Isaryth's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.6
- Helpful Votes:86
- Reviews Submitted:28
- First Review:March 10, 2012
- Most Recent Review:June 9, 2012
- Featured reviews0
Shattered Minds: Masquerade Collector's Edition
Stop the villainous Visage from ruining Mardi Gras in Shattered Minds: Masquerade, an incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Fun game, but a bit too short
PostedApril 24, 2012
Isaryth
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This is a beautiful game as far as graphics go, and it had an interesting storyline. However, it felt like a series of short adventure sections rather than flowing into a long story, and it was way too short. The resolution of the storyline was kind of unsatisfying insofar as, whilst the villain was caught and unmasked, I didn't feel that the damage he'd caused was really resolved in the amount of detail which the lead-up warranted.
The bonus chapter was exactly the same.
I recommend this game!
Mystery Trackers: Black Isle Collector's Edition
Black Isle was supposedly abandoned after an earthquake but the truth is much more sinister! Join the Mystery Trackers and learn the truth!
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Nice long game
PostedApril 20, 2012
Isaryth
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This kept me intrigued, and going for quite a while. There was just enough challenge to make it interesting but not frustrating, and I really enjoyed the originality of the HOS scenes - not always just things jumbled around. The graphics were great, and the little dog made things just a little bit more interesting and different. The story, whilst not bad, didn't really grip me, and there could've been more challenge in the minigames, but all in all a good way to spend your time.
I recommend this game!
Echo: Secret of the Lost Cavern
Help Arok navigate an underground maze filled with tribal magic and ancient denizens so he may fulfill his destiny.
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Motion sickness alert!
PostedApril 20, 2012
Isaryth
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
The graphics were great, and they did a good job of making this 3D, but almost immediately, it made me nauseous with all the moving around. I can't say much more about this game, because I couldn't stand more than 2 minutes of it. Interesting and different concept, though.
I don't recommend this game.
Redemption Cemetery: Curse of the Raven
Escape from the eerie Redemption Cemetery by helping trapped spirits save their loved ones, and free their souls!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Shame it was so short
PostedApril 18, 2012
Isaryth
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
This game was a little too short for me, and it starts off very slowly in the cemetery - it takes a while to really be able to find and use objects, however, once we went into the first ghost's story, it was rather fun.
The graphics are good. It isn't especially difficult, and it ends too quickly, but if you're interested in an easy no-stress game, this isn't bad.
I recommend this game!
Life Quest 2
Move to Metropoville and begin a 12 step Life Quest program! Find a new rewarding career in this incredible Strategy game!
Overall rating
4
/
5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
Lots of fun
PostedApril 13, 2012
Isaryth
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
I had a blast with this game. I don't usually go for time management games, but this one had me at the demo. The challenge isn't so much some of the tasks - as eventually you can get them all - it's completing them within the 100 days. It took me about 10 plays through before I got strategy behind them all - plenty of hours of fun.
The graphics aren't especially great, but they really don't need to be. I think the makers can certainly build on what they've done in this game, bring out more relationship building and so on, but I was very glad I bought this one.
I recommend this game!
Mystic Gateways: The Celestial Quest
Follow Edwin through Mystic Gateways! After unlocking ancient portals, Edwin sets off on an adventure and asks you to follow!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Hmmm
PostedApril 5, 2012
Isaryth
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Current Favorite:
Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome Collector's Edition
(228)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I wish I could remember if I got this game on a cheap daily deal, because that's all I'd want to pay for it. My biggest gripe with it is that you can't pick up objects until that objective is open. Bah. Which means sometimes I was clicking at things that should have been useful and not very happy.
Whilst the storyline is OK, it wasn't gripping, and in the end, I just wanted to finish the game and get it over with. The mini games have very little challenge.
Having said all that, it wasn't awful. There was some awesome scenery, and at least it all flowed. The heroine had an amusing attitude. I don't think I'd buy the sequel though, if there is one.
Time Mysteries: The Ancient Spectres
Take on Time Mysteries: The Ancient Spectres, a challenging Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! Stop the evil witch Viviana!
Overall rating
3
/
5
Nice game, shame about the running around
PostedApril 2, 2012
Isaryth
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I really liked the time aspect - and how you could change the past. The graphics were beautiful, and I found the story engaging. My biggest gripe was all the HOS which would suddenly reappear. So much running around to find what was new in the game instead of having a natural progression. I eventually switched from expert to normal level as, at least then I could find out where I needed to go, and didn't have to look everywhere.
I expect the collector's edition had more time periods. There was a Moscow addition to the device which never appeared in the game.
And the end was kind of disappointing - to be continued? Did we save him or not?
I recommend this game!
Dark Parables: Rise of the Snow Queen
Journey into the mythical Snowfall Kingdom and investigate the disappearance of children in Dark Parables: Rise of the Snow Queen!
Overall rating
3
/
5
Beautiful graphics
PostedMarch 30, 2012
Isaryth
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
The graphics are gorgeous in this game, but I found the storyline a bit predictable, and there seemed to be a lot of constructing of objects to do not very much. Meh. There was virtually no challenge in the HOS - in fact, the main level of challenge seemed to be wandering around to find the next HOS.
There were areas/themes which could have been explored more - perhaps this happened in the collector's edition? (I honestly didn't enjoy the game enough to buy it and find out)
And seriously, what was with that frog?
I recommend this game!
Midnight Mysteries: Haunted Houdini Deluxe
When Houdini’s promises of contact from beyond go unkept, his wife comes to you in a final plea to unravel his mysterious passing.
Overall rating
3
/
5
0 of 2 found this review helpful
Original
PostedMarch 30, 2012
Isaryth
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
My favourite aspect of this game was the originality of the puzzles. There were some that were really original and different.
The graphics were great. My biggest problem was the chopping and changing between the locations - and not that much to do in each one. Not the best game I've ever played, but entertaining enough.
I recommend this game!
Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome Collector's Edition
Help Sam rescue his love Anna in Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome, an incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
5
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Fantastic game
PostedMarch 25, 2012
Isaryth
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This game is really in a class of its own. The storyline is good (a little creepy), the voiceovers awesome, and the graphics just perfect. It was intuitive enough to keep going, but there was definitely challenge to it. I enjoyed the bonus chapter, but found a lot of going back-and-forth for very little reward. Otherwise, I have no complaints.
I recommend this game!