scamp69's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.3
- Helpful Votes:2,128
- Reviews Submitted:140
- First Review:May 18, 2012
- Most Recent Review:April 15, 2017
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Travel with Ben in his journey through dreams and unravel the mystery of his late wife Elizabeth.
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 13 found this review helpful
Comments for new Developer
PostedFebruary 1, 2016
scamp69
fromROMY, Retired Cartographer, Gainesville, FL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor
2
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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
/
5
I realize the area covered is small BUT in your next game PLEASE include a MAP. Some of us old folks forget things and a map is essential. Also, a few more instructions would be helpful. I think I'm quite intuitive but I had to use the HINT button in this game more than any other in the past 3 years.
I don't recommend this game.
Why would anyone want to stop Christmas from coming?
Overall rating
5
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5
7 of 10 found this review helpful
Absolutely Delightful, too easy for advanced players
PostedDecember 3, 2015
scamp69
fromROMY, Retired Cartographer, Gainesville, FL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
Great family game, kids should enjoy it. Also the young at heart. 4 modes of play, 12 morphing objects, 36 puzzle pieces. I will be purchasing but not today as I own all the other Christmas games.
I recommend this game!
Rediscover Red Riding Hood in an adventure with a surprisingly original twist based loosely on the tale by Charles Perrault!
Overall rating
2
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5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
NO MAP - NO SALE!
PostedDecember 1, 2015
scamp69
fromROMY, Retired Cartographer, Gainesville, FL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
Fun concept and storyline. Unfortunately this needs so much work it is not worth even a free coupon. Try for yourself.
I don't recommend this game.
Who is trying to destroy the Kingdom of Barsia?
Overall rating
3
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5
10 of 21 found this review helpful
played Casual til end of Demo
PostedNovember 19, 2015
scamp69
fromROMY, Retired Cartographer, Gainesville, FL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
2
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I beta'd this back in October. I've purchased all of the DP games - my favorite being the Little Mermaid one which I gave 5 stars. This one seemed graineyer than previous ones. I think it could have been better with a little more work; sometimes it was unclear as to what to do next. I suggest you definitely try this before you purchase; don;t be fooled by all the 5 stars.
Decades ago, a brutal crime occurred at the Lexington Hotel. Are you brave enough to uncover the truth about what happened there?
Overall rating
4
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5
8 of 11 found this review helpful
Beta'd on 9/17, thanks for fixing the map; Great Game
PostedNovember 12, 2015
scamp69
fromROMY, Retired Cartographer, Gainesville, FL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
4 levels of play, 24 petals to collect, pictures of orphans to collect, 21 morphing objects; other CE stuff. I really enjoyed this game. It had a decent spooky quality without being overdone. I play casual and it was doable without using the SG. I recommend that you give it a try.
I recommend this game!
After falling asleep in the cinema, you wake up in the movie. Solve the mystery of the missing film crew and finish the movie.
Overall rating
1
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5
3 of 7 found this review helpful
SLOW and not logical
PostedOctober 22, 2015
scamp69
fromROMY, Retired Cartographer, Gainesville, FL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
1
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
Don't know why you rejected my first review so I'll try again. The actions you must perform are illogical. The pace is exceedingly slow. The map is not at all helpful. Basically this is just a very bad game. Not even worth a punch
I don't recommend this game.
Grim Tales: Threads of Destiny Collector's Edition
Can you free Jackie’s parents from their deadly fates?
Overall rating
1
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5
16 of 20 found this review helpful
No logic involved just bounce from place to place
PostedOctober 9, 2015
scamp69
fromROMY, Retired Cartographer, Gainesville, FL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I played demo in Casual Mode (there are 4). Good points: visuals good, fun to find morphing objects, map functioned well and was informative. The storyline had possibilities but the stupid things you had to do to get there was ridiculous. I've been playing BFGs for 4 years and there was a definite upswing to the games. This game just makes no sense. I've purchased 6 of the previous Grim Tales and find this one the most disappointing. Newbies might find this game acceptable but my vote is for Grim Tales: The Final Suspect CE. Give them a go.
I don't recommend this game.
The arts-loving town of Everton has been overrun by sentient shadows. Race to escape before you're trapped in the darkness forever!
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 6 found this review helpful
OK, but not CE worthy
PostedOctober 3, 2015
scamp69
fromROMY, Retired Cartographer, Gainesville, FL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Storyline was good. Hos were a bit confusing. Visuals were fine. No morphs and few collectibles. I hate to SKIP or use Hints. In order to dispel dark shadows (which you do a lot) you have to charge the crystal ball gizmo. To charge you have to rearrange stars so no lines cross. This is one of the puzzles that I just don't do well (in any game). Therefore, I will not be purchasing an otherwise pretty and somewhat fun game. I do recommend you give it a try.
I don't recommend this game.
A visitor arrives through Prof. Bennett's portal, seeking help.
Overall rating
1
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5
10 of 14 found this review helpful
This is the worst game in the series.
PostedOctober 3, 2015
scamp69
fromROMY, Retired Cartographer, Gainesville, FL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor
1
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
1
/
5
I have purchased several other Amaranthine games, the first being the best. I played entire Demo in Casual. The storyline was uninteresting. This had to be explained with many scene descriptions - too wordy for me. The characters were cartoonish and did not fit the scenes. Beatrice has a smirk on her face? The graphics are either crisp or fuzzy. Not very many HOs in the demo. Puzzles were about the only interesting thing.
MAP makes you click twice: once where you want to go, then again in the picture of the scene. Duplicity is not only not interesting but annoying.
All in all, not worth the price. Give it a try, if you like puzzles you might go for it.
MAP makes you click twice: once where you want to go, then again in the picture of the scene. Duplicity is not only not interesting but annoying.
All in all, not worth the price. Give it a try, if you like puzzles you might go for it.
I don't recommend this game.
Return to your hometown to save your father and uncover Midnight Castle’s secrets!
Overall rating
5
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5
29 of 37 found this review helpful
Good Storyline, Excellent/Helpful Map, Pretty and FUN
PostedSeptember 19, 2015
scamp69
fromROMY, Retired Cartographer, Gainesville, FL
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure
Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Yea, this one might be on the easy side but the graphics are beautiful and I actually cared about the story. I only buy CEs because my memory is awful and this met my expectations. It had 12 mythical creatures to find; 32 stained glass pieces (my guess is after you finish you assemble the puzzle); and each scene had morphing objects - Love all of these! In some of the more complex puzzles you can select Hard or Casual. I just finished the main game and am Reviewing before I start the Bonus. Give this game a try! Cudos to the devs.
I recommend this game!