Discordia33's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.1
- Helpful Votes:34
- Reviews Submitted:28
- First Review:November 20, 2018
- Most Recent Review:March 21, 2019
- Featured reviews0
Hypnosis
A doctor has mysteriously vanished from a psychiatric clinic, and it’s up to you, hypnotist Maya Anderson, to solve the mystery!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Bizarre and Hypnotic... a Win!
PostedMarch 21, 2019
Discordia33
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Mahjong, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Inspector Parker
(39)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
While Hypnosis had no tutorial, it was simple enough to figure out where to go if you're seasoned in Adventure games. The graphics were excellent and the entire soundtrack/ general ambiance was an intelligent design to make this a very immersive game.
Drawback: I have a custom built top of the line 2018 gaming computer and yet the loading screens took FOREVER and the game began to glitch and move slowly as I played. I had to back out of the game entirely and reboot it to get it to run smoothly again. On a brighter note the loading screens gave the gift of quotes from some of the greatest minds in history; Einstein, Jung, Freud, Socrates and the ever wise "Anonymous".
There is a MAGNITUDE of story with quality voice over that you cannot skip. Surprisingly, I very much enjoyed the story and felt at times like I was watching a movie rather than playing a game.
The mini game that you play repeatedly at increasing levels of difficulty was the best part. It was refreshingly different from other games and at times, quite challenging.
I would have given this a perfect rating if not for the glitches. Despite them, I would still highly recommend this game if you enjoy relaxed play and elaborate story.
Drawback: I have a custom built top of the line 2018 gaming computer and yet the loading screens took FOREVER and the game began to glitch and move slowly as I played. I had to back out of the game entirely and reboot it to get it to run smoothly again. On a brighter note the loading screens gave the gift of quotes from some of the greatest minds in history; Einstein, Jung, Freud, Socrates and the ever wise "Anonymous".
There is a MAGNITUDE of story with quality voice over that you cannot skip. Surprisingly, I very much enjoyed the story and felt at times like I was watching a movie rather than playing a game.
The mini game that you play repeatedly at increasing levels of difficulty was the best part. It was refreshingly different from other games and at times, quite challenging.
I would have given this a perfect rating if not for the glitches. Despite them, I would still highly recommend this game if you enjoy relaxed play and elaborate story.
I recommend this game!
Off the Record: The Italian Affair Collector's Edition
Track down the wily Fox’ before he slips away into the beauty of Venice!
Overall rating
3
/
5
My review for those of you who are not a fan of HOG
PostedMarch 21, 2019
Discordia33
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Inspector Parker
(39)Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I purchased this game under a collector's edition special based on it's rave reviews. I am a huge fan of adventure games but I'm not a fan of the HOS.
While this game was aesthetically and acoustically STUNNING, I felt the story was only okay.
The HOS were plentiful and had all of the classic earmarks that make me dislike them, often with vague outlines instead of an item description. There is NO difference in this game between a "spatula" and a "putty knife". I also learned that I have apparently been using the incorrect word for a harmonica all my life since in this game it's a "mouth organ".
When I find adventure games with few HOS I can often appreciate the finished product when it includes unique and challenging mini games. This game had very few mini games that were all far too simple, even when I played in Suicide mode.
The only thing I appreciated was the customization of difficulty options. You can even get rid of the cursor change to a magnifying glass or hand and play totally blind!
For those of you who love and appreciate HOG I'm sure this will be an excellent choice for you but it's not for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Become the most powerful Pharaoh by building the largest monuments ever seen in this time-defying Puzzle game.
Overall rating
5
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
This will make your brain hurt, in a good way
PostedMarch 15, 2019
Discordia33
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
This card game is unlike any other I've encountered. Your civilization has 4 categories: Faith, Life, Wealth and Power. Each level has a designated number of cards you may play and a required number you must achieve in one or more of the 4 categories. Each card you play will remove a point in one category while giving 2 points to another.
I found this game to be rather difficult as it progressed to the point where you have to think out the entire level before you begin. Personally, I loved it. A one hour trial should tell you what you need to know to decide for yourself.
I found this game to be rather difficult as it progressed to the point where you have to think out the entire level before you begin. Personally, I loved it. A one hour trial should tell you what you need to know to decide for yourself.
Azada: Elementa Collector's Edition
Azada’s saga continues when its precious elements are stolen!
