Tiph56's Profile
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- Average Rating:3.9
- Helpful Votes:495
- Reviews Submitted:32
- First Review:November 3, 2015
- Most Recent Review:December 23, 2023
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You're the last hope to stop the ancient curse!
Overall rating
5
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5
33 of 44 found this review helpful
One of the greatest games I have ever played !
PostedDecember 7, 2015
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
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
Please, excuse my poor english.
I hadn't played such a wonderful game since a long time. I bought the CE version of this game, and I really loved it. It is even better than the precedent Lost lands, "The four horseman", which was already a great game.
This new lost land is clearly the best HO game which has been proposed to us since a long time : the graphics are beautiful, the storyline is nice, and above all, the gameplay is long and challenging. I played without help (I didn't read the black bar tips), and it took me more than 7 hours to play the main game. So, this game is twice as long as most of the HO games nowadays.
There is a lot of back and forth, but it isn't a problem thanks to the very handy jumping map.
There is a lot of back and forth, but it isn't a problem thanks to the very handy jumping map.
If you like collectibles and morphing objects, I advice you to choose the CE version, which contains very well hidden morphing objects and statues. The bonus chapter is also interesting, with a decent length (it took me about 1h30)
But no doubt than the SE version also worth it. Try before deciding, you wont' be disappointed !
But no doubt than the SE version also worth it. Try before deciding, you wont' be disappointed !
I recommend this game!
Online dating has got Dracula in a bind! Can he escape?
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
The best ™ game I have ever played !
PostedDecember 7, 2015
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
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
4
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5
Please, excuse my poor english.
I bought the CE version of this game. I played it about 3 times entirely. This is the best ™ game I have ever played ! Long, challenging, exactly what I am expected from a time management game.
This game is really challenging. I played hours and hours, and I had to restart most of the levels many times to get 3 stars, but I want to reassure future players : you will have to use your brain but yes, it is possible to get 3 stars in each levels, even if you choose the harder mode.
I think that the CE worth it. Besides the collectibles (one statue in each level, 13 black cats and 6 posters), there are 15 bonus levels, which are as fun as the levels of the main game. But I am sure that the SE is also very enjoyable.
Definitively, I love this game : the beautiful graphics and the care given to details make this game a fantastic ™ game !
I recommend this game!
Why would anyone want to stop Christmas from coming?
Overall rating
3
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5
9 of 11 found this review helpful
Nice… for (young) children
PostedDecember 4, 2015
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Please, excuse my poor english.
I used to like the christmas stories : I really loved Nutcracker and A christmas carol ; Tin soldier was nice, but too short and easy.
Puss in boots is… extremely easy !
Puss in boots is… extremely easy !
The ambiance is nice, of course, as always with this developer : a lovely christmas atmosphere, with wonderful graphics.
Unfortunately, the game play is extremely easy. There are only a few things to do per scene, and no challenge at all. Mini-games are also very, very obvious.
Collectibles are very easy to find : even if I played without help and without custom cursor, I found 6 of the 12 figurines and 14 of the 36 puzzle pieces during the hour of the demo. So, a very short game, too.
Unfortunately, the game play is extremely easy. There are only a few things to do per scene, and no challenge at all. Mini-games are also very, very obvious.
Collectibles are very easy to find : even if I played without help and without custom cursor, I found 6 of the 12 figurines and 14 of the 36 puzzle pieces during the hour of the demo. So, a very short game, too.
I think that this game clearly aims young children. Really young. For example, I'm sure that this game is too easy for my 10 years old niece, who enjoys playing HO games which are really more difficult. I can't say that it's a bad game, just a game that adults might enjoy playing with young children. I'm sure that kids may like the cute helper, and the cute cats and kitten they will encounter in each scene, even if there is too much talk in my opinion. But in comparison to older elephant games, this one is a disappointment.
Personally, I will replay the two first christmas stories, which were both beautiful and challenging enough to keep my interest.
After being contacted by a secret organization of elite mystery solvers, you're sent out in the field to prove your skills. This job interview may be your last!
Overall rating
3
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5
19 of 21 found this review helpful
Fot beginners only
PostedNovember 29, 2015
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
First of all, please excuse my poor english.
To be honest, I am not the target audience for this game. In my opinion, it is clearly a game for beginners.
We have to save a city from a dark magician who makes gargoyle be alive. We have already seen this kind of storyline over and over again. No surprises. I regret the lack of inventiveness of the developers nowadays.
