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- Average Rating:4.2
- Helpful Votes:1,627
- Reviews Submitted:237
- First Review:January 15, 2014
- Most Recent Review:December 25, 2024
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A peaceful island town erupts into a violent witch hunt and your friend’s daughter is the target! Can you protect her from the townspeople?
Overall rating
4
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5
A wonderful HOG!
PostedAugust 27, 2021
Kay_Erin
fromWisconsin
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This is an example of early days HO/A (hidden object/adventure) game that is excellent. The characters were relateable, even the silly priest who kept having fantods and pulling his hair! There is a map that you can use to get around the game, and I didn't discover it until half way through. It's very helpful in that it tells you where things are. There is a type of burning bush that will give hints, and I found it enough.
Only thing is, the ending is rather abrupt. But for a SE that borders on CE quality this is an excellent game.
Only thing is, the ending is rather abrupt. But for a SE that borders on CE quality this is an excellent game.
I recommend this game!
Reveal an ancient curse and save the kingdom and its inhabitants. The last prince of Orion is waiting for your help!
Overall rating
5
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5
Another hidden treasure from the past!!
PostedAugust 25, 2021
Kay_Erin
fromWisconsin
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
While touring a museum of the ancient and mysteriously
defunct House of Orion, you are magically taken into a painting of the last prince, who disappeared, causing the fall of the House of Orion. Going back in time you find there was a curse, and you get to rummage through the old castle and find clues and elements to solve the mystery – at least for this time;)
This is an outstanding game that challenges you both because it is older and not much hand holding, but in my case it only worked in windowed mode (smaller than full screen) So! I used a magnifying glass and got on quite well. You really have to enjoy searching around old castles, because you do a lot of it in this game. Reminds me of Nancy Drew and searching old houses for hidden treasure – I wanted to do that! You gather plenty of hint points (mirrors hidden in HOS). My average was about 17 hints stored. I rarely had to use them for the HOS the items are small but not impossible, with the magnifying glass.
There’s a talking mirror that gives you hints, sort of, and then it’s up to you to wander around and dig through things. Just a hint: don’t try to track down specific objects, especially at first. Just roam around and get your bearings and take notes if that’s your thing This is rather like being a real archaeologist, which as we know is a lot of work, but the gleam of something waiting is all the encouragement one needs!
defunct House of Orion, you are magically taken into a painting of the last prince, who disappeared, causing the fall of the House of Orion. Going back in time you find there was a curse, and you get to rummage through the old castle and find clues and elements to solve the mystery – at least for this time;)
This is an outstanding game that challenges you both because it is older and not much hand holding, but in my case it only worked in windowed mode (smaller than full screen) So! I used a magnifying glass and got on quite well. You really have to enjoy searching around old castles, because you do a lot of it in this game. Reminds me of Nancy Drew and searching old houses for hidden treasure – I wanted to do that! You gather plenty of hint points (mirrors hidden in HOS). My average was about 17 hints stored. I rarely had to use them for the HOS the items are small but not impossible, with the magnifying glass.
There’s a talking mirror that gives you hints, sort of, and then it’s up to you to wander around and dig through things. Just a hint: don’t try to track down specific objects, especially at first. Just roam around and get your bearings and take notes if that’s your thing This is rather like being a real archaeologist, which as we know is a lot of work, but the gleam of something waiting is all the encouragement one needs!
I loved this game and considering it is well over 10 years old, holds up well. I highly recommend it to HOG lovers and Adventure lovers. Just keep in mind, it is the search that is the game, not the end! (Which was also satisfying and points toward future adventures.)
Another noteworthy point – I never listen to music, but this music, taken from different opera’s (not the aria’s and solo’s but the background music, which one rarely notices but sets the scenes tone beautifully.) I left the music on the whole time, and kudos to whoever decided this was the way to go, it really made the game magical.
I highly highly recommend this old game while we're waiting for the devs to get back up to speed:)
Another noteworthy point – I never listen to music, but this music, taken from different opera’s (not the aria’s and solo’s but the background music, which one rarely notices but sets the scenes tone beautifully.) I left the music on the whole time, and kudos to whoever decided this was the way to go, it really made the game magical.
I highly highly recommend this old game while we're waiting for the devs to get back up to speed:)
I recommend this game!
Listen to the Echoes of Sorrow and remember who you are as you explore your memories in this fun Hidden Object game!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Woah, talk about a dark theme!
PostedAugust 24, 2021
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I'm enjoying my excursion through the old BF games; some of them are really epic when it comes to story telling. This is a case in point.
It all starts off innocently enough, a child hood accident, very sad, but...
Then as you go through the game it gets spookier and spookier! And the reason behind all the problems very gradually becomes clearer. Rose is really brave as she faces her demons and nightmares.
The hidden objects are fairly straight forward. What isn't is where you go next! This game very much depends on your exploring everything and clicking everywhere - but not too fast!
If you like adventure and HOS you will love this game. A very good buy:)
It all starts off innocently enough, a child hood accident, very sad, but...
