Ethereal924's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.3
- Helpful Votes:1,252
- Reviews Submitted:100
- First Review:January 1, 2013
- Most Recent Review:October 23, 2013
- Featured reviews0
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Spirit Walkers: Curse of the Cypress Witch
After their hiking trip takes a tragic turn, a group of friends are forced to travel between realms to undo an old wrong and save the Cypress Witch.
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
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PostedJune 2, 2013
Ethereal924
fromenjoying a warm Spring day
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Shiver: Moonlit Grove Collector's Edition
(89)Fun Factor
2
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
The graphics were lovely and the storyline had potential but this game was way too confusing and difficult to interact with. There were spelling errors and way too much printed dialogue that seemed like a badly written comic book. I didn't even last 15 minutes.
I don't recommend this game.
Dark Dimensions: Wax Beauty
Travel to Red Lake Falls to track down the latest Dark Dimension!
Overall rating
4
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5
Save Us From The Wax !!
PostedJune 1, 2013
Ethereal924
fromeating a brownie cookie with Reeses Pieces
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Shiver: Moonlit Grove Collector's Edition
(89)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
This episode of Dark Dimensions has you investigating Red Lake Falls, Michigan circa 1918.
The disturbed and jealous brother of an overachieving beauty queen makes for a very suspicious character. There's been an earthquake but where are all the bodies? The ghost of a little girl begs her mother to "make me perfect like your wax figures". Her mother, the matron of the wax museum is hiding something.
+ Challenging HOS - most items must be found in pairs to activate each other
+ Skull Hint button melts when used
+ Skull Hint button melts when used
- no map
- cut scenes use real people and the gestures,voices and movements are out-of-sync,hard to watch and are not a good fit with the rest of the game
- part of the journal didn't seem to make sense and seemed to have repeat mistakes in it.
- cut scenes use real people and the gestures,voices and movements are out-of-sync,hard to watch and are not a good fit with the rest of the game
- part of the journal didn't seem to make sense and seemed to have repeat mistakes in it.
I recommend this game!
Dark Dimensions: City of Ash Collector's Edition
A dark dimension has fallen over Phoenix Hill, turning its residents into volcanic ash. Help them rise from the ashes.
Overall rating
4
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Ashes Ashes We All Fall Down
PostedJune 1, 2013
Ethereal924
fromenjoying the sound of the rain
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Weather Lord: Hidden Realm
(56)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Travel back in time to 1956 to help solve the mystery of a mining town that was destroyed by a volcano. You meet the ghost of Audrey, the daughter of the mayor, who is trying to shut down the mine because it is making the town and the volcano unstable. Another ghost says that the mayor "got greedy". A strange man is trying to prevent you from discovering the truth. What does it all mean?
Great balance of HOS and puzzles. The HOS were very challenging because most items on the list need to be found in pairs and used to acquire each other.
* Bonus Content includes a bonus game, concept art, wallpapers and a collections page.
I recommend this game!
Weather Lord: Hidden Realm
Command the powerful forces of nature to free an island of an evil scourge in this thrilling Time Management game!
Overall rating
5
/
5
33 of 34 found this review helpful
Smite The Ogres !!!
PostedMay 29, 2013
Ethereal924
fromsurrounded by the smell of vinegar
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Dark Parables: The Final Cinderella Collector's Edition
(192)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
This was an extremely fun and amusing little game with high addictive potential. The characters are adorable. The sound effects are entertaining.
The level of challenge wasn't too hot or too cold...but JUST right.
The level of challenge wasn't too hot or too cold...but JUST right.
Each level assigns various tasks that need to be completed before the time runs out. Tasks involve gathering enough food,wood and gold resources to build homes, processing factories and defensive towers and to repair/destroy important structures. Warriors are at the ready to defend the area and rescue citizens/allies. Additional artifacts allow you to harness 5 weather-related powers to assist you in your adventures.
There are tabs to explain the Awards,Artifacts,Heroes and Buildings as well as the 6 categories of awards that can be earned for farm, gold gathering, repair, rescue,building and warrior-related tasks.
Good Times!
I recommend this game!
Chronicles of Albian 2: The Wizbury School of Magic
Search the Wizbury School of Magic for the stolen gold, and rebuild the school!
Overall rating
4
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5
49 of 53 found this review helpful
They're Always After Me Lucky Charms !!
PostedMay 26, 2013
Ethereal924
fromcounting my teddy bear collection
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Dark Parables: The Final Cinderella Collector's Edition
(192)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
I'm a big fan of the world of Harry Potter and playing this game felt like jumping into the pages of one of my favorite books.
By moving about the castle and grounds you are able to accumulate wealth by finishing tasks in each scene which include HOS, puzzles and interactions with items in inventory.
At the beginning, you receive a spellbook, wand and map. The map allows you to jump between various scenes instead of moving via arrow. The wand is used to cast various spells after you've learned them.