Graphics are well done, even if not my cup of tea.
Mini-games are extremely easy and quite repetitive, without innovation. We have already played this kind of mini-games many times.
Collectibles and coins are very obvious.
HOP are also very easy, I think that these HOP might suit people who don't like small objects.
Graphics are well done, even if not my cup of tea.
Mini-games are extremely easy and quite repetitive, without innovation. We have already played this kind of mini-games many times.
Collectibles and coins are very obvious.
HOP are also very easy, I think that these HOP might suit people who don't like small objects.
This game has a custom mode, what is a good thing. But I regret that it is impossible to disable the custom cursor and the black bar tips : the game could have been more interesting for experienced players.
It isn't a bad game, just an OK game. I think that beginners could enjoy playing it.
Personally, I like challenging games, and this one is clearly not for me. As usual, I recommend to try before deciding what to do.
Personally, I like challenging games, and this one is clearly not for me. As usual, I recommend to try before deciding what to do.
Experience an authentic Slavic legend! Save the creatures from destruction!
Overall rating
3
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5
7 of 11 found this review helpful
Could be a nice game for children and beginners.
PostedNovember 28, 2015
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
First of all, please excuse my poor english.
I enjoyed playing some of the games of this developer, especially Grim Legend : the forsaken bride and Song of the dark swan. These games were nice, with a decent length, and a gameplay that wasn't too obvious, even if I would have preferred that they be more challenging,
Unfortunately, I admit that the gameplay of Eventide disappointed me : I found it less well than the precedents. I found again many of the elements, but less difficult. Some puzzles were exactly the same as the Grim legend's puzzles, but shorter and less challenging. To be honest, I sometimes had the impression to play a copy that wasn't as good as the original...
Here is a list of a few comments :
Even if I am not a fan, the graphics of this game are nice, with a lot of blue and purple, as always with this developer.
There are two kinds of collectible : flowers and cards. It is impossible not to see the flowers. Cards are slightly better hidden.
The length seems to be shorter as it used to be. I think that the main game would have taken 3 hours to be played in expert level.
I would appreciate to have the possibility to customize the modes of gameplay : unfortunately, it is impossible to disable the custom cursor and the explanations in the black bar tip. I would also appreciate to have the possibility to play with a cursor that never change, and no help at all.
Even if I am not a fan, the graphics of this game are nice, with a lot of blue and purple, as always with this developer.
There are two kinds of collectible : flowers and cards. It is impossible not to see the flowers. Cards are slightly better hidden.
The length seems to be shorter as it used to be. I think that the main game would have taken 3 hours to be played in expert level.
I would appreciate to have the possibility to customize the modes of gameplay : unfortunately, it is impossible to disable the custom cursor and the explanations in the black bar tip. I would also appreciate to have the possibility to play with a cursor that never change, and no help at all.
I am also tired to found the same things in each game, again and again. Please, developpers (all the developers !), stop beginning all your games by an accident ! In addition, it is not really logical to find in the car the pickaxe which is needed to escape...
I am also tired of coins (or button) to replace screwdrivers...
I am also tired of coins (or button) to replace screwdrivers...
Despite these criticisms, I am sure that some people could enjoy playing Eventide . In particular, children might like it : I think that the cute "talking animals" could delight kids. As always, try before deciding to buy or not.
The people of Lightfalls are disappearing, and it’s up to you to save them!
Overall rating
3
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5
17 of 19 found this review helpful
Hope… and disappointment. Again ! (Demo only)
PostedNovember 24, 2015
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Please, excuse my poor english. I still have a lot of work to improve it.
The first thing I noticed were the graphics, which are a little different from the ones we are used to. But, if I don't find them as good as usual, it is a beautiful game, as always with this developer.
In the beginning of the game, I hoped that Elephant games had returned to their basics : the storyline was quite good, and above all, there were a lot of things to do in each scene, what pleased me a lot. Unfortunately, my joy was of short duration : all the actions were distributed in maximum 4 different areas. Needless to use my brain to remember what remained to be done…
Except the one with the cash register, which was a little more difficult, I found mini games very easy. Collectibles were also very easy to find.
Elephant, your new games are too obvious ! I would like to use my brain, as I was used to with your older games.
Elephant, your new games are too obvious ! I would like to use my brain, as I was used to with your older games.
