Fishpole's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:379
- Reviews Submitted:26
- First Review:October 30, 2012
- Most Recent Review:March 10, 2015
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Journey to a foreboding island as you go on the hunt for a murderer in Elixir of Immortality, a fun Adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
8 of 8 found this review helpful
WHAT A GREAT GAME!
PostedNovember 8, 2012
Fishpole
fromDelta, British Columbia
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
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
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5
This game starts off great and doesn't let the 'player' down.
A really good mix of HO scenes and puzzles - that are not too hard. The graphics are fantastic - when you think about what goes into putting one of these games together - WOW!
The storyline is easy to follow - and your 'hint' button will help you out by highlighting active zones. What more could you ask for?
I liked the music - it was appropriate for the story - and what a story - liked the 'twists'.
You have a 'Task Journal' that tells you what you need to do - so basically this game is fun not mind boggling. I really enjoyed playing it and was sorry when it ended.
A really good mix of HO scenes and puzzles - that are not too hard. The graphics are fantastic - when you think about what goes into putting one of these games together - WOW!
The storyline is easy to follow - and your 'hint' button will help you out by highlighting active zones. What more could you ask for?
I liked the music - it was appropriate for the story - and what a story - liked the 'twists'.
You have a 'Task Journal' that tells you what you need to do - so basically this game is fun not mind boggling. I really enjoyed playing it and was sorry when it ended.
I recommend this game!
Jane and Dr. Herzle have made a breakthrough in reincarnation studies but their hard work is compromised when Jane is kidnapped!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
I HAVE 'MIXED' REVIEWS ABOUT THIS GAME!
PostedNovember 7, 2012
Fishpole
fromDelta, British Columbia
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
3
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5
It starts off good - with the 'Theatre' scene. A nice mix of HO scenes and puzzles. The graphics are good, the puzzles are fun to do...with interesting little 'twists' thrown in that you don't see in a lot of your games. Thank you Vogat!
Then you get to 'Venice'. I personally found this to be tedious.
There was a LOT of running around, and you're not given much direction - you REALLY have to keep your eyes on your 'Task Journal' constantly to see what you should be doing with what, and even then sometimes it doesn't make sense. One thing I learned is that if you 'mess' up on a puzzle, leaving it and then returning to it - resets it. So you don't HAVE to use the 'skip' button.
The ending for this 'Scene' came so quickly it didn't make sense and was disappointing.
Then on to the 'Psych Ward' - this was a fun and quick scene with great graphics, a few good surprises #just for fun# and also a 'quick' exit. It's not a game that I would play a second time around.
Then you get to 'Venice'. I personally found this to be tedious.
There was a LOT of running around, and you're not given much direction - you REALLY have to keep your eyes on your 'Task Journal' constantly to see what you should be doing with what, and even then sometimes it doesn't make sense. One thing I learned is that if you 'mess' up on a puzzle, leaving it and then returning to it - resets it. So you don't HAVE to use the 'skip' button.
The ending for this 'Scene' came so quickly it didn't make sense and was disappointing.
Then on to the 'Psych Ward' - this was a fun and quick scene with great graphics, a few good surprises #just for fun# and also a 'quick' exit. It's not a game that I would play a second time around.
I recommend this game!
Fight your way out of a coma by exploring your deepest memories.
Overall rating
5
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
THIS IS A 'MUST BUY' FOR ME!
PostedNovember 5, 2012
Fishpole
fromDelta, British Columbia
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I just finished the 'demo' and couldn't believe it when they said my time was up. That hour went by so fast.
The game starts off great.....with a good relateable storyline and moves swiftly along.
The graphics are crisp and the HO scenes aren't just your usual' hunt and find'. You get to use objects within objects, which is always fun.
Also, on the plus side the 'hint' button will give you clues as to where you should go next. Always nice for us 'newbies'.
I can hardly wait to resume playing it!
The game starts off great.....with a good relateable storyline and moves swiftly along.
