Penhip's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.8
- Helpful Votes:496
- Reviews Submitted:63
- First Review:March 31, 2012
- Most Recent Review:August 16, 2015
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The town of Green Hill has really gone to the birds!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
LOVED IT!
PostedFebruary 13, 2014
Penhip
fromBrooklyn, NY
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Marble Popper, Mahjong
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
So far, this is my favorite installation of this series. The CE was worth every penny with the addition of "boxed inventory items" which become puzzles in and of themselves… one of my favorite features in the latest permutation of Adventure gaming hands down! The game is highly enjoyable, the pacing is great, objects are well lit and clear, mini games were fun and the technical quality superior. Perhaps the biggest compliment is that I typically play several games at once to combine styles and levels of challenge but I played this game straight through. Try it… you just might love it too!
I recommend this game!
You were just about to relax with a good book when a stranger leaves a baby on your doorstep.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Simply EXTRAORDINARY!!!!
PostedNovember 24, 2013
Penhip
fromBrooklyn, NY
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
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
Acting on the creativity and artistry of the Shiver series, the creators of NeverTales have taken the extraordinary a step further. NeverTales is a flawless adventure game and (hopefully) the future of the adventure/HO genre. I held out for 5 minutes before I realized that this was unlike anything I had played before and purchased this extraordinary CE. If you have yet to play, treat yourself to the demo… it was off the charts. Highest of recommendations!
I recommend this game!
It should have been a tremendous achievement, but the tunnel through the Ridge of Leviathan became the site of a great disaster. What really happened that day?
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
TECHNICALLY AMAZING, BUT....
PostedSeptember 30, 2013
Penhip
fromBrooklyn, NY
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Science fiction fans will rejoice with Surface's Pantheon as the developers return to their roots with an "Alien" storyline. While this game had all the bells and whistles that is now expected from the Surface series, I found it's predecessor, The Noise She Makes, a psychological thriller/mystery game, way more creative engaging and interesting. What I clearly discovered while playing this game was that the storyline matters to me... a lot. And as good as the game is technically, the engagement factor was really missing for me. While I wanted to rescue the family, friends and adorable bulldog, I couldn't help think it would be way cooler to do it in another setting. As I kept playing, I realized that this was much more about enjoying the "Surface experience"; rather than my actual emotional involvement in the game. So the satisfaction for me was in the actual completion, as well as in the quality of the game itself, which is remarkable. On the other hand, if you are into Alien's then this is the game for you.
I recommend this game!
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists...
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
BRILLIANT, FUN... LOVED IT!!!!!!
PostedSeptember 27, 2013
Penhip
fromBrooklyn, NY
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Nightmares from the Deep: The Siren's Call Collector's Edition
(114)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
If there was a Silence of the Lambs of Adventure games, Enigmata 2 would be it, "Quid Pro Quo" and all.. Very Hannibal Lecter.... I all but expected the prisoner to say he enjoyed kidney with fava beans and a good chianti. And would have loved it!!! Outside of the homage paid to this Oscar winning film, this was one of the best Adventure games I've played. Period. I've been waiting for part 2 of Enigmatis for a long time and the developers did not disappoint and am savoring every minute of it. I have a few list of games that I consider outstanding, not just good or even excellent, but the game that are defining the new Adventure/HO genre with a brilliance and creativity rarely seen... and Enigmata is one of these games. I couldn't recommend it highly enough... sit back and have a blast, maybe even enjoy a chianti or two?
I recommend this game!
Nightmares from the Deep: The Siren's Call Collector's Edition
Face off against Davy Jones and his nightmares from the deep!
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
PURE EXCELLENCE!!!
PostedAugust 18, 2013
Penhip
fromBrooklyn, NY
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart Collector's Edition
(237)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 AM A HUGE FAN OF THESE DEVELOPERS... ENIGMATIS BEING ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAVORITE GAMES. BUT, FOR FANS OF ADVENTURE/PUZZLE/HIDDEN OBJECT GAMES IT JUST DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN THIS. I FELT LIKE A LITTLE KID WITH THE BEST TOY EVER. I NEVER FAILS TO THRILL, SURPRISE OR JUST PLAIN ENTERTAIN IN IT'S BEAUTY AND CREATIVITY. CE WAS SO WORTH IT AS I DID NOT WANT THIS GAME TO END. IT ALSO SETS THE STAGE FOR AN UPCOMING SEQUEL WHICH FRANKLY I WOULD PURCHASE NOW IF I COULD. I KNOW MANY REVIEWERS HAVE LEFT MANY SPECIFICS ABOUT THE GAME SO I WON'T REPEAT WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN SAID, EXCEPT TO SAY.... WOW!!!!!!
