BugsTheHooDooMan's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.5
- Helpful Votes:106
- Reviews Submitted:14
- First Review:January 3, 2012
- Most Recent Review:March 8, 2013
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Rita Ray, your mother and world famous film star, has disappeared! Find her before it’s too late in Film Fatale: Lights, Camera, Madness!
Overall rating
4
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5
Corny fun
PostedMarch 8, 2013
BugsTheHooDooMan
fromthe Great State of Confusion
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This one isn't going to go down in history as the greatest casual game ever, but overall it's a hoot.
It's a nice change of pace. It does a pretty good job of capturing the feel of the old monster movies and the egoes of their directors. They make such nice villains!
The puzzles range from fairly easy to very easy. No big challenge but they're fun. Some areas of the HO scenes were really dark, hard to spot what's in there, but what the heck. They're fun. The whole thing's a cliche, a spoof on the genre, but what the heck. It's fun.
If you're up for spending an afternoon or evening relaxing and smiling, pick this one up.
THE END
I recommend this game!
Battle evil forces from the future and help Vera save her fiancé Tom in this time-warping Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
5
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5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
And now for something completely different.....
PostedDecember 25, 2012
BugsTheHooDooMan
fromMaine_iac
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
What a hoot! It was really fun chasing the clues, meeting quirky folks from the past and future (including a robot, a cave man and even a mushroom!) and wondering what crazy turn would come next in the story line.
The game's been around a while and it shows in the graphics and animation, but for some reason it works perfectly. Everything works together for some really enjoyable gaming.
Most of the minigames were fairly easy. Most of the HO scenes were fairly difficult (at least for me) since they were split between two screens, had a fair amount of interactivity, and some objects had to be moved to find what was underneath.
The story line was the star. Not the "Great American Novel" but a good coherent tale. Unlike many other games where what story there is barely manages to connect the scenes, let alone hold interest.
The only minus was that the game only saves between chapters. You have to complete each one before quitting or you have to retrace some of your steps next session.
So... Overall one of the best-integrated games I've seen. Definitely a five.
I recommend this game!
Prepare for a mind-bending journey into the realm of the weird in Haunted Halls: Revenge of Dr. Blackmore! Brace yourself for the unexpected in this exciting Hidden Object adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
0 of 2 found this review helpful
Wicked good game!
PostedDecember 1, 2012
BugsTheHooDooMan
fromMaine_iac
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
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 you've enjoyed the other Haunted Halls games you're gonna love this one. They just keep getting better.
I won't go into any depth here, other reviewers have described it well. I'll just say that they've kicked it up a notch. Really a fun game.
I recommend this game!
Experience the birth of the terror that gripped the island of Tormente! Every story has a beginning, but few are as horrifying as this!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Great game - Again
PostedNovember 23, 2012
BugsTheHooDooMan
fromMaine_iac
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
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
All of the Twisted Lands games are above average, but this one was even better than usual. I just finished Insomniac again (I seldom re-play HO games) and had to get this one.
Don't be looking for a detailed review. Just:
HOS were fun, with some clever hides.
The puzzles covered the range from easy to quite difficult, at least for me..
Story line held together - some games start OK then, well, lose control.
The puzzles covered the range from easy to quite difficult, at least for me..
Story line held together - some games start OK then, well, lose control.
I'll probably re-play this one too.
I recommend this game!
Set the fairies of earth, air, fire and water free, and restore the book of magic!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Confession of a 4 Elements addict
PostedOctober 22, 2012
BugsTheHooDooMan
fromMaine_iac
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
4
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5
I gotta say, this match 3 has me hooked. The game flows smoothly, almost sets up a rhythm. The hours pass unnoticed.
The minigames are fun and there's a bit of variety. They're relatively easy but enjoyable.
The developers paid close attention to detail. It's extremely well-done; the graphics are sharp and entertaining and, well, everything works as it should.
A pleasure. One of the best of the genre.
