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- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:3,783
- Reviews Submitted:278
- First Review:September 14, 2015
- Most Recent Review:June 15, 2024
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Embark on a secret mission to save Princess Isabella!
Overall rating
5
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5
45 of 49 found this review helpful
Complete game played. LOVED IT!
PostedMarch 25, 2018
BooksandGameFan
fromJacksonville, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
I absolutely loved playing this game! I normally do not buy the CE versions but I was having so much fun during the demo and we had a ridiculously good sale here on BF I decided to go ahead an purchase. I'm so glad I did because I enjoyed the game very much! I started playing last night and finished up the game today, I played pretty much non-stop because I was just having such a good time.
The flow of the game was wonderful, the visuals, scenes, graphics were top notch, the games were somewhat different and fun which is saying a lot because I normally skip most of them. There were some hidden object puzzles done in a very different way and then there were the regular interactive ones we've seen before. The music was pretty nice and fitting for the scenes. I love the different sounds the game makes when you pick things up or get things for your inventory.
The storyline was consistent you knew what you were doing and why which is always a plus for me. There were a few moments that I got a good quick scare too!
Saint Germain the Dwarf was oddly missing from this game.?
I personally didn't miss him lol
The game was not too easy it did have some challenges but it wasn't overly taxing it was hard enough to be fun, easy enough to bring relaxing enjoyment.
I recommend this game.
The flow of the game was wonderful, the visuals, scenes, graphics were top notch, the games were somewhat different and fun which is saying a lot because I normally skip most of them. There were some hidden object puzzles done in a very different way and then there were the regular interactive ones we've seen before. The music was pretty nice and fitting for the scenes. I love the different sounds the game makes when you pick things up or get things for your inventory.
The storyline was consistent you knew what you were doing and why which is always a plus for me. There were a few moments that I got a good quick scare too!
Saint Germain the Dwarf was oddly missing from this game.?
I personally didn't miss him lol
The game was not too easy it did have some challenges but it wasn't overly taxing it was hard enough to be fun, easy enough to bring relaxing enjoyment.
I recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Save the citizens of Rivershire from a terrible plague!
Overall rating
5
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5
38 of 45 found this review helpful
I'm Loving this game!
PostedMarch 23, 2018
BooksandGameFan
fromJacksonville, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Word
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
I'm having a whole lot of fun playing this game! I think it's fantastic. Great scenery and graphics, music is very appropriate and at times absolutely beautiful! Hidden Object scenes are fun and interactive (wish there were more of them, less of the mini-games) mini-games where not mind-blowingly different from what we normally see in these games but a few were a bit different.
You have a custom mode where you can make the mini-games easy or hard, you can get rid of sparkles, change the size of your cursor, there's a match three if you don't want to do the hidden object scenes and the hint recharges really fast!
This game is far better than most of the reviews on CE page have given it credit for. It appears if it's not one of the few WOW real 5+ star games than people have to downvote it or not recommend it, after only playing the short demo, which I find very sad because the designers put a lot of time and effort into these games and most are much better after the demo ends! It seems many who do like and purchase don't leave positive reviews but those we don't actually purchase are really quick to leave a negative review??
Yes, it's similar to the last game as it's a continuing series and you are the healer so......... you still have to use your healing kit to heal! It's the reason I loved the last games and why I'm loving this one. The scenery, and hidden objects, as well as the games, are different in this game than the last game so it's a whole new and enchanting experience!
If you are in the mood to once again save the world or in this case, the kingdom and it's people and you love making potions as I do, all while in a pretty colorful yet a bit creepy environment, if you want a fun, relaxing semi-easy breezy game then come on let's play!
Yes, I highly recommend!
You have a custom mode where you can make the mini-games easy or hard, you can get rid of sparkles, change the size of your cursor, there's a match three if you don't want to do the hidden object scenes and the hint recharges really fast!
This game is far better than most of the reviews on CE page have given it credit for. It appears if it's not one of the few WOW real 5+ star games than people have to downvote it or not recommend it, after only playing the short demo, which I find very sad because the designers put a lot of time and effort into these games and most are much better after the demo ends! It seems many who do like and purchase don't leave positive reviews but those we don't actually purchase are really quick to leave a negative review??
