Vandykat18's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4.4
- Helpful Votes:66
- Reviews Submitted:17
- First Review:March 21, 2019
- Most Recent Review:December 19, 2024
- Featured reviews0
Mystery and betrayal at Rosings Park darken an alternate version of Jane Austen’s classic!
Overall rating
4
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5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
Can't wait for SE version
PostedFebruary 14, 2021
Vandykat18
fromNashville, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
/
5
I agree with some of the other reviews that the acting and sound quality were subpar, but that didn't bother me. In the super-short demo, I really enjoyed the creative intra-sceen HOPs, the gazebo HOPs and the bat puzzle. I also really like that you are not "babied" - you have to find the clues and use them on your own (no post it notes to just copy what's on screen).
However, because there was only 1 extra activity (bat collectible) and no option to replay any of the puzzles or HOPs, I don't think a simple extra chapter justifies double the price. So I am waiting for the SE, but will definitely buy it then.
Looking forward to more from this developer.
Looking forward to more from this developer.
I recommend this game!
A journey into the mirror world unleashes a powerful villain!
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Wonderful!! It's Lost Lands with a different story line
PostedSeptember 16, 2020
Vandykat18
fromNashville, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Current Favorite:
Adera
(120)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
If you like Lost Lands, you'll like this too. Same quality graphics, character interactions and mini movies that help tell the story in an entertaining way. As with Lost Lands, I loved that there is a bunch to explore in each scene, and with lots of puzzles (ranging in difficulty from "easy fun" to "make you think for a minute") and interactive HOPs, it's an engaging and fairly lengthy game. Definitely a good value!
I recommend this game!
Can you rescue your brother from an ancient and deadly fate?
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Very entertaining. Great value
PostedSeptember 10, 2020
Vandykat18
fromNashville, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
Current Favorite:
Adera
(120)Fun Factor
5
/
5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
5
/
5
Wanderlust has become one of my favorite series. Pretty long game. Full of things to do. Interesting puzzles and HOP variety which are designed to match the story. They do a good job of balancing interactions between a handful of scenes so it's not so straight forward that it's boring, but you're not navigating between too many scenes to complete a chapter, either.
This is definitely one I will replay.
I recommend this game!
Adera
Jane Sinclaire faces her greatest challenge in the mysterious city of Adera. Solve puzzles, collect artifacts and unlock its secrets!
Overall rating
5
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5
Loved it!!!
PostedJuly 30, 2020
Vandykat18
fromNashville, TN
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I first came across this game on my tablet a couple of years ago and liked it a lot, but didn't like the "keep paying to play" model that was out at the time, so I was super excited to see it here.
You can tell it was made for the tablet market from the navigation, but once you get used to it, it's fine. Defintiely worth it for the entertainment exploring the various scenes.
Wish they would make more games like this.
I recommend this game!
Take a journey through an isolated research facility in the Antarctic and discover the secrets of its past.
Overall rating
5
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5
1 of 1 found this review helpful
Awesome traditional, problem-solving PC game
PostedJune 28, 2019
Vandykat18
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
3
/
5
I was looking for something a little more thought-provoking than today's easy-breezy HOPA games, and I came across this gem. Except for letters, there is very little character/ story development (which is perfectly fine with me). Game is truly focused on problem/ puzzle solving. Gathering clues from one place to use in another, and if you get stuck, hints are very clear. Loved it!!!
I recommend this game!
Get lost in a haunted house that keeps changing!
Overall rating
5
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5
6 of 7 found this review helpful
Definitely CE Worthy
PostedApril 3, 2019
Vandykat18
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
Based on full CE game play, bonus and extras:
(Skipping details left in other reviews)
Finally a game that is worth the full CE price. Not only is the main game interesting, and the bonus chapter fun, but the hundreds of additional puzzles in the Extras make this one totally worth it!
Normally I run through a CE game and bonus in 4-6 hours, but with the additional puzzles, this one runs over 20 hours. Love it!
(Skipping details left in other reviews)
Finally a game that is worth the full CE price. Not only is the main game interesting, and the bonus chapter fun, but the hundreds of additional puzzles in the Extras make this one totally worth it!
Normally I run through a CE game and bonus in 4-6 hours, but with the additional puzzles, this one runs over 20 hours. Love it!
I recommend this game!
Can you find Gulliver and escape Lilliputia in time?
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 8 found this review helpful
Great concept. Clever, but Easy Play.
PostedMarch 21, 2019
Vandykat18
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor
4
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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
/
5
Based on CE Demo:
I like the idea of Gulliver which gives the developers some options to play on the size variation. Graphics and music are good and fitting.
I like the idea of Gulliver which gives the developers some options to play on the size variation. Graphics and music are good and fitting.
The puzzles are mostly clever and in line with the story, but fairly easy (I personally prefer really challenging).
The searches (while straight forward list search) offer some interesting twists (e.g. search within a search, or manipulating the search field).
I like the slide out Collector and Morphing item count continued from previous games. However, they are easy to find as well.
I also like that the Pipe organ (which facilitates the storyline while offering objects periodically) is something that can quickly be breezed through for Gamers who don't care for storyline details and/or gimics.
Overall, the demo suggests that this game had a lot of potential, but just too easy for my personal taste.
I recommend this game!