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- Helpful Votes:358,445
- Reviews Submitted:4730
- First Review:December 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:August 3, 2025
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Travel through alternate realities to restore the fabric of the universe!
Overall rating
3
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5
28 of 33 found this review helpful
A LITTLE SLOW MOVING AT TIMES BUT AT LEAST THE STORY IS GOOD
PostedMarch 22, 2018
Anonymous
fromI found a reference to Jack from Witches Legacy, accusing him of believing in good witches lol!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Mayan Prophecies: Ship of Spirits Collector's Edition
(114)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I don't think this game is all that bad, it does tend to drag at times, but at least the story is somewhat creative. The only feature I hate, is a feature that all EleFun Games has, the "loading" page that pops up every time you enter a new scene. I know they are large games, but why they haven't figured out a way to avoid this huge annoyance, is beyond me! In case you're interested, here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
The Queen of Creation creates the history of the Universe on her Canvases of Eternity, but what if somebody were to steal one of the Canvases? Would you still exist? Would the World still exist? Would a new reality be created to take its place, or would there just be emptiness? These are scenarios Alice Carpenter does not want to see happen in her lifetime, but time is of the essence, or there may be no worlds left for a Guardian to protect!
There is a gadget, which can be either good news or bad news, depending on your preference. (only used 7 times) Alice is equipped with the Guardian's Bracelet, which is a magic bracelet that possesses powers of 3 elements. The Red Gem invokes a Fireball, the Blue Gem creates a Frost Sphere, and the Green Gem allows you to move heavy objects.
There is a gadget, which can be either good news or bad news, depending on your preference. (only used 7 times) Alice is equipped with the Guardian's Bracelet, which is a magic bracelet that possesses powers of 3 elements. The Red Gem invokes a Fireball, the Blue Gem creates a Frost Sphere, and the Green Gem allows you to move heavy objects.
In the Collector's Edition version, there are hidden Feathers to find, Mythological Creatures which increase your rank, and Crystals to collect that allow you to access the Spectra History Room, to learn the secrets of the Spectra World by unlocking parts of the story with the discovered Crystals. This is an okay feature, but I'd prefer the Morphing Puzzle pieces, that EleFun Games used to include within all their CE games.
The Hidden Object Scenes include those famous EleFun scenes where you find a handful of fragments located around the entire scene. There are also Interactive List Finds, Multiple Finds, Silhouetted Shape finds, and several HOP's where you find Keywords in Sentence finds. They do offer an alternate Triangular shaped Puzzle game, if you're not into the HOP's.
The Mini Games tend to be on the easy breezy side, and most of them can be considered HOP's as well. In my opinion, they don't present any challenge whatsoever. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Find multiple symbols shown, hidden on pages in a book.
2) Find matching pairs of feathers.
3) Drag fragments to recreate the images.
4) Find matching pairs of related objects on canvases.
5) Use arrows to switch scenes, finding and replacing items.
6) Change your clothes to match the outfit on the poster.
2) Find matching pairs of feathers.
3) Drag fragments to recreate the images.
4) Find matching pairs of related objects on canvases.
5) Use arrows to switch scenes, finding and replacing items.
6) Change your clothes to match the outfit on the poster.
The Collector's Edition version has 9 Wallpapers, 11 Concept Art pictures, 3 Screensavers, 35 Music Soundtracks (really, why?) 19 Achievements to Earn, 16 Bestiary Mythological Creatures to help you rank up, 6 hidden Feather's, 20 hidden Crystals that allow you to learn secrets of the Spectra World, 5 Main Chapters + Bonus Chapter, and a built in Strategy Guide.
THE FORGOTTEN FAIRY TALES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Release Date***Average Rating
1-The Spectra World (May 20-2017) 3.3
2-Canvases of Time (February 17-2018) 2.6
2-Canvases of Time (February 17-2018) 2.6
by: EleFun Games
ELEFUN GAMES AVAILABLE:
The Forgotten Fairytales, Agency 33, Witches' Legacy, Fear For Sale, Mayan Prophecies, Cake Shop, Story of Fairy Place, Puzzle Mania
The Forgotten Fairytales, Agency 33, Witches' Legacy, Fear For Sale, Mayan Prophecies, Cake Shop, Story of Fairy Place, Puzzle Mania
Can you defend the townspeople from the dangerous black lotus?
Overall rating
4
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5
88 of 117 found this review helpful
THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE.....AND TO MAINTAIN IMMORTAL YOUTH
PostedMarch 22, 2018
Anonymous
fromDid you know that the Lotus Flower can control its own temperature? It only blooms in white or pink hues (black lotus originated in Conan The Barbarian) Egyptians used the lotus in math, 1 lotus = 1,000!
Skill Level:Expert
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
4
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5
The delicate Lotus flower has long represented spiritualism and religion, and is associated with ascension and enlightenment, as it rises from the earth and blooms ever so briefly The White Lotus is known for its beauty and grace, and above all, purity, but the Black Lotus, well that's an entirely different story. The Black Lotus was born out of magic, dark magic that is used to steal one's youth, as it drains their life essence. Once the victim receives this cursed, deadly flower, there's no escaping the inevitable. Once the petals of the beautiful Lotus turn completely black, the victim is doomed. Can the power of love be strong enough to break the curse?
This Collector's Edition has a whopping 68 Phoenix birds to find, usually 2 per scene, and there is a pull out tab that will tell you how many remain in each scene. They are very well blended into the scenery and difficult to find, but not because of how well they are hidden, but because the graphics are so blurry. The graphics issue was my biggest turnoff with this game, the colors seem faded and whitewashed, blurry and undefined, a huge disappointment. I'm not quite sure what "look" these devs were trying to achieve, I was super impressed with the beginning cutscenes and cover page, only to be utterly disappointed with the graphics moving forward!
The Hidden Object Scenes are actually pretty decent. They are mostly Interactive List finds, but there are several interactive objects. There are also Multiple Silhouetted Shape finds, and scenes where you must find and Replace items.
