smoovasbutter's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.6
- Helpful Votes:78
- Reviews Submitted:66
- First Review:March 5, 2015
- Most Recent Review:October 16, 2015
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Diva's dark talent claims another victim – can you stop her before the curtain falls?
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great graphics
PostedAugust 3, 2015
smoovasbutter
fromCanada
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
4
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5
This is the 4th and latest game of the Maestro franchise. The graphics are top notch. ERS has really stepped it up with its recent offerings in regards to graphics. The graphics of this game is an improvement over the previous in the series.
Some of the storyline stuff is a bit on the hokey side but thats to be expected in this genre. The HOS are pretty well done. The game is perhaps a bit on the short side.
I recommend this game!
Eerie music fills the air in Vienna, where shadows terrorize people in the streets. Two musical prodigies have gone missing. Can you save them without striking a single false note?
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Slight improvement over the first two games
PostedJuly 30, 2015
smoovasbutter
fromCanada
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
This is the third Maestro game and so far its the best, although I haven't played the forth one yet.
The biggest area of improvement comes from the graphics. The Viennese streets, while not particularly ominous are quite picturesque and well drawn.
In contrast to the first two games, which were quite challenging, this game was easy so those looking for a challenge might want to increase the difficulty level.
The game also has a nice and original extra of the orchestra.
I recommend this game!
A missing girl has been lured away by evil music! Stop the young prodigy and save everyone from the evil Maestro!
Overall rating
5
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5
Slight improvement over the first
PostedJuly 28, 2015
smoovasbutter
fromCanada
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
This takes place where the first game left off. The ominous sound effects are very well done and add atmosphere to the proceedings. I think this game is slightly better drawn than the first game. Like the first game, there is a huge gap in logic to the story: Why is the player character never attacked by the evil powers? It seems like the villains are only capable putting barriers in front of the player to slow him down but they never try killing him, even though they easily kill the victims of the story.
Like the first game, the HOS are quite hard and the hint meter takes forever to recharge even on casual mode. Those who like a good challenge will enjoy this while those that take it easy might not.
Like the first game, the HOS are quite hard and the hint meter takes forever to recharge even on casual mode. Those who like a good challenge will enjoy this while those that take it easy might not.
I recommend this game!
Stop a mysterious illness that is causing an entire village to rapidly age! Find the cause and find a missing young girl!
Overall rating
4
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5
Interesting
PostedJuly 24, 2015
smoovasbutter
fromCanada
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This is the first game of ERS' Maestro series. A musical themed gothic horror game. Interesting concept.
A bit of a warning for those who don't want a challenge, the HOS' are quite difficult and the hint recharge meter takes forever.
I'm looking forward to playing the other games in this series and see how it compares with this.
I recommend this game!
Guests keep disappearing from a gimmicky haunted hotel. Is there someone pulling the strings, or are these ghosts actually real?
Overall rating
3
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5
Lackluster
PostedJuly 19, 2015
smoovasbutter
fromCanada
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
James is as annoying as ever. He takes all the credit for being a great detective even though you do all the work and rescue him on a number of occasions. I wish they just killed him off or something. This series doesn't need him.
The story was uninspired and unengaging. The bonus game had a cliche story.
I don't recommend this game.
Welcome to Holy Mountain Hotel, where all criminals are punished.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 4 found this review helpful
An improvement over Eclipse
PostedJuly 7, 2015
smoovasbutter
fromCanada
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
This is the second Haunted Hotel game from Elephant. Its an improvement over the overly cartoony first game. Also, the fact that James is not around to boss you around while you do all the work and he gets all the credit for being a so called great detective is a plus as well. I hope they get rid of James all together. The player character doesn't need him anymore. The game doesn't address the allegations levied against James but maybe thats in the 3rd game.
As with most Elephant games, production values are top notch.
I recommend this game!
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists...
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Good sequel, you must play the first game first though.
PostedJuly 4, 2015
smoovasbutter
fromCanada
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
This is the sequel to Enigmatis Ghost of Ravenwood. The story does a good job of keeping continuity with the first game. You really have to play the first game in order to fully understand this game.
The first game was probably the best HOG I have ever played. I don't think the sequel is quite as good but it is good enough. Like in the first game, the story is engaging and compelling and makes you wonder what is coming next. The puzzles are also quite good.
My only minor gripe was that the sequel lacked the gloomy and creepy atmosphere and grittyness of the first game and was more "kid friendly" and cartoony this time around. But its still good with an original story and the feel of watching a movie.
I recommend this game!
Find a kidnapped teenage girl and save yourself in Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek, a fun Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Possibly the best HOG I ever played
PostedJuly 1, 2015
smoovasbutter
fromCanada
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
Excellent movie like story. The best HOGs are the ones with the best story. Very creepy, very Silence of the Lambs-esque. The graphics look like brush painted and aren't the most detailed I have ever seen but do a good job of creating the creepy atmosphere and ambiance. Good music too. Great job from Artifex Mundi.
I recommend this game!
After being called to Paris, you find yourself in the middle of a shocking mystery involving an ancient werewolf hungry for revenge.
Overall rating
4
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5
Okay but probably the weakest in the series.
PostedJune 28, 2015
smoovasbutter
fromCanada
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
This is the 3rd out of the 4 Shadow Wolf Mystery games and takes place some years after the second game. I thought this game was a bit too bright and not dark enough. I would have preferred more of a horror element.
I recommend this game!
Return to the De la Fer estate to help the count unravel the curse that has been passed down through his family!
Overall rating
5
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5
Good sequel
PostedJune 25, 2015
smoovasbutter
fromCanada
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
/
5
This game is the second in the series and starts right where the first game (Curse of the Full Moon) leaves off. Good graphics, decent story. Too many HOS's again I think. Also noticed that the interior of the hotel was way too big to match up with what the building looked like.
I recommend this game!