clairepagan's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3
- Helpful Votes:174
- Reviews Submitted:28
- First Review:August 26, 2013
- Most Recent Review:February 20, 2021
- Featured reviews0
Beyond the Invisible: Evening
Shadows-kidnappers have arrived! Unravel the mystery of the Shadows and free the town from their dreadful fears!
Overall rating
1
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5
17 of 24 found this review helpful
Too Easy and Too Short
PostedMarch 14, 2015
clairepagan
fromnottingham, uk
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
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5
Played half this game in the demo. Thought it would be a creepy quirky game like the Weird Park games, No. It is aimed at kids, I think. What puzzles there are are laughably simple. There is cutesy help from a cat and a dog and a fairy.
The baddy isn't scary. And it is repetitive, had to find a scoop net twice, matches twice, hammer twice and hidden objects are bog standard and you revisit them twice too.
The baddy isn't scary. And it is repetitive, had to find a scoop net twice, matches twice, hammer twice and hidden objects are bog standard and you revisit them twice too.
Don't waste your money on this game, there far far better ones.
I don't recommend this game.
Christmas Stories: Hans Christian Andersen's Tin Soldier
The Rat King's wand has fallen into the hands of a vengeful baron. Team up with your new friend, the Tin Soldier, to stop him!
Overall rating
5
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5
12 of 15 found this review helpful
Charming and Fun
PostedDecember 26, 2014
clairepagan
fromnottingham, uk
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, 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
/
5
Beautiful graphics and lovely Christmassy feel. Lots of fun to play for all ages. Some simple stuff but some puzzles are harder.
Story is simple but game play is inventive and involving. You really feel part of the story.
Story is simple but game play is inventive and involving. You really feel part of the story.
Nice game to put you in Christmas spirit.
I recommend this game!
The Smithsonian Castle’s secrets lie in a Civil War past.
Overall rating
1
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5
19 of 31 found this review helpful
Avoid - Boring in the Extreme
PostedDecember 26, 2014
clairepagan
fromnottingham, uk
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
1
/
5
Based on the Demo version - I struggled to finish the demo to be honest it was so boring.
The graphics are excellent but that is about it. The music is intrusive and I had to turn it off, only to find there is annoying hooter sound every time you access the inventory. You can't turn this off, why do they do this?
The puzzles are so simple as to be laughable. I solved them in seconds and they are nothing new.
Also the game is devoid of any humour and this makes the whole thing a cheerless and chore like exercise. Like being trapped in a meeting on a Friday afternoon before the holidays. You want it to be over so you can do something fun.
I won't bother thanks.
I won't bother thanks.
I don't recommend this game.
Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival Collector's Edition
Something wicked has taken over Fate’s Carnival!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 5 found this review helpful
TRULY OUTSTANDING
PostedDecember 7, 2013
clairepagan
fromnottingham, uk
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
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 have played hundreds of Hidden Object games and this is one of the most detailed, inventive and involving. Good story, good graphics, very very good puzzles. Not to many Ho scenes and these are interactive.
And it took ages to play. I am normally done in a few hours even on expert, this took me days and then there was a lengthy bonus chapter. It is also not too easy. You will need hints even with map indicators.
I highly recommend this game. More please.
And it took ages to play. I am normally done in a few hours even on expert, this took me days and then there was a lengthy bonus chapter. It is also not too easy. You will need hints even with map indicators.
I highly recommend this game. More please.
I recommend this game!
Nevertales: The Beauty Within Collector's Edition
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
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Excellent - wish they were all like this
PostedOctober 30, 2013
clairepagan
fromnottingham, uk
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy
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
This is one of the most detailed games I have played. Not the run of the mill game the layout, it is quite inventive. Lots of puzzles and surprises. Not too easy either which as experienced player I appreciate. Charming story and a lot of extras. There are collectables that you must get to open hidden chapters. Good bonus chapter too. Took me three days to play this on experienced setting, normally HO games take me 4 hours. More like this please.
I recommend this game!
Fearful Tales: Hansel and Gretel Collector's Edition
Who is responsible for your children’s disappearance? Follow the trail!
Overall rating
1
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5
7 of 26 found this review helpful
I assume this is for children
PostedAugust 26, 2013
clairepagan
fromnottingham, uk
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
Simplistic in design, game play is really slow and very, very easy. It is very childlike and I assume this is the market it is for. If that's the case it is quite charming. Lots of HOG there is about 10 in the demo alone. Several levels of hardness, nice cut scenes narrated by gingerbread man, itinerary bar locks. There is cup cakes to find in each scene. I wouldn't buy it but if you have little girls then I would recommend.
I don't recommend this game.
Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes Collector's Edition
The gates to another world will open soon! You can stop the impending disaster - if you track down the stolen runes!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Really Liked this
PostedAugust 26, 2013
clairepagan
fromnottingham, uk
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
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
/
5
I found this game quite involving. The story is good. The backgrounds detailed. There is a good map and experienced player won't need hints. The puzzles aren't much you won't have seen before but they are well done. The bonus game is also very good and quite long. Now the bad, you can't lock off the inventory bar, something I find annoying. And there is no mini game if you get board of HO scenes. Also some of the game play is a bit samey, find the key, find the lever, find the shovel etc etc. You expect that in HO games but this is repeated over and over in this game.
I recommend this game!
Echoes of the Past: The Kingdom of Despair Collector's Edition
Release the characters from the witch's curse and find the portal home!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Very detailed
PostedAugust 26, 2013
clairepagan
fromnottingham, uk
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I am a seasoned player and I found this game quite detailed and involving. I enjoyed playing it. My only criticism is that the puzzles were not very original and I would like the option of playing a mini game instead of HO scenes.
I recommend this game!