I recommend this game!
With your carriage broken, and a wolf nearby, you must find shelter. What awaits you in the village just ahead?
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
THE FILM NOIR OF ADVENTURE GAMES!!!
PostedJuly 31, 2013
Penhip
fromBrooklyn, NY
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
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
4
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5
What I love most about Shiver series, aside from being one of the most technically sophisticated adventure games ever released is the stark quality of the environments they create and Moonlit Grove is no exception. The music, amazing use of ambient sounds and silence, pacing, and somber surroundings come together to create a mood that is unique and synonymous with the Shiver series.
I was engaged throughout the game and propelled quite literally to put the pieces together although it was not my favorite story line in the series. The game itself, however, has the technical brilliance that I've come to not only expect but relish from start to finish. The brilliant HOS and creative use of found object that are "boxed" in the inventory becoming mini-games onto themselves is frankly unparalleled. These developers make you work for each object in enjoyable and ingenious ways. The Shiver series is deliciously gloomy and elegant in it's seeming simplicity. Moonlit Grove s so sparse that at times it felt like I was in an Appalachian survival demo. Yet, it's sophistication is unprecedented as it's much more that a game.... it's a mood.
Personally, I think the CE is a must as it really a continuation of the story line... questions are answered, gaps are filled, and resolution is attained. Plus, it's an opportunity to keep playing one of the best series to hit the market.
I recommend this game!
Search for clues, solve puzzles, and unlock new areas as you visit spooky locations, master mini-games and locate Hidden Objects!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
ONE OF MY FAVORITE GAMES EVER!!
PostedAugust 18, 2012
Penhip
fromBrooklyn, NY
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
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 can't say enough about this game except do yourself a favor and PLAY IT!! The artwork is beautiful and the doll's introduction into the storyline is perfection. This is one that keeps dragging you in. It's like the creators combined the scariest echoes of childhood and put it all in one game. I don't know about you but there's nothing scarier than a demented clown. The storyline is gripping too. It's about time that witches were depicted as good people and not in the tedious traditional manner... no warts, brooms or pointy hats here. What there is, however, is a game that is about as close to perfection as you can get. Highly recommend!!!!
I recommend this game!
After leaving something in your car, a hitchhiker vanishes! Track her down and return her things in Shiver: Vanishing Hitchhiker!
Overall rating
5
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5
Love everything Shiver!
PostedMay 19, 2012
Penhip
fromBrooklyn, NY
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
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 actually played Poltergeist before the Vanishing Hitchhiker and I all I can say is that I love this developer. The suspenseful storyline kept me hooked from start to finish and the graphics and overall production was beautifully rendered. I can not wait to see what they come up with next but whatever it is all I can say is... I'm there!
I recommend this game!
After inheriting a manor in England, you begin to explore the Kangale Estate and discover its history!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
AMAZING!!!
PostedApril 22, 2012
Penhip
fromBrooklyn, NY
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
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 absolutely LOVED this game from start to finish. I have been a long time player of Adventure games but Poltergeist could be the start of an entirely new experience in this genre of games. The graphics were nothing short of astounding... at times the game appeared to be happening in 3D. The music and visual quality were flawless, heightening the suspense of the game and driving the storyline which was constantly moving forward. One of the best experiences I've had in a long time. BRILLIANT execution on every level imaginable. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
I recommend this game!
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
1 of 1 found this review helpful
FUN!
PostedApril 18, 2012
Penhip
fromBrooklyn, NY
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
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
The storyline was both creative and entertaining and the graphics were beautifully rendered and appreciated that the scenes were not too dark which makes it almost impossible to find objects. The game explores the background as well as the paranormal abilities of each of the gifted characters of Cinderstone.... these abilities are then acquired through a series of challenges in order to rescue them. The game had a good mixture of HOS as well as mini games/challenges which I also enjoy and because the storyline drives the game it was relatively easy to keep track of the pending challenges. I enjoyed Cinderstone and would recommend it... Enjoy!
I recommend this game!