Then as you go through the game it gets spookier and spookier! And the reason behind all the problems very gradually becomes clearer. Rose is really brave as she faces her demons and nightmares.
The hidden objects are fairly straight forward. What isn't is where you go next! This game very much depends on your exploring everything and clicking everywhere - but not too fast!
If you like adventure and HOS you will love this game. A very good buy:)
I recommend this game!
The fabled land of Agartha awaits your discovery in Esoterica: Hollow Earth! Experience a sci-fi adventure that will take you to the depths of the Earth.
Overall rating
4
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5
Visually stunning
PostedAugust 22, 2021
Kay_Erin
fromWisconsin
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
The Best thing this game has going for it is the steam punk/art deco vibe. The story was sketchy and you sort of had to patch it together as you moved through the game. Essentially in the 1920's (or 1915 if you go by the protagonists dress) a brilliant scientist is kidnapped by science/thugs to help in his plan to dominate a hidden realm under the earth.
Lots of little puzzles along the way, some of which I actually was able to solve. Scattered HOS, mostly you find what you need wandering through the game.
And, mostly, I was just a passenger, clicking away to find what scene was next, and where to go next. It's a fun and unusual game, but I expect the "science" is somewhat specious.
Lots of little puzzles along the way, some of which I actually was able to solve. Scattered HOS, mostly you find what you need wandering through the game.
And, mostly, I was just a passenger, clicking away to find what scene was next, and where to go next. It's a fun and unusual game, but I expect the "science" is somewhat specious.
Interesting use of gold cards to give information about this hidden earth, much like what another dev did with fact cards in their games. The difference of course is that these "gold cards" were all about a fictitious world.
I enjoyed the ride, and worth a free credit just to see the great visuals!
I enjoyed the ride, and worth a free credit just to see the great visuals!
I recommend this game!
The Crown of Thorns, the most precious and revered relic in the Notre Dame Cathedral, has disappeared! Track down the artifact!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A chance to revisit Notre Dame; before the fire!
PostedAugust 16, 2021
Kay_Erin
fromWisconsin
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I loved this old game. It played wonderfully, even being over 10 years old. It's a basic HOG (Hidden Object Game) with a few puzzles that are challenging. The map is not interactive, but it helps you to figure out where you are and likely places to go. The art is realistic, if a bit dark, but in keeping with this very old place.
There's even a bit of paranormal activity as a ghost pops up now and then to give a hint or clue.
I loved the end! Justice is served:)
I highly recommend this game.
There's even a bit of paranormal activity as a ghost pops up now and then to give a hint or clue.
I loved the end! Justice is served:)
I highly recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Help Sophia uncover the secret behind the Curse of Laroche Palace and rescue the Royal Family from their magical slumber.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
A mesmerizing adventure!
PostedAugust 12, 2021
Kay_Erin
fromWisconsin
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
An incredibly baroque game about a palace kept functioning by a mechanical “heart” that has ceased to work.
Maria, the young commoner who is engaged to the Prince is the only one awake who can find out how to save the family. And what a family, all with their own agendas and all with motives to murder the king.
A well balanced HOPA with interactive map, but it still pays to take notes; not everything is on the map and you need to remember where things go when you find them. Also remember to click on all the screen, as some places are rather hidden on the sides. Use that clicker!
I found the game played well, despite its age; although I didn’t discover the large screen setting until I’d been in the game for awhile. MUCH easier to see things:)
Maria, the young commoner who is engaged to the Prince is the only one awake who can find out how to save the family. And what a family, all with their own agendas and all with motives to murder the king.
A well balanced HOPA with interactive map, but it still pays to take notes; not everything is on the map and you need to remember where things go when you find them. Also remember to click on all the screen, as some places are rather hidden on the sides. Use that clicker!
I found the game played well, despite its age; although I didn’t discover the large screen setting until I’d been in the game for awhile. MUCH easier to see things:)
The art work for the palace is ornate and rich and I enjoyed exploring it. An excellent game and highly recommended.
I recommend this game!
Uncover the true cause of the disturbances and track down the disappeared townspeople before darkness falls on Middleport forever!
Overall rating
5
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5
A CE worthy game in content and enjoyment!
PostedAugust 10, 2021
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
On a remote island people have gone missing and you are sent to sort it out inspector! Not all is as it seems – creeks that are impossible to cross, stay impossible! There are red herrings! You are not welcome at first by the doughty islanders, but you are befriended by a seer who helps out a bit.
An excellent story line with plenty of HOS and objects to look for. Puzzles are fairly challenging, but also the skip button is quite quick. Interactive map, but only shows what needs to happen yet, not what is next to do!
There are statues, (about 18) cartoon animals (11?) and posters of missing citizens to find (over 40). My challenge was to find them before the game forced me to, as it doesn’t allow you to clear areas without finding the collectibles!
