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- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:33,148
- Reviews Submitted:681
- First Review:December 7, 2011
- Most Recent Review:June 4, 2018
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Help Captain Nemo's three captives escape from the Nautilus in 20,000 Leagues under the Sea, a fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
1
/
5
16 of 22 found this review helpful
Worst Game I've Seen On BigFish
PostedDecember 11, 2011
JustTheFacts
fromRural Western Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Can't list the number of ways this game disappointed me. I actually hate it. I bought it without trialing it first and I have learned my lesson.
It is very tedious in all ways. The graphics are nothing like they could be, the story was untranslatable - most of the time I was completely lost, the mini-games were irritating. Don't think I've seen much worse anywhere.
I don't recommend this game.
After answering her uncle's call, Eva Witheby winds up far from home and amidst strangers! Uncover relics in beautiful Hidden Object scenes!
Overall rating
4
/
5
45 of 49 found this review helpful
Great Game For HO Fans With Match-3 Dabbling Skills
PostedDecember 11, 2011
JustTheFacts
fromRural Western Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Excellent game, wish there was more of it, but very replayable. Pretty graphics, achievable match 3 games. Could use a scoring system explanation - kept asking myself, did I do well on this level or not?
This is not an adventure game, so some fans may not like it, and if you don't play Match-3 games well (I learned playing Jewel Quest), you may not be able to complete the game first try. But worthy of the attempt.
This is not an adventure game, so some fans may not like it, and if you don't play Match-3 games well (I learned playing Jewel Quest), you may not be able to complete the game first try. But worthy of the attempt.
I recommend this game!
The heroines of Women’s Murder Club must uncover secrets surrounding a recent murder at a prestigious Southern military academy
Overall rating
5
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5
51 of 53 found this review helpful
Four Murder Club Mysteries, One Review
PostedDecember 11, 2011
JustTheFacts
fromRural Western Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Are you a little tired of spending your leisure hours wandering through 1001 endless nights of rain and cold and 19th Century items?
WMC takes us on a slick professional and above all modern look at mystery. It incorporates modern detective techniques, modern visuals and realistic crime stories.
The HO scenes and puzzles are all doable, but not too easy. Switching from one character to another is fun too. The only downer is that, playing all three one after the other the forensic lab mini-games became boring. Still, by the third game they'd changed it to another interesting one.
I can see why a bestselling author would be willing to put his name on these games. And if you're a James Patterson fan, watching his characters come to life is a real treat.
WMC takes us on a slick professional and above all modern look at mystery. It incorporates modern detective techniques, modern visuals and realistic crime stories.
The HO scenes and puzzles are all doable, but not too easy. Switching from one character to another is fun too. The only downer is that, playing all three one after the other the forensic lab mini-games became boring. Still, by the third game they'd changed it to another interesting one.
I can see why a bestselling author would be willing to put his name on these games. And if you're a James Patterson fan, watching his characters come to life is a real treat.
I recommend this game!
Help best-selling author Regina Blacklock solve a 35-year-old murder! Become a part of the investigation and uncover the truth!
Overall rating
5
/
5
71 of 79 found this review helpful
Four Murder Club Mysteries, One Review
PostedDecember 11, 2011
JustTheFacts
fromRural Western Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Are you a little tired of spending your leisure hours wandering through 1001 endless nights of rain and cold and 19th Century items?
I've played and enjoyed all 4 of the WMC games. The series takes us on a slick professional and above all modern look at mystery. It incorporates modern detective techniques, modern visuals and realistic crime stories.
The HO scenes and puzzles are all doable, but not too easy. Switching from one character to another is fun too. The only downer is that, playing all one after the other the forensic lab mini-games became boring. Still, by the third game they'd changed it to another interesting one.
I can see why a bestselling author would be willing to put his name on these games. And if you're a James Patterson fan, watching his characters come to life is a real treat.
I've played and enjoyed all 4 of the WMC games. The series takes us on a slick professional and above all modern look at mystery. It incorporates modern detective techniques, modern visuals and realistic crime stories.
The HO scenes and puzzles are all doable, but not too easy. Switching from one character to another is fun too. The only downer is that, playing all one after the other the forensic lab mini-games became boring. Still, by the third game they'd changed it to another interesting one.
I can see why a bestselling author would be willing to put his name on these games. And if you're a James Patterson fan, watching his characters come to life is a real treat.
I recommend this game!
Them: The Summoning
Find proof that you were framed for two murders that you didn’t commit in Them: The Summoning!
Overall rating
4
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5
28 of 30 found this review helpful
A Really Tough HO Game
PostedDecember 11, 2011
JustTheFacts
fromRural Western Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Every aspect of this game is very professional. It's imaginative, original, fascinating. The ultimate HO challenge.