Overall rating
5
/
5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Azada Series Comparison: Review 4 of 4
PostedMarch 15, 2019
Discordia33
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
The game designers have definitely upped the bar and in my opinion this is the best of the series by far! They have really expanded the storyline in this visually stunning sequel with masterfully done soundtrack and voice overs, breathing new life into the world of Azada. This game also had far more content … I played the first 3 games in a day and this one took the better part of a day on it’s own.
Basic Story: Your comrade Titus (from the previous games) has sent you a package asking you to come to his uncle’s faux diamond storefront which is actually a gate to Azada cloaked in magic. Uncle Panoptes has stolen the magic of Azada from the mages of its 3 realms of Fire, Water and Air. He has imprisoned the mages and enslaved the peoples of this world to steal their magic for use in the real world. You must quest through the various realms to rescue each of the 3 mages, allowing them to restore magic to their respective realms. As you proceed on this epic quest you will learn more backstory on Titus’ family and will have short interactions with multiple characters and mythical creatures throughout Azada.
Gameplay: Resembles classic “adventure games” wherein you walk through a world finding objects to pick up (indicated by your cursor turning into a grabbing hand) or mini game puzzles that open new passage or award objects (indicated by your cursor turning into a magnifying glass to examine). Sometimes you will not be able to play as you do not have the correct parts to start the game, in this case the message atop or voice over will hint at what you will need to proceed. You will have to traverse back and forth through this world to complete the game.
Features:
*25 unique mini games that include mazes, flip puzzles, mahjong, sudoku, marble popper and many others ranging from super easy like connect the dots to rather difficult slide puzzles that will take some time and thought.
* 9 HOS (Hidden Object Scenes), each of which will be played once and then returned to EXACTLY as you left it to be played again with a new list. I typically hate HOS but these were not bad as they did not have a timer, no misclick penalty, specific item description and multiple items in each scene are 2-3 step process to create the needed item, adding a puzzle flare to the standard HOS.
*Inventory bar has the ability to stay locked on screen
*Diary with 2 tabs: 1 for information you have gathered and 1 for incomplete tasks
*Map: this opens a map of the land, locations are indicated with an X (undiscovered) an ! (tasks to be done) a check mark (completed area) or a ? (discovered area with no current task but will be utilized again later). Rolling over locations provides you with an image of the location and any undone tasks are written below. You can click on any location on the map to immediately travel there.
*Magic Potion: This is a bottle that will pulse when it is needed. You will pick up the potion and use it as a rollover lense to see through magic and locate invisible puzzles, most of which will require that you drop in some of this magic potion to complete. In my humble opinion, the game designers could have easily left this out and just made all of the puzzles visible on the surface.
*Pet: you have a tab to check on or dress your customizable animal companion. This is cute to have but serves no real purpose in the game.
*Dictionary of Animals: This book shows photos of all creatures encountered in Azada In Libro with a brief description and adds all creatures encountered in Azada Elemental as you come across them. This also serves no purpose in the game, it is strictly extra.
*Strategy guide: pop this open for a complete walkthrough of the entire game. Personally, I’d rather figure it out on my own but it’s nice that this is there for when you hit a complete wall.
*25 unique mini games that include mazes, flip puzzles, mahjong, sudoku, marble popper and many others ranging from super easy like connect the dots to rather difficult slide puzzles that will take some time and thought.
* 9 HOS (Hidden Object Scenes), each of which will be played once and then returned to EXACTLY as you left it to be played again with a new list. I typically hate HOS but these were not bad as they did not have a timer, no misclick penalty, specific item description and multiple items in each scene are 2-3 step process to create the needed item, adding a puzzle flare to the standard HOS.
*Inventory bar has the ability to stay locked on screen
*Diary with 2 tabs: 1 for information you have gathered and 1 for incomplete tasks
*Map: this opens a map of the land, locations are indicated with an X (undiscovered) an ! (tasks to be done) a check mark (completed area) or a ? (discovered area with no current task but will be utilized again later). Rolling over locations provides you with an image of the location and any undone tasks are written below. You can click on any location on the map to immediately travel there.
*Magic Potion: This is a bottle that will pulse when it is needed. You will pick up the potion and use it as a rollover lense to see through magic and locate invisible puzzles, most of which will require that you drop in some of this magic potion to complete. In my humble opinion, the game designers could have easily left this out and just made all of the puzzles visible on the surface.