At the beginning, you receive a spellbook, wand and map. The map allows you to jump between various scenes instead of moving via arrow. The wand is used to cast various spells after you've learned them.
After you've finished a scene you are able to do business with a cheeky leprechan and get money for upgrades to the castle. If you don't fix up the castle, the big wigs will close its doors. We don't want that.
Other interesting features include:
~ fairies hidden in the scenes that will eliminate a random object from your list
~ gold reward for finding several items in a row without making a mistake and for clicking items quickly after they glow or hint is used
~ crystal ball HINT button allows you to choose which item you'd like to find
~ gems hidden around the castle
~ pay gold to skip a puzzle
~ fairies hidden in the scenes that will eliminate a random object from your list
~ gold reward for finding several items in a row without making a mistake and for clicking items quickly after they glow or hint is used
~ crystal ball HINT button allows you to choose which item you'd like to find
~ gems hidden around the castle
~ pay gold to skip a puzzle
There are many ways to customize gameplay. I would recommend using one of the two pointy cursors instead of the crystal. I found that some thinner objects were hard to activate otherwise.
I recommend this game!
Spirits of Mystery: Song of the Phoenix
Reunite the Dragon and Pheonix Kingdoms to stop the evil witch!
Overall rating
4
/
5
0 of 2 found this review helpful
Somebody needs to call PETA....
PostedMay 22, 2013
Ethereal924
fromreading The Well-Adjusted Child
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Surface: The Soaring City Collector's Edition
(148)Fun Factor
4
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
the villain in this game kidnapped a wolf cub and left him without food or water in a very inadequate crate. :(
I really enjoyed the HOS in this game. You are given a silhouette of an object to find. That object is then used to retrieve or locate other items. It's very interactive and was fun to do.
Chronicles of Vida: The Story of the Missing Princess
Join the beautiful demon-huntress, Vida, on her investigation into a series of mysterious kidnappings!
Overall rating
4
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5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
"Get me out of this %$#& cage!"
PostedMay 21, 2013
Ethereal924
fromdrinking tea on a very rainy evening
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Chimeras: Tune of Revenge Collector's Edition
(127)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
3
/
5
This was an amusing game with some very unique features.
There are 4 light settings but I've learned the hard way not to use anything except default. There are two modes of gameplay: easy and hard. This review is on easy mode.
Everything was very beautiful and I enjoyed the blue/purple glowing effect.
I loved that the map included graphics of the items that you were supposed to find and use in each scene and also listed the puzzles, HOS, information to be found or characters to talk to. The Hint button also showed a picture diagram of the interactions in each area. Obviously, neither of these need to be used unless you're stuck. The hint button recharged very fast. There were extra blue stars to find that featured an illumination of the entire HOS if necessary.
I enjoyed the interaction between Vida and Mr. Black: the cussing ferret. It was cheeky and conversational, like an actual companion would be.
The HOS were plentiful and very challenging. The music made me want to grab a butterbeer and curl up with a lemon sherbet and a good book.
I recommend this game!
Jewel Legends: Atlantis
Discover the secret, erect magnificent buildings and restore Atlantis to its former glory!
Overall rating
4
/
5
39 of 41 found this review helpful
You've Earned A Squid!!
PostedMay 19, 2013
Ethereal924
fromeating the first watermelon of the year
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management
Current Favorite:
The Clockwork Man
(14)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
Rebuild Atlantis during this potentially addictive Match 3 game!
~ Pleasant non-distracting music
~ Excellent sound effects - ahh the sound of breaking glass in the morning!
~ Helpful tutorial voice-overs when new items/tasks are encountered.
~ Use the bricks earned during each level to pay for building construction and upgrades.
~ Excellent sound effects - ahh the sound of breaking glass in the morning!
~ Helpful tutorial voice-overs when new items/tasks are encountered.
~ Use the bricks earned during each level to pay for building construction and upgrades.
Many different ways to play. Play against the clock or go zen.
I recommend this game!
Rite of Passage: Child of the Forest Collector's Edition
The lighthouse fails and darkness invades Willow Ridge. Your husband runs into the forest for answers, unaware of the shadow hunting him.
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
I'm Going to Turn You Into Toothpicks!
PostedMay 19, 2013
Ethereal924
frombetween annoyed and angry
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Shiver: Moonlit Grove Collector's Edition
(89)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
^ Intricate & Challenging
^ 4 modes of play including customizable
^ 30 Achievements - Bronze - Silver - Gold
^ Play Timer
^ Acorn Collection
I recommend this game!
Secrets of the Seas: Flying Dutchman
Uncover the Sea Secrets of the Flying Dutchman in Secrets of the Seas: Flying Dutchman!
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Bring me some Booze!
PostedMay 18, 2013
Ethereal924
fromdrinking watermelon ale
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I love the pirate genre even though it has been done to death. This was a captivating and spooky little HOPA game with beautiful graphics and cut scenes. The opening music had me lost in memories of POCO and Captain Jack Sparrow.
Good times!
I recommend this game!