The Mini Games aren't very creative and they all seem rather easy to solve, not horrible, just not very creative. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Guide pink bubble over clear ones from smallest to largest.
2) Swap tiles to match 2 related tiles in each column.
3) Click 2 lotus flowers to find the matching symbols (rotates)
4) Align the crosshairs over sandbag to shoot arrow.
5) Swap pie shaped pieces to complete each portrait.
6) Remove all comb teeth by selecting in correct sequence.
7) Remove 3 or more identical gems until none remain (x3)
8) Choose Attack, Defend or Disarm icons to beat opponent.
9) Swap books to complete the image.
10) Select discs to complete image, click icon to switch to day.
2) Swap tiles to match 2 related tiles in each column.
3) Click 2 lotus flowers to find the matching symbols (rotates)
4) Align the crosshairs over sandbag to shoot arrow.
5) Swap pie shaped pieces to complete each portrait.
6) Remove all comb teeth by selecting in correct sequence.
7) Remove 3 or more identical gems until none remain (x3)
8) Choose Attack, Defend or Disarm icons to beat opponent.
9) Swap books to complete the image.
10) Select discs to complete image, click icon to switch to day.
This Collector's Edition version has 5 Wallpapers, 13 Concept Art pictures, 4 Screensavers, 6 Music Soundtracks, replayable Hidden Object Scenes, Mini Games and Movies, 28 Achievements to earn, 68 hidden Phoenix Birds (to unlock 5 Phoenix Birds) 4 Main Chapters, a Bonus Chapter, and a built in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
IMMORTAL LOVE GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Letter From The Past (December 10-2015) 4.0
2-The Price Of A Miracle (December 8-2016) 4.3
3-Blind Desire (July 29-2017) 4.2
4-Black Lotus (March 22-2018) n/a
2-The Price Of A Miracle (December 8-2016) 4.3
3-Blind Desire (July 29-2017) 4.2
4-Black Lotus (March 22-2018) n/a
by: 4Friends Games
4Friends Games:
Immortal Love, Dark City, Living Legends, Bridge To Another World, Edge Of Reality
Immortal Love, Dark City, Living Legends, Bridge To Another World, Edge Of Reality
I recommend this game!
Return Egypt to its former glory and win the favor of the gods in this time management adventure game!
Overall rating
4
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5
30 of 34 found this review helpful
A GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT GAME THAT REQUIRES STRATEGY
PostedMarch 21, 2018
Anonymous
fromDid you know that Ramses the Great led one of the earliest well-recorded and largest chariot battles? He also signed the first known International Peace Treaty, and erected more statues and monuments than any other pharaoh!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Three
(108)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
4
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5
Technically this game isn't what I consider to be a TM game, because it requires more strategy than time management. A Time Management game is actually a sub-genre of a Strategy game, which focuses on gathering resources in a consequent order to fulfil level goals, whereas a Strategy game, requires you to make specific decisions of what and where to build and in which order, and can potentially have several different outcomes.
Ramses: Rise Of Empire, requires you to make several decisions per level (50 levels total) which buildings to keep, which ones to destroy (and when) which buildings to build that will give you the most return, and when to upgrade. Most of the board has grid patterns, and each building, or religious item, takes up a different amount of grid space, so it may be more beneficial to destroy a smaller hut for example, that may clear the grid and enable you to place 2 houses, which will earn more money. Strategically placing Religious items means the gods will favor those surrounding it, so you'll have to decide if the religious item will help you meet the level goals faster than placing a structure there. You also need to know when to sell property and when to buy it back (for more money of course) There's way more to this game than simply clicking resource after resource along a given path, and building a sawmill, farm or mine
You can play this game in a Relaxed or Normal difficulty mode, to earn up to 3 stars per level, and the levels are re-playable. You will earn Utens for each level completed which allows you to build the Great Pyramid (9 different items) or study and learn the Sciences which will basically give you bonuses of faster construction, netting more money, cheaper construction, increased population, buy and sell faster etc.
There are two different components to this game, and two different icons to switch between. The Building Tab has different structures to choose from, and tabs within for Huts, Houses, Villas, Estates and Palaces. Once you construct a building, you can upgrade it to a 3 star upgrade which gives you more income and more population, you can also Sell the property, or demolish it, and they will break down and need repaired after time. There is also a Religion tab that allows you to buy various statues and monuments, each one has different strengths or value. There is an Icon for Production materials, that you will need to buy in order to construct buildings. The stone is available in different amounts, the bigger the quantity, the cheaper the material. You can also hire more workers, from 1-5, and again, the more workers you hire at once, the cheaper the labor.
Is this a complicated game? Yep! But like all games, once you get the hang of it, it's easily navigated. It can be challenging, because there are so many decisions to make, it's not a game for everyone, and really can't be compared to strickly a Time Management game, where most of the time, you can't make a wrong decision. As far as the decision to wait for the Standard Edition versus this Collector's Edition, the only feature I think may be of value (because of the complexity) is with the Strategy Guide, otherwise a few cartoon picture, music and Bios you can read about on the internet, don't seem worth paying twice as much, in my opinion.
This Collector's Edition version has 6 Concept Art pictures, 6 Music Soundtracks, 7 Amulets to find, 7 Character Bios, 30 Achievements to earn, and a built in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
I recommend this game!
Spend a summer helping rangers run the Pinecreek Hills National Park and go on an adventure packed with great HOGS and puzzles.
Overall rating
5
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5
206 of 237 found this review helpful
I LOOK FORWARD TO A VACATION ADVENTURES AT PINECREEK HILLS EVERY YEAR
PostedMarch 21, 2018
Anonymous
fromI gots to pack my bags!
