Italia47's Profile
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- Average Rating:4.2
- Helpful Votes:1,608
- Reviews Submitted:337
- First Review:December 29, 2012
- Most Recent Review:February 25, 2025
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Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride
Enter an enchanting world of legends, mystery and magic, where your destiny was written in blood and the soft murmurs of true love...
Overall rating
4
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5
10 of 10 found this review helpful
The good, the bad, & the ugly, plus a bear, oh my!
PostedApril 5, 2014
Italia47
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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
4
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5
I bought the CE version of this game. The flow was slow in the beginning but it only got better.The Main Game's storyline had me on the edge of my seat. The ratio of activities such as HOS, puzzles, collecting spirits and morphing objects were pretty even. Great concept by the developers. Twin sisters and sinister characters from the Abyss, a bear, made for a neat story. Music was great, repetitive but unobtrusive. You could opt to play Dominoes in place of the HOS but I stuck with variety of HOS which were intriguing to me. I have to tell you that the puzzles were really puzzling at times. Great jump-to map in the main game but no map in the Bonus game. Great hint button and you have a guide for the CE version. You had the cutest, lil kitty companion that was truly a big help. For the tasks: sometimes there was no rhyme to its reason as to why you would have to use, e.g., Item #2 to make item #1 partly work but then item #3 clinched it. There were a lot of those. The voice actors were great! In fact, when I was checking the credits, they showed a list of names I've seen before. Included in the credits was a Director of Extraterrestrial Affairs of all things! LOL! Which brings me to the Bonus Game, I wasn't too keen with it. It was rather eery and boring to me, and I couldn't wait to finish it. If I have to look at at one more skull, I'll pass out! The Main Game was cool and I give that a 5-star and the Bonus game a 3-star. One of the tasks in the main game involved putting make-up on one of the sisters, and that was loads of fun! Plus a bunch of other good stuff. I got so engrossed with the story that I had forgotten about collecting all the spirits and morphing objects. I collected 25 of the 30 spirits and 18 of the morphing. Kudos to the developers! I recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Lost Lands: Dark Overlord Collector's Edition
Something pulled your son into a shimmering portal. Dive into a magical world to find him!
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
Spectacular game! It's a keeper!
PostedApril 4, 2014
Italia47
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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'll get to the point: Wow, oh, wow, oh, wow! Awesome game! Logically sound and full of common sense tasks! Such beautiful sights and sounds! Ingenious game play. My only minor negative is though the VOS were very good, the speech was a bit slow with some of the actors, but you had the freedom to skip over it if you wanted, but I didn't. The intro reminded me of some of the famous, adventure-packed movie trailers. Loved this CE version. I played the main game under 3 hours and just finished the bonus game. It was not a long game at all, but it certainly had my attention from the get-go. The bonus game had an abrupt ending which seemed incomplete to me, but no matter, I enjoyed this game so much. You will have some inventory items that will linger for a time but we should be used to that by now. There are numerous achievements, unusual HOS and the puzzles, though not hard, were rather challenging! Many of the tasks were extremely fun to accomplish. What makes this game so successful, in my opinion, is the transporting map. You will be all over the place, to the forest, to the mountains, to the castle and back again, but that map was blessing to be sure! I never even looked at the Strategy Guide. Bravo to the developers on this one! It's a keeper!
I recommend this game!
Mystery Expedition: Prisoners of Ice
Your grandfather disappeared while searching for Inuits' legendary treasure. Travel to the Arctic to find your missing grandfather and solve the Inuit mystery.
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Not over the moon crazy about this game but worth exploring!
PostedApril 2, 2014
Italia47
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Very good game flow, lots of HOS, numerous puzzles, storyline okay, VOS good! I played the SE version and found it to be too short. I liked the game but wasn't crazy in love with it. There are many achievements to accomplish, coins to collect, artifacts to collect; those were pretty cool! Very good graphics for such dismal scenes and storyline. As always the developers are very clever. Great jump-to map, good hint button. I give it a 3-1/2 to 4-star rating. The game is worth playing. I recommend it.
I recommend this game!
Forest Legends: The Call of Love
Deep in the heart of an enchanted forest, a forbidden love blooms. Guide the human Eveline as she sets out to rescue her beloved from the clutches of a tyrant.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
A truly enchanting game!
PostedApril 2, 2014
Italia47
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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
The developers outdid themselves on this one! The thought and effort put into this game is astronomical for its type. Very intelligent game! Mystifying, fun, exciting, and full of adventure. There are a ton of things to do. Collect 40 memos; make numerous potions to perform various tasks, and much more. I played the SE version. HOS are great and VOS are okay. Graphics were great for its type. Great transporter map and hint button. The puzzles weren't hard at all but fun. The game-play was fabulous and flowing. Lots of material to read or skip if you wish, but then you'd miss out on the story. I not only played the game but felt I read the whole 'novel.' My kind of game! I highly recommend it.
I recommend this game!
Dark Strokes: Sins of the Fathers
Guide Ethan Black as he attempts to rescue his bride-to-be from a terrifying menace known as the Faceless Ones!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
High-end, over-the-moon game!!
PostedMarch 22, 2014
Italia47
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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 enjoy reading both the positive and negative reviews and wanted to mention that for those reviewers who were not pleased with this game, I, too, have had the same frustrations with other games, so I understand how you feel and respect your opinions; but, for me, Dark Strokes was unlike any game I had ever played before. I bought the CE version from another source a couple of years ago and found that I was hooked the moment I started playing. It's one of my favorite games of all time! Awesome! I highly recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Bluebeard's Castle: Son of the Heartless
His mother escaped her murdering husband just before he was born. Now the son of Bluebeard must break his father's curse.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
A Class B game, but an A in most every way!