*Pet: you have a tab to check on or dress your customizable animal companion. This is cute to have but serves no real purpose in the game.
*Dictionary of Animals: This book shows photos of all creatures encountered in Azada In Libro with a brief description and adds all creatures encountered in Azada Elemental as you come across them. This also serves no purpose in the game, it is strictly extra.
*Strategy guide: pop this open for a complete walkthrough of the entire game. Personally, I’d rather figure it out on my own but it’s nice that this is there for when you hit a complete wall.
My ONLY complaint with this game is that the screen frame was a bit cluttered with the inventory bar, diary, map, magic potion, pet and dictionary tabs so sometimes you had to roll around a bit to get off one tab and try to find the sweet spot where your cursor turns into your navigate tool.
Thoughts on CE: The Bonus gameplay was a whole extra quest with it’s own story and that alone was worth the extra in price. If the extra hour and a half of gameplay wasn’t enough, the CE option to replay the mini games increases the replay value of the game as a whole.
Overall this was a magnificent game that I thoroughly enjoyed and will play again someday when I’ve forgotten all the correct answers to the secrets of Azada. Kudos to the designers. Buy this game now and you can thank me later!
I recommend this game!
Azada: Elementa
Azada's saga continues when its precious elements are stolen!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Azada Series Comparison: Review 4 of 4
PostedMarch 15, 2019
Discordia33
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
*Disclaimer: I purchased the CE (Collector’s Edition) so I am uncertain of SE (Standard Edition) features. Please feel free to see my other Azada reviews
The game designers have definitely upped the bar and in my opinion this is the best of the series by far! They have really expanded the storyline in this visually stunning sequel with masterfully done soundtrack and voice overs, breathing new life into the world of Azada. This game also had far more content … I played the first 3 games in a day and this one took the better part of a day on it’s own.
Basic Story: Your comrade Titus (from the previous games) has sent you a package asking you to come to his uncle’s faux diamond storefront which is actually a gate to Azada cloaked in magic. Uncle Panoptes has stolen the magic of Azada from the mages of its 3 realms of Fire, Water and Air. He has imprisoned the mages and enslaved the peoples of this world to steal their magic for use in the real world. You must quest through the various realms to rescue each of the 3 mages, allowing them to restore magic to their respective realms. As you proceed on this epic quest you will learn more backstory on Titus’ family and will have short interactions with multiple characters and mythical creatures throughout Azada.
Gameplay: Resembles classic “adventure games” wherein you walk through a world finding objects to pick up (indicated by your cursor turning into a grabbing hand) or mini game puzzles that open new passage or award objects (indicated by your cursor turning into a magnifying glass to examine). Sometimes you will not be able to play as you do not have the correct parts to start the game, in this case the message atop or voice over will hint at what you will need to proceed. You will have to traverse back and forth through this world to complete the game.
Features:
*25 unique mini games that include mazes, flip puzzles, mahjong, sudoku, marble popper and many others ranging from super easy like connect the dots to rather difficult slide puzzles that will take some time and thought.
* 9 HOS (Hidden Object Scenes), each of which will be played once and then returned to EXACTLY as you left it to be played again with a new list. I typically hate HOS but these were not bad as they did not have a timer, no misclick penalty, specific item description and multiple items in each scene are 2-3 step process to create the needed item, adding a puzzle flare to the standard HOS.
*Inventory bar has the ability to stay locked on screen
*Diary with 2 tabs: 1 for information you have gathered and 1 for incomplete tasks
*Map: this opens a map of the land, locations are indicated with an X (undiscovered) an ! (tasks to be done) a check mark (completed area) or a ? (discovered area with no current task but will be utilized again later). Rolling over locations provides you with an image of the location and any undone tasks are written below. You can click on any location on the map to immediately travel there.
*Magic Potion: This is a bottle that will pulse when it is needed. You will pick up the potion and use it as a rollover lense to see through magic and locate invisible puzzles, most of which will require that you drop in some of this magic potion to complete. In my humble opinion, the game designers could have easily left this out and just made all of the puzzles visible on the surface.
*Pet: you have a tab to check on or dress your customizable animal companion. This is cute to have but serves no real purpose in the game.
*Dictionary of Animals: This book shows photos of all creatures encountered in Azada In Libro with a brief description and adds all creatures encountered in Azada Elemental as you come across them. This also serves no purpose in the game, it is strictly extra.