Skill Level:Expert
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
There's something about Vacation Adventures that always brings a smile to my face. It's as if I'm returning to a familiar vacation destination, with a familiar family. I look forward to playing this game each and every year, and I'm never disappointed! A few days ago, I wrote a review for an old fashioned HO game, and I stated that a HOG can still be relevant, and that good HOG's exist, and this is what I was referring to! If you haven't gotten onboard the Vacation Adventures train, you're totally missing out on an epic HO adventure, and the happy feeling you'll get, every time you play this game!
There are seek and find puzzles in scenes all around the park, and even scenes where you find multiples of items such as 20 non-human mammals. Each scene has several wildlife animals to find that are shown as silhouettes in a box to the left of the word search bar, when all animals have been spotted, the box will close. You can even access a Wildlife Notebook to see illustrations of all the wildlife you have found. You will also recycle trash that is laying around, such as plastic bottles, crumpled paper, bottles and cans, when all trash has been found, the recycle can icon will be displayed and the bin will be full.
There are seek and find puzzles in scenes all around the park, and even scenes where you find multiples of items such as 20 non-human mammals. Each scene has several wildlife animals to find that are shown as silhouettes in a box to the left of the word search bar, when all animals have been spotted, the box will close. You can even access a Wildlife Notebook to see illustrations of all the wildlife you have found. You will also recycle trash that is laying around, such as plastic bottles, crumpled paper, bottles and cans, when all trash has been found, the recycle can icon will be displayed and the bin will be full.
You will earn an Eagle Eye achievement if you don't use either the Hint or Mega Hint feature. The Magnifying Glass will show you a hint of one item and the Mega hint will show you the location of every item left to find. You earn a Bronze star for completing the search, a Silver star if you find all wildlife OR all recyclable items and a Gold star if you find all wildlife AND all recyclable items. Words listed in blue require an interaction of some type, and words in red are hidden inside or behind things, requiring you to click on an item to open it or move it, which will reveal the hidden item. Many of the scenes have an area that zooms in which will have several items within, that are on the list. Levels can be replayed at anytime to better your score or locate items you missed the first time.
My favorite feature in the Vacation Adventures games are the abundance of Mini Games available after each search, such as, Spot The Difference, Word Search, Match Two and several different styles of puzzles, rotating tiles and putting together maps and pictures with different shaped pieces. You can use the money you earn playing the game, in the Souvenir Shop to purchase 12 vacation park souvenirs, everything you purchase is kept in a display case in the Souvenir Room, and you can earn Achievements Badges as well, happy camping, enjoy!
VACATION ADVENTURES: PARK RANGER GAMES
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Release Date***Average Rating
1-VA Park Ranger 1 (July 23-2013) 3.8
2-VA Park Ranger 2 (March 31-2014) 3.9
3-VA Park Ranger 3 (March 24-2015) 4.5
4-VA Park Ranger 4 (March 30-2016) 4.5
5-VA Park Ranger 5 (November 15-2016) 4.7
6-VA Park Ranger 6 (May 31-2017) 4.6
7-VA Park Ranger 7 (March 21-2018) n/a
2-VA Park Ranger 2 (March 31-2014) 3.9
3-VA Park Ranger 3 (March 24-2015) 4.5
4-VA Park Ranger 4 (March 30-2016) 4.5
5-VA Park Ranger 5 (November 15-2016) 4.7
6-VA Park Ranger 6 (May 31-2017) 4.6
7-VA Park Ranger 7 (March 21-2018) n/a
I recommend this game!
Follow the story of a young woman exploring a fantasy world full of unique treasures!
Overall rating
1
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5
12 of 14 found this review helpful
PERHAPS THE CAVES SHOULD REMAIN A SECRET
PostedMarch 20, 2018
Anonymous
fromDid you know that MCF: Huntsville was the first HOG the Big Fish Studios created?
Skill Level:Expert
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
Apparently you had a vivid dream about a woman who is lost (in your dream?) with no memory of who she is or how she got there (I'd like to know how she got there too, it's my dream!) however, she did meet a gnome (why are these people in my dreams?) and this particular gnome has agreed to help her, but of course needs a few random items, before doing so. My dreams certainly have a lot going on, and a lot of junk to sift through, so I'm thinking the sooner we get this thing started, the sooner I can wake up.
This is a very outdated type of Hidden Object Game, similar to the original HdO where you click, scroll to zoom in and out, and drag the scene around to find Listed items or Pictured items, which can also be scrolled through. When a HOG game requires this particular style, you can count on the fact that items are going to be small, and not very distinguishable, and that's exactly the case here. The graphics aren't very detailed, and each scene tends to be of one hue, such as searching for bluish items in a bluish scene or gold items in a golden hue scene.
You can use the Hint system if you can't find items, but the hints are limited, and starts out with 5 hints. I'm not sure how you get more hints, but to be honest, I didn't have to use the hint (other than the one required to get through the automatic tutorial) This is a Timed game, but only from the standpoint that you are scored and receive more points for time remaining. They repeat HO scenes in the same locations, another feature I hate, and with only 16 different locations, there's either going to be a lot of repeated scenes or this will be a very short game!
Although I prefer a game with something other than HO scenes,at least a mini game or puzzle now and then, I'm not completely opposed to them. Unfortunately this game is dreadful, and there are plenty of good, if not great, HOG's available. This is a definite no for me, even with a coupon code, and I strongly recommend that you play the demo before buying this antique!
I don't recommend this game.
In Mundus: Impossible Universe, dynamic gameplay meets a captivating plot with a plethora of levels and unique match 3 variations to explore.
Overall rating
3
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5
64 of 72 found this review helpful
THE HONEYCOMB GRIDS WERE KINDA COOL, OTHERWISE JUST A MEDIOCRE MATCH 3 GAME
PostedMarch 19, 2018
Anonymous
fromWarning: The beginning has flashing lights, spinning spirals and lightning effects, in case you have any sensitivities.