Yes, it's similar to the last game as it's a continuing series and you are the healer so......... you still have to use your healing kit to heal! It's the reason I loved the last games and why I'm loving this one. The scenery, and hidden objects, as well as the games, are different in this game than the last game so it's a whole new and enchanting experience!
If you are in the mood to once again save the world or in this case, the kingdom and it's people and you love making potions as I do, all while in a pretty colorful yet a bit creepy environment, if you want a fun, relaxing semi-easy breezy game then come on let's play!
Yes, I highly recommend!
I recommend this game!
Travel through alternate realities to restore the fabric of the universe!
Overall rating
4
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5
51 of 54 found this review helpful
Don't understand the low reviews, I'm really enjoying this game!
PostedMarch 18, 2018
BooksandGameFan
fromJacksonville, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Word
Fun Factor
4
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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
I'm not sure why this game is getting so many low reviews. I'm having a great time playing the game!
The scenery and graphics are wonderful, the music is beautiful, it's not an overly purplish, pinkish fantasy game and it's not an ugly broken down bug infested scary game it's just a lovely save the world, relatively easy breezy fantasy type game. No overt violence, no cutesy helpers just a bracelet you use from time to time. You do interact with characters in the game which for me is a big fat plus!! Because of the interaction with characters, there is a lot of dialogue which you can easily and quickly skip so I don't see how that's a problem.
The mini-games were fun, not too hard and not too easy, just fun and relaxing. The Hidden object scenes were very fun and interactive. I find nothing to fault with this game. I truly am amazed that more people are not enjoying the game as much as I am, considering the utter junk we've been privy to lately!
I play to have fun and relax and this game with its lovely music and cohesive storyline and fun games help me do just that!
Yes, I highly recommend this game!!
The scenery and graphics are wonderful, the music is beautiful, it's not an overly purplish, pinkish fantasy game and it's not an ugly broken down bug infested scary game it's just a lovely save the world, relatively easy breezy fantasy type game. No overt violence, no cutesy helpers just a bracelet you use from time to time. You do interact with characters in the game which for me is a big fat plus!! Because of the interaction with characters, there is a lot of dialogue which you can easily and quickly skip so I don't see how that's a problem.
The mini-games were fun, not too hard and not too easy, just fun and relaxing. The Hidden object scenes were very fun and interactive. I find nothing to fault with this game. I truly am amazed that more people are not enjoying the game as much as I am, considering the utter junk we've been privy to lately!
I play to have fun and relax and this game with its lovely music and cohesive storyline and fun games help me do just that!
Yes, I highly recommend this game!!
I recommend this game!
Can you restore balance to the world tree in time?
Overall rating
2
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5
4 of 5 found this review helpful
Horrible game!
PostedMarch 17, 2018
BooksandGameFan
fromJacksonville, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Word
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
4
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5
I use to be a big fan of Eipix games but over the past year or two, I've avoided playing most of their games because I start out liking them in the demo but right after you purchase them they go down hill and because there are way too many moments of what the heck? Where you do things that make no logical sense. This game was like that!
I also hate ruins or symbols that you have to find and this game has that in overabundance. I demoed the game and it seemed creative, fun if not a bit on the harder side which is okay with me and I read that the scenery was beautiful etc. So I said what the heck and bought the game.
First, let me say no the scenes were not beautiful as far as I got in the game which was two of the 4 places you had to travel to. A rundown, rock filled area, a rundown lava filled area is not beautiful in the least!
I used the hint more times then I have in 5 games put together in the 2 hours of this game that I did play and finally I came to a game that you could not skip nor could you play because you were not given enough information to actually play it and I wasn't going to spend an hour trying to come up with different combinations of numbers until I hit on the right answer. I deleted the game at that point.
No I do not recommend this game.
I also hate ruins or symbols that you have to find and this game has that in overabundance. I demoed the game and it seemed creative, fun if not a bit on the harder side which is okay with me and I read that the scenery was beautiful etc. So I said what the heck and bought the game.
First, let me say no the scenes were not beautiful as far as I got in the game which was two of the 4 places you had to travel to. A rundown, rock filled area, a rundown lava filled area is not beautiful in the least!
