Masquerade, an incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
Expected better from developers of Nightfall Mysteries
PostedJanuary 31, 2012
papillion727
fromAustin, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Echoes of the Past: The Citadels of Time
(144)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
The only reason I gave it two stars is because it had some good puzzles. Parts of HO scenes were so muddied at times. Like an amateur painted them, then smudged over with gray to blur them. I used the hint button repeatedly just to get past. I loved the Nightfall Mystery series done by these developers and felt this was far inferior to those. I usually play my favorites many times, but think I may put this one in the trash.
I don't recommend this game.