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Trial of the Gods: Ariadne’s Journey
(13)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I'm always excited to see a cover or introduction page with crystal clear graphics, the first picture looks amazing, doesn't it? What a letdown, because those promising graphics fall flat after that, to rather dull and lifeless colors, and any 3D effects are thrown out the window at that point. You only get 2 difficulty mode options, Normal, or Easy, the later gives you more moves, or time, and warns that you will lose (loose as they have spelled) intrigue, and you can't switch midstream without starting a new profile! You can't have more than 5 profiles at a time either.
This is a Swap type M3, and most of the levels are Limited Moves with goals of making matches of a specific amount of specific tiles. You may also have to make matches 1-3 times over gold, blue and teal colored cells, drop items off of the board, or blast through obstacles such as crates. Some of the levels have a honeycomb style board, which I actually enjoyed, because of the different perspective or angle to make matches.
Large matches will give you a bonus on the board such as Rockets, Bombs, Dynamite or TNT. The bad news is that it will cost you a move every time you activate them or swap them! You also can't replay the levels, it's just a win or lose game If you beat the level by reaching the goals within the limited moves, you get 1 star and also coins. If you run out of moves before reaching the level goals, you can use coins to add 5 more moves, or you can quit and replay the level.
The Stars allow you to unlock new Elements, some of which come with a Power-up to use at will, such as a Hammer, Bomb, Rocket etc. There are 15 levels in the first of 4 worlds, so unless the other worlds have more than 15 levels, it appears to be a rather short game. You can unlock the other worlds with 2000 coins per world.
The bottom line, is that there's nothing special about this M3 other than the honeycomb grid. It's just a typical M3 with typical features and Limited Moves at that. When you factor in the fact that it's just a win or lose game, and seems to be a short game, it may be worthy of a PCC, but I'm not impressed enough to shell out real bucks for little bang.
RUMBIC GAMES:
Mundus, Lost In Reefs, Jumba, Age of Emerald, WizardLand, Woodville Chronicles, Lost in Night
Mundus, Lost In Reefs, Jumba, Age of Emerald, WizardLand, Woodville Chronicles, Lost in Night
Can you stop the townspeople from paying for a dark past?
Overall rating
4
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5
35 of 39 found this review helpful
IT AIN'T OVER TILL IT'S OVER
PostedMarch 18, 2018
Anonymous
fromApparently his black magic isn't useless!
Skill Level:Expert
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
4
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5
I'll be honest, I was unable to finish playing this game because I kept having compatibility issues, and I'm going to have to make a few adjustments and make sure everything's up to date. I was however, able to progress far enough past the demo section, to confirm, at least in my mind, that this game is absolutely worth the effort, and worthy of my purchase dollars. There are 6 Main Chapters (+ bonus chapter in the CE) and the storyline is very interesting, without all the highs and lows that you sometimes encounter after some game demos. I purchased this game in the Collector's Edition version, which is my personal preference because I love the extra challenge of finding collectibles. It is only because of this preference that I knocked this Standard Edition version down by one star, versus the five star's I gave the Collector's Edition version. Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:
The enemy has breached the castle gates, as they stand at the threshold, they make their demands. "You can't hide in the castle forever, your armies are defeated, and your black magic is useless, we've won, surrender!" The King had no intention of surrendering, and his black magic is anything but useless, in fact, what he does next, may very well, punish the townspeople for generations to come!
Sure, this story has been done before, but I gotta give Mariaglorum credit for putting a fresh perspective aspect to an age old storyline. The graphics for the most part are fantastic, but at times, seem cartoonish within zoom zones or Hidden Object Scenes. But the one thing that stands out in this game, are the abundance of Mini Game Puzzles, not just small easy puzzles, but multi-layered puzzles, puzzles that are creative and FUN! I also fell in love with the fact that this game starts out in Medieval Times, but fast forwards into modern times.
In the Collector's Edition version, there are 23 Hidden Crowns to search for, and 8 Character Figurines to Collect. One feature I've always liked, that's offered by this dev, is that you can refer to the Collections Icon, and see exactly where you missed finding a collectible, because the missing collectible spot glows and tells you which scene the missing collectible is located in. I also like the unique Achievement they always offer, of answering simple questions about the game, to see if you're paying attention to details.
The Hidden Object Scenes themselves aren't that special, but they are highly interactive. What does make them special, is the fact that they have included Mini Games, the keyword here being Game(s) Which I will list in the next paragraph. As I said earlier, I felt like the graphics could have been less cartoonish within the HOP's and Zoom Zones.
The Mini Games, well, quite frankly, I had a blast, this game is a Puzzle Geeks dream come true! There are so many puzzles in this game, so if you're not into a game heavy on the puzzle side, you may want to sit this game out. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Click on tumbler wheels to match symbols shown on the clue, that automatically posts above the lock. (I do miss the good ole days of having to remember clues or refer to your journal!)
2) Sift through several keys to find the key that matches the image on the clue.
3) A three part super puzzle #1: Move the wires by adjusting various sliders so that none of the wires intersect.
4) #2:Select and drag two colored switches to the tiles of partial symbols so that the two images combined, match the colored symbol shown.
5) #3: Reassemble the image by swapping square puzzle tiles.
6) HOP puzzle: Align the radio waves, by adjusting a slider bar and two different adjustment knobs.
7) Assemble torn picture fragments to complete the image.
8) Use directional arrows on the GPS map to locate the correct destination.
9) Guide the raccoon through the dimly lit maze, to find two fuzes.
10) Create paths between matching colored locks by drawing a line between each lock without crossing paths.
2) Sift through several keys to find the key that matches the image on the clue.
3) A three part super puzzle #1: Move the wires by adjusting various sliders so that none of the wires intersect.
4) #2:Select and drag two colored switches to the tiles of partial symbols so that the two images combined, match the colored symbol shown.
5) #3: Reassemble the image by swapping square puzzle tiles.
6) HOP puzzle: Align the radio waves, by adjusting a slider bar and two different adjustment knobs.
7) Assemble torn picture fragments to complete the image.
8) Use directional arrows on the GPS map to locate the correct destination.
9) Guide the raccoon through the dimly lit maze, to find two fuzes.