I used the hint more times then I have in 5 games put together in the 2 hours of this game that I did play and finally I came to a game that you could not skip nor could you play because you were not given enough information to actually play it and I wasn't going to spend an hour trying to come up with different combinations of numbers until I hit on the right answer. I deleted the game at that point.
No I do not recommend this game.
Can you and your father escape a mystical and dangerous realm?
Overall rating
3
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5
20 of 28 found this review helpful
Middle of the road for me. Not the best, not the worst by Mad Head
PostedMarch 11, 2018
BooksandGameFan
fromJacksonville, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Word
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
3
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5
I'm probably not in the majority on this one, I found the game to be middle of the road, not the best and not the worst game by Mad Head.
If I'm really being honest I found the game to be a bit simplistic almost juvenile due to how easy and simplistic everything was, from the hidden objects to the mini-games and even the graphics and locations. There is nothing new or groundbreaking in this game and we get the same old find these symbols which I honestly do not like!
The locations have no real depth to them, almost one dimensional, the scenery looks very nice but there isn't a lot of detail and you only go into a small area and many times it's superficially so just to do a hidden object scene. There aren't large areas with lots of things to see and explore which made this game somewhat lacking for me.
I think the storyline was somewhat interesting enough so that I will probably purchase this as an SE on a good sales day.
If I'm really being honest I found the game to be a bit simplistic almost juvenile due to how easy and simplistic everything was, from the hidden objects to the mini-games and even the graphics and locations. There is nothing new or groundbreaking in this game and we get the same old find these symbols which I honestly do not like!
The locations have no real depth to them, almost one dimensional, the scenery looks very nice but there isn't a lot of detail and you only go into a small area and many times it's superficially so just to do a hidden object scene. There aren't large areas with lots of things to see and explore which made this game somewhat lacking for me.
I think the storyline was somewhat interesting enough so that I will probably purchase this as an SE on a good sales day.
Games by Mad Head that I think are far superior and you might want to try if you haven't already are:
Never Tales the Beauty Within One of the best games on BF
Dark Realm Princess of Ice this game was perfection!
Cadenza: all except the last 2 where awesome, my personal favorite due to the location & music was Havana Nights
Maze the Broken Tower
Fright Chasers
Donna Brave and the Stranger of Paris
Dawn of Hope Daughter of Thunder
Adam Wolf: I loved all in this series!
and my personal all-time favorite game out of all the games I own is Beyond: Light Advent!
Dark Realm Princess of Ice this game was perfection!
Cadenza: all except the last 2 where awesome, my personal favorite due to the location & music was Havana Nights
Maze the Broken Tower
Fright Chasers
Donna Brave and the Stranger of Paris
Dawn of Hope Daughter of Thunder
Adam Wolf: I loved all in this series!
and my personal all-time favorite game out of all the games I own is Beyond: Light Advent!
I recommend this game!
Can you save the young starlet from the wicked doll's curse?
Overall rating
5
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5
7 of 7 found this review helpful
Bravo ERS (AMAX) Games, well done indeed!
PostedMarch 10, 2018
BooksandGameFan
fromJacksonville, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Word
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
I thoroughly enjoyed playing this game it was so much fun! It's by far better than the last 2 or 3 Puppet Show games, much more like the original games.
You can tell a lot of thought and hard work went into the making of this game. The hidden object scenes were very diverse throughout the game and the ones where items were actually hidden the objects were not just thrown out in plain sight you had to do a little searching. The games were fun and different from what you normally see in these types of games. They too were very diverse.
I love ERS because they are almost always straightforward and logical and you aren't running all over the place trying find things that have been so well hidden it becomes frustrating.
There was a story and it remained throughout the game, you actually learn a little more and more as you play until you have the whole picture. There's never a time when you don't know why you are doing what you are doing or what's going on. In other words a cohesive storyline.
You do have a little slightly scary yet adorable little doll as a helper but you do not use her very often. I love having a little helper but I know many do not. She is not intrusive and like I said before she's not used all that much.
This game was by far better than many I've played or demoed recently. I did not find one missing zipper pull, I did not have to oil anything rusted and I wasn't searching all over for amulets and keys to open EVERYTHING!
The only flaw for me is the music, for the most part, I'm not overly fond of the music it does tend to make me feel anxious, really no biggie I just turn down the volume for a bit.
