voodoogueen's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.4
- Helpful Votes:677
- Reviews Submitted:60
- First Review:November 18, 2011
- Most Recent Review:January 6, 2013
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The day famed mystery writer Adora Graves died the lights went out in Beacon. Cast light on the town or be stuck in the shadows!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
An Unexpected Gem!
PostedApril 17, 2012
voodoogueen
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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
This game kept popping up on my "Games You'll Love" page. Gosh, they were right! The artwork has a gritty look to it that enhances the spooky atmosphere. Some of the animated characters are a bit awkward but their voices are compelling. Scenes take a little longer to load and I came across a technical glitch or two but the story is far and away one of the most exciting I have played in a long time! A journal keeps track of the plot for you and it includes a task menu. The hidden object scenes are tough but generally fair. You have to work hard to find all the objects and interactive areas in a scene and there are a lot of them! The puzzles have clear instructions and there is a great hint system to keep you on track. I found this game challenging from the opening scene to the last. Games You'll Love indeed!
I recommend this game!
After the police and FBI come up empty in their investigation, Bella turns to forces beyond our world to find her missing son!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Enchanting Hidden Object Game
PostedApril 16, 2012
voodoogueen
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Lost Souls is primarily a hidden object adventure, broken into several chapters which are represented by paintings. The artwork is simply stunning and each chapter offers a unique environment with several interactive scenes.Gameplay is fairly straightforward. There are two types of hidden object scenes, finding items from a written list and finding pictured objects in the scene. Along the way you collect inventory items to accomplish tasks. There are also golden coins scattered about the scenes to collect and use later in a trophy room. There is a good hint system and completed areas are flagged. A map takes you to various scenes within the chapters. This is a perfect game for the novice player. Despite a weak plot and an abrupt ending I had a ball playing through each chapter. The environments range from a woodland forest to the bottem of the sea. I usually prefer a more involved plot and a little more challenge but the beauty of the game makes it one even advanced players should not miss.
I recommend this game!
After their yacht is sunk by an incredible storm, Jane and Mike are separated in Sea Legends: Phantasmal Light!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Set Sail With Sea Legends!
PostedApril 14, 2012
voodoogueen
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, 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
I thought this was a great game with terrific artwork, a good story and effective animations and music. The hidden object scenes are clear, appropriate to the story and have some clever extras. In addition to objects awarded for completing those scenes, you will need to locate other items to interact with areas within the game, so stay sharp! If you miss one, it's difficult to figure out the next logical step. I wish the hint system outside of the hiddden object scenes had offered more direction. Twice, I missed a vital clue and had to backtrack and search several scenes. The game is a good length but the ending is much too abrupt. Overall though, I had a great time and hope you will too!
I recommend this game!
The town of Deadwood is being terrorized by the ghost of a murderous outlaw! Break his curse and save the day!
Overall rating
4
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5
Wild West Adventure!
PostedApril 8, 2012
voodoogueen
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, 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
5
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5
Ghost Encounters: Deadwood is a great game if you can hang in there. There is NO hint system outside of the hidden object scenes and believe me, you will be wishing you had one more than once. You have to explore every nook and cranny of a scene to make sure every avenue is explored and every tool is discovered. The town is fairly large and you will revisit scenes to use objects and perform tasks so stay alert. Hint: remember where you left that ladder! The western town is beautifully drawn and the ghostly characters are wonderful. I thought the animations and voice acting were great for the most part and some were downright spooky! Now for the bad news. The hidden object scene are bright, clear and nicely drawn. And, they could be from any hiddden object game you have ever played. There was no effort whatsoever to create a scene in keeping with the western theme. The music was neither ghostly nor western in flavor. To me it sounded like background music from a B science fiction movie and proved to be so distracting I turned it down. The puzzles are a solid and entertaining but nothing new. What makes this game worth playing is the story. If you like flying without a net you might just have as much fun as I did.
I recommend this game!
20 years ago a terrible accident destroyed most of Cyan City. Now, Monica returns to uncover the secrets of her childhood!
Overall rating
4
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5
Just Another Pretty Face
PostedApril 8, 2012
voodoogueen
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I am very easy to please. Show me a pretty game and I am happy for hours, and this is a very pretty game. But I have to admit, my cursor hovered over that third star before I decided to give Phenomenon: City of Cyan a four start rating. The gameplay introduces some innovative ideas: association puzzles, games within hidden object scenes, and some clever mechanics to transport from one area to another. The artwork is beautiful and the enviroments are original. All good so far, but for me the game was brought down by the story. I love twists and turns and even off the wall surprises, but this games seemed to jump to conclusions without my involvement. Some tasks are laid out step by step and others seem random. A map, a journal, a task list, and a hint button are all available, but combined with the voiceovers and cut scenes we are talking WAY too much information. The lack of challege plus an abrupt and unsatisfying conclusion leave this player cold.