*Strategy guide: pop this open for a complete walkthrough of the entire game. Personally, I’d rather figure it out on my own but it’s nice that this is there for when you hit a complete wall.
*25 unique mini games that include mazes, flip puzzles, mahjong, sudoku, marble popper and many others ranging from super easy like connect the dots to rather difficult slide puzzles that will take some time and thought.
* 9 HOS (Hidden Object Scenes), each of which will be played once and then returned to EXACTLY as you left it to be played again with a new list. I typically hate HOS but these were not bad as they did not have a timer, no misclick penalty, specific item description and multiple items in each scene are 2-3 step process to create the needed item, adding a puzzle flare to the standard HOS.
*Inventory bar has the ability to stay locked on screen
*Diary with 2 tabs: 1 for information you have gathered and 1 for incomplete tasks
*Map: this opens a map of the land, locations are indicated with an X (undiscovered) an ! (tasks to be done) a check mark (completed area) or a ? (discovered area with no current task but will be utilized again later). Rolling over locations provides you with an image of the location and any undone tasks are written below. You can click on any location on the map to immediately travel there.
*Magic Potion: This is a bottle that will pulse when it is needed. You will pick up the potion and use it as a rollover lense to see through magic and locate invisible puzzles, most of which will require that you drop in some of this magic potion to complete. In my humble opinion, the game designers could have easily left this out and just made all of the puzzles visible on the surface.
*Pet: you have a tab to check on or dress your customizable animal companion. This is cute to have but serves no real purpose in the game.
*Dictionary of Animals: This book shows photos of all creatures encountered in Azada In Libro with a brief description and adds all creatures encountered in Azada Elemental as you come across them. This also serves no purpose in the game, it is strictly extra.
*Strategy guide: pop this open for a complete walkthrough of the entire game. Personally, I’d rather figure it out on my own but it’s nice that this is there for when you hit a complete wall.
My ONLY complaint with this game is that the screen frame was a bit cluttered with the inventory bar, diary, map, magic potion, pet and dictionary tabs so sometimes you had to roll around a bit to get off one tab and try to find the sweet spot where your cursor turns into your navigate tool. Perhaps you can try the SE (Standard Edition) trial and see if you prefer the less cluttered window.
Thoughts on CE: The Bonus gameplay was a whole extra quest with it’s own story and that alone was worth the extra in price. If the extra hour and a half of gameplay wasn’t enough, the CE option to replay the mini games increases the replay value of the game as a whole.
Overall this was a magnificent game that I thoroughly enjoyed and will play again someday when I’ve forgotten all the correct answers to the secrets of Azada. Kudos to the designers. Buy the collector's edition now and you can thank me later!
I recommend this game!
Azada® : In Libro Collector's Edition
Save the three worlds contained inside of a magical book in Azada: In Libro! Stop a dark magician from conquering Azada!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Azada Series Comparison: Review 3 of 4
PostedMarch 15, 2019
Discordia33
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
*Disclaimer: I purchased the SE (Standard Edition)
In this Azada installment ERS game studios has creatively taken over to give the whole game a refreshing facelift that will not disappoint! Someone has finally taken the time to flesh out an actual storyline for Azada complete with nice graphics, voice overs for ambiance and a choice of difficulty settings. You still have the option to skip dialogue but now that we have a story, why would you want to?
Basic Story: You have been summoned to Prague to collect and inheritance only to find it was a trick to shove you into the magic book of Azada, which now contains a complete visible world inside of it. Titus explains that he has summoned you to defeat his uncle who is stealing the magic of Azada for himself, harming all of its inhabitants. You will start in a human world with a slightly steampunk vibe, progress into a whimsical fairy forest type setting and then onto the land of fire and brimstone before your saga is completed. You only have dialogue with Titus throughout the game who comes to you sporadically in game and between these different world settings to lay out the next leg of story.
Gameplay: Very different from its predecessors, resembling more classic “adventure games” wherein you walk through a world finding objects to pick up (indicated by your cursor turning into a grabbing hand) or mini game puzzles that open new passage or award objects (indicated by your cursor turning into a magnifying glass to examine). Sometimes you will not be able to play as you do not have the correct parts to start the game, in this case the message atop will hint at what you will need to proceed. You will have to traverse back and forth through this world to complete the game so it helps to recall where a specific puzzle left undone was. You do have a diary available with bits of information you have picked up along the way to jog your memory when you get stuck. The games vary from simplistic to medium difficulty, nothing was extremely challenging (of course, I still found it fun) and there were no time clocks for completion, making for very relaxed gameplay that took approximately 4 hours to complete. I was a bit saddened that this was not as challenging as the first Azada.