The game seems to be very short, too. I played without help (no custom cursor, no black bar tips) ; I didn't skipped anything and didn't use the hint. Despite these difficulties, I finished approximately 2,5 of the 6 chapters of the main game during the hour of the demo. So, this game must be a very short game. I am very disappointed to realize that some developers propose us games which are shorter and shorter…
I was wondering if I found new games so short because I was accustomed to play HO games. But I replayed some of my old Elpehant"s games : Ships of bone, the first Surface games, the first Nutckraker etc… Despite the fact that I remembered some of the difficulties of these games, it took me 4 or 5 hours to finish the main game. Recently , it took me more than 7 hours to finish the main game of the fantastic "Lost lands : the golden curse", which was a new game from another developer.
But nowadays, I finish a new elephant games in 3 hours maximum…
So I must conclude : Elephant games are easier and easier, shorter and shorter…
But nowadays, I finish a new elephant games in 3 hours maximum…
So I must conclude : Elephant games are easier and easier, shorter and shorter…
Try it for yourself, but for me, this game is for beginners. I think the CE doesn't worth it. Wait for a discount if you really want to play it.
I am still looking forward to the day when Elephant, which was my favorite developer, will make again a challenging and fun game…
I am still looking forward to the day when Elephant, which was my favorite developer, will make again a challenging and fun game…
Toxic flowers have been claiming victims and withering plant life in the Netherlands. Can you cultivate the answers to this mystery?
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
A good game !
PostedNovember 21, 2015
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Please, excuse my poor english. I try to improve it, but I still have a lot of work.
I am glad I bought this game despite my doubts after the demo. Fortunately, the game became a little more difficult after the first hour of play : the areas which had something that remained to be done were more numerous than during the demo.
I played in hard mode, and I also disabled the custom cursor in the settings. The cursor still changed in areas of interest, but it didn't change inside the "open windows" : no hand, no "gears" to show what had to be taken or done. It made the game more challenging, because I had to be more attentive to little objects which had to be taken. I also had to guess which of the objects needed an intervention. It was often obvious, but sometimes I had to use my brain a little more.
Puzzles were easy, except two of them which were difficult for me. I especially think to a multiple puzzle in the bonus chapter which had a difficult part. The HOS and HOP varied, which was really enjoyable. I appreciated that HOP also varied in the bonus chapter. Developers often take less attention to the HOP in the bonus chapter than they do in the main game. But it wasn't the case for this game. There were new changes in bonus chapter, I really appreciated this effort !
The game has a decent length, it took me about 4h to finish the main game, and more than 1h for the bonus chapter. I didn't play very fast because I took the time to admire the stunning and detailed graphics, which impressed me.
I am mitigated about the collectibles. I don't like that the collectibles be too obvious, but this time it was sometimes almost impossible to see the shoes. (Posters were fun to look for)
I am mitigated about the collectibles. I don't like that the collectibles be too obvious, but this time it was sometimes almost impossible to see the shoes. (Posters were fun to look for)
In conclusion, if I generally prefer more challenging games, I admit that this one is really pleasant and fun. (It could have been fantastic with more challenge !)
Of course, I recommend to give it a try before deciding to buy it or not.
Of course, I recommend to give it a try before deciding to buy it or not.
I recommend this game!
A scream in the night... a brutal crime... a mysterious figure with eyes red as blood. Can you get to the heart of this shocking murder?
Overall rating
1
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5
12 of 13 found this review helpful
One of the worst games I've ever played !
PostedNovember 18, 2015
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
1
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5
Storyline
3
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5
Please, excuse my poor english. I still have a lot of work to improve it.
Dark tales : The tell-tale heart is one of the worst games I have ever played !
It is rare that I don't finish a demo. But this was the case for this game. I uninstalled it after 45 minutes of play. So boring…
This game is so easy and short that it is ridiculous. There are very few things to do : I counted a maximum of 3 things to do per scene !
Collectibles are too obvious. Mini games are way too easy and repetitive. I think it would take no more than about 2 hours to finish the main game. This Dark tale seems to be a rough draft, not a completed game, and certainly not a CE game.
I am sorry, but except the graphics, I can't find anything I liked in this game.
Collectibles are too obvious. Mini games are way too easy and repetitive. I think it would take no more than about 2 hours to finish the main game. This Dark tale seems to be a rough draft, not a completed game, and certainly not a CE game.
I am sorry, but except the graphics, I can't find anything I liked in this game.
In my opinion, this game is a total failure. Try it before deciding, of course, but I cant' recommend it, even as a SE.
