tesamoine's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.4
- Helpful Votes:4,958
- Reviews Submitted:545
- First Review:March 13, 2013
- Most Recent Review:May 29, 2025
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Can you uncover a murder victim's past and find her killer?
Overall rating
4
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5
9 of 26 found this review helpful
Who doesn't love a good mystery?
PostedJanuary 9, 2021
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl... at home.
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Abandoned: Chestnut Lodge Asylum
(219)Fun Factor
5
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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
/
5
I had beta tested this game a while ago and loved it. It doesn't appear that they fixed many things that were suggested. The strategy guide is still misnumbered as far as collectibles go. I did not check it for regular game play. You have a great detective story with lots of twists and turns. In typical Domini fashion, there is a custom mode to customize your game. Very good HOS and puzzles that are not going to make you scream, but can be accomplished with a little brain power. (I even did most of them, and I truly stink at puzzles). I'm really looking forward to this series. Seems all the series out there are sci fi or fantasy, which are not my cup of tea. It's a fairly long game with a great bonus chapter. If I had my choice between the CE and SE for this one, I'd definitely go for the CE just for the bonus game. As always, give it a try in the demo.
I recommend this game!
Step into the shoes of a Private investigator with short-term memory loss and uncover the shocking truth about his involvement with a serial killer called The Executioner.
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Slow as molasses in January (in the Antarctic)
PostedJanuary 1, 2021
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl... at home.
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Northern Tale 2
(69)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
I don't think I played the demo of this game. Simply bought it. Bad move. This took me 3 tries to finally finish, and I still haven't played the bonus chapter. I see it gets great reviews, which is why it's so important to demo, as we all have different tastes in games. I'm not sure what it is about this series (the other game in this series was the same for me). It seems to drag on and on going nowhere. This one must have had a gazillion HOS. One after another after another, followed by a mini game. Collectibles were very easy to find. I think Brave Giant had good idea with the story, but it fell flat in my eyes. I suppose I'd recommend the game, but strongly encourage one to demo the game and not be a numbskull like moi :)
I recommend this game!
The most perfect town in the world hides a terrible secret!
Overall rating
2
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5
19 of 21 found this review helpful
Looks like the creative team was on winter break
PostedDecember 31, 2020
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl... at home.
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood Collector's Edition
(166)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
It's about time someone gave an honest review of the revered Elephant games. They seem to be put on a pedestal because they made the MCF series. I have never cared for their games with the exception of Grim Tales. I feel they are consistently short games with very short bonus chapters. That leads us to this mess of a game. Looks like someone threw a bunch of ideas into a pot, mixed it up and said lets try to make an assembly line game out of it, plus lets throw in a 15 minute bonus chapter while we are at it. I, for one, expect more from games than what Elephant has been offering. I was able to do every mini game, which is not a good thing because I'm awful at them. There were only a scattering of them and not too many HOS. They resorted to the little mini HOS which, to me, are just time fillers. This could have been such a good series, but with the exception of the first one, they have all fallen flat with this one being the worst. I've been home during this COVID pandemic and have been playing older games and what a difference. No, they don't have all the bells and whistles, but you could sit down and expect a good, long, interesting game. Even though I'm craving a new game, I refuse to support a developer who throws together a mess and reaps the profit. (stepping off my soapbox now) :)
I don't recommend this game.
Stop a glacial meltdown that could have catastrophic consequences!
Overall rating
4
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5
6 of 6 found this review helpful
And they're here to save the planet. They forgot their masks. Shame on them.!!
PostedDecember 28, 2020
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl... at home.
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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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 only played the demo. I'm not sure if it's just me, but I really like the older games in this series much better. They seemed to have more variety. This one I felt like I was doing the same exact thing each level. Demo this one for yourselves. This won't be a buy for me. I'm still waiting for something, anything, in a game to give me that "this is great" moment. Sigh. Getting bored playing my older games.
I don't recommend this game.
Can you save him and the Secret City from destruction in time?
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 10 found this review helpful
Just one more artifact should do it. Oh NO!! One more...
