FORTUNATUS's Profile
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- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:7,278
- Reviews Submitted:310
- First Review:November 14, 2011
- Most Recent Review:January 9, 2024
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Hidden Mysteries®: Gates of Graceland®
Explore the home of the King of Rock and Roll while searching for clues about a lost song!
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
The true Hidden Mystery is that I REALLY enjoyed this....
PostedOctober 14, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I almost didn't even demo this game because I've never been a great fan of Elvis's private life, yet hold a respect for his part in American music history.
I downloaded the demo and began to play and was truly amazed at how well done this H0G/very light mystery-adventure grabbed me.
The game is truly well done and despite that the dated and gaudy tastes of Elvis's decorators are not in sync with my own, I enjoyed the entire gameplay time enough to decide to actually purchase it...
More games with the general scenerio would be quite appealing and I give two thumbs up to the creators of this unique and fun Hidden Mysteries episode!
Yay.... hope there will be more like it based on other, varied historic or celebrity figures.
Find the woman who disappears in the Hall of Mirrors. Investigate two worlds: the Carnivals of Good and Evil!
Overall rating
1
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5
4 of 27 found this review helpful
Ecckkk
PostedOctober 13, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
In the beginning, it appeared to be a fun and spooky game and then it turned to evil.... yuck. Not my type of game.
I don't recommend this game.
Embark on a thrilling rescue mission in the Town of the Cyclops!
Overall rating
1
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5
16 of 28 found this review helpful
Not for me...
PostedSeptember 16, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Truly the only part I enjoyed was the beginning music.... the graphics were faded and the art was just not my style.... the puzzles were quite boring and the character's voice was annoying (though I enjoyed her dialect, her tone of voice is very whiney).
I enjoyed the other two Margrave Manor games; this one I'll definitely pass on.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Angelica get her witch-stolen beauty back! Save a young woman suffering from the witch’s sorcery for over 100 years!
Overall rating
5
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5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
ABSOLUTELY one of the BEST!
PostedSeptember 15, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, 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
The graphics were impeccable, music classical, mini games extremely unique and creative, H0G clear and logical. For me, on hardest setting, the gameplay challenge could have been upped but overall this game is now one of my favorites.
I hope the devs do more~~!!!! They are VERY TALENTED... simply TOP NOTCH IMO and have created a wonderful game with folklorish-interest, story depth, ultimately good morals incorporated into frightful tale. Their ability to create scariness without going over the top... all balanced into a game I could not stop playing until I finished. (Unusual for ME as I usually skip around or end up not finishing many games). This one held my interest to the very end and I wanted more... hope there are more from these designers.
Bottom line... The game was a blend of perfect balance....great storyline, good interaction, clarity, attention to detail, and quite creepy/spooky , without any outright 'evil' interactive components that would make me feel nasty after playing.
I LOVED THIS GAME ~ YAY!
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
5
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5
48 of 57 found this review helpful
ONE of THE BEST of the best....
PostedSeptember 15, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, 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 bought the CE and am basing the review on the game up to and not including the bonus since this is the SE... well, I absolutely loved this game.
The music was fantastic, games were great, storyline was creepy and spooky without becoming outright nasty-evil... perfect balance.
The artwork was impeccable... I just thought from beginning to end, the game was top notch.
Hope to see more from these very, very talented designers.
Thank you!
I recommend this game!
Step into the shoes of detective Sarah Green and solve the mystery of Dr. Magnus' disappearance in this beautiful Hidden Object adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
32 of 37 found this review helpful
Something for everyone....
PostedSeptember 9, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, 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
GREAT game with an eccentric plot and perfect balanced mix of adventure with H0G.
Very clear, beautiful graphics in an old fashioned, realistic, atmosphere where I just want to jump into the screen-style and live the game.... just the way I LOVE to play my games.
You truly can not go wrong with this one there is something for everyone IMO.
SO... give it a whirl.... you can not judge it based on the initial opening. Thumbs WAY UP and I truly hope we see more like it.
