orijojo's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.5
- Helpful Votes:440
- Reviews Submitted:40
- First Review:December 7, 2011
- Most Recent Review:December 2, 2021
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Put the pieces together before time runs out and save yourself from being lost within the shadows of New Orleans!
Overall rating
3
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5
9 of 14 found this review helpful
Strange but OK.
PostedFebruary 29, 2012
orijojo
fromVictoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Although this game is mostly very difficult HO scenes, I persevered with it till the end.
It does have a story of sorts and leads to a sequel.
I’m not sure what got me about this game but once I started I couldn’t stop.
Even though the hint system does not work outside the HO Scenes, once you’re in a scene, HO or just normal, you cannot leave that scene until you have completed all the current tasks, which works like a hint system of sorts. In fact there facets of this game which are very clever.
It is also a very long game, and I must confess, I’m looking forward to the sequel
I recommend this game!
Search a mysterious estate and find a brilliant and mysterious inventor in Syberia, Part 1! Experience the first part of this incredible trilogy!
Overall rating
5
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5
37 of 53 found this review helpful
Phenomenal
PostedFebruary 28, 2012
orijojo
fromVictoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
If you have never played this game and you enjoy adventures, this is the greatest adventure game you will ever play, this is the greatest adventure game available anywhere on any platform.
I have both the original Siberia I and II games, and of the 400 odd PC games I own, Siberia I and II have no equal, of the hundreds of PS1, PS2, PS3 and Xbox 360 games own, Siberia I and II still have no equal.
The story is beautiful, interesting and compelling. The game play which can occasionally be difficult is stunning and enthralling.
I will buy this game in it’s current BFG iteration, just to have the experience again.
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
3
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Frustrating
PostedFebruary 27, 2012
orijojo
fromVictoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I was very disappointed in this game. Lucky enough to buy the C/E version for $6.99, I though I had hit the jackpot.
Unfortunately I found the game tedious, the story line could have been good, but it was too fragmented.
Objects and items seemed to me to be inappropriate for their application and having to leave a HOG scene to find additional objects to complete the scene, just made me cross.
I was so bored I played the game almost from start to finish using the hint button.
Having said all that, the graphics, voice over’s, hint system and strategy guide were very good and it is a very long game maybe 7 or 8 hours even using the hint system regularly.
My favourite Elephant games are: Raincliffe C/E, Lost in the City 1 & 2, and Urban Legends the Maze.
I can only recommend this game to people who prefer HOG games to adventure games and don't mind using the hint button all the time.
Dive into Haunted Manor: Queen of Death and save your sister before it’s too late! Find a powerful amulet to stop an ancient evil!
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A Great Game
PostedFebruary 19, 2012
orijojo
fromVictoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a great game, even though there is only one mode of play where the HO scenes sparkle, and places of interest glint, it still keeps you on your toes from start to finish, without any hand holding.
This developer (Top Evidence) know how to keep you intrigued.
I really enjoy moving around large spooky homes with lots of rooms to explore and heaps of puzzles to solve. I didn’t use the SG at all because the hint system was sufficient, with out being intrusive.
I also liked that the developers remained faithful to the period, if you were looking for a ‘plane’ in a HO scene, it was one of the wood paring variety, not the flying kind and a ‘torch’ had a flame not a battery.
It’s a long game and I felt completely satisfied when it ended, I almost didn’t feel the need to play the Bonus Chapter, however the Bonus Chapter rounds things up very nicely but isn’t necessary, so if your interested in this game and can only afford the S/E version, you won’t be disappointed.
Even though movement within the game is reasonably compact, there is a lot of area to cover and a map would have made a great game perfect.
I recommend this game!
Dive into an amazing Adventure game and return the White Bird egg to the Amerzone!
Overall rating
5
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5
21 of 22 found this review helpful
Deep, Interesting, Involving.
PostedJanuary 26, 2012
orijojo
fromVictoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
For me this is a true 5 star game and an absolute “must have”.
I read about Amerzone and Benoit Sokal, (the author) when searching for Siberia III, which unfortunately for all adventure gamers, may never materialise.
Anyway regarding Amerzone, at this stage I have only played the 1 hour demonstration but knew I would be buying this game from the outset, despite the negative reviews it seemed to be getting. I was almost delirious when I accidentally discovered BFG had acquired/released the game on 16th of Jan.
The game play is so direct it’s refreshing, and by direct I do not mean easy, I mean there is no confusion about what you are doing, where you are going or where to go next even though the only help provided is what the different cursor symbols represent.
Like all good adventure games the story is deep and engaging, almost hypnotic and makes you want to know more, which is so typical of Sokal games, and that Part 1 may be short does not bother me at all, I will be hanging out for Part II.
I am no great adventure gamer, even though I love adventure games. I almost always have to refer frequently to the game walkthrough, however if the remainder of the game is as direct as the first hour, then I may not have to use a walkthrough at all for this game.
But be warned! This is an adventure game. If you don’t enjoy finding your own way around and you do not like to read the material provided through-out the game, you may not find this game as engaging as I did.
I recommend this game!
Use your Paranormal Crime Investigation skills to solve a string of bizarre murders plaguing the city of New Orleans!