The graphics are crisp and the HO scenes aren't just your usual' hunt and find'. You get to use objects within objects, which is always fun.
Also, on the plus side the 'hint' button will give you clues as to where you should go next. Always nice for us 'newbies'.
I can hardly wait to resume playing it!
I recommend this game!
Discover the secrets behind a magical deck of cards in Haunted Legends: Queen of Spades! Find The Countess and stop her curse!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
DEFINITELY GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH HERE!
PostedNovember 5, 2012
Fishpole
fromDelta, British Columbia
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
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
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5
This game has it all.....good storyline, nice mix of HO scenes and puzzles...with the 'twist' of looking for 52 playing cards thrown in.
The 2 downsides that I found with the game were:
That one: there was no 'reset' on the puzzles. If you started off and then wanted to change your mind and start over, you couldn't.
If you were stuck then you HAD to 'skip'. Which I hate to do.
The second downside, for me anyway, is that I KNEW which room I had to go to - it was just a challenge sometimes to get there. It would have been nice if the 'hint' button could give some sort of direction.
Aside from these 'minor' glitches, I played right through and what an ending!
Great way to spend an afternoon.
The 2 downsides that I found with the game were:
That one: there was no 'reset' on the puzzles. If you started off and then wanted to change your mind and start over, you couldn't.
If you were stuck then you HAD to 'skip'. Which I hate to do.
The second downside, for me anyway, is that I KNEW which room I had to go to - it was just a challenge sometimes to get there. It would have been nice if the 'hint' button could give some sort of direction.
Aside from these 'minor' glitches, I played right through and what an ending!
Great way to spend an afternoon.
I recommend this game!
Overall rating
3
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Just My "Humble" Opinion
PostedNovember 2, 2012
Fishpole
fromDelta, British Columbia
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I did not find this game 'enjoyable'. I felt more like an overworked, tired detective having to put in overtime to solve a case. There is a LOT of back and forth, so keep a notebook handy. It'll make it easier. The HOS are typical ERS, dark, small objects, well hidden, with strange names. But on the plus side, after a couple ...you can pick it up pretty quickly. BUT and I hope they're listening...I do wish they would find some new music to accompany these scenes.
Some of the puzzles required little or no thought while others left me scratching my head - and then using the SKIP button.
One thing to keep in mind is that an inventory item does not disappear if there is still a use for it! If you find yourself stuck somewhere - just try using what you have. 9 times out of 10 you'll come out right. You DON'T have to start the game over from the beginning. This game is definitely challenging - and if that's your idea of 'fun' then this is definitley for you. Get your pen and notebook out and follow the 'Black Cat'.
There is a satisfaction when you finish!
Some of the puzzles required little or no thought while others left me scratching my head - and then using the SKIP button.
One thing to keep in mind is that an inventory item does not disappear if there is still a use for it! If you find yourself stuck somewhere - just try using what you have. 9 times out of 10 you'll come out right. You DON'T have to start the game over from the beginning. This game is definitely challenging - and if that's your idea of 'fun' then this is definitley for you. Get your pen and notebook out and follow the 'Black Cat'.
There is a satisfaction when you finish!
I recommend this game!
Step into the shoes of a detective who has been approached by the FBI to take over a terrifying case and stop a Dark Ritual!
Overall rating
5
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5
GREAT GAME FOR BEGINNERS TO START ON!
PostedOctober 30, 2012
Fishpole
fromDelta, British Columbia
Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I thoroughly enjoyed playing this game. The storyline was interesting. The HOS scenes were both fun and challenging. Once you got the 'hang' of the language used for the objects, I didn't have much of a problem finding them. I particularly liked the factor that the 'hint' button would help you out when you would get stuck on what do do next. And it recharges very quickly. Some of the puzzles were beyond my expertise, but the 'skip' button helped there. The graphics were crisp and clear on my laptop, so I really have no complaints. In fact, I purchased the 2 sequels - Reincarnations: Uncover the Past and Elixer of Immortality. Way to go Vogat!!!
I recommend this game!