I regret that I did not purchase the CE (Collector’s Edition) for the bonus game content and assume it includes an option to replay mini games which I would really appreciate because the SE does not have that and it hurts the replay value. I may yet purchase the CE anyhow…. We shall see.
Overall, this game was captivating. My hat is off to ERS for building a fantastical new world whilst utilizing the mini games we loved and leaving out all HOS (Hidden Object Scenes)!
Gameplay: Very different from its predecessors, resembling more classic “adventure games” wherein you walk through a world finding objects to pick up (indicated by your cursor turning into a grabbing hand) or mini game puzzles that open new passage or award objects (indicated by your cursor turning into a magnifying glass to examine). Sometimes you will not be able to play as you do not have the correct parts to start the game, in this case the message atop will hint at what you will need to proceed. You will have to traverse back and forth through this world to complete the game so it helps to recall where a specific puzzle left undone was. You do have a diary available with bits of information you have picked up along the way to jog your memory when you get stuck. The games vary from simplistic to medium difficulty, nothing was extremely challenging (of course, I still found it fun) and there were no time clocks for completion, making for very relaxed gameplay that took approximately 4 hours to complete. I was a bit saddened that this was not as challenging as the first Azada.
I regret that I did not purchase the CE (Collector’s Edition) for the bonus game content and assume it includes an option to replay mini games which I would really appreciate because the SE does not have that and it hurts the replay value. I may yet purchase the CE anyhow…. We shall see.
Overall, this game was captivating. My hat is off to ERS for building a fantastical new world whilst utilizing the mini games we loved and leaving out all HOS (Hidden Object Scenes)!
I recommend this game!
Azada: In Libro
Save the three worlds contained inside of a magical book in Azada: In Libro! Stop a dark magician from conquering Azada!
Overall rating
4
/
5
Azada Series Comparison: Review 3 of 4
PostedMarch 15, 2019
Discordia33
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
In this Azada installment ERS game studios has creatively taken over to give the whole game a refreshing facelift that will not disappoint! Someone has finally taken the time to flesh out an actual storyline for Azada complete with nice graphics, voice overs for ambiance and a choice of difficulty settings. You still have the option to skip dialogue but now that we have a story, why would you want to?
Basic Story: You have been summoned to Prague to collect and inheritance only to find it was a trick to shove you into the magic book of Azada, which now contains a complete visible world inside of it. Titus explains that he has summoned you to defeat his uncle who is stealing the magic of Azada for himself, harming all of its inhabitants. You will start in a human world with a slightly steampunk vibe, progress into a whimsical fairy forest type setting and then onto the land of fire and brimstone before your saga is completed. You only have dialogue with Titus throughout the game who comes to you sporadically in game and between these different world settings to lay out the next leg of story.
Gameplay: Very different from its predecessors, resembling more classic “adventure games” wherein you walk through a world finding objects to pick up (indicated by your cursor turning into a grabbing hand) or mini game puzzles that open new passage or award objects (indicated by your cursor turning into a magnifying glass to examine). Sometimes you will not be able to play as you do not have the correct parts to start the game, in this case the message atop will hint at what you will need to proceed. You will have to traverse back and forth through this world to complete the game so it helps to recall where a specific puzzle left undone was. You do have a diary available with bits of information you have picked up along the way to jog your memory when you get stuck. The games vary from simplistic to medium difficulty, nothing was extremely challenging (of course, I still found it fun) and there were no time clocks for completion, making for very relaxed gameplay that took approximately 4 hours to complete. I was a bit saddened that this was not as challenging as the first Azada.
I regret that I did not purchase the CE (Collector’s Edition) for the bonus game content and assume it includes an option to replay mini games which I would really appreciate because the SE does not have that and it hurts the replay value. I may yet purchase the CE anyhow…. We shall see.
Overall, this game was captivating. My hat is off to ERS for building a fantastical new world whilst utilizing the mini games we loved and leaving out all HOS (Hidden Object Scenes)!
