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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Follow a mad killer in Night In The Opera, a thrilling Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game. An envious alchemist devises a mystical musical instrument capable of drawing the last breath of his victims.
Overall rating
5
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5
24 of 25 found this review helpful
A mystery within a mystery?
PostedJune 27, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, 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
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Based on demo only:
Well, the game is definitely mixed genre. There is absolutely no hand holding other than information screens indicating what the controls and icons mean in both adventure and match 3 so you will have to 'solve' how to get around as well as the actual mystery within the game until a walkthrough comes out.
The graphics were very lovely and the music was appropriate for a mystery and pleasant for the M3, being very soft and meditative. The M3 had two challenge modes, relaxed or timed.
Overall, this is a very different and interesting little game and a definite buy for me. I generally don't even enjoy M3 games, yet the whole mix was a great balance so I ended up actually enjoying the M3 as well as the adventure.
I probably would only give it a 4 or 4.5 star review, yet since I haven't actually finished it, I'm giving it the benefit of a doubt.
Definitely worth at least giving it a whirl. :)
I recommend this game!
Pride & Prejudice: Hidden Anthologies
Explore the rich world of Jane Austen’s most beloved novel, Pride & Prejudice! Enjoy this Hidden Object Adventure and get a new perspective to the classic story.
Overall rating
4
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5
22 of 27 found this review helpful
Pride & Prejudice missing Sense & Sensibility !?
PostedJune 25, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
The premise of adapting classics into gaming is awesome, yet I was quite disappointed when I played the demo and discovered very simplistic gameplay.... (yet don't agree with 1 and 2 star ratings... it deserves a bit higher in all fairness, IMO ).
The pop up character interaction aspect as it is, is just SO unappealing and doesn't do the game justice. So much effort apparently was put into the gorgeous beginning live cut scene and H0G scenes settings yet the balance of the game is beyond basic gameplay features in every way.
If only developers would utilize the awesome graphics and SFX potential in today's world that appear in recent popular [negative] game themes and design them aroound classics such as Jane Austen or some of the other classics... then we'd have some real gaming hits.
I hope this won't end the attempt at bringing us "light and airy" themed games, lol, and is only a beginning to greater and bigger attempts. ;)
Stop a black magician from gaining immortality and destroying the world!
Overall rating
4
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Closer to 5 stars than 4....
PostedJune 23, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):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
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I thouroughly enjoyed the Demo and am probably going to purchase this very creatively, well designed game. It had spooky/ chilling aspects yet didn't step over the line and I would give it a 4.5 if there was that option.
Mystic Diary is more of an adventure than a H0G which is fine with me as I prefer adventure any day; with that, the storyline and actions are equally important as the goal. As far as high tech graphics, bells and whistles, well, you won't find much of that... as with any good adventure, the impact of the game itself is partially determined within the mind and imagination of the gamer and, therefore, doesn't need them. Just as a really good book doesn't need pictures or a great silent film does'nt need words.... it stands on the quality of the production/s.
Definitely worth checking out... I also enjoyed the first stories by the same developer.
I recommend this game!
Ariel's twin sister, Belle, has been kidnapped and it's up to you to assist in her rescue!
Overall rating
1
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5
10 of 35 found this review helpful
I took her advice...
PostedJune 21, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I took the advice of the character in the very beginning of the story after the train journey "get out of here"... so I did; I exited the game.
Nothing short of a whole new game would have kept me there, either.
As far as I could tell from the short time I played, the game is centered on the dark arts and just not a game for me.
I don't recommend this game.
After Shaban's sheep are stolen by thieves, he sets off on an epic adventure to get back what belongs to him. Help Shaban on his journey in this intriguing hidden object adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
11 of 18 found this review helpful
Butt ugly, yet you're gonna love him...
PostedJune 19, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
When I began playing I thought YUCK what ugly graphics... BUT WAIT~!!.... once into the storyline (strong point in the game) you feel for the homely little guy who lost his homely sheep to mean baddies!!
There IS a learning curve for those out there that are unfamiliar with this type of game. Be patient with yourself and the game... once you catch on, it will be quite enjoyable!