An absolutely smashing game that was way ahead of its time. I did have a couple of episodes where the game froze up when I clicked on “hint”, but just calling up my Task Master or hitting ctrl+alt+delete was enough to get it back to working. Mind you I’m playing on a fairly new laptop that is game oriented. Not really high end, but enough for my BF games:)
I highly recommend this older fantastic game by a favorite dev.
There are statues, (about 18) cartoon animals (11?) and posters of missing citizens to find (over 40). My challenge was to find them before the game forced me to, as it doesn’t allow you to clear areas without finding the collectibles!
An absolutely smashing game that was way ahead of its time. I did have a couple of episodes where the game froze up when I clicked on “hint”, but just calling up my Task Master or hitting ctrl+alt+delete was enough to get it back to working. Mind you I’m playing on a fairly new laptop that is game oriented. Not really high end, but enough for my BF games:)
I highly recommend this older fantastic game by a favorite dev.
I recommend this game!
Guide paranormal investigator Sarah Meiville through a classic noir adventure!
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
An effective, really creepy game!
PostedAugust 6, 2021
Kay_Erin
fromWisconsin
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Good HOPA. I agree that it is a “cross between a moody 40’s detective movie and a modern occult thriller.
I found it pretty creepie, all the more so because “The Nothing” (the villain in this case) is never really fully described – just sort of a nebulous evil waiting to attack mankind; more
scary than if he had a face (other than that of the man he used in this game)
I found it pretty creepie, all the more so because “The Nothing” (the villain in this case) is never really fully described – just sort of a nebulous evil waiting to attack mankind; more
scary than if he had a face (other than that of the man he used in this game)
More number/mechanical puzzles than I like, but plenty of good HOS. and by today's standards a fantastically long game.
I recommend this game!
Help Sonya save her sister from unknown villains! After Lily’s life force is stolen it’s up to Sonya to get it back!
Overall rating
5
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5
Fantastic HOG and Adventure
PostedAugust 5, 2021
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Some puzzles of course but this is an older gem that really focuses on HOS.
Takes place in an alternate universe where a malevolent being is out kidnapping souls to increase his power. ho hum. BUT -
Sonya's sister is one of the victims and she takes off after it dealing with smoking evil spheres, bloodthirsty bandits and other assorted monsters. The game really pulls you along! The art work varies between pastoral enchanted settings to grim caverns with spiders and assorted skeletons scattered about, some with and some without items you might need.
Takes place in an alternate universe where a malevolent being is out kidnapping souls to increase his power. ho hum. BUT -
Sonya's sister is one of the victims and she takes off after it dealing with smoking evil spheres, bloodthirsty bandits and other assorted monsters. The game really pulls you along! The art work varies between pastoral enchanted settings to grim caverns with spiders and assorted skeletons scattered about, some with and some without items you might need.
There is no map but you operate in smaller areas, so it's not hard to find your way around. The hint button resets in a reasonable time, and there are always things to see and do while it's resetting; sometimes I found the object before the time was up, so win!
The HOS are medium difficult and photo/drawn well enough so you can see what really is there. No "modern" items to jar you away from the game (are you listening, devs?)
In this case I advise getting the CE as the Bonus chapter is effectively the end of the game.
In this case I advise getting the CE as the Bonus chapter is effectively the end of the game.
Puzzles are a mixed lot, some easier and others I had to skip, which it does allow you to do.
One thing that later on devs did that I appreciate - most of the hints told you exactly what to do, and I prefer to be just shown the area. Sometimes it directed me to a HOS and then I was able to continue on my own.
One thing that later on devs did that I appreciate - most of the hints told you exactly what to do, and I prefer to be just shown the area. Sometimes it directed me to a HOS and then I was able to continue on my own.
For all you hidden object gamers, this is a great buy.
I recommend this game!
Magic has been drained from the enchanted realm of Skymist - find the lost Spirit Stones and restore peace to the kingdom!
Overall rating
5
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5
Another early day winner
PostedAugust 2, 2021
Kay_Erin
fromWisconsin
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I'm having such fun going back and playing games that were _really_ HOG's before they got all fancy. They don't, in general have a lot of bells and whistles, but they are great fun!
Skymist is the tongue in cheek story of a blissful perfect magical world, suddenly bereft of it's magic and what resembles a rusty forsaken mall more than a magical pretty kingdom. Because, unfortunately there is a bad apple, but at first it's hard to tell who it is.
First there's this Princess, totally self involved and is 21 and Gasp!! not married! Then there's the Prince, possibly more self involved and mentally challenged than the Princess, hanging around and calling you names: Poltroon!, Varlet! Filthy peasant! Aaargh, Bad person!!!!
The puzzles are great, there is little hand holding, but a journal to give you hints, and you just fumble around until you figure it out, which in my case wasn't too hard, though I got stumped a few times, for a bit. Hints only in the HOS, which I needed a couple of times. Well done junk piles!:)
But I was so proud when I finished the game and only skipped one or two puzzles, that were either totally frustrating or just time wasters.
Anyway, you HOG lovers need to get this one. And it's SE so you can get it with a free credit! Win Win!
I recommend this game!