Overall rating
4
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5
31 of 37 found this review helpful
Great Game
PostedJanuary 17, 2012
orijojo
fromVictoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
This is a good game, very good in fact.
Unfortunately it starts off so slowly. I’m amazed anyone would buy it after just a 1 hour demo, but don’t be too hasty with this game, it develops very well.
I really struggled through the first hour, the hidden object scenes were murky and difficult to navigate, the slow screen changes were annoying and the initial game play was boring.
But, but, but, once I understood the game play, I was completely enthralled and did not stop playing until the game ended. The Hidden Object scenes seemed to become clearer, the slow screen changes no longer bothered me and I was anything but bored.
I played in expert mode and had to use the walkthrough twice, so the game was challenging.
I used the PCI (Electronic Manual) and map frequently to keep abreast of things, personally I enjoy reading the dialogue, but if you don’t like reading you can just focus on the words highlighted in red, their the ones pertinent to the plot.
Yep! This game is good, loved it.
I recommend this game!
After being kidnapped, your friend is about to be sacrificed to a powerful demon and it's up to you to save him!
Overall rating
4
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5
50 of 91 found this review helpful
An Interesting Challenge
PostedJanuary 16, 2012
orijojo
fromVictoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
I thoroughly enjoyed this game. It had everything, although the graphics were a little murky at times, the game play was clever and the storyline involving.
The voiceovers could have been a little better but generally this game had everything I like:
- two modes of play
- more adventure than Hidden Object Scenes
- challenging puzzles (shippable)
- many original concepts (morphing between light and dark)
- lots of area’s to explore but not too many as to be confusing
- lengthy playing time (about 5.5 hours for me).
- more adventure than Hidden Object Scenes
- challenging puzzles (shippable)
- many original concepts (morphing between light and dark)
- lots of area’s to explore but not too many as to be confusing
- lengthy playing time (about 5.5 hours for me).
I would like to give this game 4.5 stars but as there is no ½’s I will give it 4 stars.
Well done Orneon, thanks BFG.
I recommend this game!
Explore a terrifying tale in Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness! Find out what happened to an entire team of researchers!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Challenging and Very Enjoyable
PostedJanuary 8, 2012
orijojo
fromVictoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
I played in expert mode, and although I stumbled at the beginning (before I decided to use the very cleaver hint system), once I found my way I couldn’t stop until I finished the game, probably 3-4 hours for me, I found every minute involving.
I’m amazed this tiny game (117 mg) is so well structured, full marks to the devs (CERASUS MEDIA) for great presentation, intriguing storyline and unique game play, this game is by far their best game yet.
For me it was necessary to read the dialogue between the players, to know how to proceed and keep in touch with the story. Don’t be put off by this as the dialogue is kept to a minimum.
A totally enjoyable experience. Loved it.
I recommend this game!
Explore The Dark Hills of Cherai and find The Regal Scepter in this unique Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
40 of 47 found this review helpful
Very Interesting and Challenging Game
PostedDecember 16, 2011
orijojo
fromVictoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
This game is extremely good, and will be enjoyed immensely by those who like a challenge, it is both a H0G and an adventure.
The story line is good and interesting, there are two modes of play, Normal and Challenge Mode.
The game is very long and involved.
The voice over’s are good and appropriate
As for the music, I have no idea, I was too involved in the game to hear anything.
Spoiler: if you choose to play in Challenge Mod, I offer following advice:
1) keep abreast of the Grandha (journal on the lower left of the screen)
2) keep a manual list of inventory items
3) return regularly to the Exchange room to determine who has the inventory items you need to complete a task.
4) search every scene carefully, without sparkles it is easy to miss important objects and clues.
End Spoiler
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Once you have accomplished the method of navigating between the characters, the map, and the Exchange room you will find this game all consuming.
In challenge mode this was a 5 star game for me, I enjoyed the first game very much, but this game was by far the best.
I recommend this game!
After a group of young students go missing, the Mystery Trackers are called in to search the city of Raincliff!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
An Amazingly Challenging Game
PostedDecember 7, 2011
orijojo
fromVictoria, Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Current Favorite:
Syberia
(55)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
This game is superb. It has everything, an intriguing, mysterious story that makes sense, a great environment in which the story is played out, magnificent graphics and a Bonus Chapter which compliments the original game. I’m so pleased I bought the C/E.
I actually bought this game in May, started playing in Casual Mode and decided it was too easy, too many sparkles and too much hand holding, so I put it aside.
Last week I decided to try the game again (hence the late review). This time I chose Hard Mode. Oh Boy! this game is hard and I loved every minute of it, (all 720 of them).
Story Line, Great, unusual, intriguing 5 stars
Graphics, Exquisite 5 Stars
Bonus Chapter, Superb 5 Stars
Cut Scenes, Beautifully rendered 5 Stars
Characters, Well Developed 5 Stars.
Graphics, Exquisite 5 Stars
Bonus Chapter, Superb 5 Stars
Cut Scenes, Beautifully rendered 5 Stars
Characters, Well Developed 5 Stars.
Well done Elephant Games, Thanks BFG
I recommend this game!