WickedlyBookish's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.2
- Helpful Votes:24
- Reviews Submitted:6
- First Review:April 5, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 28, 2013
- Featured reviews0
WickedlyBookish's Review History
Rolling Idols: Lost City
Build Mayan pyramids and reconstruct the Mayan calendar to restore the ancient cradle of civilization!
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Pretty But No Depth
PostedMay 28, 2013
WickedlyBookish
fromReno, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Puzzle
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
-At first glance, only one mode of play (Adventure/Story)
-Achievements
-Stunning graphics
-Decent music
-Earn star points to restore the ruins and upgrade powerups
-Basic match-3 game play
-Achievements
-Stunning graphics
-Decent music
-Earn star points to restore the ruins and upgrade powerups
-Basic match-3 game play
When I first started up the game, I was blown away by the bright colors, gorgeous graphics, and overall cuteness. However as I continued on, I was underwhelmed by the very standard game play.
I enjoyed being able to unlock more options, fix the ruins, and restore pyramids in order to fight off the evil god of chaos, however after about 30 minutes it became really repetitive and the rewards weren't satisfying enough for me to keep playing board after board.
Beautiful game, but isn't keeping my interest.
I don't recommend this game.
Seven gnomes wait in silence, holding a secret. Take up the hunt if you dare, and find the path to the Chamber of Fortune.
Overall rating
3
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5
6 of 9 found this review helpful
Little Gnomes Could've Done With A Little Improvement
PostedMay 27, 2013
WickedlyBookish
fromReno, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Review based off 48 minutes of the demo. The game glitched out and I had to manually shut down before finishing the remaining 12.
I should start off by saying this was better than I expected it to be. I went in with the impression it would be silly, cheesy, and underwhelming. Although it does suffer from some of the 'spooky' mystery tropes, the game play was decently enjoyable.
Cut scenes could use some sharpening, but are for the most part ok. Voice overs are fine, but some of the commentary while playing is redundant and obnoxious. Also, if you are a fan of finding extra morphing objects in random areas as you play, then you will enjoy this commonly employed feature.
The HOS are very old school which some players may enjoy. The objects are less pronounced from their backdrops and are harder to spot which may present a welcome challenge for some. However, for people like me with iffy eyesight, this became tedious and time consuming. A few of the HOS aren't very well lit, most likely under the pretense of location, i.e. cupboard, closet, etc. Others were washed out, like the bathtub HOS. This only added to the poor visibility and frustration. For future games I would like to see brighter, more defined HOSs.
Transitions between areas and even zones you zoom in to interact with were clunky and slow. You actually have to click on the word 'inventory' for it to come up. This wouldn't be a big deal if it weren't right at the bottom of the screen. It created a frustrating problem when the game wanted to interpret my clicks as a request to back out of an area instead of opening my inventory for a needed item.
Also when playing these sorts of Adventure HOGs I prefer a zoom in area to close off once I've completed everything in it. Otherwise I end up wasting time revisiting every single place the cursor becomes a magnifying glass when I'm stuck and retracting my steps. I realize this could add to the challenge for some and is probably more of a personal preference, but I thought I'd make note of it.
The puzzles weren't anything new if you play these types of games often.
I don't think I can accurately comment on the storyline as I only played through the demo, but I can at least say I was moderately interested.
Overall this game was just ok, but I won't be purchasing. I didn't see enough to warrant the use of a credit.
I don't recommend this game.
Investigating her parents’ deaths, Edwina rekindles a centuries old tale of love and revenge. End the curse of the severed heart!
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Margrave Gets a Fanciful Twist
PostedAugust 5, 2012
WickedlyBookish
fromReno, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
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5
I played the first Margrave game when I purchased a HOG 6 pack at the store and enjoyed the story even though it was a very basic hunt and seek game with a few jigsaw and find the differences puzzles.
When I saw this one as a daily deal I had to pick it up as it is a much more updated, adventure style HOG that follows up on the storyline of the original. I have to say I was very impressed! The cut scenes are a bit chessy, but endearingly so.
I loved the addition of Celtic legend into the mix. It made for some excellent story.
The visuals are beautiful, the puzzles are fairly challenging and the divining puzzles were a wonderfully fun change to the normal puzzle choices that get cycled through so many game these days.
Overall this was quirky, cute, and a lot of fun. I would love to see another soon.
I recommend this game!
Relive the fantasy of Beauty & the Beast in this never before told story of magic and love!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Fantastic Rendering of a Beloved Fable
PostedJune 6, 2012
WickedlyBookish
fromReno, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
I just finished playing the SE of this game and had a blast!
Beauty and the Beast is my absolute favorite fairytale so it goes without saying that as soon a fellow fishy on the BFG forums recommended this game to me, I had to try it out! I think I played all of about five minutes of the demo before I exited out and clicked buy. The gorgeous visuals and music let me know right away that this was a game I was going to love. :heart:
Mystery Legends puts a new twist on the Beauty and the Beast fable by making the enchantress a villain rather than a benevolent figure trying to teach him a lesson on vanity and arrogance. This was an interesting twist and helped carry the story along. I loved the inclusion of all the mechanical helpers and talking animal companions. Very cute and unique.
The only real complaint I have is that the puzzles and progression were not very challenging, even on the hardest difficulty. Regardless, the game is still fun, beautiful, and engaging.
A must have for fairytale fans!
I recommend this game!
Return once more to the haunted grounds of Ravenhearst Manor to uncover new details about this poignant saga. What you find could very well be the final chapter of this riveting story-if you escape.
Overall rating
5
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5
10 of 11 found this review helpful
Another Great Addition to the Ravenhearst Saga
PostedApril 7, 2012
WickedlyBookish
fromReno, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I read many reviews before trying this game out. Lots of these reviews were very negative calling the game "over the top" and disturbing. I took their warnings into account, however after enjoying the hour long demo I went ahead and purchased it as I didn't see anything too bad.
I encountered the portions these reviews were talking about and although I agree they were disturbing, I felt they played right in line with the Ravenhearst saga. These games have always been creepy, unsettling, and yes, disturbing, but that really only adds to the overall charm. My often dark sense of humor was satisfied with tidbits like the cause of death stated on the mannequins' toe tags in the morgue.
The gameplay is fluid and vastly fun. The sound quality is superb and the scores perfectly creepy. The visual quality has to be some of the best I've seen in a game with very nearly seamless use of green screens. The acting is wonderful! I was very impressed with the actor who portrayed Charles as he ran the gamut of facial expressions and vocal manipulation.
While I understand that certain portions of this game have put people off, I really didn't think they were that bad. No, I would not recommend this for children or those who are just looking for a light romp, but as a Ravenhearst fan, I enjoyed every weird, zany, and yes disturbing moment of this game. If you are also a follower of this series, I encourage you to check out the demo and form your own opinions. You would be missing out on a great game!
I recommend this game!
After your son, Bobby, mysteriously disappears, it's up to you to find him in Surface: The Mystery of Another World!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Beautifully Addictive!
PostedApril 5, 2012
WickedlyBookish
fromReno, NV
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Surface, Mystery of Another World offers gorgeous visuals and addictive gameplay. I enjoyed the fact that the game includes classic hidden object scenes, clever puzzles, and item progression play. My whole family found Surface fun and intriguing as they crowded around the living room computer to play along!
I recommend this game!