I recommend this game!
Be the detective: Catch the killer in the present and the past!
Overall rating
5
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5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
OUTSTANDING... Atmospheric and impressive...
PostedSeptember 9, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, 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
Why this game isn't receiving 5 solid stars is beyond me... this is fabulous with a capital F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S and adding exclamation points.
The graphics alone are enough to compell me to purchase this game [as an example, the main character's animated expressions are extremely lifelike and detailed]; in addition, the entire plotline is incredibly well formulated [although the telepathy angle may have been pushing it a bit for me, it certainly did not take away.. it was subdued and believable the way it was done].
As mentioned, the graphics are outstanding, the SFX good, and the entire plot is so well put and pulled together, it was like walking into a really good detective novel and actually
'becoming' the lead character. Part of the reason for this affect was the incredible atmospherics... you see lights going on and off in people's windows, sounds off in the distance, your footsteps, alone in the dark, etc. SO GOOD>~!!
'becoming' the lead character. Part of the reason for this affect was the incredible atmospherics... you see lights going on and off in people's windows, sounds off in the distance, your footsteps, alone in the dark, etc. SO GOOD>~!!
Check it out... I am SO glad I did! Yay, bravo BFG.
I recommend this game!
Rescue your daughter, Hannah, from the clutches of an evil witch before it's too late in this chilling Hidden Object adventure game!
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Ehhh.... not memorable and couldn't finish even though purchased.
PostedSeptember 9, 2012
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
2
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5
Another game that I won't finish :(
Started out ok but quickly led in so many crazy circles I got bored and disinterested.
Overall it is just way too 'out there'; lacks logic, heavy on freakish factor and light on creepy/scary as it is way too unrealistic and dare I say, corny. I was playing and admittedly #though I am generally a compassionate person# I was thinking, eh, they deserve to be stuck there, they are just so stupid... for starters, who would take that empty bus with their daughter driven by a weirdo bus driver, let alone stop at an obviously desolate and deserted place #uh, how about visiting the school first since you are new to the area!?#. #Pfffth# Though arguably, it's 'just a game', I enjoy games that are immersive, where I can 'feel' that there is a connectedness to potential reality, even if the reality is supernatural. I DID appreciate the angle using 'holy'/good objects versus #against# the evil/bad though, and that was definitely a step up and positive plus added to the game concept.
So....unfortunately for me, it was a disappointment and looks like I should have passed on it, and can not recommend it.
SO ~~~ on to the next game.
:P
I don't recommend this game.
Investigate a mysterious and deadly curse! Save a town from the grip of supernatural hysteria!
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 21 found this review helpful
Spooky fun....
PostedSeptember 9, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, 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
Just in time for Fall weather... I'm liking it. I enjoy the vintage charm incorporated into this one.... I'm already engrossed in it early on and off to buy based on what I've played of the demo. Spookiest enviornmentals thus far than others of the similar genre in recent memory, I'm a happy fishy right about now.
Definite thumbs up ~ check it out! :)
Your friend, Mary, disappears and it's up to you to save her. Uncover an exotic land with unearthly secrets as you find and help your friend leave the flying island.
Overall rating
5
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5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
Well done adventuresque... sci-fi FROG.
PostedSeptember 3, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, 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
Based on the demo: Beautiful graphics, a 'different' storyline than the average game we are used to with good SFX... gorgeous, hand-drawn art and animated cutscenes along with a both relaxing and suspense plot with lots of sci-fi interest. Quite an interesting mix there.
I suggest you definitely try it even if you are not necessarily a sci fi or FRAG/FROG fan ..#I'm not in general# yet will be buying with a credit, I liked it a LOT. One caveat is I was sorry to hear that the game is on the 'short' side in length, however, I tend to get bored even with the best of games when they go on and on because I am eager to check out the latest and greatest to come along, anyway, so it's fine bye me.
Hope you enjoy!
~Fortunatus