10) Create paths between matching colored locks by drawing a line between each lock without crossing paths.
The Collector's Edition version has 18 Wallpapers, 30 Concept Art pictures, 8 Music Soundtracks, 6 Movie Videos, 10 Achievements to earn in 3 different categories, (including an achievement for answering simple game questions) a Jigsaw Puzzle to assemble, 23 Hidden Crowns, 8 Collectible Character figurines, 6 Main Chapters, a Bonus Chapter and a built in Strategy Guide, enjoy!
MYSTERY OF THE ANCIENTS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
MYSTERY OF THE ANCIENTS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Lockwood Manor (September 22-2011) 4.2
2-Curse of the Black Water (November 1-2012) 4.5
3-Three Guardians (January 30-2014) 4.5
4-Deadly Cold (February 5-2015) 4.1
5-Mud Water Creek (April 14-2016) 4.2
6-The Sealed And Forgotten (March 2-2017) 4.0
7-Black Dagger (February 15-2018) 4.3
2-Curse of the Black Water (November 1-2012) 4.5
3-Three Guardians (January 30-2014) 4.5
4-Deadly Cold (February 5-2015) 4.1
5-Mud Water Creek (April 14-2016) 4.2
6-The Sealed And Forgotten (March 2-2017) 4.0
7-Black Dagger (February 15-2018) 4.3
by: Mariaglorum Company
Mariaglorum Games Available
Mystery of the Ancients/League of Light/Kate Arrow/Bonfire Stories
Mystery of the Ancients/League of Light/Kate Arrow/Bonfire Stories
I recommend this game!
These free TVs may be too good to be true...
Overall rating
2
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5
98 of 138 found this review helpful
THE BEST PART OF THIS GAME IS THE ORIGAMI DOG THAT BOUNCES A BALL TO DOT THE I'S IN DOMINI
PostedMarch 17, 2018
Anonymous
fromDid you know that the first (electronic) tv was demonstrated in 1927? The first transmission was a simple line, the second was a dollar sign, because investors asked the 21 year old inventor, when they would see some dollars from this thing!
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Through Andrea's Eyes
(34)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
Ever get that creepy vibe that somebody's watching you? What if your television was responsible? What if something otherworldly had the ability to use our televisions as a means to visit our world from The Other Side? Those "what if's" may have become what now's, in the town, that a corporation grew a city around. A corporation that coincidentally manufactures cutting edge, technologically advanced televisions! Natalie Stein, a paranormal Investigator, knew she was in over her head, investigating this strange phenomena solo, so she called for reinforcements from the best....you!
Once again, somebody in the graphics department, got a little crazy with the blues and purples. Not just a splash here, a dab there, I'm talking about blue hues on top of purple hues, layered with a few more coats of blue, and a half a gallon of purple...and the other half of it poured on for some final touches. The good news is that all that color goes well with those stupid Glasses. The ones that not only allow you to see the exact glimpse of the exact past event you need, but also allows you to interact with, and use, items that were there in the past, but not the present! Hmf, that's more impressive than the killer TV!
In this Collector's Edition version, there are Morphing Demonic Artifacts, Coins to collect and buy virtual items for your College Yard (huh?) Missing Demonic Grimoires Pages and of course several Missing Note pages that ALWAYS get swept away right from the get go. Doesn't this lady own a stapler? You can choose whether or not you want an indicator icon for these extra features, on the Custom Setting mode.
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied with Interactive List finds, Keywords in Sentence finds and even finding areas in the scene that match the swatches shown. There is an alternative Match 3 game offered as well.
The Mini Games are available in an Easy or Hard mode, and on the Custom difficulty mode setting, you can choose one or the other to automatically start out with, but you still get the option to switch it for each puzzle. (if you selected Easy mode, the mini games will automatically appear in the Easy mode, and you'll have to select the Hard mode if you want to change it for a particular puzzle) Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Select lock pins, upper and lower, in the correct sequence.
2) Use arrows to rotate paths and swap gems to colored slots.
3) Swap picture frames to match the silhouetted shapes.
4) Find icons on a map to match keywords (ridiculous path!)
5) Adjust the arms, legs and head positions to match picture.
6) Swap inner and outer puzzle sections to swap.
7) Rotate discs to show correct number of icons through holes
8) Rotate circles to combine images shown on the sides.
2) Use arrows to rotate paths and swap gems to colored slots.
3) Swap picture frames to match the silhouetted shapes.
4) Find icons on a map to match keywords (ridiculous path!)
5) Adjust the arms, legs and head positions to match picture.
6) Swap inner and outer puzzle sections to swap.
7) Rotate discs to show correct number of icons through holes
8) Rotate circles to combine images shown on the sides.
This Collector's Edition version has 16 Wallpapers, 14 Concept Art pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 19 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 19 re-playable Mini Games, 38 Achievements to Earn, 12 Morphing Demonic Cult Artifacts, 108 collectible Coins to buy items for a College Yard (totally makes sense) Missing Note Pages and Demonic Grimoires Pages, 6 Main Chapters, a Bonus Chapter and a built in Strategy Guide.
MYSTERY TALES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1- The Lost Hope (January 25-2014) 4.0
2- The Twilight World (January 24-2015) 3.5
3- Alaskan Wild (August 24-2015) 3.9
4- Her Own Eyes (February 18-2016) 4.1
5- Eye of the Fire (September 29-2016) 3.4
6- The Hangman Returns (January 26-2017) 3.7
7- The House of Others (June 29-2017) 3.9
8- Dangerous Desires (October 14-2017) 3.1
9-The Other Side (March 17-2018) n/a
2- The Twilight World (January 24-2015) 3.5
3- Alaskan Wild (August 24-2015) 3.9
4- Her Own Eyes (February 18-2016) 4.1
5- Eye of the Fire (September 29-2016) 3.4
6- The Hangman Returns (January 26-2017) 3.7
7- The House of Others (June 29-2017) 3.9
8- Dangerous Desires (October 14-2017) 3.1
9-The Other Side (March 17-2018) n/a
by: Domini Games
DOMINI GAMES:
Mystery Tales, Dark Romance, Labyrinths of the World, The Christmas Spirit, Enchanted Kingdom, The Curio Society, Travel Adventures, Island of Death, In Search of the Lost Temple, Mysteries of Ancient Inventors, The World's Legends
Mystery Tales, Dark Romance, Labyrinths of the World, The Christmas Spirit, Enchanted Kingdom, The Curio Society, Travel Adventures, Island of Death, In Search of the Lost Temple, Mysteries of Ancient Inventors, The World's Legends
I don't recommend this game.