PostedMarch 18, 2014
Italia47
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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
4
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5
You've heard of B movies; this is a B game or as some other reviewer mentioned, one of the low budget games but I give it an A or 5 stars even with the negatives. It may not have the esthetics of a Blue Team Game or Elephant Game, but it's no slouch, to say the least! I'm almost finished with this SE version and I love the challenges of the puzzles and the unique HOS, some of which have moving critters within the scenes and you had better be fast on the draw with your mouse! Cool! VOS are very good, but there is one actor that speaks soooo slowly that I've opted to read the text rather than wait for him to finish. In this case, I don't mind all the HOS as even though there are quite a bit, but I look forwarding in doing them. The developers knew what they were doing with this one! It's not a difficult game but unique and exciting; the gameplay has momentum which is a plus! Some scenes are dark but the activities and the fun things to do keep you busy and engrossed. I'm playing in advanced mode and having the time of my life. Bravo to the developers on this great game.
I recommend this game!
Mystery Trackers: Raincliff's Phantoms Collector's Edition
Return to Raincliff, where what you see isn’t always what you get!
Overall rating
3
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5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Raincliff's Phantoms CE version just didn't cut it for me!
PostedMarch 15, 2014
Italia47
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I'm in the minority who feels this way, but, to me, the game-play is choppy and boring. The developers did, indeed, put a lot of work into this CE version, but it's just not for me.Try the game anyway. I love the series but it's the same ol', same ol. I'm halfway through the game but will eventually complete it. I do love the cardinals very much and our lil' canine helper!
I recommend this game!
Mystery Trackers: Raincliff's Phantoms
Return to Raincliff, where what you see isn’t always what you get!
Overall rating
3
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5
19 of 20 found this review helpful
As much as I love this series, Raincliff's Phantoms just doesn't do it for me!
PostedMarch 15, 2014
Italia47
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I'm grateful that we can express our opinions about our experiences with these games. And I'd like to mention that I appreciate the negative reviews just as much as the positive ones. Gives me an idea of what is in store. We're all different; with different tastes. But folks, this game bores me. I'm playing the CE version, and for me, it lacks a lot, I'm sorry to say. But I would never not recommend a game unless it was really, really bad. This is not a bad game. Obviously, I'm outnumbered by the positive reviews. There's lots to do in this game; good puzzles, loads of objects. Good music. VOS okay; the actors could speak a little faster!! You have a good hint button, transporting map, strategy guide, which I don't use but it's good to have in a crunch. To me, this series lacks direction and the game-play is choppy. After completing the 10th task (exaggeration) at the entrance when you're 6 scenes ahead then to realize, oh, there is still another task to complete at the entrance yet again! Come on, already! The flow just isn't there for me. But I will finish the game. I always do. I encourage others to try this game out.
I recommend this game!
Fatal Passion: Art Prison Collector's Edition
An eccentric artist's creations have sprung to life, and they're terrorizing a small town.
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
Unique game with a variety of fun things to accomplish!
PostedMarch 12, 2014
Italia47
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
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
I'm halfway through this CE and am really digging this game! It may not have the exquisite whistles and bells of a Blue Tea Game but certainly has a modest amount of its own. Lot of fun things to do and many of the reviewers have already pointed those out very well. I won't repeat the storyline, which I find very interesting; but I must write that the game-flow is excellent. Great transporter map, hint button and the puzzles are unique, the HOS are super cool--a wonderful variety of interactive HOS, which I love--silhouettes, regular objects, inserting objects to the scene from your inventory, find a number of same items, e.g., 10 mermaids. The items are smaller than what some of us may be used to with Elephant Games, Blue Tea Games, etc., but the items are not hard to find. Some of the puzzles are tedious and involved. Get's the ol' brain working! Love it! I had a little problem now and then with manipulating the mouse over a few objects--a minor glitch with their program. Speaking of objects, often times you will not be able to use it until you find yet another object related to that, and even then, you may have to find another to complete the task for said object. Lots of items, birds to find, and awards to achieve. The artwork is actually lovely; I very much love the scenes as well and there is quite a variety of places to accomplish your tasks. Music is great. VOS are good, and, of course, lots of text to help you along. Read your journal. So, yes, I'm really digging this game and I certainly recommend it. The developers did a splendid job with this game.
I recommend this game!
Dark Parables: Jack and the Sky Kingdom Collector's Edition
Stop the disaster caused by the Sky Kingdom and save the day!
Overall rating
4
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
Sky Kingdom Jack needed this detective's help more than he realized!!
PostedMarch 9, 2014
Italia47
fromUSA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I bought the CE and you do get a lot for your money. This game was a bit redundant in some areas, but you can't beat the exquisite visuals, the sound effects. I personally loved the music. Of course, it is repetitive as in all of the Dark Parable series--same format, different story. The map just showed you where you were and objects that needed to be found, etc. The hint button pretty much lead you to where you needed to be if you used it for that; you had a guide which I didn't need. There were far too many HOGS, but again, I enjoyed the sound effects and the music in those scenes as I searched for each of the pieces to make them 'whole." Blue Tea should get rid of the Ambiance sounds all together, doesn't really fit the scenes. However, you have the option of turning that off, which I did. Puzzles were okay, not hard, but tedious as were the HOS. The developers as usual did a tremendous amount of work in this game. Blue Tea you need to incorporate a transporter map, less HOS and a better variety of puzzles. But I rate the graphics/artwork, sound effects for the HOS, music, and VOS/acting an A+++. I completed the morphing objects, etc. Completing the tasks were a lot of fun. I especially loved the bonus game with Tom Thumb and Rumpelstiltskin--a different take on the fairy tale. The bonus game, to me, was extremely clever, which ties in to how Sky Kingdom came to be. I definitely recommend this game.
I recommend this game!