PostedDecember 28, 2020
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl... at home.
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Fear for Sale: The 13 Keys
(21)Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
I'll start by saying fantasy games are not my favorite. Actually, they're on the bottom of my list of things that interest me. However, I try to give each game a fair shake as there are some series that are fantasy which I like. I have never gotten into this series. Not sure what it is about it. I usually love Domini games and have most all of them. I felt like I was on a mission to find artifacts, but I'm not sure why, as there was no real story behind it. Graphics were excellent as usual for this developer. The more the search went on without any reason, the more bored I became. I think I nodded off. A few times. This is one where the player will love it or not. Play the demo and decide if it's for you. It's not for me.
I don't recommend this game.
Myths of the World: Chinese Healer
The Emperor's son has a mysterious illness. As legendary healer Daiyu, you're called to the palace to save him, but you end up having to save yourself!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
I used to love this series
PostedDecember 23, 2020
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
/
5
When this series first came out, I remember loving the games. I believe this one was the first of the series. It's such a great game. Lots to do. Cohesive story. Nice HOS and cool mini games. Somewhere along the line, this series went downhill. Not sure when I stopped buying these, but I have quite a few old ones. I'm happy I replayed this one. Yes, it's just that good. Back then, I rarely bought the CE editions only because they didn't include much that I wanted. If you haven't played this, give it a demo. It's and A plus game.
I recommend this game!
Santa needs you to help his cats prepare for Christmas in this meowy word game!
Overall rating
4
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5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
A word game! Finally!
PostedDecember 23, 2020
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
We rarely get word games, so I immediately had to check this one out. This is a pretty good game. You start at easy and it gets tougher and tougher. It's by an Indie Developer and I love supporting the little guys so it was a purchase for me. Wish there would have been a freeplay section. That would have been fun. There is a hint button that can be used in 2 different ways... a description of the word or the first letter of the word you are seeking. Give this one a try. It's something different that we don't see often on Big Fish.
I recommend this game!
Can you save the city from a tattoo artist’s magical ink?
Overall rating
2
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5
No. Just No.
PostedDecember 22, 2020
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
The Fog
(70)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I have tried 3 times to play this game and just cannot. It is like wading through mud, in January, in the northeast. There is nothing here that is keeping my attention. The gameplay is so easy it's just silly. Sadly, I purchased the CE without trying the game first. I thought it was my mood or my thinking on those 3 tries. Bottom line, I just don't like it. Not a thing about it. It bothers me to leave a game unplayed so I'll probably try a 4th time. Perhaps I need a martini first :)
I don't recommend this game.
Can you stop a vengeful spirit before it's too late?
Overall rating
2
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5
0 of 1 found this review helpful
This whole game belongs in the well
PostedDecember 22, 2020
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Queen's Tales: The Beast and the Nightingale
(48)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I do realize this is an older game ... 2016. I usually love the older games as many of them were awesome. This one misses the mark by a mile. I literally forced myself to finish the game. Thank goodness I did not buy the collectors edition. Awful colors. Awful storyline. Awful puzzles and HOS. Awful voice overs. I'm assuming this series is now retired, which is probably a good thing. I played a flop in this series yesterday. Yes, the games are that short. I don't recommend.
I don't recommend this game.
Someone's out for revenge, and she'll stop at nothing to get it.
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
The witch is NOT happy
PostedDecember 21, 2020
tesamoine
fromJersey Girl
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Margrave: The Curse of the Severed Heart Collector's Edition
(50)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
2
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5
I'm beginning to think I'm playing a different game than the other reviewers. I absolutely disliked this game. I had a lot of tech issues with it, but this is not the place to discuss those. I tried and tried to get into the game, and I just could not. This didn't hold my interest at all. Very easy game. A bit on the longer side compared to other games I've played recently. I personally do not like the HOS when you use the object you find in the HOS. There were a few of those. I found the puzzles to be confusing as well as the directions for the puzzles. I do not recommend this game at all.
I don't recommend this game.