I don't recommend this game.
Haunted Legends: The Secret of Life Collector's Edition
You've traveled the world in search of a cure for your deadly illness, and you've finally found it! But it won't be easy to get – are you up to the task?
Overall rating
3
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Could have been better. (demo only)
PostedNovember 18, 2015
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
First of all, please excuse my poor english.
I admit that ERS is not my favorite developer, but I enjoyed playing some of their games.
This one is an OK game, but really too short. There are only 4 chapters in this game. I played in custom mode (no help and no custom cursor, but I kept the possibility to skip mini-games). I finished more than half of the game during the hour of demo. (I only skipped one game I disliked). It's really too short, especially for a CE !
I recognize that there are some good ideas in this game (the choice between two responses, the choice to feed or not the horse, etc…) but it wasn't enough to keep my interest. Mini games are really easy, without originality. All the actions are distributing between 4 scenes maximum, so it's easy to remember what remains to be done. No challenge, actually.
Morphing objects are also too easy to find, in my opinion. The CE doesn't worth it.
Morphing objects are also too easy to find, in my opinion. The CE doesn't worth it.
Maybe beginners may like this game, but I don't recommend it to players who love challenge.
I don't recommend this game.
Decades ago, a brutal crime occurred at the Lexington Hotel. Are you brave enough to uncover the truth about what happened there?
Overall rating
3
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5
9 of 10 found this review helpful
Demo only. Disappointed… again !
PostedNovember 15, 2015
Tiph56
fromFrance
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management
Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
3
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5
First of all, please excuse my poor english.
Elephant was my favorite developer. It was…
Unfortunately, for over a year now, most of their games have been very disappointing. Short, so short... without challenge, and hidden object scenes so obvious that it is ridiculous…
Unfortunately, for over a year now, most of their games have been very disappointing. Short, so short... without challenge, and hidden object scenes so obvious that it is ridiculous…
I was wondering if the lack of challenge was due to the fact that I played a lot of HO games. But I replayed some of my old elephant games : "Halloween legend : ships of bone", "Surface, mystery of another word", "Christmas storie : nutcracker" etc…
It was so fun ! I enjoyed playing these games as much as the first time. There is a lot to do in each scene, some actions are challenging, (we have to remember that something we have seen long before remains to be done), HO scenes are decent with some very well hidden objects…
Yes, unfortunately, Elephant games have changed… Not for the best.
It was so fun ! I enjoyed playing these games as much as the first time. There is a lot to do in each scene, some actions are challenging, (we have to remember that something we have seen long before remains to be done), HO scenes are decent with some very well hidden objects…
Yes, unfortunately, Elephant games have changed… Not for the best.
Returning to Haunted hotel : The X : the graphics are stunning, as always with this developer. But there is NO challenge. There are only 4 or 5 actions to do in each scenes, and actions are distributing among 4 locations maximum. In these conditions, it is too easy to remember what remains to be done, it is too obvious ! We don't have to use our brain.
Morphings and collectibles are also too obvious.
I only played the demo, and without help and without skipping anything I finished more than 2 of the 6 chapters in an hour, so this is again a very short game.
Haunted hotel harshly suffers from comparisons to the wonderful "Los lands : the golden curse" I played some days ago...
Morphings and collectibles are also too obvious.
I only played the demo, and without help and without skipping anything I finished more than 2 of the 6 chapters in an hour, so this is again a very short game.
Haunted hotel harshly suffers from comparisons to the wonderful "Los lands : the golden curse" I played some days ago...
I can't recommend a game I will not buy. I bought some recent elephant games despite my doubts after the demo. I hoped I would find the past Elephant's quality… But it is always the same disappointment : a main game finished in 3 hours, and no challenge at all. I am sure it would be the same with Haunted hotel.
Please, elephant : I'd prefer less games, but better games.
Ho scenes are not very important for me, but you could make the same thing as others developers : decent HO scenes, and the possibility to play a game instead for gamers who don't like HO scenes.
I really, really hope you will make again high-quality games. I want to be again looking forward to your next game, and to be thrilled to play it. I want challenging games !
Ho scenes are not very important for me, but you could make the same thing as others developers : decent HO scenes, and the possibility to play a game instead for gamers who don't like HO scenes.
I really, really hope you will make again high-quality games. I want to be again looking forward to your next game, and to be thrilled to play it. I want challenging games !
I don't recommend this game.