I recommend this game!
Set off on an adventure and help your professor with a mysterious discovery in Tearstone, a fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
5
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5
12 of 15 found this review helpful
A Unique Adventure
PostedApril 6, 2012
voodoogueen
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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
4
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5
Tearstone is a unique and challenging experience. The graphics are great, the music is subtle and the gameplay is fresh and exciting. You really have to pay attention in this game. Each scene is part of an integrated puzzle that leads to the conclusion of a series of chapters. There is a good variety of puzzles and some interesting interactions between objects and tasks. A journal keeps track of objectives, and hints are available, but most of the time you must rely on visual and written clues, and a cast of unusual characters. At one point I was completely at a loss and used a walkthrough only to feel silly when an obvious solution was revealed. I enjoyed this game and hope you do too!
I recommend this game!
Return to the De la Fer estate to help the count unravel the curse that has been passed down through his family!
Overall rating
5
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5
7 of 10 found this review helpful
A Howling Good Time!
PostedApril 5, 2012
voodoogueen
fromPacific Northwest
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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
I enjoyed the first Shadow Wolf Mystery and really looked forward to returning to the De la Fer estate. Sometimes sequels can be a disappointment but not this one! The adventure is bigger, better and more exciting than ever! The graphics are beautifully drawn and the animated cut scenes really get you involved in the story. Gameplay is fairly linear with clearly defined hidden object scenes, clever object and character interactions, and well designed puzzles. I enjoyed this game so much I played well past my bedtime. I can hardly wait for the next chapter in this exciting saga!
I recommend this game!
Journey into the mythical Snowfall Kingdom and investigate the disappearance of children in Dark Parables: Rise of the Snow Queen!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Rise of the Snow Queen - Long May She Reign!
PostedApril 4, 2012
voodoogueen
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, 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
This lovely game is filled with surprises and I found it perfect in almost every way. It has a great story, the music is subtle and haunting, the graphics are out of this world and gameplay is challenging without being frustrating. I don't normally play fractured object games but I enjoyed the other Dark Parables so much I had to give this one a try. The Snow Queen has turned me into a FROGer. Although you return to the scenes several times, each visit requires the assembly of a beautiful, new object. How clever is that? There are plenty of other objects to earn and discover. The animated scenes are a delight, with terrific voice acting and lots of drama. There is a great map system to show you where to investigate if you get lost like I did a time or two. The main game has a satisfying conclusion but the bonus chapter and games are every bit as well done and just right for a rainy afternoon.
I recommend this game!
Enter the weird and wonderful realm of legend in Oddly Enough: Piped Piper, an enchanting Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
4
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5
Oddly Enough - A Unique Experience
PostedApril 1, 2012
voodoogueen
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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
4
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5
This game is a hoot and a half! Despite its shortcomings, there were enough unique features to tip my scale in favor of a four star review. The story is broken up into several chapters with different areas to explore within each chapter. Searching the sites gave me a pretty good idea where to go, what to do, and what to find, but a task list is available. I really enjoyed the way all the areas within the chapter interact with one another. Pick up a random item here, use it over there, assemble components in one scene and use it in another, that sort of gameplay is fun for me. The hint system is subtle and forces you to figure out things on your own. Once you've got it and had your moment in the sun, you continue on to another chapter of the game. Each area is a delight with refreshing, bright graphics and clever situations to resolve. What I did not like were the puzzles. For the most part they were random or so simple that they practically solved themselves. The rest of the game is so clever and challenging I felt the puzzles were just an annoying distraction. I didn't have an issue with the length of the game. For me it was a full evening of delightful entertainment with a chapter left over for breakfast.
I recommend this game!
Investigate the disappearance of the chancellor's daughter and uncover the long lost kingdom of the exiled Frog Prince!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
This Frog Turns Out To Be A Prince!
PostedMarch 30, 2012
voodoogueen
fromPacific Northwest
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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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
If you love fragmented object games you will love this game. If you hate fragmented object games you might love this game anyway. I did. The graphics and story line of the Exiled Prince more than make up for the tedium of clicking your way through one scene after another, searching for bits and pieces of essential objects. My strategy was to click away on anything that looked shiny, unrelated or incomplete and with the exception of the last piece or two I flew through the hunt and peck scenes. As for the rest of the game, I took my time and enjoyed every juicy morsel. The artwork is fantastic, the music and sound effects are terrific, and there are well voiced, animated scenes to add to the action. In addition to collecting and earning inventory items for puzzles and tasks, there are morphing objects scattered along the way. A map and task list is available to show live areas of interest and the hint systems are straightforward and helpful. This is a classy, well developed game with high production values. I had a great time and I hope you do too.
I recommend this game!