The artwork is exceptional, difficult and original. I can't believe it's possible to have such beautifully realistic HO scenes, clean and uncluttered (well, for a poor housekeeper it is), and yet be totally unable to find anything. The designers must have known what a challenge they were creating, because there's lots of (much needed) help, with a feature where a cursor hover moves obstacle like cushions out of the way, unpunished clicking, and a quick recharge on the hints. As well, if you wait long enough, unrequested hints will highlight items. Watch out for those hidden compartments and drawers though, you'll only find them when you click them.
The transition effects are cool, and there are a lot of scenes, but there is a lot of little loads. Near invisible 'Bonus' items in each scene unlock 'extras' reached from the main menu, but I'm not sure what to do with them.
The story is very good, but gets lost for most of the game because you are focussed so much on getting through each HO scene. There is very little adventure activity, and few puzzles. This is mostly a HO game.
Replay: This is essential for your self esteem. Never have I used the hint feature so much or felt so out of control, and I played the "easy' game! This is the reason I don't give it a 5. This game is not for the fainthearted. But if you enjoy a challenge, the fact that you know the story is not going to interfere with your repeatedly trying to better your performance.
Tips: Set aside some time for this one, once you start you won't want to stop - and bring your magnifier.
The artwork is exceptional, difficult and original. I can't believe it's possible to have such beautifully realistic HO scenes, clean and uncluttered (well, for a poor housekeeper it is), and yet be totally unable to find anything. The designers must have known what a challenge they were creating, because there's lots of (much needed) help, with a feature where a cursor hover moves obstacle like cushions out of the way, unpunished clicking, and a quick recharge on the hints. As well, if you wait long enough, unrequested hints will highlight items. Watch out for those hidden compartments and drawers though, you'll only find them when you click them.
The transition effects are cool, and there are a lot of scenes, but there is a lot of little loads. Near invisible 'Bonus' items in each scene unlock 'extras' reached from the main menu, but I'm not sure what to do with them.
The story is very good, but gets lost for most of the game because you are focussed so much on getting through each HO scene. There is very little adventure activity, and few puzzles. This is mostly a HO game.
Replay: This is essential for your self esteem. Never have I used the hint feature so much or felt so out of control, and I played the "easy' game! This is the reason I don't give it a 5. This game is not for the fainthearted. But if you enjoy a challenge, the fact that you know the story is not going to interfere with your repeatedly trying to better your performance.
Tips: Set aside some time for this one, once you start you won't want to stop - and bring your magnifier.
I recommend this game!
Enter a vampire world as Dahlia, a vampire with a fantastic sense of fashion and a razor-sharp wit! Find the legendary sun potion!
Overall rating
4
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5
35 of 39 found this review helpful
4 or 5 THAT is the question.
PostedDecember 11, 2011
JustTheFacts
fromRural Western Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I'm finding it really hard to rate this one... Which describes the whole game - really hard. Not the HO scenes, the adventure stuff.
I really love this one. A hip vampire chick with funky attitude, and wicked dress sense, I thought, what's not to like?
I really loved the intro music, enough to look up the performers (The Scarlet Furies). The gameplay, artwork and story, are all delightfully captivating and original.
But it was very hard for me, not as experienced as I am now, to get a handle on the game. The IDEA of the game kept me battling on gamely, walkthrough in hand, until I had finished it, and I have enjoyed playing through it all again now I've got the hang of it. Which I guess speaks for how replayable this one is.
The ending is very disappointing, because it promises a sequel that has yet to materialise, and the story is unfinished. I guess I'd say that was my only other gripe than the difficulty.
In fact, after writing all this, I figure if you're a better gamer than me (not hard), this one is probably worth a 5.
I really love this one. A hip vampire chick with funky attitude, and wicked dress sense, I thought, what's not to like?
I really loved the intro music, enough to look up the performers (The Scarlet Furies). The gameplay, artwork and story, are all delightfully captivating and original.
But it was very hard for me, not as experienced as I am now, to get a handle on the game. The IDEA of the game kept me battling on gamely, walkthrough in hand, until I had finished it, and I have enjoyed playing through it all again now I've got the hang of it. Which I guess speaks for how replayable this one is.
The ending is very disappointing, because it promises a sequel that has yet to materialise, and the story is unfinished. I guess I'd say that was my only other gripe than the difficulty.
In fact, after writing all this, I figure if you're a better gamer than me (not hard), this one is probably worth a 5.
I recommend this game!
After being named the new Crime Editor of the City Time paper, it’s up to you to solve the murder of the Mayor Lambert!
Overall rating
2
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5
24 of 27 found this review helpful
Strictly low budget with ID problems
PostedDecember 11, 2011
JustTheFacts
fromRural Western Australia
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Game Style: Not successful at either HO or adventure, this game tries hard to be both. The result is a game that's too slow and easy for an adventure game, and too hard for a HO.
Artwork: Mediocre visuals with no real sound or animation to involve you.
Story: Too slow.
Replay: I wouldn't. May be of greater interest to strictly HO fans, but then the mystery side just gets in the way. The HOs are quite tricky, because they test your verbal skills as well as your powers of observation.