Recover the artifact that contains the secrets of H.E.L.P.'s past.
Overall rating
3
/
5
35 of 37 found this review helpful
WHY IS THIS ARTIFACT SUCH A SECRET?
PostedMarch 16, 2018
Anonymous
fromDid you know that the first 5 Hidden Expedition games were developed by Big Fish Games Studios? (& Flood Light Games on #5) Games 6-16 were developed by Eipix Entertainment.
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Hidden Expedition: The Fountain of Youth Collector's Edition
(44)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
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5
Once again, Eipix puts all the good stuff inside the demo, to get you to buy the game. Once you buy it, you find out that the rest of the game flatlines after the demo, and all you're left with is a mediocre game, neither good nor bad, here nor there, it just is. The good news is that there are 5 chapters (+ Bonus Chapter in the CE version) so at least it gives you a lot of game for your buck. I suppose you could look at it as a worthy purchase as a CE, because at least you get collectible Fact Cards, Souvenir collectibles, HOP Morphs and the staple Hidden Signs to find in each scene. Here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either is right for you:
Your mission Agent, should you choose to except it, involves buying an artifact at the Geneva Auction House. The artifact, known as the Golden Wheel, contains vital information pertaining to when H.E.L.P was founded. This should be an open and shut case, and you should be able to return to return to the slopes, and enjoy the remainder of your vacation, quickly......yeah, right!
Since The Golden Secret is on the topic of H.E.L.P's origins I thought I'd add a little of my own research that I included on one of my earlier HE reviews. I researched some fun facts, because I wanted to find out what H.E.L.P stood for, the P was stumping me. It turns out that this league has had a few name changes over the years, that I didn't even realize! In Hidden Expedition: Titanic, the league went by the name of H.E.A.L, which was the Hidden Expedition Adventure League. In Hidden Expedition: Everest, the league was simply the Hidden Expedition Club, and in Hidden Expedition: Devil's Triangle, it was referred to as H.E.A.T which stood for Hidden Expedition Adventure Team. The newer games have transitioned into the name H.E.L.P which stands for Hidden Expedition League of Preservation. Pretty cool useless information right?
The features are everything I expected, but it's because Eipix never "thinks outside the box" is it because of laziness, or because they are on the top of the HOPA pile and they don't think they need to? I would really love to see the famous H.E.L.P box upgraded to reflect technology of the first century of the 3rd millennium, the century of the Anno Domini era, better know as the 21st century! It's the equivalence of carrying around a large boom box instead of a cell phone or mp3 device! The "artifact" in question has more technology than my help box, and to make matters worse, the surveillance video was recorded on a VHS tape! (are those still available?)
The features are everything I expected, but it's because Eipix never "thinks outside the box" is it because of laziness, or because they are on the top of the HOPA pile and they don't think they need to? I would really love to see the famous H.E.L.P box upgraded to reflect technology of the first century of the 3rd millennium, the century of the Anno Domini era, better know as the 21st century! It's the equivalence of carrying around a large boom box instead of a cell phone or mp3 device! The "artifact" in question has more technology than my help box, and to make matters worse, the surveillance video was recorded on a VHS tape! (are those still available?)
SPOILER ALERT:
Funny Logic Fails (or things that just don't make sense in this game)
*why did I help myself to the receptionist's printer ink cartridge? Those are expensive, couldn't I ask first?
*after the robbery, my partner says "I'll make sure the police don't get involved" why, am I doing something illegal?
*Sam has set me up with a rental car, but when I open the trunk, I discover a whole slew of miscellaneous items, including, old shoes, baseballs, and leftover chinese food?
*the rent-a-cop asks me to stop the bleeding (don't worry there's no blood) before he can access the before mentioned VHS tape, yet the second I bandage him (which btw, that loose safety pinned cloth seems to work wonders) he immediately hands me the tape?
*Thank goodness the perp took off his mask and looked straight into the camera don't they all?
*why does H.E.L.P have so many employees going rogue, don't they do backgrounds checks, they are a spy organization after all?
* why do I try to disguise my appearance, then pick up a large fish net to carry, won't that draw unwanted attention?
END SPOILER ALERT
Funny Logic Fails (or things that just don't make sense in this game)
*why did I help myself to the receptionist's printer ink cartridge? Those are expensive, couldn't I ask first?
*after the robbery, my partner says "I'll make sure the police don't get involved" why, am I doing something illegal?
*Sam has set me up with a rental car, but when I open the trunk, I discover a whole slew of miscellaneous items, including, old shoes, baseballs, and leftover chinese food?
*the rent-a-cop asks me to stop the bleeding (don't worry there's no blood) before he can access the before mentioned VHS tape, yet the second I bandage him (which btw, that loose safety pinned cloth seems to work wonders) he immediately hands me the tape?
*Thank goodness the perp took off his mask and looked straight into the camera don't they all?
*why does H.E.L.P have so many employees going rogue, don't they do backgrounds checks, they are a spy organization after all?
* why do I try to disguise my appearance, then pick up a large fish net to carry, won't that draw unwanted attention?