Fun, relaxing, highly enjoyable game that I highly recommend!
Other games by this game designer that I really enjoyed and if you haven't played them you might want to give them a go are.
The first 3 Puppet Show games:
Mystery of Joyville
Souls of the Innocent
Lost Town
PuppetShow: The Price of Immortality, I know many here didn't care for this game, I Loved it!
You can tell a lot of thought and hard work went into the making of this game. The hidden object scenes were very diverse throughout the game and the ones where items were actually hidden the objects were not just thrown out in plain sight you had to do a little searching. The games were fun and different from what you normally see in these types of games. They too were very diverse.
I love ERS because they are almost always straightforward and logical and you aren't running all over the place trying find things that have been so well hidden it becomes frustrating.
There was a story and it remained throughout the game, you actually learn a little more and more as you play until you have the whole picture. There's never a time when you don't know why you are doing what you are doing or what's going on. In other words a cohesive storyline.
You do have a little slightly scary yet adorable little doll as a helper but you do not use her very often. I love having a little helper but I know many do not. She is not intrusive and like I said before she's not used all that much.
This game was by far better than many I've played or demoed recently. I did not find one missing zipper pull, I did not have to oil anything rusted and I wasn't searching all over for amulets and keys to open EVERYTHING!
The only flaw for me is the music, for the most part, I'm not overly fond of the music it does tend to make me feel anxious, really no biggie I just turn down the volume for a bit.
Fun, relaxing, highly enjoyable game that I highly recommend!
Other games by this game designer that I really enjoyed and if you haven't played them you might want to give them a go are.
The first 3 Puppet Show games:
Mystery of Joyville
Souls of the Innocent
Lost Town
PuppetShow: The Price of Immortality, I know many here didn't care for this game, I Loved it!
Redemption Cemetery games
Curse of the Raven
Children's Plight
Grave Testimony
Redemption Cemetery: Embodiment of Evil 5 stars!
Curse of the Raven
Children's Plight
Grave Testimony
Redemption Cemetery: Embodiment of Evil 5 stars!
Spirits of Mystery Games
Song of the Phoenix
The Dark Minotaur
Spirits of Mystery: Illusions 5 Stars
Song of the Phoenix
The Dark Minotaur
Spirits of Mystery: Illusions 5 Stars
Azada: In Libro
Forgotten Books- The Enchanted Crown
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Queen's Tales:
The Beast and the Nightingale
Sins of the Past
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Queen's Tales:
The Beast and the Nightingale
Sins of the Past
Grim Facade and Haunted Legends Games. I loved just about all of them!
I recommend this game!
Mark’s reality unravels as he discovers the truth about his life.
Overall rating
4
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5
8 of 11 found this review helpful
I'm intrigued enough to buy this game on a good sales day.
PostedMarch 8, 2018
BooksandGameFan
fromJacksonville, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Word
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
I don't normally like to leave a review until I've played the entire game but since there are no reviews for this game and I found it to be a rather fun game and the end of the demo really intrigued me I figured I leave my two cents about the demo. I can always leave a review about the completed game on SE edition when it comes out. For now, this game intrigued me enough to buy it on a day with a great CE sale, sadly today is not that day.
The game had some nice spooky moments but to be honest for about half the demo the game was not really drawing me in, for the most part, it was, find this to open that which elephant is known for these days. The story was unfolding so slowly there was barely a story at all so I didn't think this was going to be a purchase for me but towards the middle, it started to pick up a bit and then we come to the end of the demo and the cliffhanger, which really grabbed my attention, enough to want to keep on playing.
The demo did feel short so I'm thinking that this might turn out to be a short game which will be a real bummer but so far I really can't say for sure.
I don't think this is going to be a 5-star game like the first few in this series at least it doesn't feel like it so far. I think we will ultimately end up with a solid 3 or 4-star game, sadly I kind of feel like that's the most we can hope for these days.
I had some trouble with a few of the mini-games and directions weren't very helpful so I skipped them, no biggie to me since I normally skip a lot of the mini-games. The hidden object scenes were good and different from scene to scene. The atmosphere and graphics were well done.
If I buy this game and find that it turned out to be a dud I'll leave another review about the completed game under the SE edition. For now, I will say I recommend this game.
