wiccan73stars's Profile
 
 
 
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  • Average Rating:
    4.5
  • Helpful Votes:
    319
 
  • Reviews Submitted:
    64
  • First Review:
    February 20, 2012
  • Most Recent Review:
    November 24, 2015
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Enter the world of Drawn. Explore the Painted Tower and unravel its mysteries on your quest to save the hope of the kingdom. Can you reach the top of the tower?
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
New and Different HOA game
PostedMay 1, 2012
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wiccan73stars
fromSparks, GA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
The first in the trilogy had me hooked from the opening cut scene! It is a little on the eerie side at first but once you get going it is definately different from most HOA games I have played and I play a lot! I loved the new twists on the classic HOA and the imagination factor was well above par! There are a decent amount of HOS and the puzzles are a good challenge. I think the storyline is originial and has you thinking "outside of the box" most of the time. There is a hint button which can be as frustrating as it is helpful. It left me anxious to get started on the next in the series, Dark Flight!
I recommend this game!
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Guide Ethan Black as he attempts to rescue his bride-to-be from a terrifying menace known as the Faceless Ones!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Must have HOA game!
PostedApril 27, 2012
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wiccan73stars
fromSparks, GA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
The storyline will hook you right away, a few twists but ultimately the ending is guessable. The graphics are amazing and the cut scenes are even better. VOs are few so mostly light reading, HOS are just the right amount, crisp, clear and challenging. The puzzles are easy to medium difficulty and there is a map but it's not interactive. Hint button is available at all times(and you will need it a few times!) No penalty for using if it doesn't lead you to anything useful nor are there any click pentalties in the HOS.
I recommend this game!
-1point
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The day famed mystery writer Adora Graves died the lights went out in Beacon. Cast light on the town or be stuck in the shadows!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Not the usual HOA!
PostedApril 26, 2012
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wiccan73stars
fromSparks, GA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
 
Current Favorite:
 
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
While it has all the normal aspects of an HOA, decent music, good puzzles, diverse HOS' and well done VOs, there are more twists and turns in this story than a soap opera! Just when it looks clear cut who did what, they change up the story, I LOVED IT!!!! For this game it's the story line that made all the difference, if you're looking for something other than the normal, you have found it! And if you think you've reached the end of the game, let the cut scene play through for a real surprise! I hope to see another game for this soon.
I recommend this game!
+1point
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Defeat the witch for the last time with the help of your trusty Fairy sidekick and a brand new friend you recently met!
 
Overall rating 
It was OK.
3 / 5
7 of 12 found this review helpful
Sometimes a sequel just isn't needed
PostedApril 24, 2012
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wiccan73stars
fromSparks, GA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
OK
3 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
OK
3 / 5
Storyline 
OK
3 / 5
While I enjoyed the first in the series, I found the sequel to be too much like the first and not much of a change. The graphics are good, HOS are plentiful and the puzzles are familiar to many other games. I did like the added dragon as an extra guide in addition to the fairy but found that they didn't get their special powers quick enough to be useful in critical scenes. Not one of my favorites as sequels go.
I don't recommend this game.
+2points
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Help Ashley escape with her life in The Book of Desires!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Nice short Filler Game
PostedApril 24, 2012
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wiccan73stars
fromSparks, GA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
This is a great short HOA for a break during longer play games. Nice graphics(crisp,clear and fairly simple), HOS were just enough and not overlly used, the story line is good, there is NO map or notebook so make sure you have a good memory and/or a piece of paper handy for your own notes. My "BigFishSenses" lead me to see a Revenge sequel in the future and I am sure it will be well worth playing just as much as this one was.
I recommend this game!
+1point
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Stop the villainous Visage from ruining Mardi Gras in Shattered Minds: Masquerade, an incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent HOA well worth the CE!
PostedApril 23, 2012
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wiccan73stars
fromSparks, GA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
This game was great, excellent graphics, VOs, puzzles, HOS and a few unexpected twists! Fairly liner in play, not a whole lot of back and forth. No interactive map but wasn't really needed anyway. Great storyline, ending left me wanting more, maybe a prequel to give the history that led to this story would be great. If you're looking for something dark yet entertaining...this is it.
I recommend this game!
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 Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Join an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
52 of 68 found this review helpful
Based on DEMO,Had to buy it!
PostedApril 23, 2012
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wiccan73stars
fromSparks, GA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
As a big fan of the TV series I just had to give the demo a spin and I am so glad I did! With only 22mins left, I knew I had to buy this game! The visuals are amazing(especially the cut scenes) I love the fact that you get to play as all the different agents and the story line had me hooked from the start. Challenging enough for any level player and I look for more games like this in the future, extemely original!
I recommend this game!
+36points
52of 68voted this as helpful.
 
 Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles
Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles
Charles Baskerville is the latest victim of a centuries-old curse! Help Holmes break the curse before the next murder occurs!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
Must have for Sherlock Fans!
PostedApril 21, 2012
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wiccan73stars
fromSparks, GA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Great Game! 2 modes of play to choose from, awards are given throughout the game for accomplishments, great graphics, wonderful VOs, plenty of HOS and the puzzles are nicely done with a wide range of difficulties. The storyline is true to Sherlock Holmes stories and is a nice refreshing change of pace. Can't wait to play again on expert mode!
I recommend this game!
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Novelist Edward Grand has found evidence of a terrible tragedy in the city of Rosemount and sets off to investigate!
 
Overall rating 
Liked it!
4 / 5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Almost a 5 but just not quite(4.75)
PostedApril 21, 2012
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wiccan73stars
fromSparks, GA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
While the graphics are very well done I felt it would have done the game more justice to have VOs. The storyline was great and the puzzles were just challenging enough. Plenty of HOS', no map but that was okay, didn't really see the need for one. Hint button is convenient but not necessary most of the time. Held my attention and all in all I hope to see more of the story in the future
I recommend this game!
+1point
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Guide Kate Reed as she searches for the artifacts that can break the power of a cursed gem in House of 1,000 Doors: The Palm of Zoroaster!
 
Overall rating 
Loved it!
5 / 5
0 of 2 found this review helpful
Highly anticipated game exceeds expectations
PostedApril 21, 2012
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wiccan73stars
fromSparks, GA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
The sequel in the House of 1000's Doors does not disappoint! High quality graphics, well done VO's, extreme HOS and great puzzles! The Bonus Chapter is just as amazing and is long enough to almost be a game in its self! The story line is unique and gripping, adventuresome not gruesome! Ability to choose level of play and the "poof" map are a big plus! Can't wait to see another installment of this series in the future!
I recommend this game!
-2points
0of 2voted this as helpful.