Gameplay: Very different from its predecessors, resembling more classic “adventure games” wherein you walk through a world finding objects to pick up (indicated by your cursor turning into a grabbing hand) or mini game puzzles that open new passage or award objects (indicated by your cursor turning into a magnifying glass to examine). Sometimes you will not be able to play as you do not have the correct parts to start the game, in this case the message atop will hint at what you will need to proceed. You will have to traverse back and forth through this world to complete the game so it helps to recall where a specific puzzle left undone was. You do have a diary available with bits of information you have picked up along the way to jog your memory when you get stuck. The games vary from simplistic to medium difficulty, nothing was extremely challenging (of course, I still found it fun) and there were no time clocks for completion, making for very relaxed gameplay that took approximately 4 hours to complete. I was a bit saddened that this was not as challenging as the first Azada.
I regret that I did not purchase the CE (Collector’s Edition) for the bonus game content and assume it includes an option to replay mini games which I would really appreciate because the SE does not have that and it hurts the replay value. I may yet purchase the CE anyhow…. We shall see.
Overall, this game was captivating. My hat is off to ERS for building a fantastical new world whilst utilizing the mini games we loved and leaving out all HOS (Hidden Object Scenes)!
I recommend this game!
Azada: Ancient Magic
Experience a deeper magic in this sparkling sequel, brimming with more than 20 puzzle books of classic tales.
Overall rating
2
/
5
Azada Series Comparison: Review 2 of 4
PostedMarch 15, 2019
Discordia33
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
While I LOVED the first installment of the Azada series, this one was a veritable rotten egg! As with the first game, there is no story to speak of, pathetic graphics, no voice over and no manner of adjusting difficulty. All of that was a non issue in the first game because of it’s amazing mini games which is not the case here.
In this game you are pulled into the magic book of Azada because you are a great puzzler and Titus’ uncle is trying to steal it’s magic. The entire game is played in one study with a downstairs bookcase and an upstairs computer screen.
While downstairs you pull a classic fairy tale book from the bookshelf and open it to play. Each book has 3-6 pages and you must flip back and forth amongst the pages to puzzle together a way to free the character. For example: In Hansel and Gretel you find Hansel in a cage outside the witch’s house on page 1. Page 2 is inside the house but the witch will not let you touch her things, so you cannot get the objects you need in this room. Page 3 would be the garden in the back where you find a means of knocking on the door of the house on page 1, causing the witch to answer the door long enough for you to quickly jump to page 2 and grab one item before she returns and chases you away. You have to knock on the door again repeatedly to get the rest of the items by flipping back and forth through this stupid book. Once you free Hansel from his cage and devise an escape for he and Gretel you must give them the Hansel and Gretel Card you found amongst the puzzle and you have solved this book. The ONLY feature of this game that I appreciated was the small “page complete” icon on each page within a book to indicate you are done digging on that particular page.
You then run upstairs in the study to put the card into the computer and play the pathetic excuse for a mini game. You will complete 20 unique books, each of which is solved in minutes for an expert player, and in between each you will return to the computer upstairs to resume the SAME pathetic mini game. This was silly, why not just put the computer in the same room?
In this game you are pulled into the magic book of Azada because you are a great puzzler and Titus’ uncle is trying to steal it’s magic. The entire game is played in one study with a downstairs bookcase and an upstairs computer screen.
While downstairs you pull a classic fairy tale book from the bookshelf and open it to play. Each book has 3-6 pages and you must flip back and forth amongst the pages to puzzle together a way to free the character. For example: In Hansel and Gretel you find Hansel in a cage outside the witch’s house on page 1. Page 2 is inside the house but the witch will not let you touch her things, so you cannot get the objects you need in this room. Page 3 would be the garden in the back where you find a means of knocking on the door of the house on page 1, causing the witch to answer the door long enough for you to quickly jump to page 2 and grab one item before she returns and chases you away. You have to knock on the door again repeatedly to get the rest of the items by flipping back and forth through this stupid book. Once you free Hansel from his cage and devise an escape for he and Gretel you must give them the Hansel and Gretel Card you found amongst the puzzle and you have solved this book. The ONLY feature of this game that I appreciated was the small “page complete” icon on each page within a book to indicate you are done digging on that particular page.
You then run upstairs in the study to put the card into the computer and play the pathetic excuse for a mini game. You will complete 20 unique books, each of which is solved in minutes for an expert player, and in between each you will return to the computer upstairs to resume the SAME pathetic mini game. This was silly, why not just put the computer in the same room?
