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- Average Rating:3.7
- Helpful Votes:610
- Reviews Submitted:196
- First Review:March 16, 2012
- Most Recent Review:July 25, 2021
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Discover what connects the ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a family’s unsolved murder!
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
NEED GOOD PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES
PostedMarch 9, 2014
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Review based on completed game in casual mode.
Before I begin, allow me to state that there are more HOS than puzzles/mini-games but still a great adventure. Also, despite the map and hint, there's a lot of backtracking.
Animation/VOS - Good even for the player in some scenes.
HOS - Don't remember any interaction. The norm of dark to light, small to larger items. Repeated scenes. Lists.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives directions and clues.
Random Click Penalty - None
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Swapping tiles, rotating rings, switching photos, etc. Moderate skip.
Map - Does transport.
Inventory - Locks in place. Items used fairly quickly in other areas.
Journal - Contains map, notes, objectives, codes, clippings and story.
If you prefer HOS around every corner, you'll enjoy this game.
Before I begin, allow me to state that there are more HOS than puzzles/mini-games but still a great adventure. Also, despite the map and hint, there's a lot of backtracking.
Animation/VOS - Good even for the player in some scenes.
HOS - Don't remember any interaction. The norm of dark to light, small to larger items. Repeated scenes. Lists.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives directions and clues.
Random Click Penalty - None
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Swapping tiles, rotating rings, switching photos, etc. Moderate skip.
Map - Does transport.
Inventory - Locks in place. Items used fairly quickly in other areas.
Journal - Contains map, notes, objectives, codes, clippings and story.
If you prefer HOS around every corner, you'll enjoy this game.
I recommend this game!
Witch hunters have kidnapped Lynn! To save her, you'll have to team up with an old foe and storm their castle.
Overall rating
4
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
ENJOYED THIS ONE!!!
PostedMarch 4, 2014
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Review based on completed game in casual mode.
Animation/VOS - Excellent
IHOS - Clear with small to larger objects. You can switch to a matching puzzle. Repeated scenes.
Random Click Penalty - None
Journal - Contains story and photos.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives directions and clues.
Map - Does transport.
Imp - Assists you with items you are unable to reach and gives you objectives.
Inventory - Locks in place. Items used quickly in other areas.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Quite unique from the norm. Had me stumped most of the time. I give myself 3 tries to solve than it's the fast skip for me. :-D
A word to all devs - the constant backtracking is annoying to obtain items for puzzles, locked doors, etc. In many, you may need two, three or more. Why not just let us find the amount needed in one area and avoid backtracking? Or are the games designed this way to make it seem longer? For me, it just makes me lose interest. Glad for the hint button and transport maps. :-D
All fishies, throw in the line and reel this one in. Enjoy!!!
Animation/VOS - Excellent
IHOS - Clear with small to larger objects. You can switch to a matching puzzle. Repeated scenes.
Random Click Penalty - None
Journal - Contains story and photos.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives directions and clues.
Map - Does transport.
Imp - Assists you with items you are unable to reach and gives you objectives.
Inventory - Locks in place. Items used quickly in other areas.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Quite unique from the norm. Had me stumped most of the time. I give myself 3 tries to solve than it's the fast skip for me. :-D
A word to all devs - the constant backtracking is annoying to obtain items for puzzles, locked doors, etc. In many, you may need two, three or more. Why not just let us find the amount needed in one area and avoid backtracking? Or are the games designed this way to make it seem longer? For me, it just makes me lose interest. Glad for the hint button and transport maps. :-D
All fishies, throw in the line and reel this one in. Enjoy!!!
I recommend this game!
Nightmares from the Deep: The Siren's Call
Face off against Davy Jones and his nightmares from the deep!
Overall rating
3
/
5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
DIDN'T HOLD MY INTEREST
PostedMarch 1, 2014
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Review based on about two hours gameplay in casual mode when I began to lose it.
Animation/VOS - Good
IHOS - Clear with the usual small to larger items. Lists and silhouettes.
Hint - Quick charge. Gives directions and clues.
Map - Does transport but my favorite is always the hint button.
Diary - Contains sketches, story, notes and objectives.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Different than the norm. Skip has moderate charge.
Inventory - Locks in place. Items used quickly in other areas.
I found The Cursed Heart to be a much better story and gameplay than this one. Usually enjoy stories about the ocean but this one just didn't grab me. Perhaps I was in one of my moods.