END SPOILER ALERT
The Hidden Object Scenes are varied, and they have done a nice job of incorporating the HOP's relevant to the story, such as searching for files in a filing cabinet. There are List finds, Keywords in Sentence finds, Multiple finds, and the typical HE, find items that fit the descriptions of two pictures added together as combo items, such as a quill & ink equals a pen. There are also a few zoom zone HOP's where you are tasked with finding a handful of items within a small zoomed in window. Most of the main HOP's have a Morphing Object, that is indicated with an icon on the right of the inventory bar, within the Collector's Edition version.
The Mini Games are not bad, and range from easy to medium difficulty, without too much frustration. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:
1) Select 3 different numbers whose sum equals the number the auctioneer calls out. This is required a total of 4 times.
2) Drag the signs (<,>, =) to the correct boxes to compare facial features between 2 photographs.
3) Drag all directional fragments to form a path for the claw to take.
4) Rearrange the tiles to form multiple patterns on a 3 tiered corner puzzle.
1) Select 3 different numbers whose sum equals the number the auctioneer calls out. This is required a total of 4 times.
2) Drag the signs (<,>, =) to the correct boxes to compare facial features between 2 photographs.
3) Drag all directional fragments to form a path for the claw to take.
4) Rearrange the tiles to form multiple patterns on a 3 tiered corner puzzle.
HIDDEN EXPEDITION GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Titanic (Standard Edition only) (July 22-2006) 3.6
2-Everest (Standard Edition only) (June 1-2007) 3.3
3-Amazon (Standard Edition only) (June 20-2008) 3.7
4-Devil's Triangle (Standard Edition only)(October 24-2009) 3.6
5-The Uncharted Islands (August 14-2011) 3.2
6-Smithsonian Hope Diamond (December 20-2013) n/a
7-The Crown of Solomon (July 3-2014) 4.1
8-Smithsonian Castle (December 24-2014) n/a
9-Dawn of Prosperity (August 27-2015) 3.7
10-The Fountain of Youth (January 7-2016) 4.3
11-Midgard's End (June 2-2016) 4.1
12-The Eternal Emperor (September 1-2016) 3.5
13-The Lost Paradise (December 22-2016) 3.7
14-The Pearl of Discord (April 8-2017) 3.8
15-The Curse of Mithridates (October 28-2017) 3.9
16-The Golden Secret (February 10-2018) 3.7
2-Everest (Standard Edition only) (June 1-2007) 3.3
3-Amazon (Standard Edition only) (June 20-2008) 3.7
4-Devil's Triangle (Standard Edition only)(October 24-2009) 3.6
5-The Uncharted Islands (August 14-2011) 3.2
6-Smithsonian Hope Diamond (December 20-2013) n/a
7-The Crown of Solomon (July 3-2014) 4.1
8-Smithsonian Castle (December 24-2014) n/a
9-Dawn of Prosperity (August 27-2015) 3.7
10-The Fountain of Youth (January 7-2016) 4.3
11-Midgard's End (June 2-2016) 4.1
12-The Eternal Emperor (September 1-2016) 3.5
13-The Lost Paradise (December 22-2016) 3.7
14-The Pearl of Discord (April 8-2017) 3.8
15-The Curse of Mithridates (October 28-2017) 3.9
16-The Golden Secret (February 10-2018) 3.7
BY: Eipix Entertainment
EIPIX ENTERTAINMENT GAMES:
Hidden Expedition, Danse Macabre, Saga of the Nine Worlds, Mystery Case Files, Dead Reckoning, Phantasmat, Vermillion Watch, Amaranthine Voyage, Dark Parables, Sea of Lies, Final Cut, Off The Record, Fearful Tales, Myths of the World, Free The Witch
Hidden Expedition, Danse Macabre, Saga of the Nine Worlds, Mystery Case Files, Dead Reckoning, Phantasmat, Vermillion Watch, Amaranthine Voyage, Dark Parables, Sea of Lies, Final Cut, Off The Record, Fearful Tales, Myths of the World, Free The Witch
The Collector's Edition version has 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, 9 Movie Videos, 9 Music Soundtracks, 14 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 12 Morphing Objects within the HOP's, a Souvenir Room with 25 Hidden Souvenir's to find, 17 re-playable Mini Game Puzzles, 13 Achievements to earn, 20 collectible Fact Cards, 36 Hidden Signs, a built in Strategy Guide, 5 Main Chapters and a Bonus Chapter.
Explore kingdom ruins and meet the exiled Salt Princess.
Overall rating
4
/
5
66 of 88 found this review helpful
WELCOME BACK HOME BLUE TEA....AND DUMP THE PRODUCER NEXT TIME!
PostedMarch 16, 2018
Anonymous
fromDid you know that the Wieliczka Salt Mine, located 135 meters underground within the Krakow metropolitan of Poland, was proclaimed a Historical Monument in 1994?
Skill Level:Expert
Current Favorite:
Dark Parables: Curse of Briar Rose Collector's Edition
(49)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I bought Return of the Salt Princess immediately, no demo necessary. because it was developed once again by Blue Tea Games! I have read all the reviews and forum posts, opinions ranging from the good, the bad and the ugly. I haven't finished the game yet, but as usual, I have to throw my two cents worth of opinions into the HOPA pot! Give me a chance to explain my take on this game, from a different perspective.
There have been many complaints about the lack of a custom difficulty setting, and a worthless map that doesn't allow you to jump instantly to whatever scene you may want to go. I "get it" but not the complaint part, I get what Blue Tea was trying to accomplish by offering this come-back game the way it is. Blue Tea was trying to bring back nostalgia! If you have played any of the earlier DP games, I'm sure you'll remember a worthless map that simply showed boxes and paths as they were unlocked, in that small window (just like this game) those maps never allowed for jumping from place to place. You know why I'm okay with it? Because I actually enjoyed having to remember how to get here and there, by virtually walking, as if I were actually a part of the game. Games lately are so cookie cutter, they have been made so easy to play, you could do it in your sleep, everything is, click, and boom! you're at the exact place you need to be because the map says so! What I'm trying to say is that having the built in features that most games have nowadays, have made the games far too easy, which make the game too boring many times.