Overall this game was very short, painstakingly tedious, lacking in all the mini games I loved and too simplistic to be enjoyable. I bought it sight unseen based on my love of Azada and regret the decision, skip this one and move to the next ;)
Azada ®
What is Azada ™? Uncover the secret in the missing pages of an enchanted book and break free from a magical puzzle prison.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Azada Series Comparison: Review 1 of 4
PostedMarch 15, 2019
Discordia33
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I found this to be an amazing puzzle game that I could not tear myself away from!
Be forewarned, this game has virtually no storyline and mediocre graphics but it doesn’t need either to be magnificent!
It is loosely explained that Azada is a magic book which you have been pulled into because you are a great puzzler who can free Titus, the man stuck inside the book. All meager story is printed only, no voice overs but thankfully includes an option to skip dialogue.
The entire game takes place in one study, you sit at the desk with 9 pages before you, each page representing a mini game and you have a combined timeclock for completion of all 9. Once you have completed the pages, you restore a fragment of the portrait of titus in the study and move on to the next 9 pages. After you restore all 10 fragments of Titus he is freed and you are done.
Be forewarned, this game has virtually no storyline and mediocre graphics but it doesn’t need either to be magnificent!
It is loosely explained that Azada is a magic book which you have been pulled into because you are a great puzzler who can free Titus, the man stuck inside the book. All meager story is printed only, no voice overs but thankfully includes an option to skip dialogue.
The entire game takes place in one study, you sit at the desk with 9 pages before you, each page representing a mini game and you have a combined timeclock for completion of all 9. Once you have completed the pages, you restore a fragment of the portrait of titus in the study and move on to the next 9 pages. After you restore all 10 fragments of Titus he is freed and you are done.
In total you will play 90 mini games:
18 unique room games: In these you are in a single room with a series of objects/ actions to achieve a task. For example, turn on the TV. But you must find the toolbox and knob, affix the knob. Find the tape and spare batteries to repair the broken remote and then turn on the TV.
23 unique mini games: These include classics like mahjong, sudoku, match 3, torn images, memory, slide puzzles, bending pipelines and some really unique games like a quick math game and something similar to chinese checkers. You will play these 23 games multiple times at varying degrees of difficulty. They range from very simple to some moderate head scratchers.
NO HOS: for those of you who, like me, dislike Hidden Object Scenes, this game is awesome! In the room games you are asked to find 3-5 objects but I don’t think they really qualify as HOS at all since the room is not a mess and your primary objective is to puzzle together a specific task.
18 unique room games: In these you are in a single room with a series of objects/ actions to achieve a task. For example, turn on the TV. But you must find the toolbox and knob, affix the knob. Find the tape and spare batteries to repair the broken remote and then turn on the TV.
23 unique mini games: These include classics like mahjong, sudoku, match 3, torn images, memory, slide puzzles, bending pipelines and some really unique games like a quick math game and something similar to chinese checkers. You will play these 23 games multiple times at varying degrees of difficulty. They range from very simple to some moderate head scratchers.
NO HOS: for those of you who, like me, dislike Hidden Object Scenes, this game is awesome! In the room games you are asked to find 3-5 objects but I don’t think they really qualify as HOS at all since the room is not a mess and your primary objective is to puzzle together a specific task.
This game only took a few hours, but they were captivating hours! You have the option to replay any of the mini games once the game is completed giving this game an overall moderate to high replay value, I would absolutely recommend this game!
I recommend this game!
BeTrapped!
A murder has been committed and the BeTrapped! puzzle features you as Inspector Parker. Solve the crime in this engaging whodunit!
Overall rating
2
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
A Giant Disappointment
PostedJanuary 27, 2019
Discordia33
fromSan Antonio, TX
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
I don't know which game came first but I started out with "Inspector Parker" and because I LOVED that game I was expecting something similar and very excited to play this one. Boy, was I let down!
As many others stated this is mechanically the same as minesweeper, except that in minesweeper (once you open one to two large holes in the board) you can mathematically solve each puzzle flawlessly. In this game some furniture items take up tiles that will force you to guess at times.
There is also a ton of written dialogue that you need to help solve the Clue-style mystery.
I would rather simply play minesweeper. :(
I don't recommend this game.