You may like it so give it a try. Lots of action and adventure in the short time I played so to be fair, I will recommend this game.
Animation/VOS - Good
IHOS - Clear with the usual small to larger items. Lists and silhouettes.
Hint - Quick charge. Gives directions and clues.
Map - Does transport but my favorite is always the hint button.
Diary - Contains sketches, story, notes and objectives.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Different than the norm. Skip has moderate charge.
Inventory - Locks in place. Items used quickly in other areas.
I found The Cursed Heart to be a much better story and gameplay than this one. Usually enjoy stories about the ocean but this one just didn't grab me. Perhaps I was in one of my moods.
You may like it so give it a try. Lots of action and adventure in the short time I played so to be fair, I will recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Your murderous half-sister has escaped, and you've got the last piece of your father's treacherous film projector...
Overall rating
5
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
ANOTHER GOODIE!!!
PostedFebruary 28, 2014
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Review based on completed game in casual mode. I always play in easy/casual mode and keep a notebook handy for reviewing the game as I play. Also to record puzzle codes. I know I would never remember the details without my handy book. :-D
Animation/Live Actors/VOS - Excellent!! Was it my imagination or did this game switch from live actors to drawn characters from time to time. Characters were beautifully drawn as were the locations and the IHO scenes.
IHOS - Clear with the usual fare of small to larger items. Repeated scenes.
Random Click Penalty - None
Hint - Fast charge. Gives directions and clues. Shows a circle that states "Travel to---".
Map - Does transport but the hint was my favorite as always. :-D
Journal - Contains story, photos, notes, objectives and audio logs.
Inventory - Locks in place. Objects used quickly in other areas.
For puzzle lovers, you may be a bit disappointed. There are more IHOS than puzzles and mini-games.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Unusual and fun to solve. Skip is available quickly.
Played the previous game of Final Cut and enjoyed this one more but then, I don't remember too much of Death on the Silver Screen. :-D
So, fishies, grab the net and haul this one out. Have fun!!!
Animation/Live Actors/VOS - Excellent!! Was it my imagination or did this game switch from live actors to drawn characters from time to time. Characters were beautifully drawn as were the locations and the IHO scenes.
IHOS - Clear with the usual fare of small to larger items. Repeated scenes.
Random Click Penalty - None
Hint - Fast charge. Gives directions and clues. Shows a circle that states "Travel to---".
Map - Does transport but the hint was my favorite as always. :-D
Journal - Contains story, photos, notes, objectives and audio logs.
Inventory - Locks in place. Objects used quickly in other areas.
For puzzle lovers, you may be a bit disappointed. There are more IHOS than puzzles and mini-games.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Unusual and fun to solve. Skip is available quickly.
Played the previous game of Final Cut and enjoyed this one more but then, I don't remember too much of Death on the Silver Screen. :-D
So, fishies, grab the net and haul this one out. Have fun!!!
I recommend this game!
Guide a mother who pursues a terrifying apparition into a twisted reality to save her daughter.
Overall rating
5
/
5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
BEAUTIFUL GAME AND STORY
PostedFebruary 25, 2014
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Review based on completed game in casual mode.
Animation/VOS - Excellent! Loved the wooden dolls (people).
IHOS - Fairly clear with small to larger items. Found the pounding noise every time I clicked on an item annoying.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives directions and clues.
Journal - Contains story, photos and map.
Map - Did not transport when I tried it.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Unique. Some cannot be skipped.
Skip - Fast charge.
Inventory - Items are used quickly in other locations. Can't remember if it locked in place.
Random Click Penalty - Screen turns foggy for a second.
Really, devs, overclicking should not be penalized. When the items are small, that's the only way I can find them. :-D
Characters and scenery are beautifully drawn. Now that's the way animation and vos should be done!
Throw the line in and hook this one! Enjoy!!
Animation/VOS - Excellent! Loved the wooden dolls (people).
IHOS - Fairly clear with small to larger items. Found the pounding noise every time I clicked on an item annoying.
Hint - Fast charge. Gives directions and clues.
Journal - Contains story, photos and map.
Map - Did not transport when I tried it.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Unique. Some cannot be skipped.
Skip - Fast charge.
Inventory - Items are used quickly in other locations. Can't remember if it locked in place.
Random Click Penalty - Screen turns foggy for a second.
Really, devs, overclicking should not be penalized. When the items are small, that's the only way I can find them. :-D
Characters and scenery are beautifully drawn. Now that's the way animation and vos should be done!