Flaws: See above
Tips: HO fans bring a dictionary, adventure fans, ignore it.
Artwork: Mediocre visuals with no real sound or animation to involve you.
Story: Too slow.
Replay: I wouldn't. May be of greater interest to strictly HO fans, but then the mystery side just gets in the way. The HOs are quite tricky, because they test your verbal skills as well as your powers of observation.
Flaws: See above
Tips: HO fans bring a dictionary, adventure fans, ignore it.
I don't recommend this game.
Help Anna find her way to the mystical floating cloud city, seek out the Children of Light and save them from the Evil Empress!
Overall rating
4
/
5
41 of 43 found this review helpful
Beautiful & Soothing, Best Enjoyed By Kids. 8 /10
PostedDecember 11, 2011
JustTheFacts
fromRural Western Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Game Style: The adventure aspect is simple and relatively easy so the focus is on the beautiful surroundings and the puzzles.
Artwork: Magic. I hate to gush. But this is really beautiful graphics. I found myself dawdling through HO scenes, taking in the sights and soaking up the atmosphere.
Story: It is simple and easy to follow, less involving, however, than the graphics. It’s a fairy tale, and kids would love it.
Replay: I might play it again if I need to de-stress, but this really is for a younger audience and also presents little challenge.
Flaws: The map is worse than useless. It makes getting around sometimes frustrating.
Tips: Don’t let your ten year old get her hands on this one, she’ll replay it to death.
Did I mention how much I LOVE the artwork??
Artwork: Magic. I hate to gush. But this is really beautiful graphics. I found myself dawdling through HO scenes, taking in the sights and soaking up the atmosphere.
Story: It is simple and easy to follow, less involving, however, than the graphics. It’s a fairy tale, and kids would love it.
Replay: I might play it again if I need to de-stress, but this really is for a younger audience and also presents little challenge.
Flaws: The map is worse than useless. It makes getting around sometimes frustrating.
Tips: Don’t let your ten year old get her hands on this one, she’ll replay it to death.
Did I mention how much I LOVE the artwork??
I recommend this game!
An evil dwarf collects the souls of those who enter the neglected park! Will you be able to rid the world of his presence?
Overall rating
5
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5
68 of 75 found this review helpful
No game is perfect, but this one comes close.
PostedDecember 11, 2011
JustTheFacts
fromRural Western Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Dreamland has it all. Great graphics, interesting and involving story, variety in the mini-games and a wonderfully immersive atmosphere. No doubt anyone who reviews this game will tell you all about it.
So I'll tell you my one and only peeve. One of my pet hates is games that set the trigger to go to the next scene (the arrow) too close to the items and/or inventory, so that you have to be careful you don't leave the scene when all you want to do is click that darn "is it a bell?". Dreamland is guilty of this mistake.
Still, it really is a great game, and I enjoyed playing it as much the 2nd time as I did the first.
I recommend this game!
The Otherside: Realm of Eons
Travel back and forth between mysterious worlds and help to unravel the mystery of a brother and sister torn apart!
Overall rating
5
/
5
90 of 92 found this review helpful
Like It? Let Me Count The Ways
PostedDecember 7, 2011
JustTheFacts
fromRural Western Australia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
This game seems to have slipped under the radar, yet it is one of the best games of its type that I’ve seen. Bear with me while I list just a few of the reasons I am so impressed.
1. Clearly designed to appeal to young players, it is bright and colourful, has wonderfully imaginative graphics, and straightforward gameplay. I’m a grownup, but I really enjoyed the visuals. And I loved the bear.
2. It offers lots of variety. In one scene, you are required to find a number of listed objects, followed by a number of pictured objects, followed by 15 of one item, and probably a simple puzzle or two, all in scenes within the scene.
3. Each of these objectives is clearly stated, active areas within the scene are highlighted, and all hold together with the simple but interesting story.
4. The simple and somewhat ‘childish’ dialogue nevertheless keeps everything clear and can be skipped if you want.
5. The story took a while to get me in, but when you find yourself feeling the need to hurry because the bear’s in trouble, you know you’re hooked.
This is a refreshingly different HO game, suitable for 8-80 yr olds. Give it a trial.
1. Clearly designed to appeal to young players, it is bright and colourful, has wonderfully imaginative graphics, and straightforward gameplay. I’m a grownup, but I really enjoyed the visuals. And I loved the bear.
2. It offers lots of variety. In one scene, you are required to find a number of listed objects, followed by a number of pictured objects, followed by 15 of one item, and probably a simple puzzle or two, all in scenes within the scene.
3. Each of these objectives is clearly stated, active areas within the scene are highlighted, and all hold together with the simple but interesting story.
4. The simple and somewhat ‘childish’ dialogue nevertheless keeps everything clear and can be skipped if you want.
5. The story took a while to get me in, but when you find yourself feeling the need to hurry because the bear’s in trouble, you know you’re hooked.
This is a refreshingly different HO game, suitable for 8-80 yr olds. Give it a trial.
I recommend this game!