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
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Top of the line
PostedAugust 4, 2012
BugsTheHooDooMan
fromMaine_iac
Skill Level:Intermediate
Fun Factor
5
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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
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5
Dying for Dayight's a great game! Story line, characters, visual/sound are among the best I've seen. Dahlia's attitude and the great music bring lots of smiles and occasional chuckles.
As 'most everyone else has said, the big - and I mean big - problem is that it's half a game, and I've been waiting years for the sequel. However, word is (from the forums here at Big Fish) that it will soon be in the works, and hopefully will be released in the not-too-distant future.
So.... I highly recommend the game. The fun is there even if the second half isn't (yet). Keeping my fingers crossed!
I recommend this game!
Live to see the resurrection of the most powerful magician ever. Experience Lord Val’Gor’s development in this Match 3 adventure!
Overall rating
3
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5
13 of 16 found this review helpful
Addicting but pointless
PostedJune 27, 2012
BugsTheHooDooMan
fromMaine_iac
Skill Level:Intermediate
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I don't know why, but I've spent hours playing this game.
The game play itself is fine with some nice, original twists on match-3. The trouble is, after the first few boards it's pretty much the same thing over and over. I'm over 150 now and nothing really new.
There are no breakouts givng rewards for progress, getting more spells from the wizard or whatever. After the first few go-rounds you have all the power-ups you're going to get.and have met all the bad guys and helpers.
That said, if you want to spend a lazy, rainy afternoon with your brain in neutral this is just the thing. When the timer runs out no biggie, it just keeps running unless you want to re-start the level to make better time.
I'm going to recommend the game, but just barely. What there is of it is pretty good quality, the programmers did a good job. With someone to do a better job on the scenarios there might be a pretty good game coming.
I recommend this game!
Discover the secrets behind a magical deck of cards in Haunted Legends: Queen of Spades! Find The Countess and stop her curse!
Overall rating
4
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5
Good, solid game
PostedFebruary 14, 2012
BugsTheHooDooMan
fromMaine_iac
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
Queen of Spade is a well-designed, well-executed game. It's not spectacular but has plenty of good game-play, and keeps you guessing but not frustrated. A touch of humor keeps the fun alive.
The artwork is first-rate, and the audio is pretty decent if uninspired. Objects in the HO scenes are fairly easy to find, with a few exceptions to keep things interesting.
The puzzles are a bit on the easy side and, like the HO scenes, have a few challenges to keep you on your toes.
Too many games just stop after a hurried last few scenes.This game's length is good and the end is satisfying.
Overall, it's well worth playing.
I recommend this game!
Guide Kate Reed as she solves four mind-bending mysteries that take her to worlds she's never imagined!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Top of the line
PostedJanuary 31, 2012
BugsTheHooDooMan
fromMaine_iac
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
Too many games have disjointed story lines, poorly done hidden object scenes, generally lame gameplay.
Then one comes along that gets everything right. This is a great, professionally done hidden object adventure.
It's basically a good story, with a plausible beginning and a well-defined end that's satisfying, but leaves an opening for (I hope) a sequel.
The cut scenes are appropriate and well done. The hidden object scenes are clearly drawn, not too hard and not too easy. Same with the minigames.
Overall, one of the most pleasurable HO games I've played.
Emma`s soul is free. But a dark secret still lurks in Ravenhearst Manor. Return to Ravenhearst to continue this tale of twisted love.
Overall rating
5
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5
46 of 62 found this review helpful
Good story, challenging game, great fun
PostedJanuary 24, 2012
BugsTheHooDooMan
fromMaine_iac
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, 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
One of the best I've played. A winner from stem to stern.
The scenes are moody, with just the right touch of - well - I guess you'd call it bizarre humor. Good story line, too.
The scenes are moody, with just the right touch of - well - I guess you'd call it bizarre humor. Good story line, too.
The HO scenes weren't terribly difficult, but were very well done. The puzzles were anywhere from moderately challenging up to really, really hard.
There was quite a lot of running around from scene to scene to find what was needed, but redraws were quick and the journeys weren't burdensome.
All in all, one heck of a game.
I recommend this game!