It's true, this game has only 3 difficulty modes, and no custom mode available. Again, so what, this is how the original DP games were, and most other games as well. I know I've asked for games to be more like the games of earlier days, to bring back the magic, the mojo, so to speak, and I've heard this sentiment resonating from others too. Blue Tea tried to bring back the magic, by bringing back the same features as before. So yea, I get it, and hopefully, you'll get what they were trying to do too, just look at it as an "old school" challenge!
So why have I only given this game 4 stars after that long winded statement? Well, it's because they went to great lengths to make this Dark Parable game like the original BUT (there's always a but...) they didn't make any effort to make the Cursed Objects like the original games.(yes, there are 20 normal Cursed Objects in this CE version) In the original DP games, objects didn't morph the first time you entered the room. Nope, they were non-linear games that required some kind of trigger in an entirely different scene, and the beauty of it was, you never knew which action triggered which morph! This added a whole new challenge, like an Easter Egg hunt, you could literally pick up an item or solve a puzzle in the 6th location, and discover that the very first scene had a Cursed Morphing Object triggered that wasn't there before! I still don't blame BT for this, I blame the producers, and there's no doubt in my mind that this topic was heavily battled, and simply lost by the little guy in the ring. Not to mention that , if BT were to put these awesome "triggered" morphs into this game, it would have topped the charts, and how would that have looked? The first 7 games were by BT, games 8-13 were by the same devs that are now the producer for this the 14th game (think about it!)
I think I'm done with the who's, what's, where's, why's and history lesson. So let's talk about the Grak Kingdom, whose source of wealth is Salt, and Salt is also the source of its demise! The salinization of the kingdom, isn't the reason for our investigation today, but rather, the Salt Princess of Grak. The Grak Kingdom has been crumbling for nearly a hundred years, and Princess Brigid has been missing just as many years, until now, and amazingly, she looks the same as she did a century ago! Princess Brigid of Grak has an incredible ability to summon dragonfly's that turn anything they touch into salt. Since returning to the Kingdom however, her abilities have begun to fade. Why has the Princess returned after a hundred years, and why has she been adversely affected by returning?
The Princess has returned, and so has Blue Tea, the original creators of Dark Parables! If you haven't played any of the games in this series, you may be put off by some of the features, or lack thereof, but Blue Tea created some very unique features back in the day, and in this Collector's Edition version, you'll get to enjoy 2 of the most unique features made famous by them. The Hidden Object Scenes are FROG's, this is where you are tasked with finding fragmented objects, that are shown as pictures in three different sections of the inventory bar. Once all fragments have been found in each of the sections, the 3 fragments join together to create a single inventory item. You would think that finding bright and shiny fragments in a scene would be super simple, but you may be surprised, and personally, I love FROG's! You will also come across several Parable collectibles which allows you to read (or listen to) a short Parable story once all 4 parables have been collected. There are 5 Parables including The Moon Prophecy, The Untold Story of the Frog Prince and of course story of the Salt Princess. This CE version also has 20 Cursed Objects, which I complained about earlier, I love the morphs offered, I just wanted them to be like they were originally.
This Collector's Edition version has 12 Wallpapers, 24 beautifully illustrated Concept Art drawings, 5 Music Soundtracks, 6 Movie Cutscenes, 9 re-playable Puzzles, 26 Achievements to earn, 20 collectible Parables for 5 different stories, 20 Cursed Objects, a built in Strategy Guide, 6 Main Chapters, and a Bonus Chapter titled Moonlight Romance, enjoy!
DARK PARABLES GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating
1-Curse of Briar Rose (March 11-2010) 4.3
2-The Exiled Prince (February 25-2011) 4.3
3-Rise of the Snow Queen (December 1-2011) 4.6
4-The Red Riding Hood Sisters (September 21-2012) 3.7
5-The Final Cinderella (May 23-2013) 4.4
6-Jack and the Sky Kingdom (February 6-2014) 4.2
7-Ballad of Rapunzel (June 26-2014) 4.3
8-The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide (November 13-2014) 3.7
9-Queen of Sands (May 21-2015) 3.5
10-Goldilocks and the Fallen Star (November 19-2015) 3.4
11-The Swan Princess and the Dire Tree (July 7-2016) 3.8
12-The Thief and the Tinderbox (September 22-2016) 3.4
13-Requiem for the Forgotten Shadow (February 23-2017) 3.1
14-Return of the Salt Princess (March 15-2018) n/a
2-The Exiled Prince (February 25-2011) 4.3
3-Rise of the Snow Queen (December 1-2011) 4.6
4-The Red Riding Hood Sisters (September 21-2012) 3.7
5-The Final Cinderella (May 23-2013) 4.4
6-Jack and the Sky Kingdom (February 6-2014) 4.2
7-Ballad of Rapunzel (June 26-2014) 4.3
8-The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide (November 13-2014) 3.7
9-Queen of Sands (May 21-2015) 3.5
10-Goldilocks and the Fallen Star (November 19-2015) 3.4
11-The Swan Princess and the Dire Tree (July 7-2016) 3.8
12-The Thief and the Tinderbox (September 22-2016) 3.4
13-Requiem for the Forgotten Shadow (February 23-2017) 3.1
14-Return of the Salt Princess (March 15-2018) n/a
by: Blue Tea Games (developer)
by: Eipix Entertainment (producer)
by: Eipix Entertainment (producer)
BLUE TEA GAMES AVAILABLE
Dark Parables (games 1-7 & 14) Cursery, Enchantia, Enlightenus, Fabled Legends, Macabre Mysteries, Forgotten Lands, Forgotten Riddles, Teddy Tavern, Cactus Bruce, Mavenfall
Dark Parables (games 1-7 & 14) Cursery, Enchantia, Enlightenus, Fabled Legends, Macabre Mysteries, Forgotten Lands, Forgotten Riddles, Teddy Tavern, Cactus Bruce, Mavenfall
I recommend this game!