The game had some nice spooky moments but to be honest for about half the demo the game was not really drawing me in, for the most part, it was, find this to open that which elephant is known for these days. The story was unfolding so slowly there was barely a story at all so I didn't think this was going to be a purchase for me but towards the middle, it started to pick up a bit and then we come to the end of the demo and the cliffhanger, which really grabbed my attention, enough to want to keep on playing.
The demo did feel short so I'm thinking that this might turn out to be a short game which will be a real bummer but so far I really can't say for sure.
I don't think this is going to be a 5-star game like the first few in this series at least it doesn't feel like it so far. I think we will ultimately end up with a solid 3 or 4-star game, sadly I kind of feel like that's the most we can hope for these days.
I had some trouble with a few of the mini-games and directions weren't very helpful so I skipped them, no biggie to me since I normally skip a lot of the mini-games. The hidden object scenes were good and different from scene to scene. The atmosphere and graphics were well done.
If I buy this game and find that it turned out to be a dud I'll leave another review about the completed game under the SE edition. For now, I will say I recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Can you stop the townspeople from paying for a dark past?
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this game~
PostedMarch 7, 2018
BooksandGameFan
fromJacksonville, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Word
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
I really enjoyed this game. I loved having the very handsome detective help me out throughout the entire game!
There were more mini-games then HOPs but I managed to do most of the mini-games which is saying something because I normally skip them. The HOPs were fun and interactive. The story was pretty good and cohesive throughout the game. Music was nice and fit each scene. All and all this was time and money well spent. It gave me a great deal of enjoyment~ Yes I highly recommend this game.
There were more mini-games then HOPs but I managed to do most of the mini-games which is saying something because I normally skip them. The HOPs were fun and interactive. The story was pretty good and cohesive throughout the game. Music was nice and fit each scene. All and all this was time and money well spent. It gave me a great deal of enjoyment~ Yes I highly recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Can you survive the island and save your brother?
Overall rating
5
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5
5 of 5 found this review helpful
I loved this game!
PostedMarch 7, 2018
BooksandGameFan
fromJacksonville, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Word
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
I really really enjoyed the heck out of this game! For me, this was the best out of the 3 in this series. It may be the fact that I'm very close to my brother so saving my brother in this game felt like something I would absolutely do no matter the danger.
Mad Head has had far too many misses lately for me but this one was a sure-fire hit! Great games, highly interactive hidden object scenes and a storyline that stayed throughout the whole game, you actually learned a little bit more and more as you played the game which kept me involved. Sure there were those moments where you had to suspend logic a bit but they were very few and far between.
Yes, I highly recommend this game and will tell you honestly the game gets better after the demo, unlike many games that fizzle out this one is just as good if not better after the demo.
Mad Head has had far too many misses lately for me but this one was a sure-fire hit! Great games, highly interactive hidden object scenes and a storyline that stayed throughout the whole game, you actually learned a little bit more and more as you played the game which kept me involved. Sure there were those moments where you had to suspend logic a bit but they were very few and far between.
Yes, I highly recommend this game and will tell you honestly the game gets better after the demo, unlike many games that fizzle out this one is just as good if not better after the demo.
I recommend this game!
When a Myth Seekers agent goes missing, you're called in to discover the truth in this hidden object adventure!
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
The kind of game I save my 5 Stars to bestow upon!
PostedMarch 5, 2018
BooksandGameFan
fromJacksonville, Florida
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Word
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This game to me is truly a 5-star game. Great story especially if you, like me, love history and mythology!
The scenes were stunningly done, the story was factual and cohesive, the music was lovely and the games and hidden object scenes were fun, diverse and not too easy but not so hard that became real head-scratchers.
Everything is flowing beautifully and I can't stop playing because I can't wait to see where I'll be transported next and the wonders there for me to behold!
Awesome Fun!
Yes, I highly recommend this game.
The scenes were stunningly done, the story was factual and cohesive, the music was lovely and the games and hidden object scenes were fun, diverse and not too easy but not so hard that became real head-scratchers.
Everything is flowing beautifully and I can't stop playing because I can't wait to see where I'll be transported next and the wonders there for me to behold!
Awesome Fun!
Yes, I highly recommend this game.
I recommend this game!