I do hope the game is longer than the demo because I completed the demo with more than 40 of 60 minutes to go and that was including getting up for coffee.
Thumbs up! A big smile from me! :)
I recommend this game!
Help Kelly fulfill her dream of becoming the best bartender ever at a fabulous juice bar!
Overall rating
4
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5
24 of 26 found this review helpful
Golden Heart Juice Bar broke my heart, has a glitch
PostedJune 19, 2012
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
The customers won't take the bottled drinks at varying points within the game; other than that, it could have gone up one notch on graphic design.
I thought it had great potential and was fun for in between other games... would definitely purchase if not for the glitchy bug.
Hopefully they will fix it or make a Golden Heart 2 and beef things up a bit.... upgrading choices with money earned would be fun... ie. creating more of an atmosphere with furnishings and equipment used.
I recommend this game!
Save the besieged alpine village of Martlet and rescue its residents from the mysterious living statues in this exciting Hidden Object Adventure game!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
One step better but still not 'there'
PostedJune 17, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Time Management, 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
So glad we are offered a game with humor and mythical whimsy, versus skulls, skeletal remains, demons and hexes... yet I believe it could have been one step lighter and brighter with eliminating some of the snow scenes and adding more color. In addition, why do devs assume we all enjoy the macbre... this game was one step towards a nice, brighter game play yet reportedly there are witches etc in the bonus... since I do not find it appealing to participate in occult scenerios in games, I wish that hadn't felt a need to incorporate darkness into an otherwise folk/fairytale-ish game.. if not for that, it would have been a 'buy' for me. I will probably buy it as a SE but will not pay for the added content of dark arts.
The plot was also very choppy and did not flow well, though the addition of the gnome was insigtful and enjoyable to utilize in trying to decipher the thrust of of story's agenda.
Thank you, devs, for offering a 'better' game without overt creepy, grim and dismal gameplay.... a refreshing change of pace for sure.
Once upon a time in the small, undistinguished town of Silentville people started disappearing. Help uncover the mystery behind these disappearances and save the town from a curse!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 6 found this review helpful
Mystery without the murky :)
PostedJune 17, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, 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
Based on the demo thus far, I've decided to purchase... clear graphics, unique twist to the H0G's and fairly decent mini games along with a story that offers a winningly upbeat feel albeit a 'mystery' theme.
Nice to play a mystery genre w/o the the 'as per usual' doom/gloom and or distasteful, occult inclusions thrown in, at least not thus far as I have played.
Yay, a game I probably won't regret purchasing nor one that will sit on my virtual game shelf half played. :)
I recommend this game!
How did the attacker escape a room locked from the inside?
Overall rating
5
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5
18 of 21 found this review helpful
Yay, wish there were more like it!!!!
PostedJune 13, 2012
FORTUNATUS
fromPower outage New England
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):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
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
FINALLY! A good mystery!!! If you want something that is intriquing and fun but not too dark and ugly, definitely check this out.
This was a fun adventure mystery with some H0 puzzles thrown in... it was not 'easy' nor was it difficult, it was simply 'different' than the generic game that is 'as per usual' and therefore I believe the ratings were not as high as they should be here. There is no 'hint' button so you are on your own to figure things out and that's the way I like my games. Victorian Mysterys: The Yellow Room was a GREAT GAME and I've been gaming for more than 25 years so I have quite a few to compare it to.
I'd give it 10 stars if I could and hope there will be more like it in the NEAR future from BFG. So, encore, encore devs, give us more of these, please!
Thanks! :)
I recommend this game!
Rescue the princess, defeat the villain and save your homeland!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Glad it was my last resort...
PostedJune 12, 2012
Fun Factor
5
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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
Having been discouraged by the influx of recent very 'dark' themes in the genre I tend to love, adventure / H0, I decided to give TM's a try.
This one is super excellent. The characters are charming, the gameplay is intuitive and flows wonderfully. I find myself playing long after my intentions... in other words, it can be addictive #in a good way#. I even went back and bought the earlier editions as well.
So if every cloud has a silver lining, I guess this game is just that... lots of fun and so adorable!
HIGHLY recommended!!!
I recommend this game!