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Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.6
- Helpful Votes:2,769
- Reviews Submitted:161
- First Review:April 19, 2015
- Most Recent Review:January 27, 2023
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A mysterious bartender gives extraordinary guidance to those in need.
Overall rating
5
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5
53 of 64 found this review helpful
Best Game Of The Year!!! Go Elephant Games!
PostedDecember 30, 2021
lamp_post
fromPittsburgh, Pa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, 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
Wow, This game will blow you away. You make the decisions to decide your next move and how it affects the characters and the outcome of what happens next.
I beta tested this game and could not wait for it to come out. I tried each scenario at that time and I am still having fun playing the demo. This is a definite purchase.
The graphics are very well done and the music in right in sync with whatever you have chosen to do with the characters.
The mini games are good. Not extremely difficult but not easy either.
The hidden objects are a mix. Nothing in this game is boring.
Try this game and enjoy!
Try this game and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Can you uncover who’s behind the haunting of the McKirk estate?
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 10 found this review helpful
How Sad That Dev's Do NOT Read Our Reviews!!!
PostedDecember 26, 2021
lamp_post
fromPittsburgh, Pa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
2
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5
If they did read the reviews or at least listen to us then they would not put out such mundane repetitive games. One after the other after the other. I cannot really comment on the story line because the demo did not really get into that aspect, which is in my opinion is a death knoll. How can we decide to purchase a game if all we are doing in the Demo is minor tasks just to eke through it? The fun factor was not there for me either as all I was doing was repairing everything.
The level of challenge is minimal. It seems that either the Dev's think we are not able to think for ourselves or they are too lazy to make the game challenging.
The characters were portrayed as stiff upper lip type, which I guess could go with the story line if I knew what it is.
Try the demo but please let BF know how unhappy we are with most of their games lately. Only that will hopefully make them take notice of unhappy gamers! I will recommend this for true beginners only.
I recommend this game!
What's happened to the missing ballerinas? It’s a new mystery for Montgomery Fox to unravel!
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 13 found this review helpful
This is an OK game..Previous one was Very Good
PostedNovember 21, 2021
lamp_post
fromPittsburgh, Pa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I am somewhat disappointed in this game as in my opinion it does not compare to the first game. The game play is nearly the same however the colors are not as vibrant the story line is not as compelling and the music is somewhat grating.
Aside from that some of the objects are very well hidden, although some of them I could not tell what they were even after hitting the hint button. The fun factor of the 1st game is definitely missing from this one.
It is not a horrible game, and I will recommend because it is a relaxing game. Give it a try!
I recommend this game!
An investigation into a disappearance reveals ghostly secrets in a mountaintop hotel!
Overall rating
2
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5
23 of 31 found this review helpful
What Can You Say About Domini Games "REPETIVE"
PostedNovember 11, 2021
lamp_post
fromPittsburgh, Pa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Domini may try offering this as a "New Series" but it has the same tasks, collectables, and morphs as all their other series and games. I for one am tired of the same old same in each of their games.
This once No. 1 developer has gotten lazy, or money hungry or both. They refuse to change up the games even though we gamers have been asking-actually begging them to go back to their roots and give us quality games with new and imaginative originality.
This game is simply a different story line with the same tasks as all of their games.
The graphics are good as always, but the tasks make for a very tedious trek. So many minor things to do which have nothing to do with the story line.
New gamers will like this I am sure. Us oldies but Goodies, not at all. Try the Demo.
I don't recommend this game.
In this classic point-and-click, enter a corrupt and power-obsessed world as you try to find answers to your neighbor’s mysterious disappearance!
Overall rating
2
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5
46 of 62 found this review helpful
Lets Have "The Moment of Silence" For The Demise Of Big Fish
PostedOctober 12, 2021
lamp_post
fromPittsburgh, Pa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Oh My. What is BF thinking or should I say not thinking? This game is from 2004 and it shows through everything involved. The download and install was very slow.
The navigation is horrible. I love point and click games but this one has very limited areas that can be accessed. Once they are accessed there is only a few actions the gamer can make.
The visuals were okay but most items are small and the music in my opinion did not fit the story.
I cannot say anything about the story line as I deleted the game after about 20 minutes.
Try before you buy....This is one old and tired game.
I don't recommend this game.
The secret of the fairies lies deep in the English countryside.