Throw the line in and hook this one! Enjoy!!
I recommend this game!
Hop aboard to cross the border between life and death!
Overall rating
2
/
5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
UNINTERESTING
PostedFebruary 22, 2014
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Not doing so well here. Perhaps it's the mood I'm in. Found this game to be another that did not hold my interest. Not much animation and voiceovers that I could see and hear. More searching than anything else. Would have liked more action than merely going from place to place.
I don't recommend this game.
Someone in the Order has turned traitor, murdering one of the Secret Five! Only Sarah can prevent the Order’s destruction!
Overall rating
2
/
5
6 of 9 found this review helpful
TOO FAR BACK IN TIME FOR ME
PostedFebruary 22, 2014
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object
Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
Review based on about an hour's gameplay in casual mode.
Very little animation that I could see. Voiceovers were good. Items very small in IHOS and hard on the eyes. Storyline did not hold my interest.
Very little animation that I could see. Voiceovers were good. Items very small in IHOS and hard on the eyes. Storyline did not hold my interest.
I don't recommend this game.
The Queen has chosen your sister as her successor.
Overall rating
4
/
5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
GREAT GAME!!
PostedFebruary 20, 2014
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Review based on completed game in casual mode.
Animation/VOS - Excellent
IHOS - Silhouettes and lists. Clear and colorful. Small objects. Repeated scenes.
Hint - Moderate recharge. Gives clues and directions.
Journal - Contains info, photos and the ability to replay scenes.
Inventory - Items used fairly quickly in other locations.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Unusual from the norm. Skip has moderate recharge. Some cannot be skipped. Had to use the walkthrough.
Random Click Penalty - Scene freezes for a second.
Map - Does transport but I seem to be hooked on the hint button. :-D
You have a pet squirrel and collect coins to upgrade her living quarters.
Wonderful fairy tale game. Jump in the pond and reel it in!!
Animation/VOS - Excellent
IHOS - Silhouettes and lists. Clear and colorful. Small objects. Repeated scenes.
Hint - Moderate recharge. Gives clues and directions.
Journal - Contains info, photos and the ability to replay scenes.
Inventory - Items used fairly quickly in other locations.
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Unusual from the norm. Skip has moderate recharge. Some cannot be skipped. Had to use the walkthrough.
Random Click Penalty - Scene freezes for a second.
Map - Does transport but I seem to be hooked on the hint button. :-D
You have a pet squirrel and collect coins to upgrade her living quarters.
Wonderful fairy tale game. Jump in the pond and reel it in!!
I recommend this game!
Solve the mystery of a seaside town as you uncover your lost memories!
Overall rating
3
/
5
5 of 8 found this review helpful
DIDN'T HOLD MY INTEREST
PostedFebruary 15, 2014
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Review based on about 1 - 1 1/2 game play. Not much animation and vos that I could see. Thought we'd be able to see Marcus instead of just a pair of hands. What animation there was could have been drawn better but the vos were good. Colors very bright. Not fond of silhouette searching. Would rather have a list of objects.
I don't recommend this game.
The gates to another world will open soon! You can stop the impending disaster - if you track down the stolen runes!
Overall rating
4
/
5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
GOOD GAME!!!
PostedFebruary 15, 2014
game_happy
fromTaunton, MA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Review based on completed game.
Animation/Avatars/VOS - Excellent
IHOS - Two kinds, list and put objects back in scenes. Gray areas, small items.
Hint - Moderate recharge, gives clues and directions.
Map - Does transport.
Random Click Penalty - None
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Unique and fun to solve. Skip is slow to charge.
Inventory - Does not lock. Objects used fairly quickly in other locations.
Journal - Contains photos, story, etc.
Collect grandfather's 15 messages. Think I got as far as finding 9. :-D
Was creepy and some scenes made me jump. Give it a whirl.
Animation/Avatars/VOS - Excellent
IHOS - Two kinds, list and put objects back in scenes. Gray areas, small items.
Hint - Moderate recharge, gives clues and directions.
Map - Does transport.
Random Click Penalty - None
Puzzles/Mini-Games - Unique and fun to solve. Skip is slow to charge.
Inventory - Does not lock. Objects used fairly quickly in other locations.
Journal - Contains photos, story, etc.
Collect grandfather's 15 messages. Think I got as far as finding 9. :-D
Was creepy and some scenes made me jump. Give it a whirl.
I recommend this game!