Overall rating
3
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5
22 of 27 found this review helpful
Cute Characters-No Challenge-Typical Domini Game!!
PostedSeptember 30, 2021
lamp_post
fromPittsburgh, Pa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I do believe that Domini either believes everyone is a first time player or we are all really STUPID. I for one detest their large blue outlines when an additional item is needed. Do they really believe we do not know what is needed especially since we need the same items in each of their games.
The fairy story line is cute and different from the recent games we have been offered lately..2 years or so.
The game play is good but I am so tired of the collectables we have to gather and buying things to furnish one thing or another. Enough already. Where are the fresh new ideas?
I played through half of the demo time and that was enough for me. I will wait for the SE as I do not wish to pay for a CE that is a carbon copy of the previous games.
Does Domini even read our reviews????? I think not!
I do recommend this game but to me no way is it a 5 star. Try it and enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Experience an original coming-of-age story in a magical realm!
Overall rating
4
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5
14 of 18 found this review helpful
What Makes A Collectors Edition-A Collectors Edition????
PostedSeptember 23, 2021
lamp_post
fromPittsburgh, Pa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I thought a CE offered a bonus chapter, Collectables, and Morphs (which seem to have morphed away lately), achievements, Strategy Guide, plus the usual wallpaper, music, etc.
A Tale for Anna only has a bonus chapter as far as I can tell from the demo.
I am on the fence about buying this. I like the game even tho'
it is slow playing. The FUN factor for me comes and goes throughout the demo. However, it is entertaining and you need to figure many things out on your own, which I like.
it is slow playing. The FUN factor for me comes and goes throughout the demo. However, it is entertaining and you need to figure many things out on your own, which I like.
The 40%off plus 3 stamps does not make me want to jump and purchase this "CE" game. I do not know what the exclusive extras are based on the write up and the demo.
I eventually will purchase this game but I think I will wait for a better deal....BF Keep you 3 stamps as there are not too many good games to purchase lately.
Try this game...I believe you will like it..Enjoy
I recommend this game!
Can you save the day in your childhood hero's hometown?
Overall rating
1
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5
6 of 15 found this review helpful
Is This BF's Idea Of A Joke???????
PostedSeptember 16, 2021
lamp_post
fromPittsburgh, Pa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, 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
This is one of the most terrible games BF has offered and lately they have offered really bad games. The graphics are cartoonish which seems to be the norm for BF. The story line is ridiculous if you can force yourself to read it. Long and boring.
The level of challenge does increase as you go along but no it is not overly challenging nor is it a CE. No extras offered to me in this game. I am about to give up on Big Fish. I love my older games which I have been replaying. Try this game if you feel you must. Good Luck and Happy Hunting for "dare I say a GREAT game!"
I don't recommend this game.
In Swim Out, spend a sunny day by the swimming pool and use strategy to complete turn-based puzzle challenges!
Overall rating
1
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5
60 of 68 found this review helpful
What Happened To Big Fish Games?
PostedSeptember 15, 2021
lamp_post
fromPittsburgh, Pa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
This has to be the worse game I have ever tried from BF. To me there was absolutely no fun playing this game. It is very repetitive and some what of a challenge but not enough to make me enjoy it. All I can say is if you feel you must try this game go for it but don't say I did not warn you!
I don't recommend this game.
Can you solve a ghostly mystery to escape a film?
Overall rating
4
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5
35 of 44 found this review helpful
I Give Domini Credit For Changing Things Up!
PostedSeptember 9, 2021
lamp_post
fromPittsburgh, Pa
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, 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
My review is based on the demo only as I am on the fence as to buying the CE. Not enough extras to make me want to purchase it, but I will buy the standard edition when it is released.
First and foremost I give Domini credit for a different story line. It is a good one. The graphics are well done as usual with this dev.
The HO's are varied which keeps them from being boring. The puzzles are also varied and fun.
The collectables and morphs are basically the same as all Domini games. I truly wish they would change this aspect of their games that would definitely make it CE worthy.
There are a lot of posters to read which took a little away from the game for me. If I wanted to read that much I would get a book. They are important so as to keep you updated on the happenings in the game.
Overall it is a huge improvement for Domini. A few more tweaks and they could be back as the No. 1 dev. Give it a try!
I recommend this game!